STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Income (Loss)	$ 23,228	$ (89,272)	$ 160,734	$ (44,748)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Net unrealized holding gains arising during the period	42,517	58,164	80,612	78,692
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	(1,271)	(864)	(3,683)	(2,772)
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	41,246	57,300	76,929	75,920
Net unrealized other-than-temporary impairments on securities
Net unrealized other-than-temporary impairment losses arising during the period		(1,813)		(3,572)
Change in previously recognized unrealized other-than-temporary impairments	(5,416)	4,110	(8,770)	3,900
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairments included in net income		79	251	953
Net unrealized other-than-temporary impairments on securities	(5,416)	2,376	(8,519)	1,281
Adjustments
Policyholder liabilities	(7,917)	932	(13,137)	1,609
Value of business acquired	(7,081)	(9,117)	(15,292)	(10,014)
Deferred income taxes	(7,395)	(18,280)	(14,192)	(24,345)
Other Comprehensive Income, Adjustments, Total	(22,393)	(26,465)	(42,621)	(32,750)
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes	13,437	33,211	25,789	44,451
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 36,665	$ (56,061)	$ 186,523	$ (297)