Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Investments:    
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value $ 2,878,625 $ 2,682,142
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value 37,453 36,689
Mortgage loans 560,772 601,923
Real estate 120,748 127,962
Policy loans 78,172 80,375
Short-term investments 27,031 49,316
Other investments 2,581 3,364
Total investments 3,705,382 3,581,771
Cash 7,181 10,436
Accrued investment income 39,173 34,705
Deferred acquisition costs 174,755 181,564
Reinsurance receivables 193,384 189,885
Property and equipment 18,408 22,671
Other assets 48,164 60,601
Separate account assets 343,721 316,609
Total assets 4,530,168 4,398,242
LIABILITIES    
Future policy benefits 892,837 879,015
Policyholder account balances 2,124,501 2,089,452
Policy and contract claims 28,921 36,511
Other policyholder funds 152,033 152,125
Other liabilities 231,733 213,825
Separate account liabilities 343,721 316,609
Total liabilities 3,773,746 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 40,960 41,101
Retained earnings 803,800 780,918
Accumulated other comprehensive income 61,154 30,086
Treasury stock, at cost (2012 - 7,439,628 shares; 2011 - 7,187,315 shares) (172,613) (164,521)
Total stockholders' equity 756,422 710,705
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,530,168 $ 4,398,242