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INVESTMENTS (DETAILS 10) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
| Collateral in Trust for inter-company agreements | $ 2,261,081 | $ 2,134,931 |
| Collateral for secured letter of credit facility | 777,828 | 470,062 |
| Collateral in Trust for third party agreements | 276,839 | 245,539 |
| Securities on deposit with regulatory authorities | 58,327 | 59,456 |
| Total restricted investments | $ 3,374,075 | $ 2,909,988 |
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The carrying amount as of the date of the latest financial statement presented of securities which are owned but transferred to serve as collateral for inter-company insurance and reinsurance agreements, and for which the transferee does not have the right by contract or custom to sell or re-pledge them to an unrelated party. No definition available.
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- Definition
The carrying amount as of the date of the latest financial statement presented of securities which are owned but transferred to serve as collateral for insurance and reinsurance agreements with third parties, and for which the transferee does not have the right by contract or custom to sell or re-pledge them to an unrelated party. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount of cash and investment securities on deposit with state regulatory authorities in connection with capital requirements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading which serve as security for borrowings or other arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The carrying amount as of the date of the latest financial statement presented of securities which are owned but transferred to serve as collateral for letter of credit arrangements, and for which the transferee does not have the right by contract or custom to sell or re-pledge them to an unrelated party. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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