Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Net Income	$ 57,798		$ 86,248		$ 42,933
Other comprehensive income:
Change in net unrealized investment gains/losses (1)	348,627	[1]	571,301	[1]	170,919	[1]
Noncredit component of OTTI losses	4,571	[1]	6,251	[1]	1,813	[1]
Other comprehensive income before income tax	353,198		577,552		172,732
Income tax effect related to other comprehensive income	(123,620)		(202,143)		(60,456)
Other comprehensive income	229,578		375,409		112,276
Comprehensive income	$ 287,376		$ 461,657		$ 155,209

[1] Net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs.