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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Fixed maturities, available for sale, amortized cost | $ 3,418,947 | $ 3,224,332 |
| Equity securities, trading, cost | 221,674 | 187,891 |
| Common shares, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common shares, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
| Common shares, shares issued | 62,077,867 | 61,867,034 |
| Deferred tax expense (benefit) on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $ 40,420 | $ 78,284 |
| Treasury shares, number of shares | 243,530 | 243,530 |
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This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from unrealized losses in other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents a parenthetical disclosure for the cost of securities classified as trading. No definition available.
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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