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Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value [Abstract]    
Fair value of public equity portfolio $ 96,890cik0000914748_PublicEquityPortfolioFairValueDisclosure $ 88,338cik0000914748_PublicEquityPortfolioFairValueDisclosure
Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsLevel1ToLevel2TransfersAmount  
Transfers from level 3 $ 14,007us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet $ 39,987us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet