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Background and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 04, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Background and Basis of Presentation (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Net par exposure for policies allocated to the segregated account | $ 32,156,856 |  |
Maximum limit for aggregate face amount of allowed and disputed general unsecured claims | 50,000 |  |
Amount shall have been paid or paid into escrow by the company | 30,000 |  |
Current cash and investments | 33,876 |  |
Restricted cash | 2,500 |  | 2,500
Percentage of permitted policy claim | 25.00% |  |
Principal amount | 2,000,000 |  |
Principal amount, outstanding | 1,210,821 |  |
Surplus notes repurchased | 500,000 |  |
Aggregate cash paid for repurchased notes | 100,000 |  |
Additional notes repurchased | 289,179 |  |
Cash paid for additional notes | 88,446 |  |
Repurchase of additional surplus notes pursuant to third call option |  | $ 150,000 |

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