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Separate Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] |  |
Reserves | $ 4,350,995 | $ 4,032,895
By withdrawal characteristics: Subject to discretionary withdrawal at fair value | 4,350,995 | 4,032,895
Total reserves | 4,350,995 | 4,032,895
Premiums, considerations or deposits |  |
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] |  |
Reserves | 240,965 | 363,169
Reserves: For accounts with assets values at fair value |  |
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] |  |
Reserves | $ 4,350,995 | $ 4,032,895

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