CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013 - $27,004,436; 2012 - $26,661,310)	$ 28,304,610	$ 29,769,978
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2013 - $341,797; 2012 - $319,163)	350,000	300,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $445,376; 2012 - $371,827)	420,505	373,715
Mortgage loans (2013 and 2012 includes $675,805 and $765,520 related to securitizations)	4,794,924	4,948,625
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $887; 2012 - $771)	10,322	6,517
Policy loans	856,333	865,391
Other long-term investments	411,726	378,821
Short-term investments	215,116	216,787
Total investments	35,363,536	36,859,834
Cash	229,747	269,582
Accrued investment income	362,284	350,804
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2013 - $4,259; 2012 - $4,191)	75,893	67,891
Reinsurance receivables	5,583,122	5,682,841
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,207,372	3,225,356
Goodwill	81,449	83,773
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2013 - $108,799; 2012 - $103,625)	50,401	47,391
Other assets	430,079	343,925
Income tax receivable	13,253	61,952
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	11,921,925	9,601,417
Variable universal life	663,380	562,817
Total assets	57,982,441	57,157,583
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	22,029,075	21,626,065
Unearned premiums	1,464,644	1,352,872
Total policy liabilities and accruals	23,493,719	22,978,937
Stable value product account balances	2,531,262	2,510,559
Annuity account balances	10,431,938	10,658,463
Other policyholders' funds	602,978	566,985
Other liabilities	911,641	1,210,579
Deferred income taxes	1,234,930	1,783,713
Non-recourse funding obligations	1,491,900	1,446,900
Repurchase program borrowings	100,000	150,000
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	11,921,925	9,601,417
Variable universal life	663,380	562,817
Total liabilities	53,383,673	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	2,624,728	2,507,829
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2013 - $328,313; 2012 - $979,251)	609,725	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 - $(764); 2012 - $(2,147))	(1,418)	(3,988)
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2013 - $(1,361); 2012 - $(1,883))	(2,527)	(3,496)
Total shareowner's equity	4,598,768	5,687,213
Total liabilities and shareowner's equity	$ 57,982,441	$ 57,157,583