Note 5. Other Investments: Other Investments Table Text Block (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other investments	$ 21,538	$ 25,251
Policy Loans
Other investments	38	10,667
Partnership Interest
Other investments	18,944	12,033
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Other investments	1,146	1,146
Other Long-term Investments
Other investments	$ 1,410	$ 1,405