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Fair Value Disclosures (Narrative Details) | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Percentage Of Fixed Maturity Securities Classified As Level 3 | 10.40% | 10.00%

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