Derivative Instruments And Hedging Strategies Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The Company recognized gains (losses) on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as follows (in thousands):

	2016			2015
Exchange option liability on subsidiary convertible senior notes	$	(2,560	)	$	—
Options on equities and equity indices	3,079			(442		)
Forward currency exchange, option and future contracts	(107		)	(302		)
Interest rate swap agreements	(18		)	(5		)
Commodity swap, option and future contracts:
Exchange traded	671			(2,271		)
Non-exchange traded	—			1,450
	$	1,065		$	(1,570	)