Reinsurance

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Reinsurance [Abstract]

Reinsurance

Note 6 - Reinsurance

The Company recognizes the cost of reinsurance premiums over the contract periods for such premiums in proportion to the insurance protection provided. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers for unpaid claims and claim settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for unsettled claims, claims incurred but not yet reported and policy benefits, are estimated in a manner consistent with the insurance liability associated with the policy. The effects of reinsurance on premiums written and contract deposits; premiums and contract charges earned; and benefits, claims and settlement expenses were as follows:

	Gross   Amount			Ceded to Other Companies			Assumed from Other Companies			Net   Amount
Three months ended March 31, 2012
Premiums written and contract deposits		$	249,556		$	7,263		$	460		$	242,753
Premiums and contract charges earned			172,390			7,455			569			165,504
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses			108,664			1,388			602			107,878
Three months ended March 31, 2011
Premiums written and contract deposits		$	251,651		$	7,986		$	437		$	244,102
Premiums and contract charges earned			174,702			8,585			569			166,686
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses			112,924			2,841			518			110,601