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Investments Investments - Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] |  |
Cost | $ 4,143 |
Gross Gains | 8 |
Gross Losses | (52) |
Fair Value | 4,099 |
Recognized net losses on equity securities sill held | $ 100 |
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Cost |  | $ 7,223
Gross Gains |  | 39
Gross Losses |  | (16)
Fair Value |  | $ 7,246

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