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Fair Value Measurement (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) recognized on equity securities sold during the period	$ (38)	$ 0		$ 81,815	$ 0
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period	8,450	(2,409)		32,254	(5,605)
Changes in unrealized gains and losses on junior subordinated debentures carried at fair value, net of taxes	6,277	(1,794)		23,978	(4,174)
Net increase (decrease) in fair value	(1,900)	$ (6,500)		5,800	$ (1,100)
Mortgage Servicing Rights, Held For Sale	$ 36,200			$ 36,200
Visa Inc.
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Number of shares sold			486,346
Class B common stock of Visa Inc.
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) recognized on equity securities sold during the period			$ 81,900