Restructuring (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 item	Jun. 30, 2012 item
Restructuring
Number of states where personal lending and retail sales financing ceased		14
Number of states where certain branch operations consolidated		26
Number of branch offices for which closure is planned	215	231
Restructuring expenses - pretax	$ 21,586	$ 23,500
Headquarters in Evansville, Indiana
Restructuring
Reduction in number of employees	690	820
Consumer Segment
Restructuring
Restructuring expenses - pretax	14,894
Insurance Segment
Restructuring
Restructuring expenses - pretax	201
Real Estate Segment
Restructuring
Restructuring expenses - pretax	556
Other
Restructuring
Restructuring expenses - pretax	$ 5,935