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Executive Benefits Agreements and Employees Savings Plans - Executive Benefit Agreements (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] |  |
Total undiscounted death benefits | $ 6,417 | $ 6,667
Total accrued death benefits | 4,121 | 4,185
Total undiscounted executive benefits | 1,904 | 1,928
Total accrued executive benefits | $ 1,280 | $ 1,365

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