CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013 - $27,364,950; 2012 - $26,661,310)	$ 28,904,876	$ 29,769,978
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2013 - $333,771; 2012 - $319,163)	335,000	300,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $411,048; 2012 - $371,827)	405,855	373,715
Mortgage loans (2013 and 2012 includes: $699,267 and $765,520 related to securitizations)	4,772,134	4,948,625
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $838; 2012 - $771)	6,450	6,517
Policy loans	855,780	865,391
Other long-term investments	377,670	378,821
Short-term investments	171,010	216,787
Total investments	35,828,775	36,859,834
Cash	130,860	269,582
Accrued investment income	362,695	350,804
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2013 - $4,373; 2012 - $4,191)	109,046	67,891
Reinsurance receivables	5,681,028	5,682,841
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,308,394	3,225,356
Goodwill	82,224	83,773
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $107,045; 2012 - $103,625)	49,108	47,391
Other assets	388,581	343,925
Income tax receivable	3,264	61,952
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	11,162,856	9,601,417
Variable universal life	620,429	562,817
Total assets	57,727,260	57,157,583
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	21,931,674	21,626,065
Unearned premiums	1,407,933	1,352,872
Total policy liabilities and accruals	23,339,607	22,978,937
Stable value product account balances	2,579,172	2,510,559
Annuity account balances	10,509,829	10,658,463
Other policyholders' funds	577,821	566,985
Other liabilities	997,086	1,210,579
Deferred income taxes	1,327,598	1,783,713
Non-recourse funding obligations	1,476,900	1,446,900
Repurchase program borrowings	340,000	150,000
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	11,162,856	9,601,417
Variable universal life	620,429	562,817
Total liabilities	52,931,298	51,470,370
Commitments and contingencies - Note 7
Shareowner's equity
Preferred Stock; $1 par value, shares authorized: 2,000; Liquidation preference: $2,000	2	2
Common Stock, $1 par value, shares authorized and issued: 2013 and 2012 - 5,000,000	5,000	5,000
Additional paid-in-capital	1,363,258	1,363,258
Retained earnings	2,548,480	2,507,829
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2013 - $474,217; 2012 - $979,251)	880,688	1,818,608
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2013 - $779; 2012 - $(2,147))	1,447	(3,988)
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2013 - $(1,569); 2012 - $(1,883))	(2,913)	(3,496)
Total shareowner's equity	4,795,962	5,687,213
Total liabilities and shareowner's equity	$ 57,727,260	$ 57,157,583