Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income $ 13,959 $ 16,039
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Amortization of investment premium and discount 2,097 2,042
Depreciation 2,240 2,094
Acquisition costs capitalized (17,761) (18,661)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs 21,357 19,769
Realized investment gains (2,180) (1,818)
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Reinsurance recoverables (2,710) (3,541)
Future policy benefits 6,202 20,303
Policyholder account balances (8,135) (15,993)
Income taxes payable and deferred 490 545
Other, net 305 1,092
Net cash provided 15,864 21,871
Purchases:    
Fixed maturity securities (194,874) (106,941)
Equity securities (89) (13,212)
Mortgage loans (9,592) (30,291)
Real estate (4,120) (17,549)
Policy loans (5,751) (5,670)
Sales or maturities, calls, and principal paydowns:    
Fixed maturity securities 115,230 138,414
Equity securities 15 1,459
Mortgage loans 63,261 51,104
Real estate 4,723 368
Policy loans 6,046 8,005
Other investments 5,000 0
Net sales of short-term investments 5,052 6,751
Acquisition of property and equipment (605) (351)
Reinsurance transaction 0 (34,279)
Net cash used (15,704) (2,192)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Deposits on policyholder account balances 129,853 116,485
Withdrawals from policyholder account balances (131,261) (133,369)
Net transfers from separate accounts 3,791 (1,734)
Change in other deposits 3,792 5,156
Cash dividends to stockholders (5,924) (5,951)
Net change in treasury stock (42) (380)
Net cash provided (used) 209 (19,793)
Increase (decrease) in cash 369 (114)
Cash at beginning of year 8,197 7,026
Cash at end of period 8,566 6,912
Cash paid during the period for:    
Income taxes $ 6,000 $ 7,000