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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Summary Of Location And Amounts Of Derivative Fair Values In The Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following tables present the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the consolidated balance sheets and derivative gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Asset Derivatives								Liability Derivatives
	September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011				September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	(Amount in thousands)
Non-hedging derivatives
Interest rate swap agreements - (Other liabilities)	$	0			$	0			$	(260	)		$	(670	)
Equity contracts - Short-term investments (Other liabilities)	1				0				(171		)		(655		)
Total derivatives	$	1			$	0			$	(431	)		$	(1,325	)

Schedule Of Derivative Gains And Losses In The Consolidated Statements Of Operations

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations

	Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
Derivatives Contracts for Cash Flow Hedges	2012				2011				2012				2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Interest rate swap agreements - Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	0			$	141			$	0			$	310

	Gain Recognized in Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	2012				2011				2012				2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Interest rate swap agreements - Other revenue	$	139			$	521			$	410			$	1,384
Equity contracts - Net realized investment gains (losses)	757				2,823				2,342				7,557
Total	$	896			$	3,344			$	2,752			$	8,941

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Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments (and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) reported in the statement of financial position.

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