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Dividends
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Dividends [Abstract]  
Dividends
Dividends
 
The maximum amount of dividends, which can be paid to stockholders by insurance companies domiciled in the State of Colorado, is subject to restrictions relating to statutory capital and surplus and statutory net gain from operations.  Prior to the payment of any dividends, the Company provides notice to the Colorado Insurance Commissioner.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, the Company paid dividends of $178,401 and $90,936, respectively, to its parent, GWL&A Financial.