Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Fixed maturity, bonds held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (Fair Value $9,703,783 and $8,979,834)	$ 9,161,303	$ 8,513,550
Fixed maturity, bonds available-for-sale, at fair value (Amortized cost $4,059,754 and $3,925,317)	4,319,905	4,123,613
Equity securities, at fair value (Cost $708,833 and $720,665)	1,095,396	1,082,755
Mortgage loans on real estate, net of allowance	2,734,625	2,679,909
Policy loans	386,715	380,505
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation of $196,460 and $202,111	466,669	521,768
Short-term investments	475,593	486,206
Other invested assets	120,136	119,251
Total investments	18,760,342	17,907,557
Cash and cash equivalents	78,114	101,449
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	223,055	195,472
Accrued investment income	212,006	201,286
Reinsurance recoverables	434,387	355,188
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	75,437	75,542
Premiums due and other receivables	310,227	287,184
Deferred policy acquisition costs	1,333,927	1,318,426
Property and equipment, net	77,669	77,974
Current tax receivable	16,001	8,579
Other assets	140,083	138,978
Separate account assets	785,700	780,563
Total assets	22,446,948	21,448,198
Future policy benefits:
Life	2,566,306	2,539,334
Annuity	730,524	865,480
Accident and health	77,054	81,266
Policyholders' account balances	11,344,961	10,475,159
Policy and contract claims	1,375,182	1,298,457
Unearned premium reserve	833,321	824,299
Other policyholder funds	293,091	277,285
Liability for retirement benefits	188,725	187,453
Current portion of long-term notes payable	0	47,632
Long-term notes payable	58,436	12,508
Deferred tax liabilities, net	70,621	53,737
Other liabilities	419,043	368,332
Separate account liabilities	785,700	780,563
Total liabilities	18,742,964	17,811,505
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value, - Authorized 50,000,000 Issued 30,832,449, Outstanding 26,821,284 shares	30,832	30,832
Additional paid-in capital	17,318	15,190
Accumulated other comprehensive income	264,766	225,212
Retained earnings	3,497,147	3,459,911
Treasury stock, at cost	(98,490)	(98,494)
Total American National stockholders' equity	3,711,573	3,632,651
Noncontrolling interest	(7,589)	4,042
Total stockholders' equity	3,703,984	3,636,693
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 22,446,948	$ 21,448,198