Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non cash net unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net of deferred tax benefit (provision)	$ 351	$ (537)

The amount of deferred tax provision resulting from unrealized gains and losses during the period.

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