Reinsurance Receivables Components of Reinsurance Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	$ 181,797		$ 186,219
Other reinsurance settlements recoverable	5,967		7,343
Reinsurance receivables	210,900		215,084
Life [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	49,995	[1]	51,355	[1]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	1,601		1,594
Accident and Health [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	34,088	[1]	36,214	[1]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	7,417		7,826
Property [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	97,714		98,650
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	14,118		12,102
Ceded claim reserves [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	$ 23,136		$ 21,522

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