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Derivative Instruments - Notional and Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | $ 246,800 | $ 186,100
Fair Value | 15,550 | 8,694
Bank of America, N.A. |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | 85,100 | 38,500
Fair Value | 6,320 | 1,934
Barclays Bank PLC |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | 48,900 | 66,800
Fair Value | 1,828 | 1,543
Citigroup Inc. |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | 0 | 0
Fair Value | 0 | 0
Credit Suisse International |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | 21,100 | 65,200
Fair Value | 1,444 | 4,281
Societe Generale |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional Amount | 91,700 | 15,600
Fair Value | $ 5,958 | $ 936

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