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Reinsurance (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Reinsurance [Abstract]

Effects of reinsurance on premiums and benefits


		Gross Amount				Ceded to Other Companies				Assumed from Other Companies				Net Amount

Three months ended March 31, 2013
Premiums written and contract deposits		$	252,065			$	7,403			$	416			$	245,078
Premiums and contract charges earned			176,308				7,664				514				169,158
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses			114,178				1,931				452				112,699

Three months ended March 31, 2012
Premiums written and contract deposits		$	249,556			$	7,263			$	460			$	242,753
Premiums and contract charges earned			172,390				7,455				569				165,504
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses			108,664				1,388				602				107,878