Fair Value Measurements (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Contingent Consideration Liability
Level 3 Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Balance, beginning of period	$ (47,724)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses):
Additions		(45,768)
Other (1)	(1,626)	(515)
Balance, end of period	(49,350)	(46,283)
FDIC Clawback Liability
Level 3 Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Balance, beginning of period	(9,970)	(8,103)
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses):
Included in earnings	(1,309)	(1,811)
Balance, end of period	$ (11,279)	$ (9,914)

Amount of discount accretion in relation to liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (level 3).

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- Definition

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings, arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (level 3).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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