Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Change in unrealized gains (losses), deferred taxes	$ 25,123	$ (81,256)	$ 128,379	$ (106,986)
Reclassification for net realized capital gains and other than temporary impairment losses, taxes	(5,422)	8,217	(22,999)	(16,182)
Change in unrealized currency translation adjustment, deferred taxes	$ (1,637)	$ (208)	$ 10,318	$ (4,444)