Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
ASSETS
Fixed maturity, bonds held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (Fair value $8,130,084 and $7,774,353)	$ 8,211,449	$ 7,552,959
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale, at fair value (Amortized cost $6,261,621 and $5,957,901)	6,215,563	6,145,308
Equity securities, at fair value (Cost $714,504 and $757,583)	1,530,228	1,784,226
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance	5,124,707	4,749,999
Policy loans	376,254	377,103
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation of $267,920 and $260,904	587,516	532,346
Short-term investments	206,760	658,765
Other invested assets	50,087	80,165
Total investments	22,302,564	21,880,871
Cash and cash equivalents	268,164	375,837
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	571,897	484,207
Accrued investment income	188,630	187,670
Reinsurance recoverables	427,475	418,589
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	53,622	63,625
Premiums due and other receivables	345,705	314,345
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,497,261	1,373,844
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $236,922 and $217,076	109,472	115,818
Current tax receivable	8,855	44,170
Prepaid pension	57,117	0
Other assets	163,222	158,024
Separate account assets	918,369	969,764
Total assets	26,912,353	26,386,764
LIABILITIES
Life	3,047,421	2,997,353
Annuity	1,524,006	1,400,150
Health	51,347	57,104
Policyholders’ account balances	12,461,833	12,060,045
Policy and contract claims	1,481,294	1,390,561
Unearned premium reserve	908,856	875,294
Other policyholder funds	318,948	334,501
Liability for retirement benefits	73,631	114,538
Notes payable	137,963	137,458
Deferred tax liabilities, net	264,185	316,370
Other liabilities	452,985	477,855
Separate account liabilities	918,369	969,764
Total liabilities	21,640,838	21,130,993
American National stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, - Authorized 50,000,000, Issued 30,832,449 and 30,832,449 Outstanding 26,885,449 and 26,931,884 shares	30,832	30,832
Additional paid-in capital	20,694	19,193
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(99,738)	642,216
Retained earnings	5,413,952	4,656,134
Treasury stock, at cost	(108,492)	(101,616)
Total American National stockholders’ equity	5,257,248	5,246,759
Noncontrolling interest	14,267	9,012
Total equity	5,271,515	5,255,771
Total liabilities and equity	$ 26,912,353	$ 26,386,764