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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Abstract] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 170,579 | $ 175,866 | $ 200,005
Acquisition costs deferred | 482,572 | 500,278 | 519,168
Amortization | (481,721) | (505,565) | (543,307)
Balance, end of year | $ 171,430 | $ 170,579 | $ 175,866

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