Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Comprehensive income
Net income (loss)	$ 13,103	$ (11,851)	$ 39,774	$ 13,956
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes:
Change in net unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturities and equity securities	53,839	47,310	66,422	43,540
Change in net funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	0		0
Other comprehensive income	53,839	47,310	66,422	43,540
Total	$ 66,942	$ 35,459	$ 106,196	$ 57,496