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SCHEDULE I - Parent Company Information - Condensed Statements of Income (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Parent Company |  |  |
Equity in income of subsidiaries |  |  |
Equity in income of subsidiaries, tax | $ 4,697 | $ 3,553 | $ 199

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