Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments:
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $585,127 and $559,736 in 2013 and 2012, respectively)	$ 599,379	$ 604,520
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $221,115 and $193,739 in 2013 and 2012, respectively)	223,339	187,008
Equity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $52,392 and $52,744 in 2013 and 2012, respectively)	53,067	53,741
Mortgage loans on real estate	680	1,509
Policy loans	47,359	42,993
Real estate held for investment (less $1,392 and $1,287 accumulated depreciation in 2013 and 2012, respectively)	8,477	8,496
Other long-term investments	56	57
Short-term investments	0	2,340
Total investments	932,357	900,664
Cash and cash equivalents	41,687	56,299
Accrued investment income	11,740	10,304
Reinsurance recoverable	4,490	9,651
Deferred policy acquisition costs	143,131	135,569
Cost of customer relationships acquired	23,901	25,116
Goodwill	17,160	17,160
Other intangible assets	858	879
Federal income tax receivable	0	270
Property and equipment, net	6,920	7,383
Due premiums, net (less $1,296 and $1,345 allowance for doubtful accounts in 2013 and 2012, respectively)	9,994	10,527
Prepaid expenses	875	344
Other assets	1,001	782
Total assets	1,194,114	1,174,948
Future policy benefits reserves:
Life insurance	812,824	762,319
Annuities	54,178	51,750
Accident and health	1,245	5,491
Dividend accumulations	13,234	11,962
Premiums paid in advance	30,504	27,455
Policy claims payable	8,044	11,015
Other policyholders' funds	8,006	9,440
Total policy liabilities	928,035	879,432
Commissions payable	2,096	2,606
Federal income tax payable	415	0
Deferred federal income tax	4,517	17,301
Payable for securities in process of settlement	1,712	2,358
Other liabilities	9,608	10,143
Total liabilities	946,383	911,840
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Accumulated deficit	(13,348)	(17,335)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax	9,523	28,887
Treasury stock, at cost	(11,011)	(11,011)
Total stockholders' equity	247,731	263,108
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,194,114	1,174,948
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