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Investments Non-income Producing Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Non-income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income Producing Investments | $ 8,744 | $ 15,173
Fixed Maturities [Member] |  |
Non-income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income Producing Investments | 4,691 | 5,852
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member] |  |
Non-income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income Producing Investments | 2,783 | 4,064
Real Estate [Member] |  |
Non-income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income Producing Investments | $ 1,270 | $ 5,257

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