Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Derivative Gains And Losses In The Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain Recognized in Income (Loss)	$ (723)	$ 2,107
Total Return Swap [Member] | Net realized investment (losses) gains [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain Recognized in Income (Loss)	(1,019)	1,164
Equity contracts [Member] | Net realized investment (losses) gains [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain Recognized in Income (Loss)	$ 296	$ 943