XML 44 R19.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.6
Fair Value Option (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value Option [Abstract]  
Gains And Losses Due To Changes In Fair Value Of Investments
The following table presents gains and losses due to changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value pursuant to application of the fair value option:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities
$
9,812

 
$
33,879

 
$
30,815

 
$
24,309

Equity securities
(33,972
)
 
(13,237
)
 
(5,476
)
 
17,151

Short-term investments
(628
)
 
(45
)
 
(784
)
 
(26
)
Total
$
(24,788
)
 
$
20,597

 
$
24,555

 
$
41,434