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Reinsurance (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 01, 2012
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FGL [Member] |
Reinsurance (Textual) [Abstract] |
Fair value of insurance transferred assets | $ 580,683
Wilton Reassurance Company [Member] |
Reinsurance (Textual) [Abstract] |
Net amount recoverable | $ 1,260,805

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