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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 item | Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |  |
Number of insurance-related subsidiaries | 2 |
Investment Securities |  |
Number of components in which other-than-temporary impairment is segregated | 2 |
Non-Accrual Loans |  |
Period of charge off for past due unsecured commercial loans | 90 days |
Minimum period that past due unsecured loans outstanding may not be placed on nonaccrual status under special circumstances | 90 days |
Maximum period of non-consumer loans outstanding that is used to evaluate whether loans should be placed on non-accrual status | 90 days |
Other Real Estate Owned |  |
Other real estate owned | $ 100,106 | $ 86,626
Income Taxes |  |
Percentage of likelihood of realization of recognized tax benefit | 50.00% |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |  |
Maximum term of maturity to classify short term investments as cash equivalents | 3 months |
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information |  |
Number of operating segments | 1 |
Number of active operating bank subsidiaries | 4 |

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