Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

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:



	Derivative Fair Values
	September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017

	(Amount in thousands)
Options sold - Other liabilities	$	589	$	123
Total return swap - Other liabilities	961		1,200
Total derivatives	$	1,550	$	1,323

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,
	2018		2017		2018		2017

	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swap - Net realized investment (losses) gains	$	393	$	118	$	674	$	(2,535	)
Options sold - Net realized investment (losses) gains	2,141		557		7,872		1,857
Total	$	2,534	$	675	$	8,546	$	(678	)