Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 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
	December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swap - Other assets	$	0	$	1,650	$	0		$	0
Equity contracts - Other liabilities	0		0		(194		)	(140		)
Total return swap - Other liabilities	0		0		(4,025		)	0
Total derivatives	$	0	$	1,650	$	(4,219	)	$	(140	)

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

	(Losses) Gains Recognized in Income
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013		2012
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swap - Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	(2,969	)	$	2,176	$	0
Equity contracts—Net realized investment gains (losses)	3,419			1,776		2,680
Interest rate contract - Other revenue	0			103		567
Total	$	450		$	4,055	$	3,247