Financial Schedules Schedule IV - Consolidated Reinsurance (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Consolidated Reinsurance [Abstract]

Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Text Block]

Schedule IV Reinsurance
	Direct Amount		Ceded to Other Companies	Assumed From Other Companies	Net Amount	% of Amount Assumed to Net
	(In thousands)
Year ended December 31, 2015
Life insurance in force	$	4,958,369	516,933	36,766	4,478,202	0.8	%
Premiums:
Life insurance	189,644		2,311	353	187,686
Accident and health insurance	1,625		26		1,599
Property insurance	6,068		873		5,195
Total premiums	$	197,337	3,210	353	194,480	0.2	%
Year ended December 31, 2014
Life insurance in force	$	4,910,662	516,643	268,641	4,662,660	5.8	%
Premiums:
Life insurance	183,764		2,328	421	181,857
Accident and health insurance	1,589		32	—	1,557
Property insurance	6,085		967	—	5,118
Total premiums	$	191,438	3,327	421	188,532	0.2	%
Year ended December 31, 2013
Life insurance in force	$	4,731,606	467,491	352,013	4,616,128	7.6	%
Premiums:
Life insurance	171,752		2,257	188	169,683
Accident and health insurance	1,581		52	—	1,529
Property insurance	6,053		1,107	—	4,946
Total premiums	$	179,386	3,416	188	176,158	0.1	%