Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Premiums and other revenues:
Universal life and annuity contract charges	$ 35,306	$ 37,953
Traditional life premiums	23,522	17,583
Net investment income (loss)	(13,478)	151,331
Other revenues	3,653	6,413
Net realized investment gains (losses):
Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) gains (losses)	2	3
Portion of OTTI (gains) losses recognized in other comprehensive income	(2)	(3)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings	0	0
Other net investment gains (losses)	3,485	4,629
Total net realized investment gains (losses)	3,485	4,629
Total revenues	52,488	217,909
Benefits and expenses:
Life and other policy benefits	33,634	28,189
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	30,037	32,164
Universal life and annuity contract interest	(28,026)	80,916
Other operating expenses	19,822	26,049
Total benefits and expenses	55,467	167,318
Earnings (loss) before Federal income taxes	(2,979)	50,591
Federal income taxes	(917)	10,393
Net earnings (loss)	(2,062)	40,198
Class A
Benefits and expenses:
Net earnings (loss)	$ (2,004)	$ 39,061
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.58)	$ 11.37
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.58)	$ 11.37
Class B
Benefits and expenses:
Net earnings (loss)	$ (58)	$ 1,137
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.29)	$ 5.68
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.29)	$ 5.68