Reinsurance Receivables Components of Reinsurance Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	$ 190,239		$ 186,219
Other reinsurance settlements recoverable	3,604		7,343
Reinsurance receivables	219,074		215,084
Life Insurance Product Line [Member]
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	49,219	[1]	51,355	[1]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	1,460		1,594
Accident and Health Insurance Product Line [Member]
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	35,792	[1]	36,214	[1]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	7,313		7,826
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Reinsurance Recoverables	105,228		98,650
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	16,458		12,102
Ceded claim reserves [Member]
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]
Ceded claim reserves recoverable	$ 25,231		$ 21,522

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