Summary of Liabilities for Variable Contract Guarantees (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]    
Beginning balance $ 166,427 $ 181,131
Incurred guaranteed benefits (22,674) (11,222)
Paid guaranteed benefits (1,508) (3,482)
Ending balance 142,245 166,427
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit    
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]    
Beginning balance 1,985 2,239
Incurred guaranteed benefits 260 528
Paid guaranteed benefits (207) (782)
Ending balance 2,038 1,985
Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit    
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]    
Beginning balance 3,217 4,023
Incurred guaranteed benefits (185) (246)
Paid guaranteed benefits (1,288) (560)
Ending balance 1,744 3,217
Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit    
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]    
Beginning balance 16,594 27,579
Incurred guaranteed benefits (6,063) (8,845)
Paid guaranteed benefits (13) (2,140)
Ending balance 10,518 16,594
Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit    
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]    
Beginning balance 144,631 147,290
Incurred guaranteed benefits (16,686) (2,659)
Ending balance $ 127,945 $ 144,631