Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

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:

	Liability Derivatives
	March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(Amount in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	$	(1,412	)	$	(4,025	)
Options sold - Other liabilities	(888		)	(194		)
Total derivatives	$	(2,300	)	$	(4,219	)

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

	Gain Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2015		2014
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment (losses) gains	$	2,988	$	875
Options sold - Net realized investment (losses) gains	447		555
Total	$	3,435	$	1,430