Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $ 31,970 $ 20,430
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Amortization of investment premium and discount 2,971 2,268
Depreciation 6,105 2,345
Acquisition costs capitalized (27,839) (26,383)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs 20,173 21,866
Realized investment gains (16,848) (2,572)
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Reinsurance receivables (3,499) (5,007)
Future policy benefits 613 (7,497)
Policyholder account balances (6,716) (3,729)
Income taxes payable and deferred 3,264 4,515
Other, net (8,449) (5,174)
Net cash provided 1,745 1,062
Purchases:    
Fixed maturity securities (268,077) (146,508)
Equity securities (894) (191)
Mortgage loans (38,533) (122,860)
Real estate (29,329) (7,188)
Policy loans (11,299) (10,898)
Sales or maturities, calls, and principal paydowns:    
Fixed maturity securities 148,376 225,993
Equity securities 179 1,214
Mortgage loans 79,155 58,655
Real estate 51,864  
Policy loans 13,502 13,417
Net sales (purchases) of short-term investments 22,285 (24,823)
Net acquisition of property and equipment (294) (283)
Net cash used (33,065) (13,472)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Deposits on policyholder account balances 171,731 181,502
Withdrawals from policyholder account balances (129,530) (149,882)
Net transfers from separate accounts 3,269 3,925
Change in other deposits (6,274) (4,795)
Cash dividends to stockholders (9,088) (9,287)
Net change in treasury stock (2,043) (3,719)
Net cash provided 28,065 17,744
Increase (decrease) in cash (3,255) 5,334
Cash at beginning of year 10,436 5,445
Cash at end of period 7,181 10,779
Cash paid during the period for:    
Income taxes $ 11,000 $ 8,040