Fair Value Option (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Option [Abstract]

Gains And Losses Due To Changes In Fair Value Of Investments

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities	$	21,003		$	(9,503	)
Equity securities		28,496			30,388
Short-term investments		(156	)		19
Total	$	49,343		$	20,904