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Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Derivative Gains And Losses In The Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain Recognized in Income (Loss) | $ 1,800 | $ 2,241 | $ 5,236 | $ 3,672
Total Return Swap [Member] | Other revenue [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain Recognized in Income (Loss) | 723 | 1,733 | 3,712 | 2,609
Equity contracts [Member] | Net realized investment (losses) gains [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain Recognized in Income (Loss) | $ 1,077 | $ 508 | $ 1,524 | $ 1,063

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