Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS  
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value$ 2,664,189$ 2,648,888
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value36,90038,321
Mortgage loans623,368559,167
Real estate122,349119,909
Policy loans81,76284,281
Short-term investments40,53615,713
Other investments4,0925,009
Total investments3,573,1963,471,288
Cash6,4085,445
Accrued investment income38,63635,742
Deferred acquisition costs174,718192,943
Reinsurance receivables192,130187,123
Property and equipment22,98423,514
Other assets65,54578,018
Separate account assets304,425339,029
Total assets4,378,0424,333,102
LIABILITIES  
Future policy benefits886,218884,380
Policyholder account balances2,089,8092,065,878
Policy and contract claims34,60643,866
Other policyholder funds150,744145,560
Other liabilities188,137174,917
Separate account liabilities304,425339,029
Total liabilities3,653,9393,653,630
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Common stock, par value $1.25 per share Authorized 36,000,000 shares, issued 18,496,680 shares23,12123,121
Additional paid in capital41,09741,085
Retained earnings778,269767,126
Accumulated other comprehensive income45,0147,807
Treasury stock, at cost (2011- 7,151,153 shares; 2010 - 7,029,575 shares)(163,398)(159,667)
Total stockholders' equity724,103679,472
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$ 4,378,042$ 4,333,102