Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investments:    
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value $ 2,762,031 $ 2,618,620
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value 24,732 23,116
Mortgage loans 572,831 629,256
Real estate 142,102 142,536
Policy loans 83,223 83,518
Short-term investments 35,660 40,712
Other investments 7,526 12,517
Total investments 3,628,105 3,550,275
Cash 8,566 8,197
Accrued investment income 34,160 33,795
Deferred acquisition costs 245,728 256,386
Reinsurance recoverables 193,765 191,055
Property and equipment 17,295 17,524
Other assets 58,967 64,018
Separate account assets 410,700 393,416
Total assets 4,597,286 4,514,666
LIABILITIES    
Future policy benefits 926,526 910,228
Policyholder account balances 2,091,954 2,096,212
Policy and contract claims 37,545 36,783
Other policyholder funds 161,865 160,421
Other liabilities 203,832 192,202
Separate account liabilities 410,700 393,416
Total liabilities 3,832,422 3,789,262
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 40,998 40,989
Retained earnings 831,443 823,408
Accumulated other comprehensive income 45,637 14,170
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 7,528,693 shares; 2013 - 7,527,841 shares) (176,335) (176,284)
Total stockholders’ equity 764,864 725,404
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 4,597,286 $ 4,514,666