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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 Subsidiary
Principles of Consolidation [Abstract] |
Number of insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent | 3
Number of non-insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent | 1
Investments [Abstract] |
Estimated fair value | $ 2,124

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