Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
| Fixed maturities, amortized cost | $ 9,209,632 | $ 9,929,137 |
| Equity securities, cost | 2,195,690 | 1,951,658 |
| Senior long-term debt and other debt, estimated fair value | $ 2,427,000 | $ 2,493,000 |
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- Definition This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments for other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
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- Definition Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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