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Subordinated Debentures (Summary of Subordinated Debt Obligations to the Trusts) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures $ 246,050 $ 245,869
American Equity Capital Trust II [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 76,440 76,259
Interest rate, stated percentage 5.00%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Jun. 01, 2047  
American Equity Capital Trust III [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 27,840 27,840
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 3.90%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Apr. 29, 2034  
American Equity Capital Trust IV [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 12,372 12,372
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 4.00%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Jan. 08, 2034  
American Equity Capital Trust VII [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 10,830 10,830
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 3.75%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Dec. 14, 2034  
American Equity Capital Trust VIII [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 20,620 20,620
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 3.75%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Dec. 15, 2034  
American Equity Capital Trust IX [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 15,470 15,470
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 3.65%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Jun. 15, 2035  
American Equity Capital Trust X [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 20,620 20,620
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 3.65%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Sep. 15, 2035  
American Equity Capital Trust XI [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures 20,620 20,620
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 3.65%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Dec. 15, 2035  
American Equity Capital Trust XII [Member]
    
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]    
Subordinated debentures $ 41,238 $ 41,238
Description of variable rate basis *LIBOR +  
Basis spread on variable rate 3.50%  
Subordinated borrowing, due date Apr. 07, 2036