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Reinsurance (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
Effects of reinsurance on premiums and benefits |  |  |  |
Premiums written and contract deposits, Gross Amount | $ 291,732 | $ 305,476 | $ 808,147 | $ 823,557
Premiums written and contract deposits, Ceded to Other Companies | 7,407 | 7,484 | 22,175 | 23,698
Premiums written and contract deposits, Assumed from Other Companies | 881 | 918 | 2,276 | 2,477
Premiums written and contract deposits, Net Amount | 285,206 | 298,910 | 788,248 | 802,336
Premiums and contract charges earned, Gross Amount | 174,372 | 173,537 | 519,928 | 522,207
Premiums and contract charges earned, Ceded to Other Companies | 7,410 | 7,480 | 22,541 | 24,702
Premiums and contract charges earned, Assumed from other Companies | 942 | 978 | 2,356 | 2,561
Premiums and contract charges earned, Net Amount | 167,904 | 167,035 | 499,743 | 500,066
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses, Gross Amount | 108,680 | 127,524 | 353,029 | 413,909
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses, Ceded to Other Companies | 3,585 | 4,278 | 10,365 | 17,478
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses, Assumed from Other Companies | 956 | 1,166 | 2,249 | 2,391
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses, Net Amount | $ 106,051 | $ 124,412 | $ 344,913 | $ 398,822

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