Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

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

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	December 31, 2015		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		260		194
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	—		—		11,525		4,025
Total derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	11,785	$	4,219

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

	(Losses) Gains Recognized in Income
	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment (losses) gains	$	(6,438	)	$	(2,969	)	$	2,176
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	3,081			3,419			1,776
Interest rate contract - Other revenue	—			—			103
Total	$	(3,357	)	$	450		$	4,055