Investments Gross Realized Gains and Losses on Fixed Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Gross realized gains	$ 0	$ 0	$ 398	$ 0
Gross realized losses	(414)	0	(415)	(1)
Net realized losses	$ (414)	$ 0	$ (17)	$ (1)

This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities.

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