Consolidated Statements Of Financial Position (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at amortized cost	$ 5,213,508	$ 5,151,406
Equity securities, available for sale, at cost	$ 14,426	$ 9,627
Common stock, par value	$ 10	$ 10
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	250,000	250,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	250,000	250,000