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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 171,430	$ 170,579	$ 175,866
Policy acquisition costs deferred	492,268	482,572	500,278
Amortization	(477,788)	(481,721)	(505,565)
Balance, end of year	$ 185,910	$ 171,430	$ 170,579

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Additions during the period in (a) capitalized policy acquisition costs, and (b) capitalized present value of future profits (also known as PVFP).

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Amount of deferred policy acquisition costs and capitalized present value of the future profits (PVFP) expensed. Acquisition costs are costs that are related directly to the successful acquisition of new or renewal insurance contracts.

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Carrying (unamortized) amount as of the balance sheet date of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired (also called present value of future profits).

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