Valuation of Business Acquired (Balance of and Changes in VOBA) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
PresentValueOfFutureInsuranceProfitsAbstract
Balance, beginning of year	$ 43,090		$ 29,010		$ 32,497
Amortization - Impact of assumption and experience Unlocking And Trueups	6,376	[1]	21,931	[1]	(1,489)	[1]
Amortization- All Other	(11,593)	[1]	(13,871)	[1]	(15,967)	[1]
Change in Unrealized Investment Gains Losses	2,865		3,943		11,681
PresentValueOfFutureInsuranceProfitsInterestAccrued	2,762	[2]	2,077	[2]	2,288	[2]
Balance, end of year	$ 43,500		$ 43,090		$ 29,010
Weighted Average Remaining Life VOBA	5 years 0 months 0 days
Interest Accrual Rate VOBA	6.14%		6.18%		4.81%

[1] The weighted average remaining expected life of VOBA was approximately 4.98 years from the date of acquisition.

[2] The interest accrual rate for the VOBA related to the businesses acquired was 6.14%, 6.18% and 4.81% for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.