Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 36,744		$ 120,113		$ 26,991		$ 146,144
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized investment gains/losses (1)	343,316	[1]	(634,688)	[1]	784,004	[1]	(669,871)	[1]
Noncredit component of OTTI losses (1)	286	[1]	0	[1]	694	[1]	347	[1]
Reclassification of unrealized investment gains/losses to net income (1)	454	[1]	(7,439)	[1]	(276)	[1]	(11,286)	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax	344,056		(642,127)		784,422		(680,810)
Income tax effect related to other comprehensive income (loss)	(120,420)		224,744		(274,547)		238,283
Other comprehensive income (loss)	223,636		(417,383)		509,875		(442,527)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 260,380		$ (297,270)		$ 536,866		$ (296,383)

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