Reinsurance (Liability Limits For Any Losses Per One Occurrence) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Liability Limits, Losses per one occurrence, Exceeding	$ 100,000
Liability Limits, Losses per one occurrence, Not to Exceed	$ 150,000

Liability limits losses per one occurrence, not to exceed.

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