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Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Assets Measured at Fair Value (Detail) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |
Fair Value Measurements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Beginning balance |
Purchases | 10,000
Total gains unrealized (Included in earnings as part of net investment income) | 271
Ending balance | $ 10,271

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