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Note 7 - Investments Available For Sale Securities, Proceeds and Gains (Losses) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Proceeds received from redemptions $ 5,909 $ 32,214 $ 50,846
Proceeds from sales of fixed-maturity investments available for sale 79,534 136,217 1,218,460
Proceeds received from sales 31,235 52,014 15,033
Fixed Maturities [Member]
     
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Proceeds received from redemptions 5,909 32,214 50,846
Proceeds from sales of fixed-maturity investments available for sale 79,535 136,217 1,218,460
Gross investment gains from sales and redemptions 4,081 1,577 23,363
Gross investment losses from sales and redemptions (525) (54,050) (31,024)
Equity Securities [Member]
     
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Proceeds received from sales 31,234 52,014 15,033
Gross investment gains from sales and redemptions 5,070 6,238 2,006
Gross investment losses from sales and redemptions $ 0 $ (10) $ (5)