Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net change in unrealized gains on securities, taxes	$ (55,020)	$ 75,389	$ (53,838)
Net change in other-than-temporary impairment gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income, taxes	$ (830)	$ 259	$ (1,881)

Amount of tax expense (benefit), after reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss.

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