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Commitments and Contingencies (Litigation) (Details) $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2017 USD ($)	Apr. 12, 2016 plaintiff	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Babyak Action
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Compensatory damages awarded			$ 2,700
Punitive damages awarded	$ 2,700		$ 22,400
Loss contingency accrual				$ 2,600
Loss contingency, insurance proceeds receivable				$ 1,300
Paradis Action \| Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs \| plaintiff		4
Paradis and Shoemaker Action \| Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs \| plaintiff		3