Related Party (Reinsurance With Affiliates PARCC) (Details)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
PARCC Reinsurance Percentage	90.00%
Effective date of reinsured policies with PARCC	2010-01-01

Percentage of the risks associated with the term life insurance policies, with effective date prior to January 1, 2010, resinsured to the PARCC reinsurance company.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration