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Adoption of Accounting Pronouncements (Balance Sheet Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred policy acquisition costs $ 144,331 $ 135,761
Deferred federal income tax recoverable 116,417 120,094
Retained earnings 1,127,142 1,116,319
As Previously Reported [Member]
    
Deferred policy acquisition costs   214,069
Deferred federal income tax recoverable   92,686
Retained earnings   1,167,219
Add: Adjustment for the cumulative effect on prior years of applying retroactively the new method of accounting for deferred policy acquisition costs [Member]
    
Deferred policy acquisition costs   (78,308)
Deferred federal income tax recoverable   27,408
Retained earnings   $ (50,900)