Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payments
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Debt Securities Available for Sale- Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Amortized Cost
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
Due after 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Mortgage and asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Debt Securities Available for Sale- Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Fair Value [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
Due after 10 years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Fair Value
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Mortgage and asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Debt Securities Held to Maturity - Amortized Costs
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, within One Year, Amortized Cost
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
Due after 10 years
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after 10 Years, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Mortgage and asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Total
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity
Debt Securities Held to Maturity - Fair Value
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Fair Value [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
Due after 10 years
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Fair Value
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Mortgage and asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class A
Common Class A [Member]
Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Debt securities held to maturity - fair value
Debt securities available for sale, amortized cost
Mortgage loans - allowance for possible losses
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Real Estate
Equity securities - cost
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of segment information, by quarter
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of segment premiums and other revenues to condensed consolidated financial statements
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of segment federal income taxes to condensed consolidated financial statements
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of segment net earnings to condensed consolidated financial statements
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of segment assets to condensed consolidated financial statements
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Ozark National Life Insurance Company
Ozark National Life Insurance Company [Member]
Ozark National Life Insurance Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire business
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Earn-out payment maximum
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Contingent consideration on businesses acquired
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Acquisition-related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Value of business acquired
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Net
Revenues of acquiree since acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net earnings of acquiree since acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Net investment income
Net Investment Income [Member]
Net Investment Income [Member]
Benefits and expenses
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Debt Securities, Available for Sale
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Equity Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Derivatives, Index Options
Derivatives, Index Options [Member]
Derivatives, Index Options [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Fair Value, Assets Meausred on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Meausred on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Included in net income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Sales
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Issuances
Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Transfers into (out of) Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net
Balance at end of period
Change in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) for assets held at the end of the reporting period:
Fair Value, Asset, Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Fair Value, Liabilities Meausred on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Meausred on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Included in net income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases
Sales
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Sales
Issuances
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issuances
Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Transfers into (out of) Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Transfers, Net
Balance at end of period
Change in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) for assets held at the end of the reporting period:
Fair Value, Liability, Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Premiums and other revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Universal life and annuity contract charges
Insurance Commissions and Fees
Traditional life premiums
Traditional Life Premium
Traditional Life Premium
Net investment income
Net Investment Income
Other revenues
Other Income
Net realized investment gains (losses):
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) gains (losses)
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Portion of OTTI (gains) losses recognized in other comprehensive income
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion in Other Comprehensive Loss, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
Other-than-temporary Impairment Loss, Debt Securities, Portion Recognized in Earnings
Other net investment gains (losses)
Gain (Loss) on Investments, Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Total net realized investment gains (losses)
Debt Securities, Realized Gain (Loss), Excluding Other-than-temporary Impairment
Total revenues
Revenues
Benefits and expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Life and other policy benefits
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs And Value Of Business Acquired, Amortization Expense
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs And Value Of Business Acquired, Amortization Expense
Universal life and annuity contract interest
Policyholder Account Balance, Interest Expense
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Total benefits and expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Federal income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings per share, basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings per share, diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Summary of shares available for grant and stock option activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of information about stock options and SARs outstanding
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Summary of assumptions employed using Black-Scholes option pricing model
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Equity index options
Equity Index Options [Member]
Equity Index Options [Member]
Fixed-index products
Fixed-Index Products [Member]
Fixed-Index Products [Member]
Investment Income
Investment Income [Member]
Universal Life and Annuity Contract Interest
Universal Life and Annuity Contract Interest [Member]
Universal Life and Annuity Contract Interest [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Other unallocated
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Domestic Life Insurance
Domestic Life Insurance [Member]
Domestic Life Insurance [Member]
International Life Insurance
International Life Insurance [Member]
International Life Insurance [Member]
Annuities
Annuities [Member]
Annuities [Member]
Acquired Businesses
Acquired Businesses [Member]
Acquired Businesses [Member]
All Others
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Items:
Deferred policy acquisition costs, sales inducements, and value of business acquired
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Sales Inducements And Value Of Business Acquired
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Sales Inducements And Value Of Business Acquired
Total segment assets
Assets
Future policy benefits
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, before Reinsurance
Other policyholder liabilities
Policyholder Account Balance
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements:
Premiums and contract revenues
Premiums earned and policy charges
Premiums earned and policy charges
Total condensed consolidated Federal income taxes
Total expenses
Operating Expenses
Realized gains (losses) on investments
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Taxes on realized gains (losses) on investments
Realized Investment Gains (Losses), Tax
Realized Investment Gains (Losses), Tax
Realized gains (losses) on investments, net of taxes
Realized Investment Gains (Losses), Net of Tax
Realized Investment Gains (Losses), Net of Tax
Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Debt securities held to maturity
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Debt Securities, Held-To-Maturity
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Debt Securities, Held-To-Maturity
Debt securities available for sale
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Debt Securities, Available-For-Sale
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Debt Securities, Available-For-Sale
Policy loans
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Policy Loans
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Policy Loans
Real estate
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Land
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accrued investment income
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Investment Income
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Investment Income
Value of business acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Value Of Business Acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Value Of Business Acquired
Reinsurance recoverables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Reinsurance Recoverables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Reinsurance Recoverables
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Intangible Assets
Other assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Assets
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Traditional life reserves
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Traditional Life Reserves
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Traditional Life Reserves
Other policyholder liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Policyholder Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Policyholder Liabilities
Other liabilities acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Liabilities
Total liabilities acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Net identifiable assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Weighted-average
Weighted Average [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility, weighted-average
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Risk-free rate, weighted-average
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Segment and Other Operating Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of effects of deferred costs and taxes:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Net unrealized liquidity gains (losses)
Change In Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment Securities Having Credit Losses Recognized In Consolidated Statement Of Income Net of Tax
Change In Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment Securities Having Credit Losses Recognized In Consolidated Statement Of Income Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net amounts included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Adjustments And Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses, Portion Attributable To Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Adjustments And Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses, Portion Attributable To Parent
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Benefit plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of net prior service cost and net gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Pension Plan [Member]
Chairman and President Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Plans
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Postretirement Healthcare Plans
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Vesting percentage in accrued benefits from plan freeze
Defined Benefit Plans, Vesting Percentage in Accrued Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans, Vesting Percentage in Accrued Benefits
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Minimum required contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Minimum Required Employer Contributions For Current Plan Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Minimum Required Employer Contributions For Current Plan Year
Planned contributions remaining
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions Payable
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions Payable
Company contributions to plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Number of non-qualified defined benefit pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Non-qualified Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Non-qualified Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Aggregate average annual participant salary increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Company expected contributions to plans in fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Number of healthcare plans
Defined Benfit Plans, Number of Healthcare Plans
Defined Benfit Plans, Number of Healthcare Plans
Total revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net earnings
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Values
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Values
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Debt securities held to maturity
Debt securities available for sale
Debt securities available for sale
Available-for-sale Securities
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Mortgage loans
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net, Fair Value Disclosure
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net, Fair Value Disclosure
Policy loans
Loans, Gross, Insurance Policy, Fair Value Disclosure
Loans, Gross, Insurance Policy, Fair Value Disclosure
Other loans
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivatives, index options
Derivative Asset
Equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Life interest in Libbie Shearn Moody Trust
Interest in Trust, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest in Trust, Fair Value Disclosure
LIABILITIES
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Deferred annuity contracts
Liability For Deferred Annuity Contracts, Fair Value Disclosure
Liability For Deferred Annuity Contracts, Fair Value Disclosure
Immediate annuity and supplemental contracts
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Individual and Group Annuities and Supplementary Contracts, Fair Value Disclosure
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Individual and Group Annuities and Supplementary Contracts, Fair Value Disclosure
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks / trade names
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Internally developed software
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Insurance licenses
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Weighted-average amortization period
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Derivative Investments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Real Estate
Real Estate [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Operating income from real estate
Other Operating Income
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Surrender charges and other policy revenues
Other Noncash Income
Realized (gains) losses on investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums, investments
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
(Increase) decrease in value of equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss)
(Increase) decrease in value of derivatives
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
(Increase) decrease in deferred policy acquisition and sales inducement costs, and value of business acquired
Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Sales Inducement Costs And Value Of Business Acquired
Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Sales Inducement Costs And Value Of Business Acquired
(Increase) decrease in accrued investment income
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Investment Income Receivable
(Increase) decrease in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Increase (decrease) in liabilities for future policy benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Future Policy Benefit Reserves
Increase (decrease) in other policyholder liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Policyholder Funds
Increase (decrease) in Federal income tax liability
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Increase (decrease) in deferred Federal income tax
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of:
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt securities available for sale
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Other investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of:
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments [Abstract]
Debt securities held to maturity
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Held-to-maturity Securities
Debt securities available for sale
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Derivatives, index options
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of:
Payments to Acquire Investments [Abstract]
Debt securities held to maturity
Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities
Debt securities available for sale
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Equity securities
Payments to Acquire Equity Securities, FV-NI
Payments to Acquire Equity Securities, FV-NI
Derivatives, index options
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Other investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payment to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Principal payments on mortgage loans
Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Mortgage Notes Receivable
Cost of mortgage loans acquired
Payments to Acquire Mortgage Notes Receivable
Decrease (increase) in policy loans
Payments for (Proceeds from) Policy Loans
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Deposits to account balances for universal life and annuity contracts
Proceeds from Annuities and Investment Certificates
Return of account balances on universal life and annuity contracts
Repayments of Annuities and Investment Certificates
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Cash Paid During The Period For: [Abstract]
Cash Paid During The Period For: [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Noncash operating activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Operating Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Noncash Operating Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferral of sales inducements
Deferral of Sales Inducements, Noncash Operating Activity
Deferral of Sales Inducements, Noncash Operating Activity
Noncash investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent consideration to acquire businesses
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Class A
Class B
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income
Dividends
Dividends
Undistributed earnings
Undistributed Earnings, Basic
Allocation of net income:
Undistributed Earnings, Basic [Abstract]
Dividends
Denominator:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares for assumed conversions (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)
Diluted Earnings Per Share (in dollars per share)
Schedule of net periodic benefit costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Policyholder account balances
Policyholders Account Balance [Member]
Policyholders Account Balance [Member]
Other liabilities, share-based compensation
Other Liabilities [Member]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Broker prices
Broker Prices [Member]
Broker Prices [Member]
Deterministic cash flow model
Deterministic Cash Flow [Member]
Deterministic Cash Flow [Member]
Black-Scholes model
Black Scholes [Member]
Black Scholes [Member]
Probabilistic Method
Valuation, Probabilistic Method [Member]
Valuation, Probabilistic Method [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities, fair value disclosure
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Cover page.
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized gains (losses) on non-impaired securities
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Unrealized losses on impaired held to maturity securities
Accumulated Other-than-Temporary Impairment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized losses on impaired available for sale securities
Accumulated Other Than Temporary Impairment Available For Sale [Member]
This item represents accumulated other comprehensive income related to other-than-temporary impairments of Available for Sale debt and equity securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in earnings.
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Benefit plan liability adjustment
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total stockholders’ equity, beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Shares exercised under stock option plan
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Change in unrealized gains (losses) during period, net of tax
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Amortization
Amortization Of Unrealized Gain Loss Of Available For Sale Securities Transferred To Hold To Maturity Securities
This is the amortization of the unrealized gain(loss), before the transfer from available for sale securities to hold to maturity securities, recognized in other comprehensive income , net of tax.
Other-than-temporary impairments, non-credit, net of tax
Other than Temporary Impairment Loss, Investments, Portion in Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent, Held-to-maturity Securities
Additional credit loss on previously impaired securities
Additional Credit Loss On Previously Impaired Securities
Additional Credit Loss On Previously Impaired Securities
Change in shadow deferred policy acquisition costs
Change In Shadow Deferred Policy
The increase or reduction in the amortizaton of deferred policy acquisition costs due to the change in any unrealized gains or losses.
Other-than-temporary impairments, non-credit, net of tax
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion in Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Available-for-sale Securities
Recoveries, net of tax
Recoveries Of Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses Investments Portion In Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Available For Sale
The after tax amoumt of recoveries of other than temporary impairment losses for avaliable for sale secuiies required to be reported in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Change in translation adjustments during period
Amortization of net prior service cost and net loss, net of tax
Total stockholders’ equity, end of period
Schedule of fair value of net assets acquired
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of expected amortization of VOBA
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Expected Amortization [Table Text Block]
Schedule of pro forma total revenues and net earnings
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Universal Life and Annuity Contracts
Universal Life and Annuity Contracts [Member]
Universal Life and Annuity Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability
Schedule of the unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities that were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Debt securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $7,589,480 and $7,228,268)
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value (cost: $3,265,560 and $3,008,624)
Mortgage loans, net of allowance for possible losses ($675 and $675)
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net
Policy loans
Loans, Gross, Insurance Policy
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $14,227 and $14,329)
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
Deferred sales inducements
Deferred Sale Inducement Cost
Accrued investment income
Accrued Investment Income Receivable
Federal income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Other assets
Other Assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Future policy benefits:
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, before Reinsurance [Abstract]
Universal life and annuity contracts
Liability For Future Policy Benefits Universal Life and Annuity Contracts
The sum of the known and estimated amounts payable as of the balance sheet date to Universal life insurance policyholders and annuity contracts that relates to insured events which can be viewed as either (a) the present value of future benefits to be paid to or on behalf of policyholders and expenses less the present value of future net premiums payable under the insurance contracts or (b) the accumulated amount of net premiums already collected less the accumulated amount of benefits and expenses already paid to or on behalf of policyholders.
Traditional life reserves
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Life
Other policyholder liabilities
Deferred Federal income tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)
Commitments and Contingencies
Common stock:
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common stock, value outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate Schedule [Table]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-To-Value Ratio [Axis]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-To-Value Ratio [Axis]
Mortgage Loans by Loan-To-Value Ratio [Axis]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio [Domain]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio [Domain]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio [Domain]
Less than 50%
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Less Than Fifty Percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Less Than Fifty Percent [Member]
50% to 60%
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Fifty to Sixty Percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Fifty to Sixty Percent [Member]
60% to 70%
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Sixty to Seventy Percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Sixty to Seventy Percent [Member]
70% to 80%
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Seventy to Eighty Percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Seventy to Eighty Percent [Member]
80% to 90%
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Eighty to Ninety Percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Eighty to Ninety Percent [Member]
Greater than 90%
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Greater than Ninety Percent [Member]
Mortgage Loans by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Greater than Ninety Percent [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-29, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Mortgage loan, amount
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Allowance for possible losses, amount
Totals, amount
Mortgage loans, percentage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Percentage of Total, Percentage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Percentage of Total, Percentage
Allowance for possible losses, percentage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Allowance for Possible Loss, Percentage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Allowance for Possible Loss, Percentage
Totals, percentage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Percentage
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, by Loans-To-Value Ratio, Percentage
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance
Provision
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses
Releases
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Write-offs, Net
Balance, end of period
Pricing Source [Axis]
Pricing Source [Axis]
Pricing Source [Axis]
Pricing Source [Domain]
Pricing Source [Domain]
Pricing Source [Domain]
Priced by Third-Party Vendors
Priced by Third-Party Vendors [Member]
Priced by Third-Party Vendors [Member]
Priced Internally
Priced Internally [Member]
Priced Internally [Member]
Total assets
Policyholder account balances
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities
Percent of total
Fair Value, Investments, Percent of Total
Fair Value, Investments, Percent of Total
Available-for-Sale Securities and Held-to-Maturity Securities [Table]
Available-for-sale Securities and Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Available-for-sale Securities and Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
External Credit Rating by Grouping [Axis]
External Credit Rating by Grouping [Axis]
External Credit Rating by Grouping [Domain]
External Credit Rating by Grouping [Domain]
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade
External Credit Rating, Investment Grade [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Asset-backed
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-Sale Securities and Held-to-Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities and Held-to-Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities and Held-to-Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Securities, other-than-temporarily impaired
Other-than-temporary Impairment Loss, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Debt securities, held to maturity
Fair Value
Gross unrealized losses, number of issues
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Number of Positions
Gross unrealized losses, percentage of total debt
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Number of Securities as a Percentage of Total Debt
Available for Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Number of Securities as a Percentage of Total Debt
Gross unrealized losses, market value as a percent of amortized cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Market Value of Bonds Percent of Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Market Value of Bonds Percent of Amortized Cost
Gross unrealized losses, number of securities with maturities of 12 months or greater
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Number of Positions
Gross unrealized losses, number of securities with maturities of 12 months or greater (as a percentage)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Number of Securities, Debt Maturities, Twelve Months or Greater, Percent of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Number of Securities, Debt Maturities, Twelve Months or Greater, Percent of Total
Gross unrealized losses, number of securities rated investment grade
Held-to-maturity, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions
Schedule of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assets by by pricing source and fair value hierarchy level
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant unobservable inputs for fair value measurements
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of quantitative information of Level 3 assets
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
SAR
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
RSU
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
PSU
Performance Shares [Member]
Shares Available For Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Available For Grants [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Available For Grants [Roll Forward]
Shares Available For Grant, Beginning Balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Shares Available For Grant, Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Issued for Exercises of Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Issued for Exercises of Options
Shares Available For Grant, Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Forfeited
Shares Available For Grant, Expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Expired
Shares Available For Grant, Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Issued From Stock Option Grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Issued From Stock Option Grants
Shares Available For Grant, Ending Balance (in shares)
Shares/Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Opening Balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Ending Balance (in shares)
Weighted-Average Exercise Price (usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Beginning Balance (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Ending Balance (in usd per share)
Liability Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Opening balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Closing balance (in shares)
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Total share-based liabilities paid
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share-based Liabilities Paid
Fair value of vested awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Cash received from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Nursing Home Operations in Reno, Nevada
Nursing Home Operations in Reno, Nevada [Member]
Nursing Home Operations in Reno, Nevada [Member]
Nursing Home Operations, San Marcos, Texas
Nursing Home Operations, San Marcos, Texas [Member]
Nursing Home Operations, San Marcos, Texas [Member]
Nursing Home Operations, Austin, TX
Nursing Home Operations Austin [Member]
Nursing Home Operations Austin [Member]
Available for sale debt securities:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Realized gains on disposal
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain
Realized losses on disposal
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss
Held to maturity debt securities:
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Realized gains on disposal
Held-to-maturity Securities, Realized Gains on Disposal
Held-to-maturity Securities, Realized Gains on Disposal
Realized losses on disposal
Held-to-maturity Securities, Realized Losses on Disposal
Held-to-maturity Securities, Realized Losses on Disposal
Real estate gains (losses)
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investment Real Estate
Impairment loss
Impairment of Real Estate
Totals
Investments, percentage of gains on bonds, due to calls of securities (in percentage)
Investments, Percentage of Gains on Bonds, Due to Calls of Securities
Investments, Percentage of Gains on Bonds, Due to Calls of Securities
Portion of loss (gain) recognized in comprehensive income
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion in Other Comprehensive Loss, before Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Non-Credit Other-than-Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, cumulative credit losses related to other-than-temporary impairments
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Credit Losses on Debt Securities Held
Reductions for securities sold during current period
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Reductions, Securities Sold
Additions for credit losses not previously recognized in other-than-temporary impairments
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Additions, No Previous Impairment
Ending balance, cumulative credit losses related to other-than-temporary impairments
Schedule of earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Remainder of 2019
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2021
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2022
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2023
Present Value of Future Insurance Profits, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity [Table]
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity [Table]
U.S. agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. Treasury
US Treasury Securities [Member]
States and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign governments
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Public utilities
Public Utilities [Member]
Corporate
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Commercial mortgage-backed
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Residential mortgage-backed
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized Gains
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Accumulated Unrecognized Gain
Gross Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Accumulated Unrecognized Loss
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value
Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
12 Months or Greater, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value
12 Months or Greater, Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Total, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Total, Unrealized Losses
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
132.56
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
210.22
Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
216.48
Exercise Price Range 5 [Member]
Exercise Price Range 5 [Member]
311.16
Exercise Price Range 6 [Member]
Exercise Price Range 6 [Member]
310.55
Exercise Price Range 7 [Member]
Exercise Price Range 7 [Member]
334.34
Exercise Price Range 8 [Member]
Exercise Price Range 8 [Member]
303.77
Exercise Price Range 9 [Member]
Exercise Price Range 9 [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number Outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding
Number Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Number Exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable
Options Exercisable, Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Closing stock price (in usd per share)
Share Price
Exercise price (in usd per share)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting After Service Period, Year One
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Vesting After Service Period, Year Two
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Vesting After Service Period, Year Three
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]
Vesting After Service Period, Year Four
Share-Based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Vesting After Service Period, Year Five
Share-Based Compensation Award, Tranche Five [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Award, Tranche Five [Member]
Employee Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), Granted Before 2016
Employee Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), Granted Before 2016 [Member]
Employee Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), Granted Before 2016 [Member]
Employee Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Employee Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Employee Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
1995 Plan
Stock and Incentive Plan, 1995 Plan [Member]
Stock and Incentive Plan, 1995 Plan [Member]
2008 Plan
Stock and Incentive Plan, 2008 Plan [Member]
Stock and Incentive Plan, 2008 Plan [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual [Domain]
Employees
Employees [Member]
Employees [Member]
Director
Director [Member]
Share-based payments, number of shares authorized under plans (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Extended term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expected Term
Vesting percentage (in percentage)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Requisite service period of awards (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Period in force, from which option holders may elect to sell back acquired shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based, Period in Force
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based, Period in Force
Vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Performance period (in years)
Share-base Payment, Performance Period
Share-base Payment, Performance Period
Performance factor used to determine compensation payout
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Factor, Percentage Of Pre-defined Metric Target
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Factor, Percentage Of Pre-defined Metric Target
Compensation cost not yet recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Pre-tax compensation cost (benefit) recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Compensation cost (benefit), tax expense (benefit)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Compensation cost related to nonvested options not yet recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Weighted average period over which the compensation is expected to be recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Schedule of fair value of derivative instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of derivative instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Realized investment gains and losses, excluding impairment losses
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net impairment losses recognized in earnings
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Table Text Block]
Credit losses on securities, also recorded non-credit other-than-temporary impairments in other comprehensive loss.
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of debt securities, available-for-sale securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Schedule of held-to-maturity securities
Debt Securities, Held-to-maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of gross unrealized losses and fair values of debt securities, available-for-sale investments, continuous unrealized loss position
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of gross unrealized losses and fair values of held-to-maturity investments, continuous unrealized loss position
Heald-to-Maturity Securities, Continuous Unrecognized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Heald-to-Maturity Securities, Continuous Unrecognized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Investments classified by contractual maturity date
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of mortgage loans by loan-to-value ratio
Schedule of Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value Ratio [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value Ratio [Table Text Block]
Schedule of allowance for mortgage loans
Schedule of Allowance for Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allowance for Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Table Text Block]
Foreign governments
Debt securities:
Debt [Abstract]
Debt [Abstract]
Gross Unrealized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract] (Deprecated 2019-01-31)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Greater
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position
Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
12 Months or Greater
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-sale Securities
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Net OTTI losses recognized in earnings
Dividends Payable [Table]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
National Western
National Western Life Insurance Company [Member]
National Western Life Insurance Company [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Maximum dividend payment which may be paid without prior approval from Colorado Division of Insurance
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments without Regulatory Approval
Extraordinary dividend paid
Statutory Accounting Practices, Dividends Paid with Approval of Regulatory Agency
Dividends declared and paid
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other Commitments [Domain]
New Loans
New Loans [Member]
New Loans [Member]
Existing Loans
Existing Loans [Member]
Existing Loans [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
National Western Life Insurance Company and National Western Life Group, Inc. v. Ross Rankin Moody et. al [Member]
National Western Life Insurance Company and National Western Life Group, Inc. v. Ross Rankin Moody et. al [Member]
National Western Life Insurance Company and National Western Life Group, Inc. v. Ross Rankin Moody et. al [Member]
Williams v Pantaleoni et al
Williams v Pantaleoni et al [Member]
Williams v Pantaleoni et al [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages awarded
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Loss contingency, compensatory damages awarded
Loss Contingency, Compensatory Damages Awarded, Value
Loss Contingency, Compensatory Damages Awarded, Value
Loss contingency, punitive damages awarded
Loss Contingency, Punitive Damages Awarded, Value
Loss Contingency, Punitive Damages Awarded, Value
Loss contingency, damages sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Other commitment
Other Commitment
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]