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Investments (Schedule of Components of Other Comprehensive Income and Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Rollforward |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 3,918 | $ 4,909 | $ 4,131 | $ 13,622
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (89) | 25 | (302) | (1,508)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income by statement of operations line item: |  |  |  |
Realized gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments |  | (368) |  | (7,548)
Net current-period other comprehensive loss |  | (343) |  | (9,056)
Ending balance | 3,829 | 4,566 | 3,829 | 4,566
Investments in other ventures |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Rollforward |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 211 | 218 | 163 | 1,625
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 213 | (91) | 261 | (1,498)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income by statement of operations line item: |  |  |  |
Realized gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments |  | 0 |  | 0
Net current-period other comprehensive loss |  | (91) |  | (1,498)
Ending balance | 424 | 127 | 424 | 127
Fixed maturity investments available for sale |  |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Rollforward |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | 3,707 | 4,691 | 3,968 | 11,997
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (302) | 116 | (563) | (10)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income by statement of operations line item: |  |  |  |
Realized gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments |  | (368) |  | (7,548)
Net current-period other comprehensive loss |  | (252) |  | (7,558)
Ending balance | $ 3,405 | $ 4,439 | $ 3,405 | $ 4,439

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