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Investments (Borrowed Securities Repurchased Securities And Repurchased Reversed Repurchased Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Securities for Reverse Repurchase Agreements | $ 448,615 | $ 443,435
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities | 485,826 | 481,197
Reported Value Measurement [Member] |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Securities Borrowed | 269,740 | 259,540
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Securities Borrowed | 289,454 | 266,297
Securities for Reverse Repurchase Agreements | $ 480,618 | $ 465,889

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