Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investments:    
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value $ 2,751,916 $ 2,618,620
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value 24,726 23,116
Mortgage loans 570,486 629,256
Real estate 143,275 142,536
Policy loans 83,254 83,518
Short-term investments 19,807 40,712
Other investments 604 12,517
Total investments 3,594,068 3,550,275
Cash 8,406 8,197
Accrued investment income 37,033 33,795
Deferred acquisition costs 248,827 256,386
Reinsurance recoverables 192,119 191,055
Property and equipment 17,671 17,524
Other assets 65,837 64,018
Separate account assets 404,621 393,416
Total assets 4,568,582 4,514,666
LIABILITIES    
Future policy benefits 927,307 910,228
Policyholder account balances 2,082,347 2,096,212
Policy and contract claims 35,698 36,783
Other policyholder funds 161,859 160,421
Other liabilities 199,086 192,202
Separate account liabilities 404,621 393,416
Total liabilities 3,810,918 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 41,003 40,989
Retained earnings 836,274 823,408
Accumulated other comprehensive income 37,205 14,170
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 7,607,541 shares; 2013 - 7,527,841 shares) (179,939) (176,284)
Total stockholders’ equity 757,664 725,404
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 4,568,582 $ 4,514,666