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Property and Casualty Unpaid Claims and Claim Expenses - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract] |  |  |
Automobile liability coverage percent reserves | 80.00% |  |
Short tail coverage reserves as a percentage of total reserves | 15.00% |  |
Long tail coverage reserves as percentage of reserves | 85.00% |  |
Percentage of losses incurred | 99.00% |  |
Potential variability of property and casualty loss reserves | 6.00% |  |
Probability of other possible outcomes possible impact on net income | $ 10,000 |  |
Favorable development of total reserves for property and casualty claims occurring in prior years | $ 2,700 | $ 7,000 | $ 12,500

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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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- Definition Long tail coverage reserves as a percentage of total reserves. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The percentage of losses represented by auto liability and auto physical damage. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Short tail coverage reserves as a percentage of total reserves. + References No definition available. + Details
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