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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (DETAILS 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | $ 5,443 | $ 6,898 | $ 15,095 | $ 14,470
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Member] | Investment Portfolio [Member] |  |  |  |
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | 10,128 | 6,697 | 17,292 | 815
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses) [Member] | Underwriting Portfolio [Member] |  |  |  |
Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Earnings for Derivatives Not Designated As Hedges [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unrealized and realized gains (losses) recognized in earnings for derivatives not designated as hedges | $ (4,685) | $ 201 | $ (2,197) | $ 13,655

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- Definition Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4C -Subparagraph (e) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959 + Details
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