Related Party (Reinsurance With Affiliates Pruco Re) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013
Ceded Rider Fees [Line Items]
HDI And HD6 Plus Effective Date	2011-10-01
LT5 Effective Date	2005-05-06
LT5 Agreement Date	2007-08-01

Effective August 1, 2007, the Company amended this coinsurance agreement to include the reinsurance of business sold prior to May 6, 2005 that was previously reinsured to Prudential Insurance.

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