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Reinsurance (Reinsurance Info) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
effectsofreinsurance
Reinsurance Recoverable, Guarantee Benefits	$ 1,192,488		$ 1,732,969
Statement [Line Items]
Total realized investment gains (losses), net	(38,096)	(36,083)
Policyholders' benefits	18,618	(9,257)
Operating Expenses Other Than Amortization Of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	$ 100,143	$ 109,860

Sum of the amount of guaranteed minimum benefits the ceding insurer expects to recover on insurance policies ceded to other insurance entities as of the balance sheet date for all guaranteed benefit types.

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