Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non cash net unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net of deferred tax benefit (provision)	$ 406	$ (985)

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

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