Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net income$ 20,430$ 15,479
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Amortization of investment premium2,2682,292
Depreciation2,3452,093
Acquisition costs capitalized(26,383)(27,820)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs21,86619,777
Realized investment (gains) losses(2,572)741
Changes in assets and liabilities:  
Reinsurance receivables(5,007)(2,388)
Future policy benefits(7,497)6,834
Policyholder account balances(8,100)(18,333)
Income taxes payable and deferred4,51510,245
Other, net(5,174)(2,562)
Net cash provided (used)(3,309)6,358
INVESTING ACTIVITIES  
Fixed maturity securities(146,508)(308,218)
Equity securities(191)(786)
Mortgage loans(122,860)(93,861)
Real estate(7,188)(9,669)
Policy loans(10,898)(12,872)
Other investments (644)
Sales of investments:  
Fixed maturity securities61,24160,470
Equity securities14585
Other investments 858
Net sales (purchases) of short-term investments(24,823)112,916
Maturities and principal paydowns of investments:  
Fixed maturity securities164,752179,175
Equity securities1,200 
Mortgage loans58,65528,270
Policy loans13,41713,838
Net acquisition of property and equipment(283)(348)
Net cash used(13,472)(30,286)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES  
Proceeds from borrowings 8,000
Repayment of borrowings (8,000)
Deposits on policyholder account balances181,502179,450
Withdrawals from policyholder account balances(149,882)(148,558)
Net transfers from separate accounts3,9255,536
Change in other deposits(4,795)3,303
Cash dividends to stockholders(9,287)(9,305)
Net acquisition of treasury stock(3,719)(3,057)
Net cash provided17,74427,369
Increase in cash9633,441
Cash at beginning of year5,4454,981
Cash at end of period$ 6,408$ 8,422