Derivative Investments (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	$ 24,335	$ 157,588
Liability Derivatives	61,625	155,902
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	24,335	157,588
Liability Derivatives	61,625	155,902
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| Equity index options \| Derivatives, Index Options
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	24,335	157,588
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments \| Fixed-index products \| Universal Life and Annuity Contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	$ 61,625	$ 155,902

Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes liabilities not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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