CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014 - $34,222,620; 2013 - $33,668,770)	$ 36,922,395	$ 34,823,093
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2014 - $453,741; 2013 - $335,676)	415,000	365,000
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2014 - $791,964; 2013 - $675,758)	809,648	646,027
Mortgage loans (2014 and 2013 includes $489,667 and $627,731 related to securitizations)	5,232,463	5,493,492
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $376; 2013 - $1,066)	13,998	20,413
Policy loans	1,767,228	1,815,744
Other long-term investments	470,174	521,811
Short-term investments	183,411	134,146
Total investments	45,814,317	43,819,726
Cash	328,487	466,542
Accrued investment income	491,864	465,333
Accounts and premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts (2014 - $3,839; 2013 - $4,283)	123,136	101,039
Reinsurance receivables	6,132,550	6,175,115
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	3,263,299	3,570,215
Goodwill	103,139	105,463
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2014 - $116,986; 2013 - $111,579)	52,939	52,403
Other assets	371,233	426,471
Income tax receivable	18,257
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,040,828	12,791,438
Variable universal life	813,178	783,618
Total assets	70,553,227	68,757,363
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	29,876,778	29,772,325
Unearned premiums	1,521,330	1,549,815
Total policy liabilities and accruals	31,398,108	31,322,140
Stable value product account balances	2,261,546	2,559,552
Annuity account balances	11,083,763	11,125,253
Other policyholders' funds	1,377,504	1,214,380
Other liabilities	1,469,374	1,144,853
Income tax payable		12,761
Deferred income taxes	1,476,749	1,050,533
Non-recourse funding obligations	594,066	562,448
Repurchase program borrowings	359,804	350,000
Debt	1,380,000	1,585,000
Subordinated debt securities	540,593	540,593
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,040,828	12,791,438
Variable universal life	813,178	783,618
Total liabilities	65,795,513	65,042,569
Commitments and contingencies - Note 10
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	599,199	606,934
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 9,490,513; 2013 - 10,199,514)	(186,818)	(200,416)
Retained earnings	3,026,679	2,769,822
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2014 - $705,180; 2013 - $289,908)	1,309,619	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 - $2,744; 2013 - $325)	5,097	603
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2014 - $(145); 2013 - $(666))	(268)	(1,235)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, net of income tax: (2014 - $(21,637); 2013 - $(23,532))	(40,182)	(43,702)
Total shareowners' equity	4,757,714	3,714,794
Total liabilities and shareowners' equity	$ 70,553,227	$ 68,757,363