Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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 or losses in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Other assets	$	—	$	667	$	—	$	—
Options sold - Other liabilities	—		—		123		20
Total return swaps - Other liabilities	—		—		1,200		765
Total derivatives	$	—	$	667	$	1,323	$	785

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

	(Losses) Gains Recognized in Income
	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016		2015
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total return swaps - Net realized investment (losses) gains	$	(2,137	)	$	11,533	$	(6,438	)
Options sold - Net realized investment gains	2,291			3,846		3,081
Total	$	154		$	15,379	$	(3,357	)