Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2017 – $4,941,944; 2016 – $5,552,911)	$ 5,223,302	$ 5,617,549
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost: 2017 – $20,754; 2016 – $16,390)	23,122	16,756
Trading account assets, at fair value	56,281	35,328
Policy loans	1,161,101	1,166,456
Short-term investments	1,339	36,657
Commercial mortgage and other loans	1,083,419	1,150,381
Other long-term investments	263,074	344,463
Total investments	7,811,638	8,367,590
Cash and cash equivalents	212,569	96,157
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,376,211	1,341,093
Accrued investment income	82,341	87,322
Reinsurance recoverables	32,555,500	28,674,226
Receivables from parent and affiliates	300,116	213,952
Other assets	465,467	279,222
Separate account assets	129,655,734	116,606,428
TOTAL ASSETS	172,459,576	155,665,990
LIABILITIES
Policyholders’ account balances	20,036,134	18,894,893
Future policy benefits	18,593,130	16,503,260
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	0	68,904
Cash collateral for loaned securities	33,169	74,976
Income taxes	32,440	97,400
Payables to parent and affiliates	228,210	73,628
Other liabilities	1,060,123	849,698
Separate account liabilities	129,655,734	116,606,428
Total liabilities	169,638,940	153,169,187
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	1,141,092	986,062
Retained earnings	1,511,698	1,437,266
Accumulated other comprehensive income	165,346	70,975
Total equity	2,820,636	2,496,803
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 172,459,576	$ 155,665,990