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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balances, December 31 $ 137,683us-gaap_Goodwill $ 105,255us-gaap_Goodwill
Retirement Services segment    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balances, January 1 105,255us-gaap_Goodwill
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105,255us-gaap_Goodwill
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Acquisitions 32,428us-gaap_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod
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Balances, December 31 $ 137,683us-gaap_Goodwill
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$ 105,255us-gaap_Goodwill
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[1] 2014, the Company acquired goodwill of $32,428 from the acquisition of RPS. See Note 2 for additional discussion regarding the acquisition.