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Property and Casualty Unpaid Claims and Claim Expenses - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract] |  |
Favorable development of total reserves for property and casualty claims occurring in prior years | $ 1,600 | $ 3,600

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- Definition The reduction in the estimate of the amount needed to settle claims relating to property and casualty insured events that have occurred in prior years. + References No definition available. + Details
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