Derivative Instruments (Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Currency Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Net Derivatives Gains (Losses) Deferred in AOCI	[1],[2]	$ (31,794)	$ 49,966

[1] There was no ineffectiveness recognized for the Company’s hedges of net investments in foreign operations.

[2] There were no sales or substantial liquidations of net investments in foreign operations that would have required the reclassification of gains or losses from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into investment income during the periods presented.