SUBSEQUENT EVENT	0 Months Ended
Apr. 10, 2013
Subsequent Event [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	14) SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED) On April 10, 2013, MLOA entered into an agreement with Protective Life Insurance Company (“Protective Life”) to reinsure an in-force book of life insurance and annuity policies, written primarily prior to 2004. Upon the closing of the agreement, MLOA will receive consideration totaling $373 million. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary conditions, is expected to close in 2013.

The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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