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Investments (Non-Income Producing Investments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Non-Income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income producing investments | $ 3,531 | $ 8,744
Fixed Maturity Securities [Member] |  |
Non-Income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income producing investments | 20 | 4,691
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member] |  |
Non-Income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income producing investments | 3,511 | 2,783
Real Estate Owned [Member] |  |
Non-Income Producing Investments [Line Items] |  |
Non-income producing investments | $ 0 | $ 1,270

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