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Investments - Other Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Other investments | $ 4,438 | $ 2,901 |
% of Total fair value | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Investments in limited partnerships [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Other investments | 3,438 | 2,901 |
% of Total fair value | 77.50% |  | 100.00%
Unfunded commitment on investments in limited partnerships | 2,562 |  |
Other [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Other investments | $ 1,000 | $ 0 |
% of Total fair value | 22.50% |  | 0.00%

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