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Intangible Assets (Summary Of Intangible Assets, Net Of Accumulated Amortization Included In The Consolidated Statements) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | $ 141,943 |  | $ 134,242 |
Goodwill, Amortization expense | 0 |  | 0 |
Goodwill, Ending balance | 141,943 |  | 134,242 |
Other Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance | 21,988 | [1] | 22,700 | [1]
Other Intangible Assets, Amortization expense | (981) | [1] | (928) | [1]
Other Intangible Assets, Ending Balance | $ 21,007 | [1] | $ 21,772 | [1]
[1] | Represents customer lists, acquired contracts, core deposit intangibles, and covenants not to compete.

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