Statements of Financial Position (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	$ 2,840,070	$ 3,264,216
Equity securites, available for sale, at fair value	17	208
Trading account assets, at fair value	6,022	6,677
Policy loans	12,911	12,454
Short-term investments	174,415	118,188
Commercial mortgage and other loans, net of valuation allowance	413,330	398,991
Other long-term investments	110,855	60,585
Total investments	3,557,620	3,861,319
Cash and cash equivalents	700	1,417
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,218,654	1,345,504
Accrued investment income	29,481	32,169
Receivables from parents and affiliates	56,255	35,594
Deferred sales inducements	733,803	809,247
Valuation of business acquired	41,104	43,500
Other assets	7,947	16,994
Separate account assets	44,469,241	46,626,828
Reinsurance recoverables	2,232,080	748,690
TOTAL ASSETS	52,346,885	53,521,262
LIABILITIES
Policyholders' account balances	2,703,446	3,191,215
Future policy benefits and other policyholder liabilities	2,720,508	1,127,342
Cash collateral for loaned securities	22,273	47,896
Income taxes payable	359,257	358,818
Short-term debt	200,000	205,000
Payables to parent and affiliates	60,990	111,403
Other liabilities	95,492	113,125
Separate account liabilities	44,469,241	46,626,828
TOTAL LIABILITIES	50,631,207	51,781,627
EQUITY
Common stock, ($100 par value; 25,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding)	2,500	2,500
Additional paid-in capital	901,422	901,422
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	728,812	764,846
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	82,944	70,867
TOTAL EQUITY	1,715,678	1,739,635
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 52,346,885	$ 53,521,262