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Investments (Net Investment Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Investment Income
Investment fees and expenses	$ (6,107)	$ (7,994)	$ (6,798)
Net investment income	108,660	125,557	129,265
Debt Securities [Member]
Net Investment Income
Interest and dividend income	97,348	111,895	122,065
Equities [Member]
Net Investment Income
Interest and dividend income	13,317	10,817	9,454
Short-term Investments and Other Invested [Member]
Net Investment Income
Interest and dividend income	2,049	8,833	2,584
Business owned life insurance [Member]
Net Investment Income
Interest and dividend income	$ 2,053	$ 2,006	$ 1,960

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Represents the total of interest and dividend income, including any amortization and accretion (as applicable) of discounts and premiums, earned from (1) loans and leases whether held-for-sale or held-in-portfolio; (2) investment securities; (3) federal funds sold; (4) securities purchased under agreements to resell; (5) investments in banker's acceptances, commercial paper, or certificates of deposit; (6) dividend income; or (7) other investments not otherwise specified herein.

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