Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Net income		$ 31,035	$ 26,118	$ 87,362	$ 83,345
Change in net unrealized investment gains/losses	[1]	(42,388)	11,320	(191,339)	73,751
Change in underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans	[1]	268	192	797	563
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	[1]	(42,120)	11,512	(190,542)	74,314
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(11,085)	37,630	(103,180)	157,659
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(25)	9	16	(20)
Total comprehensive income (loss) applicable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.		$ (11,110)	$ 37,639	$ (103,164)	$ 157,639

[1] Other comprehensive income (loss) 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.