Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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 (losses) in the consolidated statements of operations:



	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other assets	$	667	$	—	$	—	$	—
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		20		260
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	—		—		765		11,525
Total derivatives	$	667	$	—	$	785	$	11,785

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



	Gains (Losses)Recognized in Income
	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015			2014
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	11,533	$	(6,438	)	$	(2,969	)
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	3,846		3,081			3,419
Total	$	15,379	$	(3,357	)	$	450