Investments - Schedule of Distribution of Maturities for Fixed Maturity Securities Available for Sale (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investments [Abstract]    
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost $ 130,310  
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost 744,106  
Due after five years through ten years, Amortized Cost 1,043,438  
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost 439,637  
Securities with variable principal payments, Amortized Cost 205,673  
Redeemable preferred stocks, Amortized Cost 17,481  
Available for sale securities, Amortized Cost, Total 2,580,645  
Due in one year or less, Fair value 132,753  
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value 813,075  
Due after five years through ten years, Fair Value 1,081,193  
Due after ten years, Fair Value 488,244  
Securities with variable principal payments, Fair Value 219,948  
Redeemable preferred stocks, Fair Value 16,703  
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, Carrying Value, Total $ 2,751,916 $ 2,618,620