Investments (Net Unrealized Gains Losses on Investments by Asset Class) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments	$ (13,415)	$ 274,418
Fixed maturities | Available-for-sale | OTTI
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments	(308)	1,609
Fixed maturities | Available-for-sale | All other
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments	(10,991)	279,749
Equity securities | Available-for-sale
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments	0	2,368
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments	(7,567)	(17,678)
Affiliated notes
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments	408	4,782
Other investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments	$ 5,043	$ 3,588