Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
ASSETS
Fixed maturity, bonds held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses of $21,385 in 2020 (Fair value $8,501,656 in 2020 and $8,968,690 in 2019)	$ 8,554,809	$ 8,631,261
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale, at fair value (Amortized cost $6,447,577 in 2020 and $6,435,670 in 2019)	6,480,374	6,725,085
Equity securities, at fair value (Cost $693,708 in 2020 and $663,058 in 2019)	1,375,083	1,700,960
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance for credit losses of $59,445 in 2020	5,125,365	5,097,017
Policy loans	380,084	379,657
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation of $260,893 in 2020 and $256,757 in 2019	545,646	551,219
Short-term investments	418,882	425,321
Other invested assets	74,135	76,569
Total investments	22,954,378	23,587,089
Cash and cash equivalents	328,752	452,001
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	757,737	705,721
Accrued investment income	192,252	200,856
Reinsurance recoverables, net of allowance for credit losses of $17,713 in 2020	405,623	411,830
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	38,807	44,669
Premiums due and other receivables	377,782	341,924
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,514,005	1,423,007
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $263,857 in 2020 and $257,907 in 2019	105,709	106,303
Prepaid pension	81,962	78,990
Other assets	187,950	171,285
Separate account assets	893,856	1,073,891
Total assets	27,838,813	28,597,566
LIABILITIES
Life	3,098,444	3,087,578
Annuity	1,565,202	1,571,263
Health	49,842	49,886
Policyholders’ account balances	12,857,448	12,957,989
Policy and contract claims	1,470,080	1,489,979
Unearned premium reserve	945,808	933,559
Other policyholder funds	348,594	361,059
Liability for retirement benefits	65,305	67,435
Notes payable	156,943	157,997
Deferred tax liabilities, net	269,650	394,528
Current tax payable	31,824	9,757
Other liabilities	478,728	446,882
Separate account liabilities	893,856	1,073,891
Total liabilities	22,231,724	22,601,803
American National stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, Authorized 50,000,000 in 2020 and 2019, Issued 30,832,449 in 2020 and 2019 Outstanding 26,887,200 shares in 2020 and 2019	30,832	30,832
Additional paid-in capital	21,031	21,011
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,053)	99,518
Retained earnings	5,669,664	5,946,857
Treasury stock, at cost	(108,469)	(108,469)
Total American National stockholders’ equity	5,601,005	5,989,749
Noncontrolling interest	6,084	6,014
Total equity	5,607,089	5,995,763
Total liabilities and equity	$ 27,838,813	$ 28,597,566