Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments:
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $628,591 and $595,944 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	$ 663,501	$ 605,256
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $234,415 and $223,533 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	228,948	227,696
Equity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $54,075 and $45,883 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	56,637	47,259
Mortgage loans on real estate	650	671
Policy loans	52,001	48,868
Real estate held for investment (less $1,502 and $1,429 accumulated depreciation in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	8,218	8,440
Other long-term investments	44	45
Total investments	1,009,999	938,235
Cash and cash equivalents	57,437	54,593
Accrued investment income	12,877	12,251
Reinsurance recoverable	4,730	4,394
Deferred policy acquisition costs	150,891	146,691
Cost of customer relationships acquired	24,624	23,374
Goodwill	17,306	17,160
Other intangible assets	976	851
Property and equipment, net	6,513	6,662
Due premiums, net (less $1,312 and $1,429 allowance for doubtful accounts in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	10,080	11,209
Prepaid expenses	1,995	95
Other assets	1,038	765
Total assets	1,298,466	1,216,280
Future policy benefits reserves:
Life insurance	876,228	834,269
Annuities	56,489	55,485
Accident and health	1,217	1,250
Dividend accumulations	14,677	13,662
Premiums paid in advance	34,700	32,560
Policy claims payable	10,733	9,488
Other policyholders' funds	7,099	7,982
Total policy liabilities	1,001,143	954,696
Commissions payable	2,377	2,562
Federal income tax payable	645	590
Deferred federal income tax	10,501	1,704
Payable for securities in process of settlement	6,103	0
Other liabilities	12,338	10,919
Total liabilities	1,033,107	970,471
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity:
Accumulated deficit	(10,195)	(12,542)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax	23,998	6,795
Treasury stock, at cost	(11,011)	(11,011)
Total stockholders' equity	265,359	245,809
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,298,466	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