Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Narratives) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 segments	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of business segments	2
Payment for income taxes	$ 1,007	$ 5
Federal tax refund received	615	8,744
Interest payments	0	0
Increase (decrease) in DAC asset	(5,513)		3,407
Federal income tax expense (benefit)	$ 2,566	$ 7,457
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%
Property and Casualty Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of states in which we are licensed as insurer	43
Life Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of states in which we are licensed as insurer	37