Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Level 3 Derivatives	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Separate Account assets transferred from Level 1 to Level 2	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 7,000,000

Fair Value Measurement Recurring Basis Asset And Liabilities Transfers Out Of Level 1 Into Level 2

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