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Schedule of Effects of Reinsurance on Interest Credited to Contractholder Funds, Contract Benefits and Expenses (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]      
Direct interest credited to contractholder funds, contract benefits and expenses $ 1,938,015 $ 1,882,714 $ 1,893,124
Assumed interest credited to contractholder funds, contract benefits and expenses 8,180 9,167 7,337
Interest credited to contractholder funds, contract benefits and expenses, net of reinsurance         
Affiliate
     
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]      
Ceded interest credited to contractholder funds, contract benefits and expenses (1,505,010) (1,369,305) (1,408,953)
Non-affiliates
     
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]      
Ceded interest credited to contractholder funds, contract benefits and expenses $ (441,185) $ (522,576) $ (491,508)