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Derivative Instruments (Details 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012
AOCI Cash Flow Hedges [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance beginning | $ (719,000) | $ (828,000)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (2,831,000) | (2,044,000)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net | 0 | 0
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Investment Income, Net | (351,000) | (1,029,000)
Balance ending | $ (3,901,000) | $ (3,901,000)

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