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 - $34,244,088; 2013 - $33,662,295)	$ 37,164,427	$ 34,815,931
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2014 - $451,382; 2013 - $335,676)	400,000	365,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2014 - $771,004; 2013 - $675,758)	792,047	646,027
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 - $1,123; 2013 - $1,066)	18,856	20,413
Policy loans	1,778,379	1,815,744
Other long-term investments	475,719	521,811
Short-term investments	208,624	134,146
Total investments	46,132,781	43,812,564
Cash	361,088	466,542
Accrued investment income	485,620	465,333
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2014 - $4,322; 2013 - $4,283)	101,891	101,039
Reinsurance receivables	6,132,712	6,175,115
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,273,275	3,570,215
Goodwill	103,914	105,463
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $115,056; 2013 - $111,579)	53,421	52,403
Other assets	385,060	432,151
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,304,455	12,791,438
Variable universal life	823,747	783,618
Total assets	71,157,964	68,755,881
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	29,823,111	29,772,325
Unearned premiums	1,586,785	1,549,815
Total policy liabilities and accruals	31,409,896	31,322,140
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	1,381,570	1,143,371
Income tax payable	99,869	12,761
Deferred income taxes	1,489,331	1,050,533
Non-recourse funding obligations	579,078	562,448
Repurchase program borrowings	420,490	350,000
Debt	1,445,000	1,585,000
Subordinated debt securities	540,593	540,593
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,304,455	12,791,438
Variable universal life	823,747	783,618
Total liabilities	66,402,309	65,041,087
Commitments and contingencies - Note 10
Shareowners' equity
Preferred Stock; $1 par value, shares authorized: 4,000,000; Issued: None
Common Stock, $.50 par value, shares authorized: 2014 and 2013 - 160,000,000 shares issued: 2014 and 2013 - 88,776,960	44,388	44,388
Additional paid-in-capital	610,451	606,934
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 9,915,533; 2013 - 10,199,514)	(194,838)	(200,416)
Retained earnings	2,926,789	2,769,822
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2014 - $757,392; 2013 - $289,908)	1,406,584	538,400
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 - $2,183; 2013 - $325)	4,053	603
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2014 - $(226); 2013 - $(666))	(417)	(1,235)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, net of income tax: (2014 - $(22,268); 2013 - $(23,532))	(41,355)	(43,702)
Total shareowners' equity	4,755,655	3,714,794
Total liabilities and shareowners' equity	$ 71,157,964	$ 68,755,881