Statements of Financial Position (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	$ 3,638,268	$ 4,203,450
Equity securites, available for sale, at fair value	16	22
Trading account assets, at fair value	6,326	7,916
Policy loans	12,594	11,957
Short-term investments	152,593	103,761
Commercial mortgage and other loans, net of valuation allowance	404,203	426,981
Other long-term investments	59,023	175,661
Total investments	4,273,023	4,929,748
Cash and cash equivalents	649	266
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,304,513	906,814
Accrued investment income	40,732	44,656
Receivables from parents and affiliates	55,478	22,833
Deferred sales inducements	780,123	556,830
Valuation of business acquired	43,804	43,090
Other assets	7,011	16,527
Separate account assets	45,341,982	44,601,720
Reinsurance recoverables	1,253,474	1,732,969
TOTAL ASSETS	53,100,789	52,855,453
LIABILITIES
Policyholders' account balances	3,435,705	4,112,318
Future policy benefits and other policyholder liabilities	1,661,183	2,164,754
Cash collateral for loaned securities	39,147	38,976
Income taxes payable	362,053	65,567
Long-term debt	400,000	400,000
Payables to parent and affiliates	77,163	119,504
Other liabilities	91,982	108,737
Separate account liabilities	45,341,982	44,601,720
TOTAL LIABILITIES	51,409,215	51,611,576
EQUITY
Common stock, ($100 par value; 25,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding)	2,500	2,500
Additional paid-in capital	901,422	893,336
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	708,108	200,754
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	79,544	147,287
TOTAL EQUITY	1,691,574	1,243,877
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 53,100,789	$ 52,855,453