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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments    
Unfunded commitments related to cost basis limited partnership interests, due in one year $ 119,731,000 $ 114,726,000
Revolving credit facility    
Commitments    
Amount of credit facility under agreement for general corporate purposes 50,000,000  
Adjusted net worth required for each quarter 1,022,680,000  
Amount outstanding 0 0
Letter of credit | GWL&A Financial Inc.    
Commitments    
Amount of credit facility under agreement for general corporate purposes 70,000,000  
Amount outstanding 0 0
Other Letters of Credit    
Commitments    
Amount of credit facility under agreement for general corporate purposes 9,095,000  
Amount outstanding $ 0 $ 0