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Reinsurance (Schedule of Direct and Ceded Reinsurance) (Details) (PFG, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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PFG |  |
Life insurance in force |  |
Direct amount | $ 4,753,786 | $ 4,717,279
Ceded to other companies | 3,545,700 | 3,587,345
Net amount | 1,208,086 | 1,129,934
Deposits |  |
Direct amount | 241,368 | 342,244
Ceded to other companies | 7,886 | 10,537
Net amount | $ 233,482 | $ 331,707

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- Definition Ceded Premiums, Reinsurance Deposits + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | tipt_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Direct Premiums, Reinsurance Deposits + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | tipt_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Life Insurance in Force, Ceded + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | tipt_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Life Insurance in Force, Gross + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | tipt_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Life Insurance in Force, Net + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | tipt_LifeInsuranceinForceNet
Namespace Prefix: | tipt_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Net Reinsurance Deposits + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | tipt_NetReinsuranceDeposits
Namespace Prefix: | tipt_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
Name: | tipt_ReinsuranceDepositsAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | tipt_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration