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Investments Non-income Producing Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
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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