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Reinsurance (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011
Effect of Reinsurance
Direct, Net Premiums Earned	$ 74,522	$ 79,242	$ 225,757	$ 79,242
Assumed, Net Premiums Earned	11,363	11,365	35,673	11,365
Ceded, Net Premiums Earned	(73,841)	(65,489)	(219,260)	(65,489)
Net Premiums Earned	12,044	25,118	42,170	25,118
Direct, Net Benefits Incurred and Reserve Changes	224,913	215,152	749,743	215,152
Assumed, Net Benefits Incurred and Reserve Changes	8,994	9,708	26,975	9,708
Ceded, Net Benefits Incurred and Reserve Changes	(92,917)	(94,901)	(217,016)	(94,901)
Net Benefits Incurred and Reserve Changes	$ 140,990	$ 129,959	$ 559,702	$ 129,959

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