Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

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
	March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015		March 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	9,797	$	11,525
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		262		260
Total derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	10,059	$	11,785

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

	Gains Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment gains	$	1,163	$	2,988
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	944		447
Total	$	2,107	$	3,435