CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014 - $33,955,913; 2013 - $33,662,295)	$ 36,076,644	$ 34,815,931
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2014 - $420,747; 2013 - $335,676)	385,000	365,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2014 - $718,387; 2013 - $675,758)	716,985	646,027
Mortgage loans (2014 and 2013 includes: $582,177 and $627,731 related to securitizations)	5,390,844	5,486,417
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $1,129; 2013 - $1,066)	20,351	20,413
Policy loans	1,793,110	1,815,744
Other long-term investments	509,766	521,811
Short-term investments	194,299	134,146
Total investments	45,086,999	43,805,489
Cash	407,532	466,542
Accrued investment income	490,723	465,333
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2014 - $4,307; 2013 - $4,283)	128,899	127,830
Reinsurance receivables	6,194,131	6,175,115
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,405,259	3,584,199
Goodwill	104,688	105,463
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $113,404; 2013 - $111,579)	53,611	52,403
Other assets	420,604	426,677
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	12,946,329	12,791,438
Variable universal life	792,200	783,618
Total assets	70,030,975	68,784,107
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	29,811,041	29,781,325
Unearned premiums	1,560,585	1,549,815
Total policy liabilities and accruals	31,371,626	31,331,140
Stable value product account balances	2,537,504	2,559,552
Annuity account balances	11,113,637	11,125,253
Other policyholders' funds	1,301,773	1,214,380
Other liabilities	1,227,464	1,143,371
Income tax payable	57,235	12,761
Deferred income taxes	1,310,111	1,069,759
Non-recourse funding obligations	582,437	562,448
Repurchase program borrowings	475,000	350,000
Debt	1,510,000	1,585,000
Subordinated debt securities	540,593	540,593
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	12,946,329	12,791,438
Variable universal life	792,200	783,618
Total liabilities	65,765,909	65,069,313
Commitments and contingencies - Note 9
Shareowners' equity
Preferred Stock; $1 par value, shares authorized: 4,000,000; Issued: None
Common Stock, $.50 par value, shares authorized: 2014 and 2013 - 160,000,000 shares issued: 2014 and 2013 - 88,776,960	44,388	44,388
Additional paid-in-capital	601,367	606,934
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 9,931,123; 2013 - 10,199,514)	(195,192)	(200,416)
Retained earnings	2,837,739	2,769,822
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2014 - $547,474; 2013 - $289,908)	1,016,737	538,400
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2014 - $2,754; 2013 - $325)	5,114	603
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2014 - $(115); 2013 - $(666))	(212)	(1,235)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, net of income tax: (2014 - $(24,164); 2013 - $(23,532))	(44,875)	(43,702)
Total shareowners' equity	4,265,066	3,714,794
Total liabilities and shareowners' equity	$ 70,030,975	$ 68,784,107