Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments:
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $621,480 and $595,944 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	$ 644,759	$ 605,256
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $225,087 and $223,533 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	223,586	227,696
Equity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $48,133 and $45,883 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	49,845	47,259
Mortgage loans on real estate	659	671
Policy loans	50,288	48,868
Real estate held for investment (less $1,465 and $1,429 accumulated depreciation in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	8,403	8,440
Other long-term investments	44	45
Total investments	977,584	938,235
Cash and cash equivalents	52,307	54,593
Accrued investment income	12,803	12,251
Receivable for securities	1,707	0
Reinsurance recoverable	4,614	4,394
Deferred policy acquisition costs	148,443	146,691
Cost of customer relationships acquired	25,488	23,374
Goodwill	17,160	17,160
Other intangible assets	976	851
Property and equipment, net	6,688	6,662
Due premiums, net (less $1,312 and $1,429 allowance for doubtful accounts in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	10,387	11,209
Prepaid expenses	1,311	95
Other assets	741	765
Total assets	1,260,209	1,216,280
Future policy benefits reserves:
Life insurance	856,915	834,269
Annuities	55,833	55,485
Accident and health	1,221	1,250
Dividend accumulations	14,129	13,662
Premiums paid in advance	34,037	32,560
Policy claims payable	10,120	9,488
Other policyholders' funds	7,498	7,982
Total policy liabilities	979,753	954,696
Commissions payable	2,238	2,562
Federal income tax payable	2,107	590
Deferred federal income tax	6,621	1,704
Payable for securities in process of settlement	2,977	0
Other liabilities	10,333	10,919
Total liabilities	1,004,029	970,471
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity:
Accumulated deficit	(11,345)	(12,542)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax	15,969	6,795
Treasury stock, at cost	(11,011)	(11,011)
Total stockholders' equity	256,180	245,809
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,260,209	1,216,280
Common Stock Class A [Member]
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock	259,383	259,383
Common Stock Class B [Member]
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock	$ 3,184	$ 3,184