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Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014 investments | Sep. 30, 2014 investments | Dec. 31, 2013
Investments [Abstract] |  |  |
Securities gains (losses) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Unrealized Losses Related to Marketability of Securities or Issuer's Ability to Honor Redemption Obligations | 0 | 0 | 0
Fair Value, 12 months or more in unrealized loss position | 1,090,467,000 | 1,090,467,000 | 56,830,000
Unrealized Losses, Greater than 12 months | 19,288,000 | 19,288,000 | 1,105,000
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Greater than or Equal to One Year | 107 | 107 |
Investment value deemed to be OTTI | 0 | 0 |
Investment securities, aggregate carrying value, pledged as collateral | $ 2,780,000,000 | $ 2,780,000,000 | $ 2,750,000,000

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