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The discount rate used to reduce the estimated amount of loss reserves on short-duration contracts to present value.

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The amount of discount that may be deducted from the reserve for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense.

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Reserves - Narrative (Details) - Group disability - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2010
Claims and Benefits Payable
Short duration contracts, discount rate (as a percent)			5.25%
Short duration contracts, discount	$ 16,479	$ 18,195
Minimum
Claims and Benefits Payable
Short duration contracts, discount rate (as a percent)	4.25%	4.25%
Maximum
Claims and Benefits Payable
Short duration contracts, discount rate (as a percent)	4.75%	4.75%