Represents the percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the deferred compensation.

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Represents the reference rate for the variable rate of the deferred compensation, such as LIBOR or the U.S. Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement.

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The carrying amount of the liability as of the balance sheet date to an individual under a deferred compensation arrangement. This amount may be the result of periodic accruals made over the period of active employment, or reflect termination benefits resulting contractual terms or a death benefit.

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Benefit Plans Other Benefits (Details) - Retirement benefit plan - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Executive Officer
Benefit Plans
Amounts expensed	$ 555,000	$ 461,000	$ 255,724
Amounts recorded as liability	$ 5,400,000	$ 4,000,000	$ 4,400,000
Director
Benefit Plans
Variable rate basis	prime
Basis spread (as a percent)	1.00%
Executive Officers And Directors
Benefit Plans
Amounts expensed	$ 4,000