Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014		June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(Amount in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	$	0	$	0	$	1,564	$	4,025
Options sold - Other liabilities	0		0		51		194
Total derivatives	$	0	$	0	$	1,615	$	4,219

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

	Gain Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment (losses) gains	$	723	$	1,733	$	3,712	$	2,609
Options sold - Net realized investment (losses) gains	1,077		508		1,524		1,063
Total	$	1,800	$	2,241	$	5,236	$	3,672