Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Senior Unsecured Notes (Narrative) (Details)

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Senior Unsecured Notes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Proceeds from the sale of senior unsecured notes $ 268,928,000 $ 547,926,000
Repayments of senior unsecured notes 100,000,000 221,019,000
3.150% Senior Unsecured Note, Due May 15, 2023 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Face amount of senior unsecured notes 275,000,000  
Interest rate of senior unsecured notes 3.15%  
Maturity date of the senior unsecured notes May 15, 2023  
Proceeds from the sale of senior unsecured notes 266,500,000  
4.600% Senior Unsecured Notes, Due June 15, 2013 [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate of senior unsecured notes 4.60% [1]  
Maturity date of the senior unsecured notes Jun. 15, 2013 [1]  
Repayments of senior unsecured notes $ 100,000,000  
[1] These notes were paid at maturity using available cash.