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INVESTMENTS (DETAILS 5) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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| Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Gross investment income (loss) | $ 91,147 | $ 81,007 | $ 207,474 | $ 203,936 |
| Investment expenses | (8,035) | (6,558) | (15,455) | (13,464) |
| Net investment income | 83,112 | 74,449 | 192,019 | 190,472 |
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Fixed Maturities [Member]
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| Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Gross investment income (loss) | 74,503 | 76,544 | 144,185 | 156,181 |
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Other Investments [Member]
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| Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Gross investment income (loss) | 11,848 | (2,304) | 55,279 | 38,116 |
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Equity Securities [Member]
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| Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Gross investment income (loss) | 3,134 | 5,071 | 4,548 | 6,180 |
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Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
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| Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Gross investment income (loss) | 1,265 | 1,663 | 2,533 | 3,271 |
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Short-term Investments [Member]
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| Net Investment Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Gross investment income (loss) | $ 397 | $ 33 | $ 929 | $ 188 |