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Investments, Gain (Loss) on Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Realized (losses) gains	$ 1,228	$ 640	$ 166	$ 26,327	$ 434	$ 632	$ 522	$ (231)	$ 28,361	$ 1,357	$ 5,731
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)									(33,719)	91,784	(126,173)
Gross realized gains, gross realized losses and impairment losses [Abstract]
Gross realized gains									30,039	4,966	11,043
Gross realized losses									(1,678)	(3,465)	(4,984)
Other-than-temporary-impairment losses									0	(144)	(328)
Net realized investment gains	$ 1,228	$ 640	$ 166	$ 26,327	$ 434	$ 632	$ 522	$ (231)	28,361	1,357	5,731
Available-for-Sale Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Realized (losses) gains									28,361	1,357	5,731
Gross realized gains, gross realized losses and impairment losses [Abstract]
Net realized investment gains									28,361	1,357	5,731
Available-for-Sale Securities \| Fixed Maturities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Realized (losses) gains									28,335	1,000	3,274
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)									(33,687)	91,718	(126,020)
Gross realized gains, gross realized losses and impairment losses [Abstract]
Net realized investment gains									28,335	1,000	3,274
Available-for-Sale Securities \| Equity Securities
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Realized (losses) gains									26	356	1,068
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)									(32)	66	(153)
Gross realized gains, gross realized losses and impairment losses [Abstract]
Net realized investment gains									26	356	1,068
Available-for-Sale Securities \| Other
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Realized (losses) gains									0	1	1,389
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)									0	0	0
Gross realized gains, gross realized losses and impairment losses [Abstract]
Net realized investment gains									$ 0	$ 1	$ 1,389