Separation, Benefit Plan Termination (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Separation, Benefit Plan Termination and Related Costs [Abstract]

Separation Benefit Plan Termination And Related Costs [Text Block]

Separation Costs:

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $21 million charge in connection with the separation of certain executives of the Company, including charges resulting from the resignation of the Company's former Chief Executive Officer on June 10, 2012 and the separation of other executives in the first and third quarters. These charges, primarily related to severance and accelerated vesting of restricted stock, are reflected in the "Other charges" caption of the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

In the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $1 million for restricted stock award amortization for a former executive. In 2010, Joel F. Gemunder retired from his position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Office and as a member of the Board of Directors. Also, Cheryl D. Hodges, Senior Vice President and Secretary of the Company, resigned from the Company, both effective July 31, 2010. In connection with the separation of these former executives, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $40 million for separation related expenses, primarily related to severance and accelerated vesting of stock options and restricted stock.

Benefit Plan Termination and Related Costs:

See additional information at the “Employee Benefit Plans” note of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.