Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 26,985	$ 20,542	$ 81,476	$ 57,302
Change in net unrealized investment gains/losses	(27,023)	56,681	(152,521)	118,398
Non-credit impairment losses	(2,652)	(1,359)	(2,687)	(7,715)
Change in underfunded status of other postretirement benefit plans	203	0	671	(96)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	(29,472)	55,322	(154,537)	110,587
Comprehensive income	(2,487)	75,864	(73,061)	167,889
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(68)	66	(130)	(52)
Comprehensive income attributable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.	$ (2,419)	$ 75,798	$ (72,931)	$ 167,941