Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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 gains in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015		June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	7,600	$	11,525
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		309		260
Total derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	7,909	$	11,785

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

	Gains Recognized in Income				Gains Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment gains	$	2,581	$	723	$	3,744	$	3,712
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	1,350		1,077		2,294		1,524
Total	$	3,931	$	1,800	$	6,038	$	5,236