CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 26,661,310	$ 26,109,131	[1]
Fixed maturities, fair value	319,163
Equity securities, cost	371,827	303,578	[1]
Mortgage loans, securitizations	765,520	858,139	[1]
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation	771	993	[1]
Accounts and premiums receivable, allowance for uncollectible amounts	4,191	3,864	[1]
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	103,625	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	2,000	2,000	[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	979,251	590,196	[1]
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	(2,147)	(18,374)	[1]
Accumulated loss - derivatives, income tax	$ (1,883)	$ (4,111)	[1]

[1] Recast from previously reported information