Investments (Trading Account Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments [Abstract]
Cost	$ 5,331	$ 5,471
Fair Value	$ 5,539	$ 6,131

This item represents marketable and other securities categorized as trading securities as of the balance sheet date that support certain products which are experience rated, meaning that it is expected the investment results associated with these products will ultimately accrue to contractholders.

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