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Investments (Mortgage Loans by Method of Evaluation and Related Valuation Allowances) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Mortgage Loans:        
Recorded investment $ 3,879,769 $ 3,783,207    
Valuation Allowances:        
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Real Estate 7,786 7,685 $ 6,824 $ 6,813
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]        
Mortgage Loans:        
Evaluated individually for credit losses 2,099 2,216    
Evaluated collectively for credit losses 3,877,670 3,780,991    
Recorded investment 3,879,769 3,783,207    
Valuation Allowances:        
Specific for credit losses 0 0    
Non-specifically identified credit losses 7,786 7,685    
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Real Estate $ 7,786 $ 7,685