Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

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 in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013		September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	(Amount in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other assets (liabilities)	$	0	$	1,650	$	(1,287	)	$	0
Equity contracts - Other liabilities	0		0		(348		)	(140		)
Total derivatives	$	0	$	1,650	$	(1,635	)	$	(140	)

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

	(Loss) Gain Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment (losses) gains	$	(3,090	)	$	381	$	(482	)	$	381
Equity contracts - Net realized investment (losses) gains	1,627			543		2,681			1,722
Interest rate swap - Other revenue	0			0		0			103
Total	$	(1,463	)	$	924	$	2,199		$	2,206