This item contains disclosure of the number of investment positions in the available-for-sale investments that have been determined to be other than temporarily impaired (both credit and non-credit).

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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Amount before tax of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss on investments in available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities, recognized in other comprehensive loss.

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The amount of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses on equity securities, OTTI related to credit losses on debt securities, and OTTI losses on debt securities when the entity intends to sell the securities or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the securities before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Additionally, this item includes OTTI losses recognized during the period on investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

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Summary of Activity Related to Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Losses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 Investment	Sep. 30, 2013 Investment	Sep. 30, 2014 Investment	Sep. 30, 2013 Investment
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]
Number of Securities	31	1	31	3
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	$ 41	$ 1,821	$ (158)	$ 1,863
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income	41		(158)
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings		1,821		1,863
Corporate And Other Bonds
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]
Number of Securities		1		1
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses		1,821		1,821
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings		1,821		1,821
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]
Number of Securities	31		31
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	41		(158)
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income	41		(158)
Equity Securities
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]
Number of Securities				2
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses				42
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings				$ 42