CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 33,935,053	$ 33,641,823
Fixed maturities, fair value	420,747	335,676
Equity securities, cost	674,777	632,652
Mortgage loans, securitizations	582,177	627,731
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation	986	937
Accounts and premiums receivable, allowance for uncollectible amounts	4,232	4,211
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	111,831	110,080
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000	2,000
Preferred Stock, Liquidation preference	2,000	2,000
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Net unrealized gains on investments, income tax	547,933	290,553
Net unrealized gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	2,754	325
Accumulated loss - derivatives, income tax	$ (115)	$ (666)