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Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	12. Subsequent Event On October 15, 2013, the Company loaned $500 million to Exeter pursuant to a note purchase agreement. See Note 10 for information regarding the note purchase agreement and the remaining commitment to lend. MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut purchased $375 million of these notes and MLI-USA purchased $125 million of these notes. The $500 million of notes are due on October 15, 2015 and bear interest payable semi-annually at 2.47%.