Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Summary Of Location And Amounts Of Derivative Fair Values In The Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following tables present the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the consolidated balance sheets and derivative (losses) gains in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other assets	$	—	$	667	$	—	$	—
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		285		20
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	—		—		1,405		765
Total derivatives	$	—	$	667	$	1,690	$	785

Schedule Of Derivative Gains And Losses In The Consolidated Statements Of Operations

	(Losses) Gains Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment (losses)gains	$	(1,019	)	$	1,164
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	296			943
Total	$	(723	)	$	2,107