CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income	$ 25,357		$ 23,599		$ 74,175		$ 76,606
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Change in net unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturities and equity securities	(11,548)	[1],[2]	(36,296)	[1],[3]	136,017	[1],[2]	(221,849)	[1],[3]
Change in net funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(11,548)	[1]	(36,296)	[1]	136,017	[1]	(221,849)	[1]
Total	$ 13,809		$ (12,697)		$ 210,192		$ (145,243)

[1] All amounts are net of tax.

[2] The pretax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), $3,512 and $8,652, are included in net realized investment gains and losses and the related tax expenses, $1,229 and $3,028, are included in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

[3] The pretax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), $(1,407) and $20,872, are included in net realized investment gains and losses and the related tax expenses (benefits), $(492) and $7,306, are included in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.