Note 5. Other Investments: Other Investments Table (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other investments	$ 25,123	$ 35,134
Policy Loans
Other investments	11,328	22,165
Investment Partnership Member
Other investments	3,984	3,647
Operating Partnership Member
Other investments	8,165	7,676
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Other investments	1,146	1,146
Other Long-term Investments
Other investments	$ 500	$ 500