Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Premiums and other revenues:
Universal life and annuity contract charges	$ 36,869	$ 36,910	$ 72,175	$ 74,863
Traditional life premiums	22,741	23,810	46,263	41,393
Net investment income (loss)	145,694	128,424	132,215	279,755
Other revenues	7,586	3,966	11,240	10,379
Net realized investment gains (losses):
Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) gains (losses)	2	(5,900)	4	(5,897)
Portion of OTTI (gains) losses recognized in other comprehensive income	(2)	(2)	(4)	(5)
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings	0	(5,902)	0	(5,902)
Other net investment gains (losses)	3,125	5,477	6,610	10,106
Total net realized investment gains (losses)	3,125	(425)	6,610	4,204
Total revenues	216,015	192,685	268,503	410,594
Benefits and expenses:
Life and other policy benefits	33,431	33,657	67,065	61,846
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	31,100	31,411	61,137	63,575
Universal life and annuity contract interest	61,772	60,139	33,746	141,055
Other operating expenses	29,154	25,334	48,976	51,383
Total benefits and expenses	155,457	150,541	210,924	317,859
Earnings (loss) before Federal income taxes	60,558	42,144	57,579	92,735
Federal income taxes	12,145	8,448	11,228	18,841
Net earnings (loss)	48,413	33,696	46,351	73,894
Class A
Benefits and expenses:
Net earnings (loss)	$ 47,044	$ 32,743	$ 45,040	$ 71,804
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 13.69	$ 9.53	$ 13.11	$ 20.90
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 13.69	$ 9.53	$ 13.11	$ 20.90
Class B
Benefits and expenses:
Net earnings (loss)	$ 1,369	$ 953	$ 1,311	$ 2,090
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 6.85	$ 4.76	$ 6.55	$ 10.45
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 6.85	$ 4.76	$ 6.55	$ 10.45