Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost, 2017: $10,145,266; 2016: $9,818,298)	$ 10,110,786	$ 9,362,763
Trading account assets, at fair value	181,717	149,871
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost, 2017: $14; 2016: $365)	18	18
Commercial Mortgage and other loans	1,387,012	1,231,893
Policy loans	12,558	12,719
Short-term investments	711,071	947,150
Other long-term investments	335,811	551,931
Total investments	12,738,973	12,256,345
Cash and cash equivalents	1,639,939	1,848,039
Deferred policy acquisition costs	4,596,565	4,344,361
Accrued investment income	88,331	86,004
Reinsurance recoverables	563,428	588,608
Income taxes	1,116,735	1,978,607
Value of business acquired	35,109	30,287
Deferred sales inducements	1,020,786	978,823
Receivables from parent and affiliates	49,351	111,703
Other assets	121,086	169,649
Separate account assets	37,990,547	37,429,739
TOTAL ASSETS	59,960,850	59,822,165
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits	9,132,569	8,686,196
Policyholders’ account balances	4,846,152	4,736,889
Payables to parent and affiliates	36,026	91,432
Cash collateral for loaned securities	17,383	23,350
Long-term debt	928,165	971,899
Short-term debt	43,734	28,101
Reinsurance payables	262,588	275,822
Other liabilities	422,636	489,007
Separate account liabilities	37,990,547	37,429,739
Total liabilities	53,679,800	52,732,435
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
EQUITY
Common stock, $100 par value; 25,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	2,500	2,500
Additional paid-in capital	7,145,436	8,095,436
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit)	(776,762)	(693,258)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(90,124)	(314,948)
Total equity	6,281,050	7,089,730
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 59,960,850	$ 59,822,165