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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, 2013 Subsidiary | Dec. 31, 2012
Principles of Consolidation [Abstract] |  |
Number of insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent | 4 |
Number of non-insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent | 1 |
Intangible Assets [Abstract] |  |
Intangibles | $ 2,544 | $ 2,128
Investments [Abstract] |  |
Estimated fair value | $ 1,991 | $ 2,124

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