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Life, Accident and Health Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |
Total life, accident and health reserves | $ 1,648,565 | $ 1,591,937
Long-term care insurance reserves |  |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |
Total life, accident and health reserves | 1,407,848 | 1,354,151
Traditional life insurance reserves |  |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |
Total life, accident and health reserves | 102,077 | 104,450
Other accident and health insurance reserves |  |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |
Total life, accident and health reserves | $ 138,640 | $ 133,336

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