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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Schedule of Credit Default Swaps, Provide Protection (Details)

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Schedule of Credit Default Swaps, Provide Protection (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Credit Default Swap, Buying Protection [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Credit Default Swap, Buying Protection [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Maturity Date, 07/25/2036 [Member]
Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Maturity Date, 07/25/2036 [Member]
Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Maturity Date, 05/25/2046 [Member]
Credit Default Swap, Buying Protection [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Maturity Date, 05/25/2046 [Member]
Credit Default Swap, Buying Protection [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Maturity Date, 05/25/2046 [Member]
Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Maturity Date, 05/25/2046 [Member]
Credit Default Swap, Selling Protection [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Derivative, Maturity Date                 Jul. 25, 2036 Jul. 25, 2036 May 25, 2046 May 25, 2046 May 25, 2046 May 25, 2046
Derivative, Average Basis Spread on Variable Rate         36595.00% 34194.00% 22632.00% 28959.00% 34569.00% 35871.00% 35600.00% 37723.00% 14618.00% 14618.00%
Derivative, Notional Amount         $ (541,444) $ (544,699) $ 83,591 $ 154,812 $ 33,577 $ 99,890 $ (71,444) $ (119,699) $ 50,014 $ 54,922
Derivative, Fair Value, Net         42,173 86,136 (10,826) (14,638) 2,186 2,733 35,148 67,698 (13,012) (17,371)
Derivative, Cost         (55,795) (77,091) 7,199 2,485 (6,374) (11,089) (32,558) (57,322) 13,573 13,574
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ (7,617) $ 9,766 $ (16,507) $ 15,113 $ (13,622) $ 9,045 $ (3,627) $ (12,153) $ (4,188) $ (8,356) $ 2,590 $ 10,376 $ 561 $ (3,797)