| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2414404 - Disclosure - Fair Value (Reconciliation of all Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis, Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)) (Details) (http://germanamerican.com/role/FairValueReconciliationOfAllAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueOnRecurringBasisUsingSignificantUnobservableInputsLevel3Details) |
| Table | Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000714395 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Measurement Frequency [Axis] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
| Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | |||
| Asset Class [Axis] | Asset Class [Axis] | |||
| Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions | Equity Securities | Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions | Equity Securities | |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at January 1 | ||||
Total Gains or Losses (realized/unrealized) Included in Other Comprehensive Income | ( | ( | ||
Maturities / Calls | ( | ( | ||
Purchases | ||||
Balance of Recurring Level 3 Assets at December 31 | 9,020,000 | 353,000 | ||