Reinsurance (Detail Textuals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Ceded life and annuity benefits	$ 58,600,000	$ 61,100,000

The known and estimated amount recoverable related to certain life insurance policies as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits, net of any related valuation allowance.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
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Period Type:	instant