Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 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 gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations:



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

	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other assets	$	—	$	667	$	—	$	—
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		146		20
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	—		—		1,589		765
Total derivatives	$	—	$	667	$	1,735	$	785

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



	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017			2016

	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	118	$	4,172	$	(2,535	)	$	7,915
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	557		1,030		1,857			3,324
Total	$	675	$	5,202	$	(678	)	$	11,239