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Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Fair Value Assets Measured on Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Assets Carrying Value Prior To Impairment | [1] |  |  | $ 0 | $ 6,913
Fair Value Assets Gains Losses | [1] | $ 0 | $ 747 | 0 | 45
Partnership Interest [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Assets Carrying Value Prior To Impairment | [2] |  |  | 4,656 | 4,460
Fair Value Assets Gains Losses | [2] | (896) | 0 | (7,204) | (2,039)
Private Equity Funds [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Assets Carrying Value Prior To Impairment | [3] |  |  | 106 | 0
Fair Value Assets Gains Losses | [3] | $ (531) | $ 0 | $ (531) | $ 0
[1] | Estimated fair values for impaired mortgage loans are based on internal valuation models using unobservable inputs or, if the loans are in foreclosure or are otherwise determined to be collateral dependent, are based on external appraisals of the underlying collateral
[2] | The impaired limited partnership interests presented above were accounted for using the cost method. Impairments on these cost method investments were recognized at estimated fair value determined using the net asset values of the Company’s ownership interest as provided in the financial statements of the investees. The market for these investments has limited activity and price transparency.
[3] | The fair value of the Company’s private equity investments is based on external valuation models.

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