Related Party (Reinsurance With Affiliates PAR U for PLNJ) (Details)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
PAR U PLNJ Reinsurance Percentage	95.00%

Percentage of the risks associated with the universal life policies reinsured to PAR U reinsurance company.

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