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Reinsurance (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) |  | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 29, 1999 AGL agreement | Oct. 29, 1999 AGL Life and annuity insurance | Oct. 29, 1999 AGL Accident and health insurance | Oct. 29, 1999 PFG | Sep. 30, 2013 PFG Life and annuity insurance | Dec. 31, 2012 PFG Life and annuity insurance
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of reinsurance agreements | 2 |  |  |  |  |
Amount coinsured with the reinsurer (as a percent) |  | 90.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |  |
Reserves for reinsurance |  |  |  |  | $ 7,383,000 | $ 7,302,000
Ceded reserves for reinsurance |  |  |  |  | 1,696,000 | 1,500,000
Ceded premiums to reinsurers |  |  |  |  | 7,886,000 | 10,537,000
Ceded death benefits |  |  |  |  | $ 0 | $ 2,385,000

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