Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 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 (losses) gains in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014		September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(Amount in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	6,059	$	4,025
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		266		194
Total derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	6,325	$	4,219

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

	(Losses) Gains Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment losses	$	(4,422	)	$	(3,090	)	$	(710	)	$	(482	)
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	695			1,627			2,219			2,681
Total	$	(3,727	)	$	(1,463	)	$	1,509		$	2,199