Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS    
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value $ 2,816,250 $ 2,682,142
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value 37,184 36,689
Mortgage loans 579,500 601,923
Real estate 123,450 127,962
Policy loans 79,447 80,375
Short-term investments 17,448 49,316
Other investments 2,865 3,364
Total investments 3,656,144 3,581,771
Cash 5,573 10,436
Accrued investment income 35,784 34,705
Deferred acquisition costs 178,911 181,564
Reinsurance receivables 194,028 189,885
Property and equipment 22,178 22,671
Other assets 51,180 60,601
Separate account assets 320,566 316,609
Total assets 4,464,364 4,398,242
LIABILITIES    
Future policy benefits 886,077 879,015
Policyholder account balances 2,114,159 2,089,452
Policy and contract claims 32,152 36,511
Other policyholder funds 152,124 152,125
Other liabilities 222,254 213,825
Separate account liabilities 320,566 316,609
Total liabilities 3,727,332 3,687,537
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Common stock, par value $1.25 per share Authorized 36,000,000 shares, issued 18,496,680 shares 23,121 23,121
Additional paid in capital 41,106 41,101
Retained earnings 802,652 780,918
Accumulated other comprehensive income 42,916 30,086
Treasury stock, at cost (2012 - 7,439,747 shares; 2011 - 7,187,315 shares) (172,763) (164,521)
Total stockholders' equity 737,032 710,705
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,464,364 $ 4,398,242