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Investments - Realized and Unrealized Gains on Investment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]          
Gross gains $ 0 $ 9 $ 3,283 $ 20  
Gross losses (53) (2,948) (53) (1,594)  
Realized gains (losses), Net (53) (2,939) 3,230 (1,574)  
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities classified as available-for-sale     202,486 104,125  
Net unrealized gains 49,348   49,348   143,797
Deferred income tax expense (101)   (101)   (132)
Net unrealized gains, net of deferred income tax 49,247   49,247   143,665
Change in net unrealized gains, net of deferred income tax     (94,418)   79,928
Available-for-sale securities [Member]
         
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]          
Gross gains     3,112    
Gross losses     0    
Realized gains (losses), Net     3,112    
Net unrealized gains 48,997   48,997   143,495
Trading Securities and Short Sales [Member]
         
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]          
Gross gains   0   0  
Gross losses   (2,948)   (1,593)  
Realized gains (losses), Net   (2,948)   (1,593)  
Other investments [Member]
         
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]          
Gross gains 0 9 171 20  
Gross losses (53) 0 (53) (1)  
Realized gains (losses), Net (53) 9 118 19  
Net unrealized gains $ 351   $ 351   $ 302