Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2015 – $6,775,806; 2014 – $5,866,873)	$ 6,840,932	$ 6,194,564
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: 2015 – $54,609; 2014 – $28,881)	51,973	29,500
Trading account assets, at fair value	64,612	49,661
Policy loans	1,143,303	1,123,912
Short-term investments	54,806	121,272
Commercial mortgage and other loans	1,658,235	1,681,553
Other long-term investments	379,237	298,143
Total investments	10,193,098	9,498,605
Cash and cash equivalents	370,286	214,952
Deferred policy acquisition costs	5,111,373	5,066,855
Accrued investment income	100,031	90,506
Reinsurance recoverables	22,546,361	20,594,371
Receivables from parent and affiliates	228,253	261,915
Deferred sales inducements	684,844	836,791
Other assets	59,578	83,417
Separate account assets	109,350,121	109,194,192
TOTAL ASSETS	148,643,945	145,841,604
LIABILITIES
Policyholders’ account balances	17,164,705	15,250,055
Future policy benefits and other policyholder liabilities	15,031,390	13,915,330
Cash collateral for loaned securities	40,416	65,418
Income taxes	154,043	256,168
Short-term debt to affiliates	180,000	423,000
Long-term debt to affiliates	1,204,000	1,288,000
Payables to parent and affiliates	72,791	66,581
Other liabilities	935,662	828,875
Separate account liabilities	109,350,121	109,194,192
TOTAL LIABILITIES	$ 144,133,128	$ 141,287,619
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
EQUITY
Common stock ($10 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 250,000 shares issued and outstanding)	$ 2,500	$ 2,500
Additional paid-in capital	779,973	792,153
Retained earnings	3,663,539	3,580,641
Accumulated other comprehensive income	64,805	178,691
TOTAL EQUITY	4,510,817	4,553,985
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 148,643,945	$ 145,841,604