Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Summary Of Location And Amounts Of Derivative Fair Values In The Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following tables present the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the consolidated balance sheets and derivative gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Liability Derivatives
	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Amount in thousands)
Non-hedging derivatives
Interest rate swap agreements - Other liabilities	$	399	$	670
Equity contracts - Short-term investments - Other liabilities	643		655
Total derivatives	$	1,042	$	1,325

Schedule Of Derivative Gains And Losses In The Consolidated Statements Of Operations

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations

	Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Derivatives Contracts for Cash Flow Hedges	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Interest rate swap agreements - Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	0	$	26	$	0	$	169

	Gain Recognized in (Loss) Income
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Interest rate swap agreements - Other revenue	$	147	$	432	$	271	$	863
Equity contracts - Net realized investment (losses) gains	368		2,262		1,585		4,734
Total	$	515	$	2,694	$	1,856	$	5,597