Statements of Financial Position (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value	$ 2,693,323	$ 2,800,593
Equity securites, available for sale, at fair value	17	17
Trading account assets, at fair value	6,068	6,131
Policy loans	13,334	13,355
Short-term investments	101,798	57,185
Commercial mortgage and other loans, net of valuation allowance	418,082	422,563
Other long-term investments	206,697	162,783
Total investments	3,439,319	3,462,627
Cash and cash equivalents	16,215	594
Deferred policy acquisition costs	973,512	1,114,431
Accrued investment income	27,792	25,008
Receivables from parents and affiliates	59,703	60,490
Deferred sales inducements	584,879	665,207
Valuation of business acquired	38,212	39,738
Other assets	12,319	6,193
Separate account assets	44,111,486	44,101,699
Reinsurance recoverables	3,301,041	2,996,845
TOTAL ASSETS	52,564,478	52,472,832
LIABILITIES
Policyholders' account balances	2,421,705	2,633,085
Future policy benefits and other policyholder liabilities	3,855,626	3,539,521
Cash collateral for loaned securities	9,132	5,285
Income taxes payable	308,084	299,084
Short-term debt	24,007	54,354
Payables to parent and affiliates	69,218	71,675
Other liabilities	115,998	105,972
Separate account liabilities	44,111,486	44,101,699
TOTAL LIABILITIES	50,915,256	50,810,675
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)	652,311	673,613
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	92,989	84,622
TOTAL EQUITY	1,649,222	1,662,157
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 52,564,478	$ 52,472,832