CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - Successor - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 39,049,618	$ 38,457,049
Fixed maturities at amortized cost, fair value	2,757,674	515,000
Equity securities, cost	715,478	732,485
Mortgage loans, related to securitizations	331,612	359,181
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation	170	133
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization	48,197	37,869
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 10,537	$ 8,277
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000	5,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, income tax	$ (435,963)	$ (671,285)
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	(53)	(212)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, income tax	$ 3,194	$ 3,194