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Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative Details) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract] |  |
Percentage Of Fixed Maturity Securities Classified As Level 3 | 10.00% | 8.50%

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