Reinsurance Receivables Components of Reinsurance Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	$ 186,219		$ 173,188
Other reinsurance settlements recoverable	7,343		11,088
Reinsurance receivables	215,084		203,988
Life [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	51,355	[1]	53,117	[1]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	1,594		1,786
Accident and Health [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	36,214	[1]	34,266	[1]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	7,826		9,263
Property [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	98,650		85,805
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	12,102		8,663
Ceded claim reserves [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	$ 21,522		$ 19,712

[1] (1) Including policyholder account balances ceded.