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Goodwill and Intangibles (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Jul. 01, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill and Intangibles (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |
2012 | $ 62,600 |
2013 | 62,600 |
2014 | 62,600 |
2015 | 62,600 |
2016 | 62,600 |
Consumer Products and Other: |  |
Goodwill and Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Intangible assets amortization method | straight-line method |
Consumer Products and Other: | Minimum [Member] |  |
Goodwill and Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Weighted average amortization period | 4 years |
Consumer Products and Other: | Maximum [Member] |  |
Goodwill and Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Weighted average amortization period | 20 years |
VOBA [Member] | Insurance and Financial Services: |  |
Goodwill and Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Cumulative adjustments for net unrealized investment gains | (244,347) | (170,117)
Weighted average amortization period | 5 years |
Goodwill and Intangibles (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |
2012 | 14,705 |
2013 | 69,708 |
2014 | 67,514 |
2015 | 58,789 |
2016 | 51,918 |
DAC [Member] | Insurance and Financial Services: |  |
Goodwill and Intangibles (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Cumulative adjustments for net unrealized investment gains | (19,845) | (2,146)
Deferred sales inducements, net of shadow adjustments | 8,500 | 5,048
Weighted average amortization period | 6 years |
Goodwill and Intangibles (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |
2012 | 3,879 |
2013 | 16,651 |
2014 | 20,594 |
2015 | 20,555 |
2016 | $ 19,419 |

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- Definition Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 30 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7658586&loc=d3e16323-109275 + Details
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- Definition The amortization method of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. The straight-line method is the preferred amortization method, unless another method better reflects the pattern in which the asset is consumed. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 142 -Paragraph 12, 13, 14 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 30 -Section 35 -Paragraph 6 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7658317&loc=d3e15372-109273 + Details
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