Segments (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total pretax earnings	$ 149,529	$ 153,619	$ 134,319	$ 116,960	$ 112,430	$ 82,792	$ 96,905	$ 62,879	$ 554,427	$ 355,006	$ 489,827
Domestic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total pretax earnings									364,083	237,056	347,841
Foreign [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total pretax earnings									$ 190,344	$ 117,950	$ 141,986