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Subordinated Debentures Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
American Equity Capital Trust I [Member]
      
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]      
Trust Preferred Securities, Conversions, Principal Amount $ 20.6    
Trust Preferred Securities, Conversions, Mandatory Redemption 688,327    
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues, Mandatory Redemption 2,549,333    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   8.00%  
Trust Preferred Securities, Conversions 4,000   2,010
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues 14,814   7,444
Payments to Acquire Trust Preferred Investments   38,001  
Payments to Acquire Trust Preferred Investments 1.1    
Trust Preferred Securities, Remaining Shares to be Settled in Cash 6,000    
Trust Preferred Securities, Cash Payments to Settle Remaining Shares 0.2    
American Equity Capital Trust II [Member]
      
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]      
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   5.00%  
Subordinated Debt, Principal Amount 100.0    
Subordinated Debt, Fair Value at Issuance $ 74.7    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage 6.80%    
Ownership Percentage, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation 50.00%