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Gross Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss 2 Amount of unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities. Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs And Asset Reconciliation, Including the Amortized Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Balance (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Balance Other comprehensive income, net Dividends declared Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Stock-based awards exercised and vested Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Purchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Stockholders' Equity, Other Stockholders' Equity, Other Balance (in shares) Balance Tax at statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount Increase (decrease) resulting from: Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount [Abstract] Tax-exempt income from municipal bonds Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount Dividend received exclusion Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividends, Amount Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Total provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Tax at statutory rate Increase (decrease) resulting from: Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] Tax-exempt income from municipal bonds Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent Dividend received exclusion Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividend, Percent Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Provision for income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Direct earned premiums Direct Premiums Earned Ceded earned premiums Ceded Premiums Earned Net earned premiums Premiums Earned, Net, Life Net Income Per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Table] Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Table] Insurance Policy [Axis] Insurance Product Line [Axis] Insurance Product Line [Domain] Insurance Product Line [Domain] Ordinary/Traditional Life Individual Ordinary Life Insurance [Member] Individual Ordinary Life Insurance [Member] Universal Life Universal Life [Member] Structured Settlements Structured Settlements [Member] Structured Settlements [Member]. Other Other Credit Derivatives [Member] Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items] Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items] Commitments And Contingent Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Document - Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues [Abstract] Investment income, net of expenses Realized investment gains, net Other revenues Total revenues Benefits and Expenses Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract] Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses Underwriting Acquisition And Insurance Expenses Amount of commissions, insurance operating expenses, increase in deferred acquisition costs and taxes, licenses and fees. Interest expense Interest Expense Other operating expenses Other Cost and Expense, Operating Total benefits and expenses Benefits, Losses and Expenses Income Before Income Taxes Provision for Income Taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Per Common Share Net income-basic (in USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Net income-diluted (in USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Premiums Written, Net [Abstract] Consolidated Property Casualty Loss And Loss Expense Reserves Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block] Property Casualty Loss And Loss Expenses Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block] Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis] Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis] Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain] Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Procter And Gamble Company, Exxon Mobile Corporation And Chevron Corporation [Member] Procter Gamble Company Exxon Mobil Corporation And Chevron Corporation [Member] Procter & Gamble Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Chevron Corporation [Member] Number of securities Number Of Securities Number Of Securities Unrealized investment gains due to a net gain position Largest equity holdings to total equity portfolio largest equity holdings to total equity portfolio largest equity holdings to total equity portfolio Largest equity holdings to total portfolio Largest equity holdings to total portfolio Largest equity holdings to total portfolio Number Of Securities Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses1 Number Of Securities Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses1 Number Of Securities Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses Number Of Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position More Than Twelve Months Number Of Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position More Than Twelve Months Number Of Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position More Than Twelve Months Unrealized losses 12 months or more (equity investment less than $500,000) Fixed maturity investments, Percentage of amortized costs Fixed maturity investments, Percentage of amortized costs Fixed maturity investments, Percentage of amortized costs. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum Maximum [Member] Investment Type [Axis] Investment Type [Axis] Three Primary Contributors Investments [Domain] Life Policy Loans Policy Loans [Member] Deferred Annuities And Structured Settlements Deferred Annuities And Structured Settlements [Member] Deferred Annuities And Structured Settlements [Member] Percentage Of Level 3 Assets To Total Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value Percentage Of Level 3 Assets To Total Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value Percentage of Level 3 Assets to Total Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value Repayments of Notes Payable Repayments of Notes Payable Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Individual and Group Annuities and Supplementary Contracts Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Individual and Group Annuities and Supplementary Contracts Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss, Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Actuarial Loss And Prior Service Cost Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss, Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Actuarial Loss And Prior Service Cost Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss, Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Actuarial Loss And Prior Service Cost Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Change in Life Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other, Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Change in Life Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other, Tax Other Comprehensive Income, Change in Life Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other, Tax Fixed maturities, amortized cost Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Equity securities, cost Available For Sale Securities Equity Securities Cost This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments made for accretion, amortization, other-than-temporary impairments, and hedging, if any. Land, building and equipment, accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Number of Industries Operating In Number of Industries Operating In Number of Industries Operating In Number of Reportable Segments Number of Reportable Segments Reinsurance Reinsurance [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Corporate Fixed Maturities Corporate Debt Securities [Member] States, Municipalities And Political Subdivisions Fixed Maturities Preferred Equities Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized): Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets Total Gains Losses Realized And Unrealized [Abstract] Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Assets, Total Gains (Losses) Realized and Unrealized [Abstract] Included in net income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Transfers into Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 Transfers out of Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3 Ending balance Earned Consolidated Property Casualty Insurance Premiums On Assumed And Ceded Business Property Casualty Insurance Premiums Earned On Assumed And Ceded Business [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of property casualty insurance premiums earned on assumed and ceded business. Incurred Consolidated Property Casualty Insurance Loss And Loss Expenses On Assumed And Ceded Business Property Casualty Insurance Loss And Loss Expenses Incurred On Assumed And Ceded Business [Text Block] Property Casualty Insurance Loss And Loss Expenses Incurred On Assumed And Ceded Business Earned Life Insurance Premiums On Ceded Business Life Insurance Premiums Earned On Assumed And Ceded Business Table [Text Block] Life insurance premiums earned on assumed and ceded business. Life Insurance Contract Holders' Benefits Incurred On Ceded Business Life Insurance Contract Holders Benefits Incurred On Ceded Business [Text Block] Life Insurance Contract Holders' Benefits Incurred On Ceded Business Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Table] Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Table] Catastrophe Development Catastrophe Development [Member] Catastrophe Development Member. Life and Health Loss Reserves Life and Health Loss Reserves [Member] Life and Health Loss Reserves [Member] Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Line Items] Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Line Items] Reserve for loss and loss expenses Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Prior accident years Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Summary of Consolidated Property Casualty Loss and Loss Expense Reserves [Roll Forward] Summary of Consolidated Property Casualty Loss and Loss Expense Reserves [Roll Forward] Summary of Consolidated Property Casualty Loss and Loss Expense Reserves [Roll Forward] Gross loss and loss expense reserves, beginning of period Less reinsurance receivable Reinsurance Recoverables on Unpaid Losses Net loss and loss expense reserves, beginning of period Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net Current accident year Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Prior accident years Total incurred Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current accident year Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year Prior accident years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years Total paid Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid Net loss and loss expense reserves, end of period Plus reinsurance receivable Gross loss and loss expense reserves, end of period Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Deferred Costs, Reserves And Other Accumulated Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Deferred Costs, Reserves And Other [Member] Accumulated Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Deferred Costs, Reserves And Other [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] [Line Items] for Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Change In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward] Change In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward] Change In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax, beginning of period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax Reclassification adjustment, before tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Effect on other comprehensive income, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Change in unrealized gains, net, on investments available for sale, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Other Assets Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Other Assets Adjustment, before Tax Change in pension obligations, before tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Change in life deferred acquisition costs, life policy reserves and other, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other Adjustment, before Tax Effect on other comprehensive income, before tax Increase (Decrease) in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Increase (Decrease) in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax, end of period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive income, tax, beginning of period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other comprehensive income before reclassification, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Tax Reclassification adjustment, tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Tax Effect on other comprehensive income, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Change in unrealized gains, net, on investments available for sale, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Other Assets Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Other Assets Adjustment, Tax Change in pension obligations, tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Change in life deferred acquisition costs, life policy reserves and other, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other Adjustment, Tax Effect on other comprehensive income, tax Increase (Decrease) in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Increase (Decrease) in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income, tax, end of period Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, beginning of period Other comprehensive income before reclassification, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustment, net of tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Effect on other comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Change in unrealized gains, net, on investments available for sale, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Other Assets Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Other Assets Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in pension obligations, net of tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in life deferred acquisition costs, life policy reserves and other, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Acquisition Costs, Life Policy Reserves and Other Adjustment, Net of Tax Effect on other comprehensive income, net of tax Increase (Decrease) in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Increase (Decrease) in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, end of period Segment Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward] Deferred policy acquisition costs asset, beginning of period Capitalized deferred policy acquisition costs Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Additions Amortized deferred policy acquisition costs Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost, Amortization Expense, Net Investment Gains (Losses) Amortized shadow deferred policy acquisition costs Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost, Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) Deferred policy acquisition costs asset, end of period Analysis Of Cost Or Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains And Losses And Fair Value for Investments Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Fair Values And Unrealized Losses by Investment Category And By The Duration Of The Securities' Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block] Investment Income, Realized Investment Gains And Losses And Change In Unrealized Investment Gains And Losses Schedule Of Investment Income Realized Gain Loss Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of investment income derived from investments in debt and equity securities consisting of interest income earned from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents, dividend income from investments in equity securities, and income or expense derived from the amortization of investment related discounts or premiums; proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities and the gross realized gains and gross realized losses that have been included in earnings as a result of those sales; components of comprehensive income. Direct incurred loss and loss expenses Assumed incurred loss and loss expenses Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Assumed Ceded incurred loss and loss expenses Net incurred loss and loss expenses Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Segments [Axis] Direct earned premiums Assumed earned premiums Assumed Premiums Earned Ceded earned premiums Net earned premiums Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash Flows From Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Realized gains on investments, net Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Interest credited to contract holders Interest Credited to Policy Owner Accounts Deferred income tax expense Changes in: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Investment income receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Investment Income Receivable Premiums and reinsurance receivable Increase (Decrease) in Insurance Assets Deferred policy acquisition costs Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Loss and loss expense reserves Increase (Decrease) in Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserve Life policy reserves Increase (Decrease) in Future Policy Benefit Reserves Unearned premiums Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums Other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities Current income tax receivable/payable Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash Flows From Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Sale of fixed maturities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Call or maturity of fixed maturities Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities Sale of equity securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Purchase of fixed maturities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Purchase of equity securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Investment in finance receivables Payments to Acquire Finance Receivables Collection of finance receivables Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Finance Receivables Investment in buildings and equipment, net Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Change in other invested assets, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash Flows From Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payment of cash dividends to shareholders Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of treasury shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Decrease in notes payable Proceeds from stock options exercised Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Contract holders' funds deposited Additions to Contract Holders Funds Contract holders' funds withdrawn Withdrawal from Contract Holders Funds Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid Non-cash activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Conversion of securities Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted Equipment acquired under capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Cashless exercise of stock options Purchase Of Treasury Shares Non Cash Purchase Of Treasury Shares Non Cash Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Table] Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted By Common Class [Table] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Stock Options Employee Stock Option [Member] Nonvested shares Unvested Stock Awards [Member] Unvested Stock Awards [Member] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items] Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted By Common Class [Line Items] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items] Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income-basic and diluted Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of stock-based awards (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Adjusted diluted weighted-average shares (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in USD per share) Diluted (in USD per share) Number of anti-dilutive stock-based awards (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]