Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

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 (losses) gains in the consolidated statements of operations:



	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016		June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016

	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other assets	$	—	$	667	$	—	$	—
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		104		20
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	—		—		1,725		765
Total derivatives	$	—	$	667	$	1,829	$	785

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



	(Losses) Gains Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017			2016		2017			2016

	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment (losses) gains	$	(1,634	)	$	2,581	$	(2,654	)	$	3,744
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	1,005			1,350		1,301			2,294
Total	$	(629	)	$	3,931	$	(1,353	)	$	6,038