Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net income		$ 32,257	$ 32,785	$ 66,301	$ 56,327
Change in net unrealized investment gains/losses	[1]	113,416	(55,797)	211,056	(148,951)
Change in underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans	[1]	211	267	419	529
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	[1]	113,627	(55,530)	211,475	(148,422)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		145,884	(22,745)	277,776	(92,095)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		41	18	40	41
Total comprehensive income (loss) applicable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.		$ 145,925	$ (22,727)	$ 277,816	$ (92,054)

[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.