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Reinsurance (Percentage Payout Of Incurred Claims) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Percentage of Claims Paid During Period One [Member] |
Percentage Payment by Period [Line Items] |
Payout of Incurred Claims | 95.60%
Percentage of Claims Paid During Period Two [Member] |
Percentage Payment by Period [Line Items] |
Payout of Incurred Claims | 4.30%
Percentage of Claims Paid During Period Three [Member] |
Percentage Payment by Period [Line Items] |
Payout of Incurred Claims | 0.10%

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