Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

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

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015		September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	3,285	$	11,525
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		122		260
Total derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	3,407	$	11,785

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

	Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income					Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income
	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016		2015			2016		2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment gains (losses)	$	4,172	$	(4,422	)	$	7,915	$	(710	)
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	1,030		695			3,324		2,219
Total	$	5,202	$	(3,727	)	$	11,239	$	1,509