CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income		$ 16,183		$ 20,452		$ 50,458		$ 48,818
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Change in net unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturities and equity securities	[1]	(111,346)	[2]	70,157	[3]	(73,768)	[2]	147,565	[3]
Change in net funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	[1]	0		0		0		0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	(111,346)		70,157		(73,768)		147,565
Total		$ (95,163)		$ 90,609		$ (23,310)		$ 196,383

[1] All amounts are net of tax.

[2] The pretax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), $1,786 and $7,620, are included in net realized investment gains and losses and the related tax expenses, $625 and $2,667, are included in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.

[3] The pretax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), $3,455 and $5,140, are included in net realized investment gains and losses and the related tax expenses, $1,210 and $1,799, are included in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively.