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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $ 200,155 $ 96,179
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities 39,390 164,929
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities 239,545 261,108
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities and equity securities 193,514 204,821
Proceeds from maturities, calls and prepayments of fixed maturities 354,489 255,951
Cost of fixed maturities and equity securities purchased (390,927) (526,058)
Net change in short-term investments (183,748) (168,057)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (246,182) (20,319)
Additions to property and equipment (33,489) (43,511)
Cost of equity method investments (38,650) (10,600)
Other (8,996) 13,290
Net Cash Used By Investing Activities (353,989) (294,483)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Additions to senior long-term debt and other debt 461,360 302,829
Repayments of senior long-term debt and other debt (263,120) (57,393)
Repurchases of common stock (16,062) (33,436)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (4,821) (2,419)
Other (6,730) 1,235
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities 170,627 210,816
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 3,613 (2,507)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 59,796 174,934
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 775,032 745,259
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 834,828 $ 920,193