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Investments (Changes in Net Unrealized Gains/Losses on Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |  |
Fixed maturity securities held for investment carried at amortized cost | $ 3,186 | $ (10,651) | $ 14,821
Investments carried at fair value | 508,576 | (1,642,010) | 2,157,460
Adjustment for effect on other balance sheet accounts: |  |  |
Deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred sales inducements | (295,802) | 842,412 | (1,118,683)
Deferred income tax asset/liability | (74,471) | 279,860 | (363,572)
Total adjustment for effect on other balance sheet accounts | (370,273) | 1,122,272 | (1,482,255)
Change in net unrealized gains on investments carried at fair value | 138,303 | (519,738) | 675,205
Fixed Maturity Securities [Member] |  |  |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |  |
Investments carried at fair value | 508,410 | (1,642,027) | 2,157,439
Equity Securities [Member] |  |  |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |  |
Investments carried at fair value | $ 166 | $ 17 | $ 21

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