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Investments (Details 7) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fixed Maturity Securities [Member]
Reconciliation of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities and equity securities
Beginning of period	$ 284,338	$ 118,498	$ 24,599
Change in unrealized investment gains and losses	153,758	190,193	108,066
Reclassification of net realized investment (gains) losses to net income	(15,092)	(24,353)	(14,167)
End of period	423,004	284,338	118,498
Equity Securities [Member]
Reconciliation of net unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities and equity securities
Beginning of period	2,408	2,139	(1,189)
Change in unrealized investment gains and losses	964	397	3,185
Reclassification of net realized investment (gains) losses to net income	(2,652)	(128)	143
End of period	$ 720	$ 2,408	$ 2,139

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Accumulated appreciation or loss, net of tax, in value of the total of available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period before the impact of deferred policy acquisition costs.

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The change in unrealized holding gain (loss), net of tax, on available-for-sale securities included in a separate component of shareholders' equity during the period.

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Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale of available-for-sale securities.

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