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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (DETAILS 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Reclassification out of accumulated comprehensive income into net income available to common shareholders [Line Items]        
Other realized investment gains $ 21,362 $ 44,144 $ 66,738 $ 62,544
OTTI losses (5,127) (13,739) (6,025) (17,648)
Income before income taxes 79,063 191,383 400,749 330,070
Tax (expense) benefit 4,662 (2,317) (5,469) (5,165)
Net income 83,725 189,066 395,280 324,905
Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available for Sale Securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
       
Reclassification out of accumulated comprehensive income into net income available to common shareholders [Line Items]        
Other realized investment gains 10,824 31,884 48,976 54,210
OTTI losses (5,127) (13,739) (6,025) (17,648)
Income before income taxes 5,697 18,145 42,951 36,562
Tax (expense) benefit (1,631) (1,551) (5,037) (4,774)
Net income $ 4,066 $ 16,594 $ 37,914 $ 31,788