8. Separate Accounts, Death and Benefits (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Separate Accounts Death And Benefits Details Narrative
Decrease in separate account assets and liabilities	$ 464.2
Derivative asset		3.5
Fair value of embedded derivatives	51.2	35.9
Embedded derivatives gains and (losses) recognized in earnings	$ 11.2	$ (33.2)