CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 34,201,634	$ 33,648,298
Fixed maturities, fair value	453,741	335,676
Equity securities, cost	746,759	632,652
Mortgage loans, securitizations	489,667	627,731
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation	341	937
Accounts and premiums receivable, allowance for uncollectible amounts	3,768	4,211
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	115,261	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 (losses) on investments, income tax	704,663	290,553
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	2,744	325
Accumulated loss - derivatives, income tax	$ (145)	$ (665)