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Investments (Net Unrealized Gains on Available for Sale Fixed Maturity Securities and Equity Securities Reported as a Separate Component of Stockholders' Equity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Investments [Abstract] |  |
Net unrealized gains on available for sale fixed maturity securities and equity securities | $ 480,553 | $ 2,223,933
Adjustments for assumed changes in amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements | (263,337) | (1,201,974)
Deferred income tax valuation allowance reversal | 22,534 | 22,534
Deferred income tax benefit | (76,025) | (357,686)
Net unrealized gains reported as accumulated other comprehensive income | $ 163,725 | $ 686,807

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