Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred policy acquisition costs asset by segment
Total	$ 245,355	$ 196,885
Annuity [Member]
Deferred policy acquisition costs asset by segment
Total	170,749	125,437
Life [Member]
Deferred policy acquisition costs asset by segment
Total	48,558	46,798
Property and casualty [Member]
Deferred policy acquisition costs asset by segment
Total	$ 26,048	$ 24,650