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Acquisition (Selected Financial Information) (Details) - American Phoenix Acquisition [Member] $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual | $ 1,397
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual | $ 5,580

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