CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 26,293,238	$ 26,109,131	[1]
Equity securities, cost	319,704	303,578	[1]
Mortgage loans, securitizations	842,944	858,139	[1]
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation	330	320	[1]
Accounts and premiums receivable, allowance for uncollectible amounts	3,831	3,864	[1]
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	134,176	132,579	[1]
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1	[1]
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000	2,000	[1]
Preferred Stock, Liquidation preference	2	2	[1]
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1	[1]
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000	[1]
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000	[1]
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, income tax	595,055	590,196	[1]
Net unrealized losses relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	(16,803)	(18,374)	[1]
Accumulated loss - derivatives, income tax	$ (1,004)	$ (4,111)	[1]

[1] Recast from previously reported information