Acquisitions (Details) - Putnam Retirement Business $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2015 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid	$ 4,114
Other assets acquired	11,501
Other liabilities assumed	7,717
Dividend	$ 330

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