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Earnings Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the earnings per common share 3,057us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount 288us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount 553us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount
Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Weighted average conversion price per share 36.75bgc_WeightedAverageConversionPricePerShare
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