Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2017		Jun. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Net income		$ 32,318		$ 24,392		$ 58,753	$ 50,329
Change in net unrealized investment gains/losses		46,570	[1]	90,055	[1]	62,431	162,258
Non-credit impairment losses		0	[1]	0	[1]	0	(952)
Change in underfunded status of other postretirement benefit plans		189	[1]	149	[1]	371	284
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	[1]	46,759		90,204		62,802	161,590
Comprehensive income		79,077		114,596		121,555	211,919
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(27)		(12)		(29)	(3)
Comprehensive income attributable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.		$ 79,050		$ 114,584		$ 121,526	$ 211,916

[1] Other comprehensive income is recorded net of deferred income taxes and other adjustments for assumed changes in deferred acquisition costs, value of insurance in force acquired, unearned revenue reserve and policyholder liabilities.