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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (DETAILS 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Reclassification out of accumulated comprehensive income into net income available to common shareholders [Line Items] | |||
| Other realized investment gains | $ 84,926 | $ 151,703 | $ 137,300 |
| OTTI losses | (9,362) | (24,234) | (15,861) |
| Income before income taxes | 734,467 | 550,528 | 61,538 |
| General and administrative expenses | (575,390) | (560,981) | (459,151) |
| Tax benefit | (7,002) | (3,287) | (15,233) |
| Net income | 727,465 | 547,241 | 46,305 |
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Unrealized appreciation on Available for Sale Securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
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| Reclassification out of accumulated comprehensive income into net income available to common shareholders [Line Items] | |||
| Other realized investment gains | 76,518 | 152,062 | 137,694 |
| OTTI losses | (9,362) | (24,234) | (16,446) |
| Income before income taxes | 67,156 | 127,828 | 121,248 |
| Tax benefit | (5,605) | (11,550) | (1,700) |
| Net income | 61,551 | 116,278 | 119,548 |
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Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs) [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
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| Reclassification out of accumulated comprehensive income into net income available to common shareholders [Line Items] | |||
| General and administrative expenses | 0 | (1,718) | (92) |
| Tax benefit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net income | $ 0 | $ (1,718) | $ (92) |