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Reinsurance (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2012
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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