Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT - Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Successor
Adjustments to prior period values
Goodwill	$ 732,443	$ 793,470	$ 735,700
Protective Life Corporation \| Dai-ichi Life
Adjustments to prior period values
Goodwill			$ 735,712
Decrease in goodwill	3,300
Protective Life Corporation \| Successor \| Dai-ichi Life
Adjustments to prior period values
Goodwill	$ 732,400	$ 732,400