CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014 -$34,201,634; 2013 - $33,648,298)	$ 36,902,927	$ 34,804,919
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2014 - $453,741; 2013 - $335,676)	415,000	365,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2014 - $746,759; 2013 - $632,652)	761,449	602,388
Mortgage loans (2014 and 2013 includes $489,667 and $627,731 related to securitizations)	5,232,463	5,493,492
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $341; 2013 - $937)	12,033	16,873
Policy loans	1,767,228	1,815,744
Other long-term investments	425,944	424,481
Short-term investments	178,299	133,025
Total investments	45,695,343	43,655,922
Cash	209,915	345,579
Accrued investment income	491,413	461,838
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2014 - $3,768; 2013 - $4,211)	120,155	101,324
Reinsurance receivables	5,942,959	6,008,010
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,148,705	3,476,621
Goodwill	78,351	80,675
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $115,261; 2013 - $110,080)	51,771	51,071
Other assets	462,741	501,303
Income tax receivable	28,646	12,399
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,040,828	12,791,438
Variable universal life	813,178	783,618
Total assets	70,084,005	68,269,798
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	29,876,274	29,771,958
Unearned premiums	1,464,724	1,500,394
Total policy liabilities and accruals	31,340,998	31,272,352
Stable value product account balances	2,261,546	2,559,552
Annuity account balances	11,083,763	11,125,253
Other policyholders' funds	1,377,504	1,214,380
Other liabilities	1,200,852	945,911
Deferred income taxes	1,485,744	1,041,420
Non-recourse funding obligations	1,539,415	1,495,448
Repurchase program borrowings	359,804	350,000
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,040,828	12,791,438
Variable universal life	813,178	783,618
Total liabilities	64,503,632	63,579,372
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	2,828,625	2,713,200
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2014 - $704,663; 2013 - $290,553)	1,308,659	539,598
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2014 - $2,744; 2013 - $325)	5,097	603
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2014 - $(145); 2013 - $(665))	(268)	(1,235)
Total shareowner's equity	5,580,373	4,690,426
Total liabilities and shareowner's equity	$ 70,084,005	$ 68,269,798