CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014 - $34,223,302; 2013 - $33,641,823)	$ 37,145,022	$ 34,797,757
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2014 - $451,382; 2013 - $335,676)	400,000	365,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2014- $726,884; 2013 - $632,652)	747,395	602,388
Mortgage loans (2014 and 2013 includes: $531,141 and $627,731 related to securitizations)	5,294,729	5,493,492
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $1,093; 2013 - $937)	16,717	16,873
Policy loans	1,778,379	1,815,744
Other long-term investments	419,553	424,482
Short-term investments	207,545	133,024
Total investments	46,009,340	43,648,760
Cash	250,900	345,579
Accrued investment income	483,770	461,838
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2014 - $4,255; 2013 - $4,211)	94,981	101,324
Reinsurance receivables	5,952,461	6,008,010
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,163,200	3,476,621
Goodwill	79,126	80,675
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $113,407; 2013 - $110,080)	52,177	51,071
Other assets	471,159	506,983
Income tax receivable		12,399
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,304,455	12,791,438
Variable universal life	823,747	783,618
Total assets	70,685,316	68,268,316
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	29,822,655	29,771,958
Unearned premiums	1,533,145	1,500,394
Total policy liabilities and accruals	31,355,800	31,272,352
Stable value product account balances	2,435,995	2,559,552
Annuity account balances	11,071,468	11,125,253
Other policyholders' funds	1,400,817	1,214,380
Other liabilities	1,145,941	944,429
Income tax payable	74,340
Deferred income taxes	1,496,988	1,041,420
Non-recourse funding obligations	1,524,426	1,495,448
Repurchase program borrowings	420,490	350,000
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,304,455	12,791,438
Variable universal life	823,747	783,618
Total liabilities	65,054,467	63,577,890
Commitments and contingencies - Note 10
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: 2014 and 2013 - 5,000,000	5,000	5,000
Additional paid-in-capital	1,433,258	1,433,258
Retained earnings	2,781,792	2,713,200
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2014 - $757,702; 2013 - $290,553)	1,407,161	539,598
Net unrealized gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2014 - $2,183; 2013 - $325)	4,053	603
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2014 - $(226); 2013 - $(666))	(417)	(1,235)
Total shareowner's equity	5,630,849	4,690,426
Total liabilities and shareowner's equity	$ 70,685,316	$ 68,268,316