CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 38,170,605
Fixed maturities at amortized cost, fair value	528,828
Equity securities, cost	739,207
Mortgage loans, related to securitizations	441,624
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation	21
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization	6,886
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	1,449
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,000
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, income tax	(157,486)
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	0
Accumulated loss - derivatives, income tax	19
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, income tax	0
Predecessor
Fixed maturities, amortized cost		33,738,242
Fixed maturities at amortized cost, fair value		485,422
Equity securities, cost		778,744
Mortgage loans, related to securitizations		455,250
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation		246
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation		118,487
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 1
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)		4,000,000
Preferred Stock, shares Issued (in shares)		0
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.50
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)		160,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)		88,776,960
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)		9,435,255
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, income tax		796,960
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax		2,208
Accumulated loss - derivatives, income tax		(45)
Postretirement benefits liability adjustment, income tax		$ (35,545)