Investments - Schedule of Concentration of Mortgage Loans by State Greater Than Five Percent (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]    
Mortgages loans, carrying amount $ 572,811 $ 632,507
Percentage of total carrying amount 100.00% 100.00%
California
   
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]    
Mortgages loans, carrying amount 136,276 149,065
Percentage of total carrying amount 24.00% 24.00%
Texas
   
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]    
Mortgages loans, carrying amount 89,186 95,205
Percentage of total carrying amount 16.00% 15.00%
Minnesota
   
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]    
Mortgages loans, carrying amount 58,470 64,464
Percentage of total carrying amount 10.00% 10.00%
Florida
   
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]    
Mortgages loans, carrying amount 28,821 34,334
Percentage of total carrying amount 5.00% 5.00%
All others
   
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]    
Mortgages loans, carrying amount $ 260,058 $ 289,439
Percentage of total carrying amount 45.00% 46.00%