Protective Life Insurance 10-Q 12 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Apr. 26, 2017
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE CO
Entity Central Index Key	310,826
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		5,000,000

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMEN

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues
Premiums and policy fees	$ 855,579	$ 848,369
Reinsurance ceded	(319,055)	(314,874)
Net of reinsurance ceded	536,524	533,495
Net investment income	474,709	448,229
Realized investment gains (losses):
Derivative financial instruments	(60,900)	31,908
All other investments	22,841	81,709
Other-than-temporary impairment losses	(95)	(2,769)
Portion recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes)	(5,106)	152
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(5,201)	(2,617)
Other income	79,383	67,178
Total revenues	1,047,356	1,159,902
Benefits and expenses
Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded: (2017 - $261,400; 2016 - $299,268)	749,450	713,021
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	20,784	31,041
Other operating expenses, net of reinsurance ceded: (2017 - $51,761; 2016 - $49,226)	190,478	180,861
Total benefits and expenses	960,712	924,923
Income before income tax	86,644	234,979
Income tax expense	28,305	76,362
Net income	$ 58,339	$ 158,617

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME3

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Benefits and settlement expenses, reinsurance ceded	$ 261,400	$ 299,268
Other operating expenses, reinsurance ceded	$ 51,761	$ 49,226

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME4

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 58,339	$ 158,617
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2017 - $86,469; 2016 - $235,285)	160,585	436,956
Reclassification adjustment for investment amounts included in net income, net of income tax: (2017 - $(1,498); 2016 - $(1,022))	(2,782)	(1,897)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2017 - $1,994; 2016 - $159)	3,701	294
Change in accumulated (loss) gain - derivatives, net of income tax: (2017 - $(362); 2016 - $0)	(672)	0
Reclassification adjustment for derivative amounts included in net income, net of income tax: (2017 - $72; 2016 - $0)	133	0
Total other comprehensive income	160,965	435,353
Total comprehensive income	$ 219,304	$ 593,970

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME5

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, income tax	$ 86,469	$ 235,285
Reclassification adjustment for investment amounts included in net income, income tax	(1,498)	(1,022)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	1,994	159
Change in accumulated (loss) gain - derivatives, income tax	(362)	0
Reclassification adjustment for derivative amounts included in net income, income tax	$ 72	$ 0

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2017 - $39,688,656; 2016 - $39,645,111)	$ 38,383,735	$ 37,996,577
Fixed maturities, at amortized cost (fair value: 2017 - $2,746,375; 2016 - $2,733,340)	2,758,137	2,770,177
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 2017 - $747,476; 2016 - $729,951)	755,954	716,017
Mortgage loans (related to securitizations: 2017 - $267,267; 2016 - $277,964)	6,311,822	6,132,125
Investment real estate, net of accumulated depreciation (2017 - $291; 2016 - $252)	7,149	8,060
Policy loans	1,635,511	1,650,240
Other long-term investments	849,798	856,410
Short-term investments	297,145	315,834
Total investments	50,999,251	50,445,440
Cash	255,459	214,439
Accrued investment income	491,824	480,689
Accounts and premiums receivable	142,708	132,826
Reinsurance receivables	5,050,065	5,070,185
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	2,070,128	2,024,524
Goodwill	793,470	793,470
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization (2017 - $89,510; 2016 - $79,183)	674,792	687,348
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2017 - $18,913; 2016 - $16,573)	103,198	103,706
Other assets	317,530	275,965
Income tax receivable	91,551	96,363
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,512,921	13,244,252
Variable universal life	935,427	895,925
Total assets	75,438,324	74,465,132
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and claims	30,625,361	30,510,242
Unearned premiums	764,566	761,937
Total policy liabilities and accruals	31,389,927	31,272,179
Stable value product account balances	3,614,225	3,501,636
Annuity account balances	10,633,964	10,642,115
Other policyholders’ funds	1,181,951	1,165,749
Other liabilities	1,526,350	1,436,091
Deferred income taxes	1,889,755	1,790,961
Non-recourse funding obligations	2,962,601	2,973,829
Secured financing liabilities	832,225	802,721
Liabilities related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,512,921	13,244,252
Variable universal life	935,427	895,925
Total liabilities	68,479,346	67,725,458
Commitments and contingencies - Note 11
Shareowner’s equity
Preferred Stock; $1 par value, shares authorized: 2,000; Liquidation preference: $2	2	2
Common Stock, $1 par value, shares authorized and issued: 2017 and 2016 - 5,000,000	5,000	5,000
Additional paid-in-capital	7,422,407	7,422,407
Retained earnings (deficit)	25,644	(32,695)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of income tax: (2017 - $(264,271); 2016 - $(349,242))	(490,789)	(648,592)
Net unrealized gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, net of income tax: (2017 - $(1,870); 2016 - $(3,864))	(3,474)	(7,175)
Accumulated loss - derivatives, net of income tax: (2017 - $101; 2016 - $391)	188	727
Total shareowner’s equity	6,958,978	6,739,674
Total liabilities and shareowner’s equity	$ 75,438,324	$ 74,465,132

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE7

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 39,688,656,000	$ 39,645,111,000
Fair Value	2,746,375,000	2,733,340,000
Equity securities, cost	747,476,000	729,951,000
Mortgage loans, securitizations	267,267,000	277,964,000
Investment real estate, accumulated depreciation	291,000	252,000
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization	89,510,000	79,183,000
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 18,913,000	$ 16,573,000
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000	2,000
Preferred Stock, Liquidation preference	$ 2,000	$ 2,000
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Net unrealized gains on investments, income tax	$ (264,271,000)	$ (349,242,000)
Net unrealized (losses) gains relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings, income tax	(1,870,000)	(3,864,000)
Accumulated loss - derivatives, income tax	$ 101,000	$ 391,000

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME8

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREOWNER'S EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In-Capital	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015						$ (1,246,391)
Increase (decrease) in shareowner's equity
Other comprehensive income						591,351
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 6,739,674	$ 2	$ 5,000	$ 7,422,407	$ (32,695)	(655,040)
Increase (decrease) in shareowner's equity
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2017	58,339				58,339
Other comprehensive income	160,965					160,965
Total comprehensive income	219,304
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 6,958,978	$ 2	$ 5,000	$ 7,422,407	$ 25,644	$ (494,075)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEME9

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 58,339	$ 158,617
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized investment (gains) losses	43,260	(111,000)
Amortization of DAC and VOBA	20,784	31,041
Capitalization of DAC	(81,898)	(80,824)
Depreciation and amortization expense	15,268	12,487
Deferred income tax	12,118	137,987
Accrued income tax	4,812	(90,737)
Interest credited to universal life and investment products	160,239	156,748
Policy fees assessed on universal life and investment products	(335,883)	(314,612)
Change in reinsurance receivables	20,120	25,817
Change in accrued investment income and other receivables	(7,999)	(47,859)
Change in policy liabilities and other policyholders’ funds of traditional life and health products	(96,788)	(31,603)
Trading securities:
Maturities and principal reductions of investments	44,041	23,280
Sale of investments	85,382	112,158
Cost of investments acquired	(114,390)	(131,030)
Other net change in trading securities	3,801	22,791
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investments and mortgage loans	142,522	97,066
Change in other liabilities	48,360	73,882
Other, net	21,036	17,280
Net cash provided by operating activities	43,124	61,489
Cash flows from investing activities
Maturities and principal reductions of investments, available-for-sale	166,329	290,533
Sale of investments, available-for-sale	269,457	464,974
Cost of investments acquired, available-for-sale	(619,571)	(1,302,784)
Change in investments, held-to-maturity	11,000	(2,208,000)
Mortgage loans:
New lendings	(373,108)	(271,230)
Repayments	177,142	226,869
Change in investment real estate, net	832	2,644
Change in policy loans, net	14,729	15,420
Change in other long-term investments, net	(33,830)	6,230
Change in short-term investments, net	17,284	(118,460)
Net unsettled security transactions	7,361	123,117
Purchase of property and equipment	(8,023)	(2,269)
Amounts received from reinsurance transaction	0	325,800
Net cash used in investing activities	(370,398)	(2,447,156)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance (repayment) of non-recourse funding obligations	(11,000)	2,179,700
Secured financing liabilities	29,504	221,815
Dividends/Return of capital to parent company	0	(140,000)
Investment product deposits and change in universal life deposits	901,387	697,099
Investment product withdrawals	(551,597)	(552,960)
Net cash provided by financing activities	368,294	2,405,654
Change in cash	41,020	19,987
Cash at beginning of period	214,439	212,358
Cash at end of period	$ 255,459	$ 232,345

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Presentation Protective Life Insurance Company (the “Company”), a stock life insurance company, was founded in 1907. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation (“PLC”), an insurance holding company. On February 1, 2015, PLC became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, a kabushiki kaisha organized under the laws of Japan (“Dai-ichi Life”), when DL Investment (Delaware), Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life, merged with and into PLC. Prior to February 1, 2015, PLC’s stock was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Subsequent to the Merger date, PLC and the Company remain as SEC registrants within the United States. The Company markets individual life insurance, credit life and disability insurance, guaranteed investment contracts, guaranteed funding agreements, fixed and variable annuities, and extended service contracts throughout the United States. The Company also maintains a separate segment devoted to the acquisition of insurance policies from other companies. PLC is a holding company with subsidiaries that provide financial services through the production, distribution, and administration of insurance and investment products. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for the interim periods presented herein. Such accounting principles differ from statutory reporting practices used by insurance companies in reporting to state regulatory authorities. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017 . The year-end consolidated condensed financial data included herein was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP within this report. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . The operating results of companies in the insurance industry have historically been subject to significant fluctuations due to changing competition, economic conditions, interest rates, investment performance, insurance ratings, claims, persistency, and other factors. Entities Included The consolidated condensed financial statements in this report include the accounts of Protective Life Insurance Company and its affiliate companies in which the Company holds a majority voting or economic interest. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies For a full description of significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . There were no significant changes to the Company's accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted ASU No. 2017-04-Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This Update simplifies the goodwill impairment test by re-defining the concept of goodwill impairment as the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The Update eliminates “Step 2” of the current goodwill impairment test, which requires entities to determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by remeasuring to fair value the assets and liabilities of a reporting unit as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The Company elected to adopt the amendments in the Update in the first quarter of 2017, and will apply the revised guidance to impairment tests conducted after January 1, 2017. Application of the revised guidance did not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations and will simplify its annual goodwill impairment test, which is generally conducted in the fourth quarter. For more details regarding the Company’s goodwill assessment process, please refer to Note 9, Goodwill . ASU No. 2015-09 - Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944): Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts. The amendments in this Update require additional disclosures for short-duration contracts issued by insurance entities. The additional disclosures focus on the liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses and include incurred and paid claims development information by accident year in tabular form, along with a reconciliation of this information to the statement of financial position. For accident years included in the development tables, the amendments also require disclosure of the total incurred-but-not-reported liabilities and expected development on reported claims, along with claims frequency information unless impracticable. Finally, the amendments require disclosure of the historical average annual percentage payout of incurred claims. With the exception of the current reporting period, claims development information may be presented as supplementary information. The Update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The additional disclosures introduced in this Update are not required for the Company, as the short-duration lines of business to which they apply are not material to the Company’s financial statements. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted ASU No. 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This Update provides for significant revisions to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers across various industries. Under the new guidance, entities are required to apply a prescribed 5-step process to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The accounting for revenues associated with insurance products is not within the scope of this Update. The Update was originally effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. However, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 - Revenues from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date , to defer the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year to annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption will be allowed, but not before the original effective date. The amendments in the Update, along with clarifying updates issued subsequent to ASU 2014-09, may impact several of the Company's non-core lines of business, specifically revenues at the Company's affiliated broker dealers and insurance agency. Additionally, certain non-insurance products sold from the Asset Protection Division, such as fee-for-service arrangements, may be in the scope of the revised guidance. Several application questions remain outstanding, most notably interpretive positions from the AICPA regarding the Update's application to insurance companies and products. The Company does not anticipate material financial impact from the implementation of the revised guidance. However, the Company is assessing whether changes are needed to its accounting policies, contracts, processes, or disclosures with respect to the non-insurance lines of business referenced above. ASU No. 2016-01 - Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The amendments in this Update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Most notably, the Update requires that equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The Update also introduces a single-step impairment model for equity investments without a readily determinable fair value. Additionally, the Update requires changes in instrument-specific credit risk for fair value option liabilities to be recorded in other comprehensive income. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the revised guidance. ASU No. 2016-02 - Leases. The amendments in this Update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases. The most significant change will relate to the accounting model used by lessees. The Update will require all leases with terms greater than 12 months to be recorded on the balance sheet in the form of a lease asset and liability. The lease asset and liability will be measured at the present value of the minimum lease payments less any upfront payments or fees. The Update also requires numerous disclosure changes for which the Company is assessing the impact. The amendments in the Update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company has completed an inventory of all leases in the organization and is currently assessing the impact of the Update and updating internal processes to ensure compliance with the revised guidance. ASU No. 2016-13 - Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this Update introduce a new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model for certain financial assets, including mortgage loans and reinsurance receivables. The new model will not apply to debt securities classified as available-for-sale. For assets within the scope of the new model, an entity will recognize as an allowance against earnings its estimate of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected on day one of the asset’s acquisition. The allowance may be reversed through earnings if a security recovers in value. This differs from the current impairment model, which requires recognition of credit losses when they have been incurred and recognizes a security’s subsequent recovery in value in other comprehensive income. The Update also makes targeted changes to the current impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, which comprise the majority of the Company’s invested assets. Similar to the CECL model, credit loss impairments will be recorded in an allowance against earnings that may be reversed for subsequent recoveries in value. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption, and assessing the impact this standard will have on its operations and financial results. ASU No. 2016-15 - Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this Update are intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. Specific transactions addressed in the new guidance include: Debt prepayment/extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, and distributions received from equity method investments. The Update does not introduce any new accounting or financial reporting requirements, and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption. ASU No. 2016-18 - Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Task Force). The amendments in this update provide guidance on the presentation of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows, thereby reducing diversity in practice related to the presentation of these amounts. The amendments require that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The Update is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption. ASU No. 2017-01 - Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The purpose of this update is to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments in the Update provide a specific test by which an entity may determine whether an acquisition involves a set of assets or a business. The amendments in the Update are to be applied prospectively for periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has reviewed the revised requirements, and does not anticipate that the changes will impact its policies or recent conclusions related to its acquisition activities. ASU No. 2017-07 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update require entities to disaggregate the current-service-cost component from other components of net benefit cost and present it with other current compensation costs in the income statement. The other components of net benefit cost must be presented outside of income from operations if that subtotal is presented. In addition, the Update requires entities to disclose the income statement lines that contain the other components if they are not presented on appropriately described separate lines. The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Update will not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption. ASU No. 2017-08 - Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The amendments in this update require that premiums on callable debt securities be amortized to the first call date. This is a change from current guidance, under which premiums are amortized to the maturity date of the security. The amendments are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. Transition will be through a modified retrospective approach in which the cumulative effect of application is recorded to retained earnings at the beginning of the annual period in which an entity adopts the revised guidance. The Company is currently reviewing its systems and processes to determine whether early adoption of the revised guidance is practicable.

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]
MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS	MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS In 1998, MONY Life Insurance Company (“MONY”) converted from a mutual insurance company to a stock corporation (“demutualization”). In connection with its demutualization, an accounting mechanism known as a closed block (the “Closed Block”) was established for certain individuals’ participating policies in force as of the date of demutualization. Assets, liabilities, and earnings of the Closed Block are specifically identified to support its participating policyholders. The Company acquired the Closed Block in conjunction with the acquisition of MONY in 2013. Assets allocated to the Closed Block inure solely to the benefit of each Closed Block’s policyholders and will not revert to the benefit of MONY or the Company. No reallocation, transfer, borrowing or lending of assets can be made between the Closed Block and other portions of MONY’s general account, any of MONY’s separate accounts or any affiliate of MONY without the approval of the Superintendent of The New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Superintendent”). Closed Block assets and liabilities are carried on the same basis as similar assets and liabilities held in the general account. The excess of Closed Block liabilities over Closed Block assets (adjusted to exclude the impact of related amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”)) at the acquisition date of October 1, 2013, represented the estimated maximum future post-tax earnings from the Closed Block that would be recognized in income from continuing operations over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force. In connection with the acquisition of MONY, the Company developed an actuarial calculation of the expected timing of MONY’s Closed Block’s earnings as of October 1, 2013. If the actual cumulative earnings from the Closed Block are greater than the expected cumulative earnings, only the expected earnings will be recognized in the Company’s net income. Actual cumulative earnings in excess of expected cumulative earnings at any point in time are recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation because they will ultimately be paid to Closed Block policyholders as an additional policyholder dividend unless offset by future performance that is less favorable than originally expected. If a policyholder dividend obligation has been previously established and the actual Closed Block earnings in a subsequent period are less than the expected earnings for that period, the policyholder dividend obligation would be reduced (but not below zero). If, over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block remain in force, the actual cumulative earnings of the Closed Block are less than the expected cumulative earnings, only actual earnings would be recognized in income from continuing operations. If the Closed Block has insufficient funds to make guaranteed policy benefit payments, such payments will be made from assets outside the Closed Block. Many expenses related to Closed Block operations, including amortization of VOBA, are charged to operations outside of the Closed Block; accordingly, net revenues of the Closed Block do not represent the actual profitability of the Closed Block operations. Operating costs and expenses outside of the Closed Block are, therefore, disproportionate to the business outside of the Closed Block. Summarized financial information for the Closed Block as of March 31, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 is as follows: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Closed block liabilities Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other policyholder liabilities $ 5,868,104 $ 5,896,355 Policyholder dividend obligation 41,180 31,932 Other liabilities 46,257 40,007 Total closed block liabilities 5,955,541 5,968,294 Closed block assets Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value $ 4,508,439 $ 4,440,105 Mortgage loans on real estate 196,295 201,088 Policy loans 705,640 712,959 Cash 47,203 108,270 Other assets 136,975 135,794 Total closed block assets 5,594,552 5,598,216 Excess of reported closed block liabilities over closed block assets 360,989 370,078 Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income: Net unrealized investment gains (losses) net of policyholder dividend obligation: $(171,450) and $(197,450); and net of income tax: $60,008 and $69,107 — — Future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and closed block liabilities $ 360,989 $ 370,078 Reconciliation of the policyholder dividend obligation is as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Policyholder dividend obligation, beginning of period $ 31,932 $ — Applicable to net revenue (losses) (16,753 ) (19,572 ) Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to the policyholder dividend obligation 26,001 116,080 Policyholder dividend obligation, end of period $ 41,180 $ 96,508 Closed Block revenues and expenses were as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Revenues Premiums and other income $ 42,836 $ 43,919 Net investment income 51,359 50,867 Net investment gains 63 187 Total revenues 94,258 94,973 Benefits and other deductions Benefits and settlement expenses 80,108 80,055 Other operating expenses 166 1,025 Total benefits and other deductions 80,274 81,080 Net revenues before income taxes 13,984 13,893 Income tax expense 4,895 4,863 Net revenues $ 9,089 $ 9,030

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net realized gains (losses) for all other investments are summarized as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities $ 9,490 $ 5,702 Equity securities (9 ) (166 ) Impairments (5,201 ) (2,617 ) Modco trading portfolio 18,552 78,154 Other investments (5,192 ) (1,981 ) Total realized gains (losses) - investments $ 17,640 $ 79,092 Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on investments available-for-sale (fixed maturities, equity securities, and short-term investments) are as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Gross realized gains $ 10,738 $ 9,029 Gross realized losses: Impairment losses $ (5,201 ) $ (2,617 ) Realized losses from sales $ (1,257 ) $ (3,493 ) The chart below summarizes the fair value (proceeds) and the gains (losses) realized on securities the Company sold that were in an unrealized gain position and an unrealized loss position. For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Securities in an unrealized gain position: Fair value (proceeds) $ 169,134 $ 306,231 Gains realized $ 10,738 $ 9,029 Securities in an unrealized loss position (1) : Fair value (proceeds) $ 12,452 $ 53,687 Losses realized $ (1,257 ) $ (3,493 ) (1) The Company made the decision to exit these holdings in conjunction with its overall asset liability management process. The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale are as follows: As of March 31, 2017 Amortized Gross Gross Fair Total OTTI (1) (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities: Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,979,140 $ 11,023 $ (28,724 ) $ 1,961,439 $ (4 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,820,862 3,142 (38,426 ) 1,785,578 — Other asset-backed securities 1,177,426 22,172 (17,148 ) 1,182,450 — U.S. government-related securities 1,310,138 401 (35,744 ) 1,274,795 — Other government-related securities 251,144 4,103 (12,058 ) 243,189 — States, municipals, and political subdivisions 1,776,716 1,811 (105,803 ) 1,672,724 — Corporate securities 28,634,946 210,501 (1,315,083 ) 27,530,364 (5,340 ) Preferred stock 94,362 316 (5,404 ) 89,274 — 37,044,734 253,469 (1,558,390 ) 35,739,813 (5,344 ) Equity securities 741,938 16,704 (8,226 ) 750,416 — Short-term investments 245,896 — — 245,896 — $ 38,032,568 $ 270,173 $ (1,566,616 ) $ 36,736,125 $ (5,344 ) As of December 31, 2016 Fixed maturities: Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,904,165 $ 10,737 $ (25,295 ) $ 1,889,607 $ (9 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,820,644 2,455 (40,602 ) 1,782,497 — Other asset-backed securities 1,210,490 21,741 (20,698 ) 1,211,533 — U.S. government-related securities 1,308,192 422 (40,455 ) 1,268,159 — Other government-related securities 251,197 1,526 (14,797 ) 237,926 — States, municipals, and political subdivisions 1,760,837 1,224 (105,558 ) 1,656,503 — Corporate securities 28,655,364 151,383 (1,582,098 ) 27,224,649 (11,030 ) Preferred stock 94,362 — (8,519 ) 85,843 — 37,005,251 189,488 (1,838,022 ) 35,356,717 (11,039 ) Equity securities 722,868 7,751 (21,685 ) 708,934 — Short-term investments 263,185 — — 263,185 — $ 37,991,304 $ 197,239 $ (1,859,707 ) $ 36,328,836 $ (11,039 ) (1) These amounts are included in the gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses columns above. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company had an additional $2.6 billion and $2.6 billion of fixed maturities, $5.5 million and $7.1 million of equity securities, and $51.2 million and $52.6 million of short-term investments classified as trading securities, respectively. The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity fixed maturities as of March 31, 2017 , by expected maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities of securities without a single maturity date are allocated based on estimated rates of prepayment that may differ from actual rates of prepayment. Available-for-sale Held-to-maturity Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (Dollars In Thousands) Due in one year or less $ 581,578 $ 582,465 $ — $ — Due after one year through five years 6,517,012 6,516,520 — — Due after five years through ten years 7,697,777 7,618,850 — — Due after ten years 22,248,367 21,021,978 2,758,137 2,746,375 $ 37,044,734 $ 35,739,813 $ 2,758,137 $ 2,746,375 The chart below summarizes the Company's other-than-temporary impairments of investments. All of the impairments were related to fixed or equity maturities. For The 2017 Fixed Maturities Equity Securities Total Securities (Dollars In Thousands) Other-than-temporary impairments $ (95 ) $ — $ (95 ) Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income (5,106 ) — (5,106 ) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings $ (5,201 ) $ — $ (5,201 ) For The 2016 Fixed Maturities Equity Securities Total Securities (Dollars In Thousands) Other-than-temporary impairments $ (2,769 ) $ — $ (2,769 ) Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income 152 — 152 Net impairment losses recognized in earnings $ (2,617 ) $ — $ (2,617 ) There were no other-than-temporary impairments related to fixed maturities or equity securities that the Company intended to sell or expected to be required to sell for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . The following chart is a rollforward of available-for-sale credit losses on fixed maturities held by the Company for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Beginning balance $ 12,685 $ 22,761 Additions for newly impaired securities — 2,092 Additions for previously impaired securities — 525 Reductions for previously impaired securities due to a change in expected cash flows (12,685 ) (22,759 ) Reductions for previously impaired securities that were sold in the current period — — Ending balance $ — $ 2,619 The following table includes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2017 : Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss (Dollars In Thousands) Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,128,994 $ (24,690 ) $ 159,309 $ (4,034 ) $ 1,288,303 $ (28,724 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,418,325 (34,102 ) 97,152 (4,324 ) 1,515,477 (38,426 ) Other asset-backed securities 260,723 (5,836 ) 173,891 (11,312 ) 434,614 (17,148 ) U.S. government-related securities 1,214,007 (35,744 ) 2 — 1,214,009 (35,744 ) Other government-related securities 71,542 (1,267 ) 80,422 (10,791 ) 151,964 (12,058 ) States, municipalities, and political subdivisions 1,030,078 (63,063 ) 546,377 (42,740 ) 1,576,455 (105,803 ) Corporate securities 11,238,460 (391,820 ) 9,398,629 (923,263 ) 20,637,089 (1,315,083 ) Preferred stock 59,654 (3,446 ) 18,980 (1,958 ) 78,634 (5,404 ) Equities 148,787 (2,702 ) 70,384 (5,524 ) 219,171 (8,226 ) $ 16,570,570 $ (562,670 ) $ 10,545,146 $ (1,003,946 ) $ 27,115,716 $ (1,566,616 ) RMBS and CMBS had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $4.0 million and $4.3 million , respectively, as of March 31, 2017 . Factors such as the credit enhancement within the deal structure, the average life of the securities, and the performance of the underlying collateral support the recoverability of these investments. The other asset-backed securities had a gross unrealized loss greater than twelve months of $11.3 million as of March 31, 2017 . This category predominately includes student-loan backed auction rate securities, the underlying collateral, of which is at least 97% guaranteed by the Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”). At this time, the Company has no reason to believe that the U.S. Department of Education would not honor the FFELP guarantee, if it were necessary. The other government-related securities had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $10.8 million as of March 31, 2017. These declines were related to changes in interest rates. The states, municipalities, and political subdivisions category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $42.7 million as of March 31, 2017 . These declines were related to changes in interest rates. The corporate securities category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $923.3 million as of March 31, 2017 . The aggregate decline in market value of these securities was deemed temporary due to positive factors supporting the recoverability of the respective investments. Positive factors considered include credit ratings, the financial health of the issuer, the continued access of the issuer to capital markets, and other pertinent information As of March 31, 2017 , the Company had a total of 2,171 positions that were in an unrealized loss position, but the Company does not consider these unrealized loss positions to be other-than-temporary. This is based on the aggregate factors discussed previously and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until the fair values recover, and the Company does not intend to sell or expect to be required to sell the securities before recovering the Company’s amortized cost of the securities. The following table includes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2016 : Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss (Dollars In Thousands) Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,051,694 $ (21,178 ) $ 170,826 $ (4,117 ) $ 1,222,520 $ (25,295 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,426,252 (36,589 ) 100,475 (4,013 ) 1,526,727 (40,602 ) Other asset-backed securities 323,706 (9,291 ) 176,792 (11,407 ) 500,498 (20,698 ) U.S. government-related securities 1,237,942 (40,454 ) 3 (1 ) 1,237,945 (40,455 ) Other government-related securities 98,412 (2,907 ) 79,393 (11,890 ) 177,805 (14,797 ) States, municipalities, and political subdivisions 1,062,368 (63,809 ) 548,254 (41,749 ) 1,610,622 (105,558 ) Corporate securities 12,490,517 (467,463 ) 9,791,313 (1,114,635 ) 22,281,830 (1,582,098 ) Preferred stock 66,781 (6,642 ) 19,062 (1,877 ) 85,843 (8,519 ) Equities 411,845 (15,273 ) 69,497 (6,412 ) 481,342 (21,685 ) $ 18,169,517 $ (663,606 ) $ 10,955,615 $ (1,196,101 ) $ 29,125,132 $ (1,859,707 ) RMBS and CMBS had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $4.1 million and $4.0 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2016 . Factors such as the credit enhancement within the deal structure, the average life of the securities, and the performance of the underlying collateral support the recoverability of these investments. The other asset-backed securities had a gross unrealized loss greater than twelve months of $11.4 million as of December 31, 2016 . This category predominately includes student-loan backed auction rate securities, the underlying collateral, of which is at least 97% guaranteed by the FFELP. At this time, the Company has no reason to believe that the U.S. Department of Education would not honor the FFELP guarantee, if it were necessary. The states, municipalities, and political subdivisions category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $41.7 million as of December 31, 2016 . These declines were related to changes in interest rates. The corporate securities category had gross unrealized losses greater than twelve months of $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2016 . The aggregate decline in market value of these securities was deemed temporary due to positive factors supporting the recoverability of the respective investments. Positive factors considered include credit ratings, the financial health of the issuer, the continued access of the issuer to capital markets, and other pertinent information As of March 31, 2017 , the Company had securities in its available-for-sale portfolio which were rated below investment grade of $2.0 billion and had an amortized cost of $2.0 billion . In addition, included in the Company’s trading portfolio, the Company held $259.8 million of securities which were rated below investment grade. Approximately $360.0 million of the available-for-sale and trading securities tha t were below investment grade were not publicly traded. The change in unrealized gains (losses), net of income tax, on fixed matur ity and equity securities, classified as available-for-sale is summarized as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities $ 223,348 $ 630,716 Equity securities 14,568 (70 ) The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investments classified as held-to-maturity as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , are as follows: As of March 31, 2017 Amortized Gross Holding Gross Holding Fair Total OTTI (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities: Securities issued by affiliates: Red Mountain LLC $ 668,137 $ — $ (55,005 ) $ 613,132 $ — Steel City LLC 2,090,000 43,243 — 2,133,243 — $ 2,758,137 $ 43,243 $ (55,005 ) $ 2,746,375 $ — As of December 31, 2016 Amortized Gross Gross Fair Total OTTI (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities: Securities issued by affiliates: Red Mountain LLC $ 654,177 $ — $ (67,222 ) $ 586,955 $ — Steel City LLC 2,116,000 30,385 — 2,146,385 — $ 2,770,177 $ 30,385 $ (67,222 ) $ 2,733,340 $ — During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company recorded no other-than-temporary impairments on held-to-maturity securities. The Company’s held-to-maturity securi ties had $43.2 million of gross unrecognized holding gains and $55.0 million of gross unrecognized holding losses by maturity as of March 31, 2017 . The Company does not consider these unrecognized holding losses to be other-than-temporary based on certain positive factors associated with the securities which include credit ratings of the guarantor, financial health of the issuer and guarantor, continued access of the issuer to capital markets and other pertinent information. These held-to-maturity securities are issued by affiliates of the Company which are considered variable interest entities ("VIE's"). The Company is not the primary beneficiary of these entities and thus the securities are not eliminated in consolidation. These securities are collateralized by non-recourse funding obligations issued by captive insurance companies that are affiliates of the Company. The Company’s held-to-maturity securities had $30.4 million of gross unrecognized holding gains and $67.2 million of gross unrecognized holding losses by maturity as of December 31, 2016. The Company does not consider these unrecognized holding losses to be other-than-temporary based on certain positive factors associated with the securities which include credit ratings of the guarantor, financial health of the issuer and guarantor, continued access of the issuer to capital markets and other pertinent information. Variable Interest Entities The Company holds certain investments in entities in which its ownership interests could possibly be considered variable interests under Topic 810 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC” or “Codification”) (excluding debt and equity securities held as trading, available for sale, or held to maturity). The Company reviews the characteristics of each of these applicable entities and compares those characteristics to applicable criteria to determine whether the entity is a VIE. If the entity is determined to be a VIE, the Company then performs a detailed review to determine whether the interest would be considered a variable interest under the guidance. The Company then performs a qualitative review of all variable interests with the entity and determines whether the Company is the primary beneficiary. ASC 810 provides that an entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE if the entity has 1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and 2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Based on this analysis, the Company had an interest in one wholly owned subsidiary, Red Mountain, LLC ("Red Mountain") as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , that was determined to be a VIE. The activity most significant to Red Mountain is the issuance of a note in connection with a financing transaction involving Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate V”) and the Company in which Golden Gate V issued non-recourse funding obligations to Red Mountain and Red Mountain issued the note to Golden Gate V. Credit enhancement on the Red Mountain Note is provided by an unrelated third party. For details of this transaction, see Note 10, Debt and Other Obligations . The Company had the power, via its 100% ownership through an affiliate, to direct the activities of the VIE, but did not have the obligation to absorb losses related to the primary risks or sources of variability to the VIE. The variability of loss would be borne primarily by the third party in its function as provider of credit enhancement on the Red Mountain Note. Accordingly, it was determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company’s risk of loss related to the VIE is limited to its investment of $10,000 . Additionally, the Company has guaranteed Red Mountain’s payment obligation for the credit enhancement fee to the unrelated third party provider. As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been made or required related to this guarantee.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUM

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company determined the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in FASB guidance referenced in the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The Company has adopted the provisions from the FASB guidance that is referenced in the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic for non-financial assets and liabilities (such as property and equipment, goodwill, and other intangible assets) that are required to be measured at fair value on a periodic basis. The effect on the Company’s periodic fair value measurements for non-financial assets and liabilities was not material. The Company has categorized its financial instruments, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three level hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets are categorized as follows: • Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market. • Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active or significant inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include the following: a. Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets b. Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets c. Inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable d. Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means. • Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. They reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability. The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale Residential mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 1,961,439 $ — $ 1,961,439 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 1,785,578 — 1,785,578 Other asset-backed securities — 625,514 556,936 1,182,450 U.S. government-related securities 1,009,732 265,063 — 1,274,795 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 1,672,724 — 1,672,724 Other government-related securities — 243,189 — 243,189 Corporate securities — 26,863,659 666,705 27,530,364 Preferred stock 70,294 18,980 — 89,274 Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 1,080,026 33,436,146 1,223,641 35,739,813 Fixed maturity securities - trading Residential mortgage-backed securities — 255,779 — 255,779 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 154,760 — 154,760 Other asset-backed securities — 112,548 68,752 181,300 U.S. government-related securities 44,458 4,517 — 48,975 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 312,095 — 312,095 Other government-related securities — 63,369 — 63,369 Corporate securities — 1,618,360 5,504 1,623,864 Preferred stock 3,780 — — 3,780 Total fixed maturity securities - trading 48,238 2,521,428 74,256 2,643,922 Total fixed maturity securities 1,128,264 35,957,574 1,297,897 38,383,735 Equity securities 690,166 — 65,788 755,954 Other long-term investments (1) 57,787 354,429 103,895 516,111 Short-term investments 254,071 43,074 — 297,145 Total investments 2,130,288 36,355,077 1,467,580 39,952,945 Cash 255,459 — — 255,459 Assets related to separate accounts Variable annuity 13,512,921 — — 13,512,921 Variable universal life 935,427 — — 935,427 Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 16,834,095 $ 36,355,077 $ 1,467,580 $ 54,656,752 Liabilities: Annuity account balances (2) $ — $ — $ 86,415 $ 86,415 Other liabilities (1) 12,152 275,308 438,801 726,261 Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 12,152 $ 275,308 $ 525,216 $ 812,676 (1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives. (2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities. The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale Residential mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 1,889,604 $ 3 $ 1,889,607 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 1,782,497 — 1,782,497 Other asset-backed securities — 648,929 562,604 1,211,533 U.S. government-related securities 1,002,020 266,139 — 1,268,159 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 1,656,503 — 1,656,503 Other government-related securities — 237,926 — 237,926 Corporate securities — 26,560,603 664,046 27,224,649 Preferred stock 66,781 19,062 — 85,843 Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 1,068,801 33,061,263 1,226,653 35,356,717 Fixed maturity securities - trading Residential mortgage-backed securities — 255,027 — 255,027 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 149,683 — 149,683 Other asset-backed securities — 115,521 84,563 200,084 U.S. government-related securities 22,424 4,537 — 26,961 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 316,519 — 316,519 Other government-related securities — 63,012 — 63,012 Corporate securities — 1,619,097 5,492 1,624,589 Preferred stock 3,985 — — 3,985 Total fixed maturity securities - trading 26,409 2,523,396 90,055 2,639,860 Total fixed maturity securities 1,095,210 35,584,659 1,316,708 37,996,577 Equity securities 650,231 — 65,786 716,017 Other long-term investments (1)(3) 82,420 335,497 115,516 533,433 Short-term investments 313,835 1,999 — 315,834 Total investments 2,141,696 35,922,155 1,498,010 39,561,861 Cash 214,439 — — 214,439 Assets related to separate accounts Variable annuity 13,244,252 — — 13,244,252 Variable universal life 895,925 — — 895,925 Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 16,496,312 $ 35,922,155 $ 1,498,010 $ 53,916,477 Liabilities: Annuity account balances (2) $ — $ — $ 87,616 $ 87,616 Other liabilities (1) 13,004 255,241 405,803 674,048 Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 13,004 $ 255,241 $ 493,419 $ 761,664 (1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives. (2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities. (3) During 2016, the Company revised its methodology for assessing inputs to its valuation of certain centrally cleared derivatives. This change in estimate resulted in a transfer of $169.4 million in other long-term investments and $120.0 million in other liabilities from Level 1 to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Determination of fair values The valuation methodologies used to determine the fair values of assets and liabilities reflect market participant assumptions and are based on the application of the fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable market inputs over unobservable inputs. The Company determines the fair values of certain financial assets and financial liabilities based on quoted market prices, where available. The Company also determines certain fair values based on future cash flows discounted at the appropriate current market rate. Fair values reflect adjustments for counterparty credit quality, the Company’s credit standing, liquidity, and where appropriate, risk margins on unobservable parameters. The following is a discussion of the methodologies used to determine fair values for the financial instruments as listed in the above table. The fair value of fixed maturity, short-term, and equity securities is determined by management after considering one of three primary sources of information: third party pricing services, non-binding independent broker quotations, or pricing matrices. Security pricing is applied using a “waterfall” approach whereby publicly available prices are first sought from third party pricing services, the remaining unpriced securities are submitted to independent brokers for non-binding prices, or lastly, securities are priced using a pricing matrix. Typical inputs used by these three pricing methods include, but are not limited to: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data including market research publications. Third party pricing services price approxi mately 90% of the Company’s available-for-sale and trading fixed maturity securities. Based on the typical trading volumes and the lack of quoted market prices for available-for-sale and trading fixed maturities, third party pricing services derive the majority of security prices from observable market inputs such as recent reported trades for identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based upon available market observable information outlined above. If there are no recent reported trades, the third party pricing services and brokers may use matrix or model processes to develop a security price where future cash flow expectations are developed based upon collateral performance and discounted at an estimated market rate. Certain securities are priced via independent non-binding broker quotations, which are considered to have no significant unobservable inputs. When using non-binding independent broker quotations, the Company obtains one quote per security, typically from the broker from which we purchased the security. A pricing matrix is used to price securities for which the Company is unable to obtain or effectively rely on either a price from a third party pricing service or an independent broker quotation. The pricing matrix used by the Company begins with current spread levels to determine the market price for the security. The credit spreads, assigned by brokers, incorporate the issuer’s credit rating, liquidity discounts, weighted- average of contracted cash flows, risk premium, if warranted, due to the issuer’s industry, and the security’s time to maturity. The Company uses credit ratings provided by nationally recognized rating agencies. For securities that are priced via non-binding independent broker quotations, the Company assesses whether prices received from independent brokers represent a reasonable estimate of fair value through an analysis using internal and external cash flow models developed based on spreads and, when available, market indices. The Company uses a market-based cash flow analysis to validate the reasonableness of prices received from independent brokers. These analytics, which are updated daily, incorporate various metrics (yield curves, credit spreads, prepayment rates, etc.) to determine the valuation of such holdings. As a result of this analysis, if the Company determines there is a more appropriate fair value based upon the analytics, the price received from the independent broker is adjusted accordingly. The Company did not adjust any quotes or prices received from brokers during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . The Company has analyzed the third party pricing services’ valuation methodologies and related inputs and has also evaluated the various types of securities in its investment portfolio to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level based upon trading activity and the observability of market inputs that is in accordance with the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the ASC. Based on this evaluation and investment class analysis, each price was classified into Level 1, 2, or 3. Most prices provided by third party pricing services are classified into Level 2 because the significant inputs used in pricing the securities are market observable and the observable inputs are corroborated by the Company. Since the matrix pricing of certain debt securities includes significant non-observable inputs, they are classified as Level 3. Asset-Backed Securities This category mainly consists of residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities (collectively referred to as asset-backed securities or “ABS”). As of March 31, 2017 , the Company held $4.9 billion of ABS classified as Level 2. These securities are priced from information provided by a third party pricing service and independent broker quotes. The third party pricing services and brokers mainly value securities using both a market and income approach to valuation. As part of this valuation process they consider the following characteristics of the item being measured to be relevant inputs: 1) weighted-average coupon rate, 2) weighted-average years to maturity, 3) types of underlying assets, 4) weighted-average coupon rate of the underlying assets, 5) weighted-average years to maturity of the underlying assets, 6) seniority level of the tranches owned, and 7) credit ratings of the securities . After reviewing these characteristics of the ABS, the third party pricing service and brokers use certain inputs to determine the value of the security. For ABS classified as Level 2, the valuation would consist of predominantly market observable inputs such as, but not limited to: 1) monthly principal and interest payments on the underlying assets, 2) average life of the security, 3) prepayment speeds, 4) credit spreads, 5) treasury and swap yield curves, and 6) discount margin. The Company reviews the methodologies and valuation techniques (including the ability to observe inputs) in assessing the information received from external pricing services and in consideration of the fair value presentation . As of March 31, 2017 , the Company h eld $625.7 million of Level 3 ABS, which included $556.9 million of other asset-backed securities classified as available-for-sale and $68.8 million of other a sset-backed securities classified as trading. These securities are predominantly ARS whose underlying collateral is at least 97% guaranteed by the FFELP. As a result of the ARS market collapse during 2008, the Company prices its ARS using an income approach valuation model. As part of the valuation process the Company reviews the following characteristics of the ARS in determining the relevant inputs: 1) weighted-average coupon rate, 2) weighted-average years to maturity, 3) types of underlying assets, 4) weighted-average coupon rate of the underlying assets, 5) weighted-average years to maturity of the underlying assets, 6) seniority level of the tranches owned, 7) credit ratings of the securities, 8) liquidity premium, and 9) paydown rate. In periods where market activity increases and there are transactions at a price that is not the result of a distressed or forced sale we consider those prices as part of our valuation. If the market activity during a period is solely the result of the issuer redeeming positions we consider those transactions in our valuation, but still consider them to be level three measurements due to the nature of the transaction. Corporate Securities, U.S. Government-Related Securities, States, Municipals, and Political Subdivisions, and Other Government Related Securities As of March 31, 2017 , the Company classified approximately $31.0 billion of corporate securities, U.S. government-related securities, states, municipals, and political subdivisions, and other government-related securities as Level 2. The fair value of the Level 2 securities is predominantly priced by broker quotes and a third party pricing service. The Company has reviewed the valuation techniques of the brokers and third party pricing service and has determined that such techniques used Level 2 market observable inputs. The following characteristics of the securities are considered to be the primary relevant inputs to the valuation: 1) weighted- average coupon rate, 2) weighted-average years to maturity, 3) seniority, and 4) credit ratings. The Company reviews the methodologies and valuation techniques (including the ability to observe inputs) in assessing the information received from external pricing services and in consideration of the fair value presentation. The brokers and third party pricing service utilize valuation models that consist of a hybrid income and market approach to valuation. The pricing models utilize the following inputs: 1) principal and interest payments, 2) treasury yield curve, 3) credit spreads from new issue and secondary trading markets, 4) dealer quotes with adjustments for issues with early redemption features, 5) liquidity premiums present on private placements, and 6) discount margins from dealers in the new issue market. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company classified approximately $672.2 million of securities as Level 3 valuations. Level 3 securities primarily represent investments in illiquid bonds for which no price is readily available. To determine a price, the Company uses a discounted cash flow model with both observable and unobservable inputs. These inputs are entered into an industry standard pricing model to determine the final price of the security. These inputs include: 1) principal and interest payments, 2) coupon rate, 3) sector and issuer level spread over treasury, 4) underlying collateral, 5) credit ratings, 6) maturity, 7) embedded options, 8) recent new issuance, 9) comparative bond analysis, and 10) an illiquidity premium. Equities As of March 31, 2017 , the Company held approximately $65.8 million of equity securities classified as Level 2 and Level 3. Of this total, $65.7 million represents Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock. The Company believes that the cost of the FHLB stock approximates fair value. Other long-term investments and Other liabilities Other long-term investments and other liabilities consist entirely of free-standing and embedded derivative financial instruments. Refer to Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information related to derivatives. Derivative financial instruments are valued using exchange prices, independent broker quotations, or pricing valuation models, which utilize market data inputs. Excluding embedded derivatives, as of March 31, 2017 , 81.4% of deriva tives based upon notional values were priced using exchange prices or independent broker quotations. The remaining derivatives were priced by pricing valuation models, which predominantly utilize observable market data inputs. Inputs used to value derivatives include, but are not limited to, interest swap rates, credit spreads, interest rate and equity market volatility indices, equity index levels, and treasury rates. The Company performs monthly analysis on derivative valuations that includes both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Derivative instruments classified as Level 1 generally include futures and options, which are traded on active exchange markets. Derivative instruments classified as Level 2 primarily include swaps, options, and swaptions, which are traded over-the-counter. Level 2 also includes certain centrally cleared derivatives. These derivative valuations are determined using independent broker quotations, which are corroborated with observable market inputs. Derivative instruments classified as Level 3 were embedded derivatives and include at least one significant non-observable input. A derivative instrument containing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs will be classified as a Level 3 financial instrument in its entirety if it has at least one significant Level 3 input. The Company utilizes derivative instruments to manage the risk associated with certain assets and liabilities. However, the derivative instruments may not be classified within the same fair value hierarchy level as the associated assets and liabilities. Therefore, the changes in fair value on derivatives reported in Level 3 may not reflect the offsetting impact of the changes in fair value of the associated assets and liabilities. The embedded derivatives are carried at fair value in “other long-term investments” and “other liabilities” on the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheet. The changes in fair value are recorded in earnings as “Realized investment gains (losses)-Derivative financial instruments”. Refer to Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for more information related to each embedded derivatives gains and losses . The fair value of the GLWB embedded derivative is derived through the income method of valuation using a valuation model that projects future cash flows using multiple risk neutral stochastic equity scenarios and policyholder behavior assumptions. The risk neutral scenarios are generated using the current swap curve and projected equity volatilities and correlations. The projected equity volatilities are based on a blend of historical volatility and near- term equity market implied volatilities. The equity correlations are based on historical price observations. For policyholder behavior assumptions, expected lapse and utilization assumptions are used and updated for actual experience, as necessary. The Company assumes age-based mortality from the Ruark 2015 ALB table with attained age factors varying from 91.1% - 106.6% . The p resent value of the cash flows is determined using the discount rate curve, which is based upon LIBOR plus a credit spread (to represent the Company’s non-performance risk). As a result of using significant unobservable inputs, the GLWB embedded derivative is categorized as Level 3. These assumptions are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The balance of the FIA embedded derivative is impacted by policyholder cash flows associated with the FIA product that are allocated to the embedded derivative in addition to changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative during the reporting period. The fair value of the FIA embedded derivative is derived through the income met hod of valuation using a valuation model that projects future cash flows using current index values and volatility, the hedge budget used to price the product, and policyholder assumptions (both elective and non-elective). For policyholder behavior assumptions, expected lapse and withdrawal assumptions are used and updated for actual experience, as necessary. The Company assumes age-based mortality from the 1994 Variable Annuity MGDB mortality table modified with company experience, with attained age factors varying from 46% - 113% . The present value of the cash flows is determined using the discount rate curve, which is based upon LIBOR up to one year and constant maturity treasury rates plus a credit spread (to represent the Company’s non-performance risk) thereafter. Policyholder assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis. As a result of using significant unobservable inputs, the FIA embedded derivative is categorized as Level 3. The balance of the indexed universal life (“IUL”) embedded derivative is impacted by policyholder cash flows associated with the IUL product that are allocated to the embedded derivative in addition to changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative during the reporting period. The fair value of the IUL embedded derivative is derived through the income method of valuation using a valuation model that projects future cash flows using current index values and volatility, the hedge budget used to price the product, and policyholder assumptions (both elective and non-elective). For policyholder behavior assumptions, expected lapse and withdrawal assumptions are used and updated for actual experience, as necessary. The Company assumes age-based mortality from the SOA 2015 VBT Primary Tables modified with company experience, with attained age factors varying from 38% - 153% . The present value of the cash flows is determined using the discount rate curve, which is based upon LIBOR up to one year and constant maturity treasury rates plus a credit spread (to represent the Company’s non-performance risk) thereafter. Policyholder assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis. As a result of using significant unobservable inputs, the IUL embedded derivative is categorized as Level 3. The Company has assumed and ceded certain blocks of policies under modified coinsurance agreements in which the investment results of the underlying portfolios inure directly to the reinsurers. As a result, these agreements contain embedded derivatives that are reported at fair value. Changes in their fair value are reported in earnings. The investments supporting these agreements are designated as “trading securities”; therefore changes in their fair value are als o reported in earnings. As of March 31, 2017 , the fair value of the embedded derivative is based upon the relationship between the statutory policy liabilities (net of policy loans) of $2.4 billion and the statutory unrealized gain (loss) of the securities of $158.2 million . As a result, changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives are largely offset by the changes in fair value of the related inv estments and each are reported in earnings. The fair value of the embedded derivative is considered a Level 3 valuation due to the unobservable nature of the policy liabilities. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into interest support, yearly renewable term (“YRT”) premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC. These agreements meet the definition of a derivative and are accounted for at fair value and are considered Level 3 valuations. The fair value of these derivatives as of March 31, 2017 was $34.0 million and is included in Other long-term investments. For information regarding realized gains on these derivatives please refer to Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments . The Interest Support Agreement provides that PLC will make payments to Golden Gate II if actual investment income on certain of Golden Gate II’s asset portfolios falls below a calculated investment income amount as defined in the Interest Support Agreement. The calculated investment income amount is a level of investment income deemed to be sufficient to support certain of Golden Gate II’s obligations under a reinsurance agreement with the Company, dated July 1, 2007. The derivative is valued using an internal valuation model that assumes a conservative projection of investment income under an adverse interest rate scenario and the probability that the expectation falls below the calculated investment income amount. This derivative had a fair value of $28.4 million as of March 31, 2017 . As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been triggered under this agreement, however, certain interest support agreement obligations to Golden Gate II of approximately $2.8 million have been collateralized by PLC. Re-evaluation and, if necessary, adjustments of any support agreement collateralization amounts occur annually during the first quarter pursuant to the terms of the support agreement. As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been triggered under this agreement. The YRT premium support agreements provide that PLC will make payments to Golden Gate and Golden Gate II in the event that YRT premium rates increase. The derivatives are valued using an internal valuation model. The valuation model is a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. The value is primarily a function of the likelihood and severity of future YRT premium increases. The fair value of these derivatives as of March 31, 2017 was $2.0 million . As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been made under these agreements. The portfolio maintenance agreements provide that PLC will make payments to Golden Gate, Golden Gate V, and WCL in the event of other-than-temporary impairments on investments that exceed defined thresholds. The derivatives are valued using an internal discounted cash flow model. The significant unobservable inputs are the projected probability and severity of credit losses used to project future cash flows on the investment portfolios. The fair value of the portfolio maintenance agreements as of March 31, 2017 , was $3.7 million . As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been made under these agreements. The Funds Withheld derivative results from a reinsurance agreement with Shades Creek where the economic performance of certain hedging instruments held by the Company is ceded to Shades Creek. The value of the Funds Withheld derivative is directly tied to the value of the hedging instruments held in the funds withheld account. The hedging instruments predominantly consist of derivative instruments the fair values of which are classified as a Level 2 measurement; as such, the fair value of the Funds Withheld derivative has been classified as a Level 2 measurement. The fair value of the Funds Withheld derivative as of March 31, 2017 , was a liability of $72.0 million . Annuity account balances The Company records a certain legacy block of FIA reserves at fair value. Based on the characteristics of these reserves, the Company believes that the fund value approximates fair value. The fair value measurement of these reserves is considered a Level 3 valuation due to the unobservable nature of the fund values. The Level 3 fair value as of March 31, 2017 is $86.4 million . Separate Accounts Separate account assets are invested in open-ended mutual funds and are included in Level 1. Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments The following table presents the valuation method for material financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments: Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average) (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Other asset-backed securities $ 556,782 Liquidation Liquidation value $88 - $97.26 ($94.97) Discounted cash flow Liquidity premium 0.46% - 1.15% (0.75%) Paydown rate 11.06% - 12.19% (11.41%) Corporate securities 639,904 Discounted cash flow Spread over treasury 0.88% - 4.55% (1.85%) Liabilities: (1) Embedded derivatives - GLWB (2) $ 2,983 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 91.1% to 106.6% of Lapse 0.3% - 15%, depending on product/duration/funded status of guarantee Utilization 99%. 10% of policies have a one-time over-utilization of 400% Nonperformance risk 0.14% - 0.98% Embedded derivative - FIA 170,215 Actuarial cash flow model Expenses $126 per policy Asset Earned Rate 4.08% - 4.66% Withdrawal rate 1% prior to age 70, 100% of the RMD for ages 70+ Mortality 1994 MGDB table with company experience Lapse 2.0% - 40.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period Nonperformance risk 0.14% - 0.98% Embedded derivative - IUL 51,385 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 38% - 153% of 2015 Lapse 0.5% - 10.0%, depending on duration/distribution channel and smoking class Nonperformance risk 0.14% - 0.98% (1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements. (2) The fair value for the GLWB embedded derivative is presented as a net liability. The chart above excludes Level 3 financial instruments that are valued using broker quotes and for which book value approximates fair value. The Company has considered all reasonably available quantitative inputs as of March 31, 2017 , but the valuation techni ques and inputs used by some brokers in pricing certain financial instruments are not shared with the Company. This resulted in $101.3 million of financial instruments being classified as Level 3 as of March 31, 2017 . Of the $101.3 million , $68.9 million are other asset-backed securities and $32.3 million are corporate securities. In certain cases the Company has determined that book value materially approximates fair value. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company held $65.7 million of financial instruments where book value approximates fair value which were predominantly FHLB stock. The following table presents the valuation method for material financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments: Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average) (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Other asset-backed securities $ 553,308 Liquidation Liquidation value $88 - $97.25 ($95.04) Corporate securities 638,279 Discounted cash flow Spread over treasury 0.31% - 4.50% (2.04%) Liabilities: (1) Embed

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Types of Derivative Instruments and Derivative Strategies The Company utilizes a risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative financial instruments to reduce exposure to certain risks, including but not limited to, interest rate risk, currency exchange risk, volatility risk, and equity market risk. These strategies are developed through the Company’s analysis of data from financial simulation models and other internal and industry sources and are then incorporated into the Company’s risk management program. Derivative instruments expose the Company to credit and market risk and could result in material changes from period to period. The Company attempts to minimize its credit risk by entering into transactions with highly rated counterparties. The Company manages the market risk by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degrees of risk that may be undertaken. The Company monitors its use of derivatives in connection with its overall asset/liability management programs and risk management strategies. In addition, all derivative programs are monitored by our risk management department. Derivatives Related to Interest Rate Risk Management Derivative instruments that are used as part of the Company’s interest rate risk management strategy include interest rate swaps, interest rate futures, interest rate caps, and interest rate swaptions. Derivatives Related to Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Management Derivative instruments that are used as part of the Company's foreign currency exchange risk management strategy include foreign currency swaps, foreign currency futures, foreign equity futures, and foreign equity options. Derivatives Related to Risk Mitigation of Certain Annuity Contracts The Company may use the following types of derivative contracts to mitigate its exposure to certain guaranteed benefits related to VA contracts and fixed indexed annuities: • Foreign Currency Futures • Variance Swaps • Interest Rate Futures • Equity Options • Equity Futures • Credit Derivatives • Interest Rate Swaps • Interest Rate Swaptions • Volatility Futures • Volatility Options • Funds Withheld Agreement • Total Return Swaps Other Derivatives The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have derivatives with PLC. These derivatives consist of an interest support agreement, YRT premium support agreements, and portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC. The Company has a funds withheld account that consists of various derivative instruments held by us that is used to hedge the GLWB and GMDB riders. The economic performance of derivatives in the funds withheld account is ceded to Shades Creek. The funds withheld account is accounted for as a derivative financial instrument. Accounting for Derivative Instruments The Company records its derivative financial instruments in the consolidated balance sheet in “other long-term investments” and “other liabilities” in accordance with GAAP, which requires that all derivative instruments be recognized in the balance sheet at fair value. The change in the fair value of derivative financial instruments is reported either in the statement of income or in other comprehensive income (loss), depending upon whether it qualified for and also has been properly identified as being part of a hedging relationship, and also on the type of hedging relationship that exists. For a derivative financial instrument to be accounted for as an accounting hedge, it must be identified and documented as such on the date of designation. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of their realized gain or loss is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged item impacts earnings. Any remaining gain or loss, the ineffective portion, is recognized in current earnings. For fair value hedge derivatives, their gain or loss as well as the offsetting loss or gain attributable to the hedged risk of the hedged item is recognized in current earnings. Effectiveness of the Company’s hedge relationships is assessed on a quarterly basis. The Company reports changes in fair values of derivatives that are not part of a qualifying hedge relationship through earnings in the period of change. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are recognized in current earnings are reported in “Realized investment gains (losses)-Derivative financial instruments.” Derivative Instruments Designated and Qualifying as Hedging Instruments Cash-Flow Hedges • To hedge a fixed rate note denominated in a foreign currency, the Company entered into a fixed-to-fixed foreign currency swap in order to hedge the foreign currency exchange risk associated with the note. The cash flows received on the swap are identical to the cash flow paid on the note. Derivative Instruments Not Designated and Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments The Company uses various other derivative instruments for risk management purposes that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in earnings during the period of change. Derivatives Related to Variable Annuity Contracts • The Company uses equity, interest rate, currency, and volatility futures to mitigate the risk related to certain guaranteed minimum benefits, including GLWB, within its VA products. In general, the cost of such benefits varies with the level of equity and interest rate markets, foreign currency levels, and overall volatility. • The Company uses equity options, variance swaps, and volatility options to mitigate the risk related to certain guaranteed minimum benefits, including GLWB, within its VA products. In general, the cost of such benefits varies with the level of equity markets and overall volatility. • The Company uses interest rate swaps and interest rate swaptions to mitigate the risk related to certain guaranteed minimum benefits, including GLWB, within its VA products. • The Company markets certain VA products with a GLWB rider. The GLWB component is considered an embedded derivative, not considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract. • The Company has a funds withheld account that consists of various derivative instruments held by the Company that are used to hedge the GLWB and GMDB riders. The economic performance of derivatives in the funds withheld account is ceded to Shades Creek. The funds withheld account is accounted for as a derivative financial instrument. Derivatives Related to Fixed Annuity Contracts • The Company uses equity futures and options to mitigate the risk within its fixed indexed annuity products. In general, the cost of such benefits varies with the level of equity markets and overall volatility. • The Company markets certain fixed indexed annuity products. The FIA component is considered an embedded derivative, not considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract. Derivatives Related to Indexed Universal Life Contracts • The Company uses equity, futures, and options to mitigate the risk within its indexed universal life products. In general, the cost of such benefits varies with the level of equity markets. • The Company markets certain IUL products. The IUL component is considered an embedded derivative, not considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract. Other Derivatives • The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have an interest support agreement, two YRT premium support agreements, and three portfolio maintenance agreements with PLC. The Company entered into three separate portfolio maintenance agreements, two in October 2012 and one in January 2016. • The Company uses various swaps and other types of derivatives to manage risk related to other exposures. • The Company is involved in various modified coinsurance and funds withheld arrangements which contain embedded derivatives. Changes in their fair value are recorded in current period earnings. The investment portfolios that support the related modified coinsurance reserves and funds withheld arrangements had fair value changes which substantially offset the gains or losses on these embedded derivatives. The following table sets forth realized investments gains and losses for the periods shown: Realized investment gains (losses) - derivative financial instruments For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Derivatives related to VA contracts: Interest rate futures - VA $ 3,448 $ 37,801 Equity futures - VA (30,817 ) (3,228 ) Currency futures - VA (6,256 ) (6,158 ) Equity options - VA (40,185 ) 16,304 Interest rate swaptions - VA (1,469 ) (2,234 ) Interest rate swaps - VA (8,957 ) 125,593 Embedded derivative - GLWB 10,016 (66,676 ) Funds withheld derivative 47,469 (7,798 ) Total derivatives related to VA contracts (26,751 ) 93,604 Derivatives related to FIA contracts: Embedded derivative - FIA (12,411 ) (2,162 ) Equity futures - FIA 297 1,382 Volatility futures - FIA — — Equity options - FIA 10,700 (5,562 ) Total derivatives related to FIA contracts (1,414 ) (6,342 ) Derivatives related to IUL contracts: Embedded derivative - IUL (2,090 ) (738 ) Equity futures - IUL (799 ) (219 ) Equity options - IUL 2,891 (27 ) Total derivatives related to IUL contracts 2 (984 ) Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties (17,865 ) (58,355 ) Derivatives with PLC (1) (14,875 ) 4,030 Other derivatives 3 (45 ) Total realized gains (losses) - derivatives $ (60,900 ) $ 31,908 (1) These derivatives include the Interest, YRT premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements between certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and PLC. The following table sets forth realized investments gains and losses for the Modco trading portfolio that is included in realized investment gains (losses) — all other investments: Realized investment gains (losses) - all other investments For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Modco trading portfolio (1) $ 18,552 $ 78,154 (1) The Company elected to include the use of alternate disclosures for trading activities. The following table presents the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as a cash flow hedging relationship. The Company did not have any derivatives that qualified as a cash flow hedging relationships for the three months ended March 31, 2016 : Gain (Loss) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship Amount of Gains (Losses) Deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives Amount and Location of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) Amount and Location of (Losses) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion) (Effective Portion) (Ineffective Portion) Benefits and settlement expenses Realized investment gains (losses) (Dollars In Thousands) For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Foreign currency swaps $ (1,034 ) $ (205 ) $ — Total $ (1,034 ) $ (205 ) $ — Based on expected cash flows of the underlying hedged items, the Company expects to reclassify $0.8 million out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings during the next twelve months. The table below presents information about the nature and accounting treatment of the Company’s primary derivative financial instruments and the location in and effect on the consolidated condensed financial statements for the periods presented below: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value (Dollars In Thousands) Other long-term investments Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency swaps $ — $ — $ 117,178 $ 132 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps 1,040,000 43,730 1,135,000 71,644 Derivatives with PLC (1) 2,780,731 34,004 2,808,807 48,878 Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 64,310 616 64,123 2,573 Embedded derivative - GLWB 2,146,176 69,274 2,045,529 64,064 Interest rate futures 698,352 1,917 102,587 894 Equity futures 445,702 1,769 654,113 5,805 Currency futures — — 340,058 7,883 Equity options 4,459,031 363,614 3,944,444 328,908 Interest rate swaptions 225,000 1,034 225,000 2,503 Other 157 153 212 149 $ 11,859,459 $ 516,111 $ 11,437,051 $ 533,433 Other liabilities Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency swaps $ 117,178 $ 485 $ — $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps 822,500 1,953 575,000 10,208 Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 2,437,200 150,924 2,450,692 141,301 Funds withheld derivative 1,556,518 72,041 1,557,237 91,267 Embedded derivative - GLWB 1,770,287 66,277 1,849,400 71,082 Embedded derivative - FIA 1,610,708 170,215 1,496,346 147,368 Embedded derivative - IUL 120,218 51,385 103,838 46,051 Interest rate futures 769,621 922 993,842 6,611 Equity futures 280,278 3,987 102,667 2,907 Currency futures 298,852 6,234 — — Equity options 3,020,620 201,838 2,590,160 157,253 $ 12,803,980 $ 726,261 $ 11,719,182 $ 674,048 (1) These derivatives include the Interest, YRT premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements between certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and PLC. During the first quarter 2016, the Company revised its methodology for estimating notional amounts associated with the YRT Support Agreements among certain of its affiliates. The Company's revised approach reflects its position that no reasonably estimable notional amounts exist for the YRT Support Agreements, which contain payment positions based on the movement of the underlying premium rates, as described in Note 5, Fair Value of Financial Instruments . Current period amounts disclosed above reflect this change in estimate, which did not impact the Company's financial position or results of operations.

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABIL

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Offsetting [Abstract]
OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Certain of the Company’s derivative instruments are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements that provide for the net settlement of all derivative contracts between the Company and a counterparty in the event of default or upon the occurrence of certain termination events. Collateral support agreements associated with each master netting arrangement provide that the Company will receive or pledge financial collateral in the event either minimum thresholds, or in certain cases ratings levels, have been reached. Additionally, certain of the Company’s repurchase agreements provide for net settlement on termination of the agreement. Refer to Note 10, Debt and Other Obligations for details of the Company’s repurchase agreement programs. The tables below present the assets and liabilities subject to master netting agreements as of March 31, 2017 . Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Assets Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 412,064 $ — $ 412,064 $ 206,954 $ 96,785 $ 108,325 Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 412,064 — 412,064 206,954 96,785 108,325 Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 616 — 616 — — 616 Embedded derivative - GLWB 69,274 — 69,274 — — 69,274 Derivatives with PLC 34,004 — 34,004 — — 34,004 Other 153 — 153 — — 153 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 104,047 — 104,047 — — 104,047 Total derivatives 516,111 — 516,111 206,954 96,785 212,372 Total Assets $ 516,111 $ — $ 516,111 $ 206,954 $ 96,785 $ 212,372 Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Paid Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Liabilities Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 215,419 $ — $ 215,419 $ 206,954 $ 8,465 $ — Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 215,419 — 215,419 206,954 8,465 — Derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 150,924 — 150,924 — — 150,924 Funds withheld derivative 72,041 — 72,041 — — 72,041 Embedded derivative - GLWB 66,277 — 66,277 — — 66,277 Embedded derivative - FIA 170,215 — 170,215 — — 170,215 Embedded derivative - IUL 51,385 — 51,385 — — 51,385 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 510,842 — 510,842 — — 510,842 Total derivatives 726,261 — 726,261 206,954 8,465 510,842 Repurchase agreements (1) 787,652 — 787,652 787,652 — — Total Liabilities $ 1,513,913 $ — $ 1,513,913 $ 994,606 $ 8,465 $ 510,842 (1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days. The tables below present the derivative instruments by assets and liabilities for the Company as of December 31, 2016 . Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Assets Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 417,769 $ — $ 417,769 $ 171,384 $ 100,890 $ 145,495 Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 417,769 — 417,769 171,384 100,890 145,495 Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 2,573 — 2,573 — — 2,573 Embedded derivative - GLWB 64,064 — 64,064 — — 64,064 Derivatives with PLC 48,878 — 48,878 — — 48,878 Other 149 — 149 — — 149 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 115,664 — 115,664 — — 115,664 Total derivatives 533,433 — 533,433 171,384 100,890 261,159 Total Assets $ 533,433 $ — $ 533,433 $ 171,384 $ 100,890 $ 261,159 Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Paid Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Liabilities Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 176,979 $ — $ 176,979 $ 171,384 $ 5,595 $ — Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 176,979 — 176,979 171,384 5,595 — Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 141,301 — 141,301 — — 141,301 Funds withheld derivative 91,267 — 91,267 — — 91,267 Embedded derivative - GLWB 71,082 — 71,082 — — 71,082 Embedded derivative - FIA 147,368 — 147,368 — — 147,368 Embedded derivative - IUL 46,051 — 46,051 — — 46,051 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 497,069 — 497,069 — — 497,069 Total derivatives 674,048 — 674,048 171,384 5,595 497,069 Repurchase agreements (1) 797,721 — 797,721 — — 797,721 Total Liabilities $ 1,471,769 $ — $ 1,471,769 $ 171,384 $ 5,595 $ 1,294,790 (1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days.

MORTGAGE LOANS

MORTGAGE LOANS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
MORTGAGE LOANS
MORTGAGE LOANS	MORTGAGE LOANS Mortgage Loans The Company invests a portion of its investment portfolio in commercial mortgage loans. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company’s mortgage loan holdings were appr oximately $6.3 billion . The Company has specialized in making loans on credit-oriented commercial properties, credit-anchored strip shopping centers, senior living facilities, and apartments. The Company’s underwriting procedures relative to its commercial loan portfolio are based, in the Company’s view, on a conservative and disciplined approach. The Company concentrates on a small number of commercial real estate asset types associated with the necessities of life (retail, multi-family, senior living, professional office buildings, and warehouses). The Company believes that these asset types tend to weather economic downturns better than other commercial asset classes in which it has chosen not to participate. The Company believes this disciplined approach has helped to maintain a relatively low delinquency and foreclosure rate throughout its history. The majority of the Company's mortgage loans portfolio was underwritten by the Company. From time to time, the Company may acquire loans in conjunction with an acquisition. The Company's commercial mortgage loans are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted for any unamortized premium or discount, and net of valuation allowances. Interest income is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan's contractual interest rate. Amortization of premiums and discounts is recorded using the effective yield method. Interest income, amortization of premiums and discounts and prepayment fees are reported in net investment income . Certain of the mortgage loans have call options that occur within the next 12 years . However, if interest rates were to significantly increase, the Company may be unable to exercise the call options on its existing mortgage loans commensurate with the significantly increased market rates. As of March 31, 2017 , assuming the loans are called at their next call dates, approximately $119.9 million of principal would become due for the remainder of 2017 , $957.5 million in 2018 through 2022 , $129.8 million in 2023 through 2027 , and $10.1 million thereafter. The Company offers a type of commercial mortgage loan under which the Company will permit a loan-to-value ratio of up to 85% in exchange for a participating interest in the cash flows from the underlying real estate. As of March 31, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 , approxima tely $613.5 million and $595.2 million , respectively, of the Company’s total mortgage loans principal balance have this participation feature. Cash flows received as a result of this participation feature are recorded as interest income. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company recognized $6.8 million and $6.8 million , respectively, of participating mortgage loan income. As of March 31, 2017 , approximately $2.0 million of invested assets consisted of nonperforming mortgage loans, restructured mortgage loans, or mortgage loans that were foreclosed and were converted to real estate properties. The Company does not expect these investments to adversely affect its liquidity or ability to maintain proper matching of assets and liabilities. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recognized a troubled debt restructuring as a result of the Company granting a concession to a borrower which included loans terms unavailable from other lenders. This concession was the result of agreements between the creditor and the debtor. The Company did not identify any loans whose principal was permanently impaired during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . The Company’s mortgage loan portfolio consists of two categories of loans: 1) those not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement and 2) those subject to a contractual pooling and servicing agreement. As of March 31, 2017 , $2.0 million of mortgage loans not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement were nonperforming mortgage loans, restructured, or mortgage loans that were foreclosed and were converted to real estate properties. The Company did no t foreclose on any nonperforming loans not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . As of March 31, 2017 , none of the loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement were nonperforming or restructured. The Company did no t foreclose on any nonperforming loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . As of March 31, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 , the Company had an allowance for mortgage loan credit losses of $5.1 million and $0.7 million , respectively. Due to the Company’s loss experience and nature of the loan portfolio, the Company believes that a collectively evaluated allowance would be inappropriate. The Company believes an allowance calculated through an analysis of specific loans that are believed to have a higher risk of credit impairment provides a more accurate presentation of expected losses in the portfolio and is consistent with the applicable guidance for loan impairments in ASC Subtopic 310. Since the Company uses the specific identification method for calculating the allowance, it is necessary to review the economic situation of each borrower to determine those that have higher risk of credit impairment. The Company has a team of professionals that monitors borrower conditions such as payment practices, borrower credit, operating performance, and property conditions, as well as ensuring the timely payment of property taxes and insurance. Through this monitoring process, the Company assesses the risk of each loan. When issues are identified, the severity of the issues are assessed and reviewed for possible credit impairment. If a loss is probable, an expected loss calculation is performed and an allowance is established for that loan based on the expected loss. The expected loss is calculated as the excess carrying value of a loan over either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate, or the current estimated fair value of the loan’s underlying collateral. A loan may be subsequently charged off at such point that the Company no longer expects to receive cash payments, the present value of future expected payments of the renegotiated loan is less than the current principal balance, or at such time that the Company is party to foreclosure or bankruptcy proceedings associated with the borrower and does not expect to recover the principal balance of the loan. A charge off is recorded by eliminating the allowance against the mortgage loan and recording the renegotiated loan or the collateral property related to the loan as investment real estate on the balance sheet, which is carried at the lower of the appraised fair value of the property or the unpaid principal balance of the loan, less estimated selling costs associated with the property. As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Beginning balance $ 724 $ — Charge offs — (4,682 ) Recoveries (724 ) — Provision 5,087 5,406 Ending balance $ 5,087 $ 724 It is the Company’s policy to cease to carry accrued interest on loans that are over 90 days delinquent. For loans less than 90 days delinquent, interest is accrued unless it is determined that the accrued interest is not collectible. If a loan becomes over 90 days delinquent, it is the Company’s general policy to initiate foreclosure proceedings unless a workout arrangement to bring the loan current is in place. For loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement, there are certain additional restrictions and/or requirements related to workout proceedings, and as such, these loans may have different attributes and/or circumstances affecting the status of delinquency or categorization of those in nonperforming status. An analysis of the delinquent loans is shown in the following chart. Greater 30-59 Days 60-89 Days than 90 Days Total As of March 31, 2017 Delinquent Delinquent Delinquent Delinquent (Dollars In Thousands) Commercial mortgage loans $ 1,968 $ — $ 1,235 $ 3,203 Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans 2 — 1 3 As of December 31, 2016 Commercial mortgage loans $ 3,669 $ — $ — $ 3,669 Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans 4 — — 4 The Company’s commercial mortgage loan portfolio consists of mortgage loans that are collateralized by real estate. Due to the collateralized nature of the loans, any assessment of impairment and ultimate loss given a default on the loans is based upon a consideration of the estimated fair value of the real estate. The Company limits accrued interest income on impaired loans to 90 days of interest. Once accrued interest on the impaired loan is received, interest income is recognized on a cash basis. For information regarding impaired loans, please refer to the following chart: Unpaid Average Interest Cash Basis Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Interest As of March 31, 2017 Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized Income (Dollars In Thousands) Commercial mortgage loans: With no related allowance recorded $ 1,235 $ 1,186 $ — $ 1,235 $ — $ — With an allowance recorded 9,573 9,562 5,087 9,573 101 101 As of December 31, 2016 Commercial mortgage loans: With no related allowance recorded $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — With an allowance recorded 1,819 1,819 724 1,819 96 96 Mortgage loans that were modified in a troubled debt restructuring as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows: Number of Contracts Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment (Dollars In Thousands) As of March 31, 2017 Troubled debt restructuring: Commercial mortgage loans 1 $ 739 $ 739 As of December 31, 2016 Troubled debt restructuring: Commercial mortgage loans 1 $ 468 $ 468

GOODWILL

GOODWILL	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL	GOODWILL During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company increased its goodwill balance by approximately $61.0 million in the Asset Protection segment, which was attributed to the US Warranty acquisition. The balance of goodwill for the Company as of March 31, 2017 was $793.5 million . There has been no change to goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Accounting for goodwill requires an estimate of the future profitability of the associated lines of business to assess the recoverability of the capitalized acquisition goodwill. The Company evaluates the carrying value of goodwill at the segment (or reporting unit) level at least annually and between annual evaluations if events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to: 1) a significant adverse change in legal factors or in business climate, 2) unanticipated competition, or 3) an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. When evaluating whether goodwill is impaired, the Company first determines through qualitative analysis whether relevant events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that segment goodwill balances are impaired as of the testing date. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that impairment exists, the Company compares its estimate of the fair value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill is assigned to the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. The Company utilizes a fair value measurement (which includes a discounted cash flows analysis) to assess the carrying value of the reporting units in consideration of the recoverability of the goodwill balance assigned to each reporting unit as of the measurement date. The Company’s material goodwill balances are attributable to certain of its operating segments (which are each considered to be reporting units). The cash flows used to determine the fair value of the Company’s reporting units are dependent on a number of significant assumptions. The Company’s estimates, which consider a market participant view of fair value, are subject to change given the inherent uncertainty in predicting future results and cash flows, which are impacted by such things as policyholder behavior, competitor pricing, capital limitations, new product introductions, and specific industry and market conditions. The balance recognized as goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently as events or circumstances may warrant, including those circumstances which would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the Company’s reporting units below its carrying amount. During the fourth quarter of 2016 , the Company performed its annual evaluation of goodwill based on information as of October 1, 2016 , and determined that no adjustment to impair goodwill was necessary. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company did not identify any events or circumstances which would indicate that the fair value of its operating segments would have declined below their book value, either individually or in the aggregate. Accordingly, no impairment to the Company’s goodwill balance has been recorded.

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS	DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS The Company has the ability to borrow on an unsecured basis under a Credit Facility up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion . The Company has the right in certain circumstances to request that the commitment under the Credit Facility be increased up to a maximum principal amount of $1.25 billion . Balances outstanding under the Credit Facility accrue interest at a rate equal to, at the option of the Borrowers, (i) LIBOR plus a spread based on the ratings of PLC’s Senior Debt, or (ii) the sum of (A) a rate equal to the highest of (x) the Administrative Agent’s Prime rate , (y) 0.50% above the Federal Funds rate , or (z) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and (B) a spread based on the ratings of PLC’s Senior Debt. The Credit Facility also provided for a facility fee at a rate that varies with the ratings of PLC’s Senior Debt and that is calculated on the aggregate amount of commitments under the Credit Facility, whether used or unused. The initial facility fee rate was 0.15% on February 2, 2015, and was adjusted to 0.125% upon PLC’s subsequent ratings upgrade on February 2, 2015. The Credit Facility provides that PLC is liable for the full amount of any obligations for borrowings or letters of credit, including those of the Company, under the Credit Facility. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is February 2, 2020. The Company is not aware of any non-compliance with the financial debt covenants of the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2017 . PLC had an outstanding balance of $340.0 million bearing interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.00% as of March 31, 2017 . Non-Recourse Funding Obligations Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company On January 15, 2016, Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Steel City, LLC (“Steel City”), a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of PLC, entered into an 18 -year transaction to finance $2.188 billion of “XXX” reserves related to the acquired GLAIC Block and the other term life insurance business reinsured to Golden Gate by the Company and WCL, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Steel City issued notes (the "Steel City Notes") with an aggregate initial principal amount of $2.188 billion to Golden Gate in exchange for a non-recourse funding obligation issued by Golden Gate with an initial principal amount of $2.188 billion . Through the structure, Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Bermuda) Ltd., The Canada Life Assurance Company (Barbados Branch) and Nomura Americas Re Ltd. (collectively, the “Risk-Takers”) provide credit enhancement to the Steel City Notes for the 18 -year term in exchange for credit enhancement fees. The transaction is “non-recourse” to PLC, WCL and the Company, meaning that none of these companies, other than Golden Gate, are liable to reimburse the Risk-Takers for any credit enhancement payments required to be made. As of March 31, 2017 , the aggregate principal balance of the Steel City Notes was $2.09 billion . I n connection with this transaction, PLC has entered into certain support agreements under which it guarantees or otherwise supports certain obligations of Golden Gate or Steel City, including a guarantee of the fees to the Risk-Takers. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by PLC if Golden Gate’s annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts, certain reinsurance rates applicable to the subject business increase beyond modeled amounts or in the event write-downs due to other-than-temporary impairments on assets held in certain accounts exceed defined threshold levels. Additionally, PLC has entered into a separate agreement to guarantee payment of certain fee amounts in connection with the credit enhancement of the Steel City Notes. As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been made under these agreements. In connection with the transaction outlined above, Golden Gate had a $2.09 billion outstanding non-recourse funding obligation as of March 31, 2017 . This non-recourse funding obligation matures in 2039 and accrues interest at a fixed annual rate of 4.75% . Prior to this transaction Golden Gate had three series of non-recourse funding obligations with a total outstanding balance of $800 million . PLC held the entire outstanding balance of non-recourse funding obligations. Series A1 non-recourse funding obligations had a balance of $400 million and accrued interest at 7.375% , the Series A2 non-recourse funding obligations had a balance of $100 million and accrued interest at 8.00% , and the Series A3 non-recourse funding obligations had a balance of $300 million and accrued interest at 8.45% . As a result of the transaction described above, the $800 million of Golden Gate Series A Surplus Notes held by PLC were contributed to the Company and then subsequently contributed to Golden Gate, which resulted in the extinguishment of these notes. Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate II”), a South Carolina special purpose financial captive insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary, had $575 million of outstanding non-recourse funding obligations as of March 31, 2017 . These outstanding non-recourse funding obligations were issued to special purpose trusts, which in turn issued securities to third parties. Certain of our affiliates own a portion of these securities. As of March 31, 2017 , securities relat ed to $58.6 million of the outstanding balance of the non-recourse funding obligations were held by external parties, securities related to $220.3 million of the non-recourse funding obligations were held by nonconsolidated affiliates, and $296.1 million w ere held by consolidated subsidiaries of the Company. PLC has entered into certain support agreements with Golden Gate II obligating it to make capital contributions or provide support related to certain of Golden Gate II’s expenses and in certain circumstances, to collateralize certain of PLC’s obligations to Golden Gate II. These support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by PLC to Golden Gate II if its annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or if Golden Gate II’s investment income on certain investments or premium income was below certain actuarially determined amounts. As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been made under these agreements; however, certain support agreement obligations to Golden Gate II of approximately $2.8 million have been collateralized by PLC. Re-evaluation and, if necessary, adjustments of any support agreement collateralization amounts occur annually during the first quarter pursuant to the terms of the support agreements. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company and its affiliates did no t repurchase any of its outstanding non-recourse funding obligations, at a discount. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , the Company and its affiliates repurchased $11.3 million of its outstanding non-recourse funding obligations, at a discount. These repurchases did not result in a material gain or loss for the Company. Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company On October 10, 2012, Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate V”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and Red Mountain, LLC (“Red Mountain”), both wholly owned subsidiaries, entered into a 20 -year transaction to finance up to $945 million of “AXXX” reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees issued by the Company and its subsidiary, West Coast Life Insurance Company (“WCL”). Golden Gate V issued non-recourse funding obligations to Red Mountain, and Red Mountain issued a note with an initial principal amount of $275 million , increasing to a maximum of $945 million in 2027, to Golden Gate V for deposit to a reinsurance trust supporting Golden Gate V’s obligations under a reinsurance agreement with WCL, pursuant to which WCL cedes liabilities relating to the policies of WCL and retrocedes liabilities relating to the policies of the Company. Through the structure, Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (“Hannover Re”), the ultimate risk taker in the transaction, provides credit enhancement to the Red Mountain note for the 20 -year term in exchange for a fee. The transaction is “non-recourse” to Golden Gate V, Red Mountain, WCL, PLC, and the Company, meaning that none of these companies are liable for the reimbursement of any credit enhancement payments required to be made. As of March 31, 2017 , the principal balance of the Red Mountain note was $580 million . Future scheduled capital contributions to prefund credit enhancement fees amount to approximately $128.3 million and will be paid in annual installments through 2031. In connection with the transaction, PLC has entered into certain support agreements under which PLC guarantees or otherwise supports certain obligations of Golden Gate V or Red Mountain. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by PLC if Golden Gate V’s annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or in the event write-downs due to other-than-temporary impairments on assets held in certain accounts exceed defined threshold levels. Additionally, PLC has entered into separate agreements to indemnify Golden Gate V with respect to material adverse changes in non-guaranteed elements of insurance policies reinsured by Golden Gate V, and to guarantee payment of certain fee amounts in connection with the credit enhancement of the Red Mountain note. As of March 31, 2017 , no payments have been made under these agreements. In connection with the transaction outlined above, Golden Gate V had a $580 million outstanding non-recourse funding obligation as of March 31, 2017 . This non-recourse funding obligation matures in 2037, has scheduled increases in principal to a maximum of $945 million , and accrues interest at a fixed annual rate of 6.25% . Non-recourse funding obligations outstanding as of March 31, 2017 , on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table: Issuer Outstanding Principal Carrying Value (1) Maturity Year Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate (Dollars In Thousands) Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) $ 2,090,000 $ 2,090,000 2039 4.75 % Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company 278,949 227,551 2052 1.57 % Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) 580,000 642,599 2037 5.12 % MONY Life Insurance Company (3) 1,091 2,451 2024 6.19 % Total $ 2,950,040 $ 2,962,601 (1) Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances. (2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of PLC. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. (3) Fixed rate obligations. Non-recourse funding obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2016 , on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table: Issuer Outstanding Principal Carrying Value (1) Maturity Year Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate (Dollars In Thousands) Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) $ 2,116,000 $ 2,116,000 2039 4.75 % Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company 278,949 227,338 2052 1.30 % Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) 565,000 628,025 2037 5.12 % MONY Life Insurance Company (3) 1,091 2,466 2024 6.19 % Total $ 2,961,040 $ 2,973,829 (1) Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances. (2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of PLC. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. (3) Fixed rate obligations. Letters of Credit Golden Gate III Vermont Captive Insurance Company Golden Gate III Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate III”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary, is party to a Reimbursement Agreement (the “Reimbursement Agreement”) with UBS AG, Stamford Branch (“UBS”), as issuing lender. Under the original Reimbursement Agreement, dated April 23, 2010, UBS issued a letter of credit (the “LOC”) in the initial amount of $505 million to a trust for the benefit of WCL. The Reimbursement Agreement was subsequently amended and restated effective November 21, 2011, (the “First Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement”), to replace the existing LOC with one or more letters of credit from UBS, and to extend the maturity date from April 1, 2018, to April 1, 2022. On August 7, 2013, Golden Gate III entered into a Second Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement with UBS (the “Second Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement”), which amended and restated the First Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement. Under the Second and Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement a new LOC in an initial amount of $710 million was issued by UBS in replacement of the existing LOC issued under the First Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement. The term of the LOC was extended from April 1, 2022, to October 1, 2023, subject to certain conditions being satisfied including scheduled capital contributions being made to Golden Gate III by one of its affiliates. The maximum stated amount of the LOC was increased from $610 million to $720 million in 2015 if certain conditions had been met. On June 25, 2014, Golden Gate III entered into a Third Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement with UBS (the “Third Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement”), which amended and restated the Second Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement. Under the Third Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement, a new LOC in an initial amount of $915 million was issued by UBS in replacement of the existing LOC issued under the Second Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement. The term of the LOC was extended from October 1, 2023 to April 1, 2025, subject to certain conditions being satisfied including scheduled capital contributions being made to Golden Gate III by one of its affiliates. The maximum stated amount of the LOC was increased from $720 million to $935 million in 2015. The LOC is held in trust for the benefit of WCL, and supports certain obligations of Golden Gate III to WCL under an indemnity reinsurance agreement originally effective April 1, 2010, as amended and restated on November 21, 2011, and as further amended and restated on August 7, 2013, and on June 25, 2014, to include additional blocks of policies, and pursuant to which WCL cedes liabilities relating to the policies of WCL and retroc edes liabilities relating to the policies of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Third Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement, the LOC balance reached its scheduled peak amount of $935.0 million in 2015. As of March 31, 2017 , the LOC balance was $925 million . The term of the LOC is expected to be approximately 15 years from the original issuance date. This transaction is “non-recourse” to WCL, PLC, and the Company, meaning that none of these companies other than Golden Gate III are liable for reimbursement on a draw of the LOC. PLC has entered into certain support agreements with Golden Gate III obligating PLC to make capital contributions or provide support related to certain of Golden Gate III’s expenses and in certain circumstances, to collateralize certain of PLC’s obligations to Golden Gate III. Future scheduled capital contributions amount to approximately $122.5 million and will be paid in three installments with the last payment occurring in 2021, and these contributions may be subject to potential offset against dividend payments as permitted under the terms of the Third Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by PLC to Golden Gate III if Golden Gate III’s annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or if specified catastrophic losses occur during defined time periods with respect to the policies reinsured by Golden Gate III. Pursuant to the terms of an amended and restated letter agreement with UBS, PLC has continued to guarantee the payment of fees to UBS as specified in the Third Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement. As of March 31, 2017 , no pa yments have been made under these agreements. Golden Gate IV Vermont Captive Insurance Company Golden Gate IV Vermont Captive Insurance Company (“Golden Gate IV”), a Vermont special purpose financial insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary, is party to a Reimbursement Agreement with UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as issuing lender. Under the Reimbursement Agreement, dated December 10, 2010, UBS issued an LOC in the initial amount of $270 million to a trust for the benefit of WCL. Pursuant to the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement, the LOC balance reached its scheduled peak amount of $790 million during 2016 and remained at this level as of March 31, 2017 . The term of the LOC is expected to be 12 years from the original issuance date (stated maturity of December 30, 2022). The LOC was issued to support certain obligations of Golden Gate IV to WCL under an indemnity reinsurance agreement, pursuant to which WCL cedes liabilities relating to the policies of WCL and retrocedes liabilities relating to the policies of the Company. This transaction is “non-recourse” to WCL, PLC, and the Company, meaning that none of these companies other than Golden Gate IV are liable for reimbursement on a draw of the LOC. PLC has entered into certain support agreements with Golden Gate IV obligating PLC to make capital contributions or provide support related to certain of Golden Gate IV’s expenses and in certain circumstances, to collateralize certain of PLC’s obligations to Golden Gate IV. The support agreements provide that amounts would become payable by PLC to Golden Gate IV if Golden Gate IV’s annual general corporate expenses were higher than modeled amounts or if specified catastrophic losses occur during defined time periods with respect to the policies reinsured by Golden Gate IV. PLC has also entered into a separate agreement to guarantee the payments of LOC fees under the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement. As of March 31, 2017 , no p ayments have been made under these agreements. Secured Financing Transactions Repurchase Program Borrowings While the Company anticipates that the cash flows of its operating subsidiaries will be sufficient to meet its investment commitments and operating cash needs in a normal credit market environment, the Company recognizes that investment commitments scheduled to be funded may, from time to time, exceed the funds then available. Therefore, the Company has established repurchase agreement programs for certain of its insurance subsidiaries to provide liquidity when needed. The Company expects that the rate received on its investments will equal or exceed its borrowing rate. Under this program, the Company may, from time to time, sell an investment security at a specific price and agree to repurchase that security at another specified price at a later date. These borrowings are typically for a term less than 90 days . The market value of securities to be repurchased is monitored and collateral levels are adjusted where appropriate to protect the counterparty against credit exposure. Cash received is invested in fixed maturi ty securities, and the agreements provided for net settlement in the event of default or on termination of the agreements. As of March 31, 2017 , the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $856.6 million , and the repurchase obligation of $787.7 million was included in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 90 basis points). During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs was $981.3 million . The average daily balance was $842.7 million (at an average borrowing rate of 71 basis points) during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . As of December 31, 2016 , the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program wa s $861.7 million , and the repurchase obligation of $797.7 million w as included in the Company's consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 65 basis points). During 2016 , the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs w as $1,065.8 million . The average daily balance was $505.4 million (at an average borrowing rate of 44 basis points) during the year ended December 31, 2016 . Securities Lending The Company participates in securities lending, primarily as an investment yield enhancement, whereby securities that are held as investments are loaned out to third parties for short periods of time. The Company requires initial collateral of 102% of the market value of the loaned securities to be separately maintained. The loaned securities’ market value is monitored on a daily basis. As of March 31, 2017, securities with a market value of $37.9 million were loaned under this program. As collateral for the loaned securities, the Company receives short-term investments, which are recorded in “short-term investments” with a corresponding liability recorded in “secured financing liabilities” to account for its obligation to return the collateral. As of March 31, 2017, the fair value of the collateral related to this program was $39.6 million and the Company has an obligation to return $39.6 million of collateral to the securities borrowers. The following table provides the amount by asset class of securities of collateral pledged for repurchase agreements and securities that have been loaned as part of securities lending transactions as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016: Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Transactions, and Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions Accounted for as Secured Borrowings Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements As of March 31, 2017 (Dollars In Thousands) Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30-90 days Greater Than 90 days Total Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ 346,440 $ 13,666 $ — $ — $ 360,106 Mortgage loans 496,528 — — — 496,528 Total repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions 842,968 13,666 — — 856,634 Securities lending transactions Corporate securities 35,557 — — — 35,557 Equity securities 1,907 — — — 1,907 Preferred stock 436 — — — 436 Total securities lending transactions 37,900 — — — 37,900 Total securities $ 880,868 $ 13,666 $ — $ — $ 894,534 Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Transactions, and Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions Accounted for as Secured Borrowings Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements As of December 31, 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30-90 days Greater Than 90 days Total Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ 357,705 $ 23,758 $ — $ — $ 381,463 State and municipal securities — — — — — Other asset-backed securities — — — — — Corporate securities — — — — — Equity securities — — — — — Non-U.S. sovereign debt — — — — — Mortgage loans 480,269 — — — 480,269 Total securities $ 837,974 $ 23,758 $ — $ — $ 861,732

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Under the insurance guaranty fund laws in most states, insurance companies doing business therein can be assessed up to prescribed limits for policyholder losses incurred by insolvent companies. From time to time, companies may be asked to contribute amounts beyond prescribed limits. It is possible that the Company could be assessed with respect to product lines not offered by the Company. In addition, legislation may be introduced in various states with respect to guaranty fund assessment laws related to insurance products, including long term care insurance and other specialty products, that alters future premium tax offsets received in connection with guaranty fund assessments. The Company cannot predict the amount, nature or timing of any future assessments or legislation, any of which could have a material and adverse impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. A number of civil jury verdicts have been returned against insurers, broker-dealers, and other providers of financial services involving sales, refund or claims practices, alleged agent misconduct, failure to properly supervise representatives, relationships with agents or persons with whom the insurer does business, and other matters. Often these lawsuits have resulted in the award of substantial judgments that are disproportionate to the actual damages, including material amounts of punitive and non-economic compensatory damages. In some states, juries, judges, and arbitrators have substantial discretion in awarding punitive and non-economic compensatory damages which creates the potential for unpredictable material adverse judgments or awards in any given lawsuit or arbitration. Arbitration awards are subject to very limited appellate review. In addition, in some class action and other lawsuits, companies have made material settlement payments. The financial services and insurance industries in particular are also sometimes the target of law enforcement and regulatory investigations relating to the numerous laws and regulations that govern such companies. Some companies have been the subject of law enforcement or regulatory actions or other actions resulting from such investigations. The Company, in the ordinary course of business, is involved in such matters. The Company establishes liabilities for litigation and regulatory actions when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. For matters where a loss is believed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, no liability is established. For such matters, the Company may provide an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. The Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation and regulatory matters on a quarterly and annual basis and updates its established liabilities, disclosures and estimates of reasonably possible losses or range of loss based on such reviews. The Company and certain of its insurance subsidiaries, as well as certain other insurance companies for which the Company has coinsured blocks of life insurance and annuity policies, are under audit for compliance with the unclaimed property laws of a number of states. The audits are being conducted on behalf of the treasury departments or unclaimed property administrators in such states. The focus of the audits is on whether there have been unreported deaths, maturities, or policies that have exceeded limiting age with respect to which death benefits or other payments under life insurance or annuity policies should be treated as unclaimed property that should be escheated to the state. The Company is presently unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss that may result from the audits due to a number of factors, including uncertainty as to the legal theory or theories that may give rise to liability, the early stages of the audits being conducted, and, with respect to one block of life insurance policies that is co-insured by a subsidiary of the Company, uncertainty as to whether the Company or other companies are responsible for the liabilities, if any, arising in connection with such policies. The Company will continue to monitor the matter for any developments that would make the loss contingency associated with the audits reasonably estimable. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are under a targeted multi-state examination with respect to their claims paying practices and their use of the U.S. Social Security Administration’s Death Master File or similar databases (a “Death Database”) to identify unreported deaths in their life insurance policies, annuity contracts and retained asset accounts. There is no clear basis in previously existing law for requiring a life insurer to search for unreported deaths in order to determine whether a benefit is owed, and substantial legal authority exists to support the position that the prevailing industry practice was lawful. A number of life insurers, however, have entered into settlement or consent agreements with state insurance regulators under which the life insurers agreed to implement procedures for periodically comparing their life insurance and annuity contracts and retained asset accounts against a Death Database, treating confirmed deaths as giving rise to a death benefit under their policies, locating beneficiaries and paying them the benefits and interest, escheating the benefits and interest to the state if the beneficiary could not be found, and paying penalties to the state, if required. It has been publicly reported that the life insurers have paid administrative and/or examination fees to the insurance regulators in connection with the settlement or consent agreements. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that insurance regulators could demand from the Company administrative and/or examination fees relating to the targeted multi-state examination. Based on publicly reported payments by other life insurers, the Company estimates the range of such fees to be from $0 to $4.5 million .

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Components of the net periodic benefit cost of PLC's defined benefit pension plan for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , are as follows: For The 2017 2016 Defined Defined (Dollars In Thousands) Service cost — benefits earned during the period $ 3,348 $ 334 $ 2,906 $ 313 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,191 297 2,737 438 Expected return on plan assets (3,352 ) — (3,605 ) — Amortization of prior service cost — — — — Amortization of actuarial losses — 118 — — Preliminary net periodic benefit cost 2,187 749 2,038 751 Settlement/curtailment expense — — — — Total net periodic benefit costs $ 2,187 $ 749 $ 2,038 $ 751 During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , PLC did no t make a contribution to its defined benefit pension plan for the 2016 plan year or 2017 plan year. PLC will make contributions in future periods as necessary to at least satisfy minimum funding requirements. PLC may also make additional contributions in future periods to maintain an adjusted funding target attainment percentage (“AFTAP”) of at least 80% and to avoid certain Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”) reporting triggers.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The following tables summarize the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) as of March 31, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 . Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments (2) Accumulated Gain and Loss Derivatives Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Dollars In Thousands, Net of Tax) Beginning Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (655,767 ) $ 727 $ (655,040 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 160,585 (672 ) 159,913 Other comprehensive income relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings 3,701 — 3,701 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) (2,782 ) 133 (2,649 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 161,504 (539 ) 160,965 Ending Balance, March 31, 2017 $ (494,263 ) $ 188 $ (494,075 ) (1) See Reclassification table below for details. (2) As of March 31, 2017, net unrealized losses reported in AOCI were offset by $348.4 million due to the impact those net unrealized losses would have had on certain of the Company’s insurance assets and liabilities if the net unrealized losses had been recognized in net income. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments (2) Accumulated Gain and Loss Derivatives Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Dollars In Thousands, Net of Tax) Beginning Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (1,246,391 ) $ — $ (1,246,391 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 606,848 688 607,536 Other comprehensive income relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings (6,782 ) — (6,782 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) (9,442 ) 39 (9,403 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 590,624 727 591,351 Ending Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (655,767 ) $ 727 $ (655,040 ) (1) See Reclassification table below for details. (2) As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016, net unrealized losses reported in AOCI were offset by $623.0 million and $424.1 million, respectively, due to the impact those net unrealized losses would have had on certain of the Company’s insurance assets and liabilities if the net unrealized losses had been recognized in net income. The following tables summarize the reclassifications amounts out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Amount Affected Line Item in the (Dollars In Thousands) Gains and losses on derivative instruments Net settlement (expense)/benefit (1) $ (205 ) Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded (205 ) Total before tax 72 Tax (expense) or benefit $ (133 ) Net of tax Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities Net investment gains (losses) $ 9,481 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments Impairments recognized in earnings (5,201 ) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings 4,280 Total before tax (1,498 ) Tax (expense) or benefit $ 2,782 Net of tax (1) See Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Amount Affected Line Item in the (Dollars In Thousands) Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities Net investment gains (losses) $ 5,536 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments Impairments recognized in earnings (2,617 ) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings 2,919 Total before tax (1,022 ) Tax (expense) or benefit $ 1,897 Net of tax

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES In 2012, the IRS proposed favorable and unfavorable adjustments to the Company's 2003 through 2007 reported taxable income. The Company protested certain unfavorable adjustments and sought resolution at the IRS' Appeals Division. In October 2015, Appeals accepted the Company's earlier proposed settlement offer. In September 2015, the IRS proposed favorable and unfavorable adjustments to the Company's 2008 through 2011 reported taxable income. The Company agreed to these adjustments. As a result, pending a routine review by Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, which was finalized without change subsequent to quarter end, the Company expects to receive an approximate $6.2 million net refund in a future period. The resulting net adjustment to the Company's current income taxes for the years 2003 through 2011 will not materially affect the Company or its effective tax rate. In July 2016, the IRS proposed favorable and unfavorable adjustments to the Company's 2012 and 2013 reported taxable income. The Company agreed to these adjustments. The resulting settlement paid in September 2016 did not materially impact the Company or its effective tax rate. There have been no material changes to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits, where the changes impact earnings, during the quarter ending March 31, 2017. The Company believes that in the next 12 months, none of the unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2017 will be significantly increased or reduced. In general, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by taxing authorities for tax years that began before 2014. Nevertheless, certain of these pre-2014 years have pending U.S. tax refunds. Due to their size, as of quarter end these refunds were being reviewed by Congress' Joint Committee on Taxation. Subsequent to quarter end, the Company received notification that the Joint Committee review was complete and that no changes were made. The underlying federal statutes of limitations are expected to close in due course on or before September 30, 2018. Furthermore, due to the aforementioned IRS adjustments to the Company's pre-2014 taxable income, the Company is amending certain of its 2003 through 2013 state income tax returns. Such amendments will cause such years to remain open, pending the states' acceptances of the returns. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company entered into a reinsurance transaction. This transaction is expected to generate an operating loss on the Company’s consolidated 2016 U.S. income tax return. The Company has evaluated its ability to carry this loss back to receive refunds of previously-paid taxes, plus utilize the remaining loss in future years. The Company expects to receive refunds for substantially all of the U.S. income taxes that it paid in 2014 and 2015, as well as fully utilize the remaining operating loss carryforward during the carryforward period. Based on the Company’s current assessment of future taxable income, including available tax planning opportunities, the Company anticipates that it is more likely than not that it will generate sufficient taxable income to realize all of its material deferred tax assets. The Company did not record a valuation allowance against its material deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The Company used its respective estimates of its annual 2017 and 2016 incomes in computing its effective income tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , were 32.7% and 32.5% , respectively.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

OPERATING SEGMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
OPERATING SEGMENTS	OPERATING SEGMENTS The Company has several operating segments, each having a strategic focus. An operating segment is distinguished by products, channels of distribution, and/or other strategic distinctions. The Company periodically evaluates its operating segments, as prescribed in the ASC Segment Reporting Topic, and makes adjustments to its segment reporting as needed. A brief description of each segment follows. • The Life Marketing segment markets fixed universal life (“UL”), indexed universal life ("IUL"), variable universal life (“VUL”), bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”), and level premium term insurance (“traditional”) products on a national basis primarily through networks of independent insurance agents and brokers, broker-dealers, financial institutions, independent marketing organizations, and affinity groups. • The Acquisitions segment focuses on acquiring, converting, and servicing policies acquired from other companies. The segment’s primary focus is on life insurance policies and annuity products that were sold to individuals. The level of the segment’s acquisition activity is predicated upon many factors, including available capital, operating capacity, potential return on capital, and market dynamics. Policies acquired through the Acquisitions segment are typically blocks of business where no new policies are being marketed. Therefore earnings and account values are expected to decline as the result of lapses, deaths, and other terminations of coverage unless new acquisitions are made. • The Annuities segment markets fixed and VA products. These products are primarily sold through broker-dealers, financial institutions, and independent agents and brokers. • The Stable Value Products segment sells fixed and floating rate funding agreements directly to the trustees of municipal bond proceeds, money market funds, bank trust departments, and other institutional investors. This segment also issues funding agreements to the FHLB, and markets guaranteed investment contracts (“GICs”) to 401(k) and other qualified retirement savings plans. The Company also has an unregistered funding agreement-backed notes program which provides for offers of notes to both domestic and international institutional investors. • The Asset Protection segment markets extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”) products, credit life and disability insurance, and specialized ancillary products to protect consumers’ investments in automobiles and recreational vehicles. GAP coverage covers the difference between the loan pay-off amount and an asset’s actual cash value in the case of a total loss. Each type of specialized ancillary product protects against damage or other loss to a particular aspect of the underlying asset. • The Corporate and Other segment primarily consists of net investment income on assets supporting our equity capital, unallocated corporate overhead and expenses not attributable to the segments above. This segment includes earnings from several non-strategic or runoff lines of business, various financing and investment-related transactions, and the operations of several small subsidiaries. The Company's management and Board of Directors analyzes and assesses the operating performance of each segment using "pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" and "after-tax adjusted operating income (loss)". Consistent with GAAP accounting guidance for segment reporting, pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is the Company's measure of segment performance. Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) is calculated by adjusting "income (loss) before income tax", by excluding the following items: • realized gains and losses on investments and derivatives, • changes in the GLWB embedded derivatives exclusive of the portion attributable to the economic cost of the GLWB, • actual GLWB incurred claims, and • the amortization of DAC, VOBA, and certain policy liabilities that is impacted by the exclusion of these items. The items excluded from adjusted operating income (loss) are important to understanding the overall results of operations. Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) are not substitutes for income before income taxes or net income (loss), respectively. These measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that pre-tax and after-tax adjusted operating income (loss) enhances management's and the Board of Directors' understanding of the ongoing operations, the underlying profitability of each segment, and helps facilitate the allocation of resources. In determining the components of the pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) for each segment, premiums and policy fees, other income, benefits and settlement expenses, and amortization of DAC and VOBA are attributed directly to each operating segment. Net investment income is allocated based on directly related assets required for transacting the business of that segment. Realized investment gains (losses) and other operating expenses are allocated to the segments in a manner that most appropriately reflects the operations of that segment. Investments and other assets are allocated based on statutory policy liabilities net of associated statutory policy assets, while DAC/VOBA and goodwill are shown in the segments to which they are attributable. In filings prior to the Company's 2016 Form 10-K, "Pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" was referred to as "Pre-tax operating income", "Operating income before tax", or "Segment operating income". In addition, we referred to "After-tax adjusted operating income (loss)" as "After-tax operating income" or "Operating earnings". The definition of these labels remains unchanged, but the Company has modified the labels to provide further clarity that these measures are non-GAAP measures. There were no significant intersegment transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . The following tables presents a summary of results and reconciles pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) to consolidated income before income tax and net income: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Revenues Life Marketing $ 397,072 $ 381,074 Acquisitions 401,367 424,807 Annuities 109,856 218,516 Stable Value Products 40,843 29,902 Asset Protection 90,344 73,679 Corporate and Other 7,874 31,924 Total revenues $ 1,047,356 $ 1,159,902 Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) Life Marketing $ 20,077 13,126 Acquisitions 53,667 68,653 Annuities 42,061 45,276 Stable Value Products 23,899 14,448 Asset Protection 3,951 4,257 Corporate and Other (34,362 ) (34,743 ) Pre-tax adjusted operating income 109,293 111,017 Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives (22,649 ) 123,962 Income before income tax 86,644 234,979 Income tax expense (28,305 ) (76,362 ) Net income $ 58,339 $ 158,617 Pre-tax adjusted operating income $ 109,293 $ 111,017 Adjusted operating income tax (expense) benefit (36,232 ) (32,975 ) After-tax adjusted operating income 73,061 78,042 Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives (22,649 ) 123,962 Income tax benefit (expense) on adjustments 7,927 (43,387 ) Net income $ 58,339 $ 158,617 Realized investment (losses) gains: Derivative financial instruments $ (60,900 ) $ 31,908 All other investments 22,841 81,709 Net impairment losses recognized in earnings (5,201 ) (2,617 ) Less: related amortization (1) (10,744 ) (4,050 ) Less: VA GLWB economic cost (9,867 ) (8,912 ) Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives $ (22,649 ) $ 123,962 (1) Includes amortization of DAC/VOBA and benefits and settlement expenses that are impacted by realized gains (losses). Operating Segment Assets (Dollars In Thousands) Life Marketing Acquisitions Annuities Stable Value Products Investments and other assets $ 14,257,880 $ 19,629,308 $ 20,337,137 $ 3,486,857 DAC and VOBA 1,246,081 102,691 680,597 4,999 Other intangibles 295,923 36,465 180,116 8,556 Goodwill 200,274 14,524 336,677 113,813 Total assets $ 16,000,158 $ 19,782,988 $ 21,534,527 $ 3,614,225 Asset Protection Corporate and Other Total Consolidated Investments and other assets $ 852,905 $ 13,335,847 $ 71,899,934 DAC and VOBA 35,760 — 2,070,128 Other intangibles 141,216 12,516 674,792 Goodwill 128,182 — 793,470 Total assets $ 1,158,063 $ 13,348,363 $ 75,438,324 Operating Segment Assets (Dollars In Thousands) Life Marketing Acquisitions Annuities Stable Value Products Investments and other assets $ 14,050,905 $ 19,679,690 $ 20,076,818 $ 3,373,646 DAC and VOBA 1,218,944 106,532 655,618 5,455 Other intangibles 300,664 37,103 183,449 8,722 Goodwill 200,274 14,524 336,677 113,813 Total assets $ 15,770,787 $ 19,837,849 $ 21,252,562 $ 3,501,636 Asset Protection Corporate and Other Total Consolidated Investments and other assets $ 858,648 $ 12,920,083 $ 70,959,790 DAC and VOBA 37,975 — 2,024,524 Other intangibles 143,865 13,545 687,348 Goodwill 128,182 — 793,470 Total assets $ 1,168,670 $ 12,933,628 $ 74,465,132

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company has evaluated the effects of events subsequent to March 31, 2017 , and through the date we filed our consolidated condensed financial statements with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All accounting and disclosure requirements related to subsequent events are included in our consolidated condensed financial statements.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN26

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation Protective Life Insurance Company (the “Company”), a stock life insurance company, was founded in 1907. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation (“PLC”), an insurance holding company. On February 1, 2015, PLC became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, a kabushiki kaisha organized under the laws of Japan (“Dai-ichi Life”), when DL Investment (Delaware), Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life, merged with and into PLC. Prior to February 1, 2015, PLC’s stock was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Subsequent to the Merger date, PLC and the Company remain as SEC registrants within the United States. The Company markets individual life insurance, credit life and disability insurance, guaranteed investment contracts, guaranteed funding agreements, fixed and variable annuities, and extended service contracts throughout the United States. The Company also maintains a separate segment devoted to the acquisition of insurance policies from other companies. PLC is a holding company with subsidiaries that provide financial services through the production, distribution, and administration of insurance and investment products. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for the interim periods presented herein. Such accounting principles differ from statutory reporting practices used by insurance companies in reporting to state regulatory authorities. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017 . The year-end consolidated condensed financial data included herein was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP within this report. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . The operating results of companies in the insurance industry have historically been subject to significant fluctuations due to changing competition, economic conditions, interest rates, investment performance, insurance ratings, claims, persistency, and other factors.
Entities Included	Entities Included The consolidated condensed financial statements in this report include the accounts of Protective Life Insurance Company and its affiliate companies in which the Company holds a majority voting or economic interest. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted and Not Yet Adopted	Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted ASU No. 2017-04-Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This Update simplifies the goodwill impairment test by re-defining the concept of goodwill impairment as the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The Update eliminates “Step 2” of the current goodwill impairment test, which requires entities to determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by remeasuring to fair value the assets and liabilities of a reporting unit as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The Company elected to adopt the amendments in the Update in the first quarter of 2017, and will apply the revised guidance to impairment tests conducted after January 1, 2017. Application of the revised guidance did not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations and will simplify its annual goodwill impairment test, which is generally conducted in the fourth quarter. For more details regarding the Company’s goodwill assessment process, please refer to Note 9, Goodwill . ASU No. 2015-09 - Financial Services-Insurance (Topic 944): Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts. The amendments in this Update require additional disclosures for short-duration contracts issued by insurance entities. The additional disclosures focus on the liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses and include incurred and paid claims development information by accident year in tabular form, along with a reconciliation of this information to the statement of financial position. For accident years included in the development tables, the amendments also require disclosure of the total incurred-but-not-reported liabilities and expected development on reported claims, along with claims frequency information unless impracticable. Finally, the amendments require disclosure of the historical average annual percentage payout of incurred claims. With the exception of the current reporting period, claims development information may be presented as supplementary information. The Update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The additional disclosures introduced in this Update are not required for the Company, as the short-duration lines of business to which they apply are not material to the Company’s financial statements. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted ASU No. 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This Update provides for significant revisions to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers across various industries. Under the new guidance, entities are required to apply a prescribed 5-step process to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The accounting for revenues associated with insurance products is not within the scope of this Update. The Update was originally effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. However, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 - Revenues from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date , to defer the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09 by one year to annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption will be allowed, but not before the original effective date. The amendments in the Update, along with clarifying updates issued subsequent to ASU 2014-09, may impact several of the Company's non-core lines of business, specifically revenues at the Company's affiliated broker dealers and insurance agency. Additionally, certain non-insurance products sold from the Asset Protection Division, such as fee-for-service arrangements, may be in the scope of the revised guidance. Several application questions remain outstanding, most notably interpretive positions from the AICPA regarding the Update's application to insurance companies and products. The Company does not anticipate material financial impact from the implementation of the revised guidance. However, the Company is assessing whether changes are needed to its accounting policies, contracts, processes, or disclosures with respect to the non-insurance lines of business referenced above. ASU No. 2016-01 - Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The amendments in this Update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Most notably, the Update requires that equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The Update also introduces a single-step impairment model for equity investments without a readily determinable fair value. Additionally, the Update requires changes in instrument-specific credit risk for fair value option liabilities to be recorded in other comprehensive income. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the revised guidance. ASU No. 2016-02 - Leases. The amendments in this Update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases. The most significant change will relate to the accounting model used by lessees. The Update will require all leases with terms greater than 12 months to be recorded on the balance sheet in the form of a lease asset and liability. The lease asset and liability will be measured at the present value of the minimum lease payments less any upfront payments or fees. The Update also requires numerous disclosure changes for which the Company is assessing the impact. The amendments in the Update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company has completed an inventory of all leases in the organization and is currently assessing the impact of the Update and updating internal processes to ensure compliance with the revised guidance. ASU No. 2016-13 - Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this Update introduce a new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model for certain financial assets, including mortgage loans and reinsurance receivables. The new model will not apply to debt securities classified as available-for-sale. For assets within the scope of the new model, an entity will recognize as an allowance against earnings its estimate of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected on day one of the asset’s acquisition. The allowance may be reversed through earnings if a security recovers in value. This differs from the current impairment model, which requires recognition of credit losses when they have been incurred and recognizes a security’s subsequent recovery in value in other comprehensive income. The Update also makes targeted changes to the current impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, which comprise the majority of the Company’s invested assets. Similar to the CECL model, credit loss impairments will be recorded in an allowance against earnings that may be reversed for subsequent recoveries in value. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption, and assessing the impact this standard will have on its operations and financial results. ASU No. 2016-15 - Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments in this Update are intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. Specific transactions addressed in the new guidance include: Debt prepayment/extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, and distributions received from equity method investments. The Update does not introduce any new accounting or financial reporting requirements, and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption. ASU No. 2016-18 - Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Task Force). The amendments in this update provide guidance on the presentation of restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows, thereby reducing diversity in practice related to the presentation of these amounts. The amendments require that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The Update is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption. ASU No. 2017-01 - Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The purpose of this update is to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The amendments in the Update provide a specific test by which an entity may determine whether an acquisition involves a set of assets or a business. The amendments in the Update are to be applied prospectively for periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has reviewed the revised requirements, and does not anticipate that the changes will impact its policies or recent conclusions related to its acquisition activities. ASU No. 2017-07 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update require entities to disaggregate the current-service-cost component from other components of net benefit cost and present it with other current compensation costs in the income statement. The other components of net benefit cost must be presented outside of income from operations if that subtotal is presented. In addition, the Update requires entities to disclose the income statement lines that contain the other components if they are not presented on appropriately described separate lines. The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Update will not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this Update, upon adoption. ASU No. 2017-08 - Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The amendments in this update require that premiums on callable debt securities be amortized to the first call date. This is a change from current guidance, under which premiums are amortized to the maturity date of the security. The amendments are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. Transition will be through a modified retrospective approach in which the cumulative effect of application is recorded to retained earnings at the beginning of the annual period in which an entity adopts the revised guidance. The Company is currently reviewing its systems and processes to determine whether early adoption of the revised guidance is practicable.

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS (

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Closed Block Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Financial Information of the Policyholder Dividend Obligation	Summarized financial information for the Closed Block as of March 31, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 is as follows: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Closed block liabilities Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other policyholder liabilities $ 5,868,104 $ 5,896,355 Policyholder dividend obligation 41,180 31,932 Other liabilities 46,257 40,007 Total closed block liabilities 5,955,541 5,968,294 Closed block assets Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value $ 4,508,439 $ 4,440,105 Mortgage loans on real estate 196,295 201,088 Policy loans 705,640 712,959 Cash 47,203 108,270 Other assets 136,975 135,794 Total closed block assets 5,594,552 5,598,216 Excess of reported closed block liabilities over closed block assets 360,989 370,078 Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income: Net unrealized investment gains (losses) net of policyholder dividend obligation: $(171,450) and $(197,450); and net of income tax: $60,008 and $69,107 — — Future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and closed block liabilities $ 360,989 $ 370,078
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Policyholder Dividend Obligation	Reconciliation of the policyholder dividend obligation is as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Policyholder dividend obligation, beginning of period $ 31,932 $ — Applicable to net revenue (losses) (16,753 ) (19,572 ) Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to the policyholder dividend obligation 26,001 116,080 Policyholder dividend obligation, end of period $ 41,180 $ 96,508
Schedule of Closed Block Revenues and Expenses	Closed Block revenues and expenses were as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Revenues Premiums and other income $ 42,836 $ 43,919 Net investment income 51,359 50,867 Net investment gains 63 187 Total revenues 94,258 94,973 Benefits and other deductions Benefits and settlement expenses 80,108 80,055 Other operating expenses 166 1,025 Total benefits and other deductions 80,274 81,080 Net revenues before income taxes 13,984 13,893 Income tax expense 4,895 4,863 Net revenues $ 9,089 $ 9,030

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS (Tables)

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Summary of Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) for All Other Investments	Net realized gains (losses) for all other investments are summarized as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities $ 9,490 $ 5,702 Equity securities (9 ) (166 ) Impairments (5,201 ) (2,617 ) Modco trading portfolio 18,552 78,154 Other investments (5,192 ) (1,981 ) Total realized gains (losses) - investments $ 17,640 $ 79,092 Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on investments available-for-sale (fixed maturities, equity securities, and short-term investments) are as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Gross realized gains $ 10,738 $ 9,029 Gross realized losses: Impairment losses $ (5,201 ) $ (2,617 ) Realized losses from sales $ (1,257 ) $ (3,493 )
Schedule of Investments' Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of the Company's Investments that are Not Deemed to be Other-than-Temporarily Impaired	The following table includes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2017 : Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss (Dollars In Thousands) Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,128,994 $ (24,690 ) $ 159,309 $ (4,034 ) $ 1,288,303 $ (28,724 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,418,325 (34,102 ) 97,152 (4,324 ) 1,515,477 (38,426 ) Other asset-backed securities 260,723 (5,836 ) 173,891 (11,312 ) 434,614 (17,148 ) U.S. government-related securities 1,214,007 (35,744 ) 2 — 1,214,009 (35,744 ) Other government-related securities 71,542 (1,267 ) 80,422 (10,791 ) 151,964 (12,058 ) States, municipalities, and political subdivisions 1,030,078 (63,063 ) 546,377 (42,740 ) 1,576,455 (105,803 ) Corporate securities 11,238,460 (391,820 ) 9,398,629 (923,263 ) 20,637,089 (1,315,083 ) Preferred stock 59,654 (3,446 ) 18,980 (1,958 ) 78,634 (5,404 ) Equities 148,787 (2,702 ) 70,384 (5,524 ) 219,171 (8,226 ) $ 16,570,570 $ (562,670 ) $ 10,545,146 $ (1,003,946 ) $ 27,115,716 $ (1,566,616 ) The chart below summarizes the fair value (proceeds) and the gains (losses) realized on securities the Company sold that were in an unrealized gain position and an unrealized loss position. For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Securities in an unrealized gain position: Fair value (proceeds) $ 169,134 $ 306,231 Gains realized $ 10,738 $ 9,029 Securities in an unrealized loss position (1) : Fair value (proceeds) $ 12,452 $ 53,687 Losses realized $ (1,257 ) $ (3,493 ) (1) The Company made the decision to exit these holdings in conjunction with its overall asset liability management process.
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of the Company's Investments Classified as Available-for-Sale	The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale are as follows: As of March 31, 2017 Amortized Gross Gross Fair Total OTTI (1) (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities: Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,979,140 $ 11,023 $ (28,724 ) $ 1,961,439 $ (4 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,820,862 3,142 (38,426 ) 1,785,578 — Other asset-backed securities 1,177,426 22,172 (17,148 ) 1,182,450 — U.S. government-related securities 1,310,138 401 (35,744 ) 1,274,795 — Other government-related securities 251,144 4,103 (12,058 ) 243,189 — States, municipals, and political subdivisions 1,776,716 1,811 (105,803 ) 1,672,724 — Corporate securities 28,634,946 210,501 (1,315,083 ) 27,530,364 (5,340 ) Preferred stock 94,362 316 (5,404 ) 89,274 — 37,044,734 253,469 (1,558,390 ) 35,739,813 (5,344 ) Equity securities 741,938 16,704 (8,226 ) 750,416 — Short-term investments 245,896 — — 245,896 — $ 38,032,568 $ 270,173 $ (1,566,616 ) $ 36,736,125 $ (5,344 ) As of December 31, 2016 Fixed maturities: Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,904,165 $ 10,737 $ (25,295 ) $ 1,889,607 $ (9 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,820,644 2,455 (40,602 ) 1,782,497 — Other asset-backed securities 1,210,490 21,741 (20,698 ) 1,211,533 — U.S. government-related securities 1,308,192 422 (40,455 ) 1,268,159 — Other government-related securities 251,197 1,526 (14,797 ) 237,926 — States, municipals, and political subdivisions 1,760,837 1,224 (105,558 ) 1,656,503 — Corporate securities 28,655,364 151,383 (1,582,098 ) 27,224,649 (11,030 ) Preferred stock 94,362 — (8,519 ) 85,843 — 37,005,251 189,488 (1,838,022 ) 35,356,717 (11,039 ) Equity securities 722,868 7,751 (21,685 ) 708,934 — Short-term investments 263,185 — — 263,185 — $ 37,991,304 $ 197,239 $ (1,859,707 ) $ 36,328,836 $ (11,039 ) (1) These amounts are included in the gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses columns above.
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Fixed Maturities, by Expected Maturity	The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity fixed maturities as of March 31, 2017 , by expected maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities of securities without a single maturity date are allocated based on estimated rates of prepayment that may differ from actual rates of prepayment. Available-for-sale Held-to-maturity Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value (Dollars In Thousands) Due in one year or less $ 581,578 $ 582,465 $ — $ — Due after one year through five years 6,517,012 6,516,520 — — Due after five years through ten years 7,697,777 7,618,850 — — Due after ten years 22,248,367 21,021,978 2,758,137 2,746,375 $ 37,044,734 $ 35,739,813 $ 2,758,137 $ 2,746,375
Gain (Loss) on Investments	The chart below summarizes the Company's other-than-temporary impairments of investments. All of the impairments were related to fixed or equity maturities. For The 2017 Fixed Maturities Equity Securities Total Securities (Dollars In Thousands) Other-than-temporary impairments $ (95 ) $ — $ (95 ) Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income (5,106 ) — (5,106 ) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings $ (5,201 ) $ — $ (5,201 ) For The 2016 Fixed Maturities Equity Securities Total Securities (Dollars In Thousands) Other-than-temporary impairments $ (2,769 ) $ — $ (2,769 ) Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income 152 — 152 Net impairment losses recognized in earnings $ (2,617 ) $ — $ (2,617 )
Schedule of Available-for-Sale Credit Losses on Fixed Maturities Held by the Company for Which a Portion of Other-than-Temporary Impairments were Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following chart is a rollforward of available-for-sale credit losses on fixed maturities held by the Company for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Beginning balance $ 12,685 $ 22,761 Additions for newly impaired securities — 2,092 Additions for previously impaired securities — 525 Reductions for previously impaired securities due to a change in expected cash flows (12,685 ) (22,759 ) Reductions for previously impaired securities that were sold in the current period — — Ending balance $ — $ 2,619
Summary of Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses), Net of Income Tax, on Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities, Classified as Available-for-Sale	The change in unrealized gains (losses), net of income tax, on fixed matur ity and equity securities, classified as available-for-sale is summarized as follows: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities $ 223,348 $ 630,716 Equity securities 14,568 (70 ) The following table includes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2016 : Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss (Dollars In Thousands) Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 1,051,694 $ (21,178 ) $ 170,826 $ (4,117 ) $ 1,222,520 $ (25,295 ) Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,426,252 (36,589 ) 100,475 (4,013 ) 1,526,727 (40,602 ) Other asset-backed securities 323,706 (9,291 ) 176,792 (11,407 ) 500,498 (20,698 ) U.S. government-related securities 1,237,942 (40,454 ) 3 (1 ) 1,237,945 (40,455 ) Other government-related securities 98,412 (2,907 ) 79,393 (11,890 ) 177,805 (14,797 ) States, municipalities, and political subdivisions 1,062,368 (63,809 ) 548,254 (41,749 ) 1,610,622 (105,558 ) Corporate securities 12,490,517 (467,463 ) 9,791,313 (1,114,635 ) 22,281,830 (1,582,098 ) Preferred stock 66,781 (6,642 ) 19,062 (1,877 ) 85,843 (8,519 ) Equities 411,845 (15,273 ) 69,497 (6,412 ) 481,342 (21,685 ) $ 18,169,517 $ (663,606 ) $ 10,955,615 $ (1,196,101 ) $ 29,125,132 $ (1,859,707 )
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of the Company's Investments Classified as Held-to-Maturity	The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investments classified as held-to-maturity as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , are as follows: As of March 31, 2017 Amortized Gross Holding Gross Holding Fair Total OTTI (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities: Securities issued by affiliates: Red Mountain LLC $ 668,137 $ — $ (55,005 ) $ 613,132 $ — Steel City LLC 2,090,000 43,243 — 2,133,243 — $ 2,758,137 $ 43,243 $ (55,005 ) $ 2,746,375 $ — As of December 31, 2016 Amortized Gross Gross Fair Total OTTI (Dollars In Thousands) Fixed maturities: Securities issued by affiliates: Red Mountain LLC $ 654,177 $ — $ (67,222 ) $ 586,955 $ — Steel City LLC 2,116,000 30,385 — 2,146,385 — $ 2,770,177 $ 30,385 $ (67,222 ) $ 2,733,340 $ —

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR29

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale Residential mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 1,961,439 $ — $ 1,961,439 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 1,785,578 — 1,785,578 Other asset-backed securities — 625,514 556,936 1,182,450 U.S. government-related securities 1,009,732 265,063 — 1,274,795 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 1,672,724 — 1,672,724 Other government-related securities — 243,189 — 243,189 Corporate securities — 26,863,659 666,705 27,530,364 Preferred stock 70,294 18,980 — 89,274 Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 1,080,026 33,436,146 1,223,641 35,739,813 Fixed maturity securities - trading Residential mortgage-backed securities — 255,779 — 255,779 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 154,760 — 154,760 Other asset-backed securities — 112,548 68,752 181,300 U.S. government-related securities 44,458 4,517 — 48,975 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 312,095 — 312,095 Other government-related securities — 63,369 — 63,369 Corporate securities — 1,618,360 5,504 1,623,864 Preferred stock 3,780 — — 3,780 Total fixed maturity securities - trading 48,238 2,521,428 74,256 2,643,922 Total fixed maturity securities 1,128,264 35,957,574 1,297,897 38,383,735 Equity securities 690,166 — 65,788 755,954 Other long-term investments (1) 57,787 354,429 103,895 516,111 Short-term investments 254,071 43,074 — 297,145 Total investments 2,130,288 36,355,077 1,467,580 39,952,945 Cash 255,459 — — 255,459 Assets related to separate accounts Variable annuity 13,512,921 — — 13,512,921 Variable universal life 935,427 — — 935,427 Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 16,834,095 $ 36,355,077 $ 1,467,580 $ 54,656,752 Liabilities: Annuity account balances (2) $ — $ — $ 86,415 $ 86,415 Other liabilities (1) 12,152 275,308 438,801 726,261 Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 12,152 $ 275,308 $ 525,216 $ 812,676 (1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives. (2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities. The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016 : Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale Residential mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 1,889,604 $ 3 $ 1,889,607 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 1,782,497 — 1,782,497 Other asset-backed securities — 648,929 562,604 1,211,533 U.S. government-related securities 1,002,020 266,139 — 1,268,159 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 1,656,503 — 1,656,503 Other government-related securities — 237,926 — 237,926 Corporate securities — 26,560,603 664,046 27,224,649 Preferred stock 66,781 19,062 — 85,843 Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 1,068,801 33,061,263 1,226,653 35,356,717 Fixed maturity securities - trading Residential mortgage-backed securities — 255,027 — 255,027 Commercial mortgage-backed securities — 149,683 — 149,683 Other asset-backed securities — 115,521 84,563 200,084 U.S. government-related securities 22,424 4,537 — 26,961 State, municipalities, and political subdivisions — 316,519 — 316,519 Other government-related securities — 63,012 — 63,012 Corporate securities — 1,619,097 5,492 1,624,589 Preferred stock 3,985 — — 3,985 Total fixed maturity securities - trading 26,409 2,523,396 90,055 2,639,860 Total fixed maturity securities 1,095,210 35,584,659 1,316,708 37,996,577 Equity securities 650,231 — 65,786 716,017 Other long-term investments (1)(3) 82,420 335,497 115,516 533,433 Short-term investments 313,835 1,999 — 315,834 Total investments 2,141,696 35,922,155 1,498,010 39,561,861 Cash 214,439 — — 214,439 Assets related to separate accounts Variable annuity 13,244,252 — — 13,244,252 Variable universal life 895,925 — — 895,925 Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 16,496,312 $ 35,922,155 $ 1,498,010 $ 53,916,477 Liabilities: Annuity account balances (2) $ — $ — $ 87,616 $ 87,616 Other liabilities (1) 13,004 255,241 405,803 674,048 Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 13,004 $ 255,241 $ 493,419 $ 761,664 (1) Includes certain freestanding and embedded derivatives. (2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities. (3) During 2016, the Company revised its methodology for assessing inputs to its valuation of certain centrally cleared derivatives. This change in estimate resulted in a transfer of $169.4 million in other long-term investments and $120.0 million in other liabilities from Level 1 to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Schedule of Valuation Method for Material Financial Instruments Included in Level 3, as Well as the Unobservable Inputs Used in the Valuation of Those Financial Instruments	The following table presents the valuation method for material financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments: Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average) (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Other asset-backed securities $ 556,782 Liquidation Liquidation value $88 - $97.26 ($94.97) Discounted cash flow Liquidity premium 0.46% - 1.15% (0.75%) Paydown rate 11.06% - 12.19% (11.41%) Corporate securities 639,904 Discounted cash flow Spread over treasury 0.88% - 4.55% (1.85%) Liabilities: (1) Embedded derivatives - GLWB (2) $ 2,983 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 91.1% to 106.6% of Lapse 0.3% - 15%, depending on product/duration/funded status of guarantee Utilization 99%. 10% of policies have a one-time over-utilization of 400% Nonperformance risk 0.14% - 0.98% Embedded derivative - FIA 170,215 Actuarial cash flow model Expenses $126 per policy Asset Earned Rate 4.08% - 4.66% Withdrawal rate 1% prior to age 70, 100% of the RMD for ages 70+ Mortality 1994 MGDB table with company experience Lapse 2.0% - 40.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period Nonperformance risk 0.14% - 0.98% Embedded derivative - IUL 51,385 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 38% - 153% of 2015 Lapse 0.5% - 10.0%, depending on duration/distribution channel and smoking class Nonperformance risk 0.14% - 0.98% (1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements. (2) The fair value for the GLWB embedded derivative is presented as a net liability. The following table presents the valuation method for material financial instruments included in Level 3, as well as the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of those financial instruments: Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average) (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Other asset-backed securities $ 553,308 Liquidation Liquidation value $88 - $97.25 ($95.04) Corporate securities 638,279 Discounted cash flow Spread over treasury 0.31% - 4.50% (2.04%) Liabilities: (1) Embedded derivatives - GLWB (2) $ 7,031 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 91.1% to 106.6% of Lapse 0.3% - 15%, depending on product/duration/funded status of guarantee Utilization 99%. 10% of policies have a one-time over-utilization of 400% Nonperformance risk 0.18% - 1.09% Embedded derivative - FIA 147,368 Actuarial cash flow model Expenses $126 per policy Asset Earned Rate 4.08% - 4.66% Withdrawal rate 1% prior to age 70, 100% of the RMD for ages 70+ Mortality 1994 MGDB table with company experience Lapse 2.0% - 40.0%, depending on duration/surrender charge period Nonperformance risk 0.18% - 1.09% Embedded derivative - IUL 46,051 Actuarial cash flow model Mortality 38% - 153% of 2015 Lapse 0.5% - 10.0%, depending on duration/distribution channel and smoking class Nonperformance risk 0.18% - 1.09% (1) Excludes modified coinsurance arrangements. (2) The fair value for the GLWB embedded derivative is presented as a net liability.
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Balances for Fair Value Measurements, for Which the Company Has Used Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the three months ended March 31, 2016 , for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3): Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at Beginning Balance Included in Earnings Included in Other Comprehensive Income Included in Earnings Included in Other Comprehensive Income Purchases Sales Issuances Settlements Transfers in/out of Level 3 Other Ending Balance (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 3 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 3 $ — Commercial mortgage-backed securities — — — — — — — — — — — — — Other asset-backed securities 587,031 6,859 — — (13,057 ) — (50,820 ) — — 7,457 361 537,831 — Corporate securities 902,119 — 14,922 (4,135 ) (6,287 ) 16,000 (24,742 ) — — (61,179 ) (2,961 ) 833,737 — Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 1,489,153 6,859 14,922 (4,135 ) (19,344 ) 16,000 (75,562 ) — — (53,722 ) (2,600 ) 1,371,571 — Fixed maturity securities - trading Other asset-backed securities 152,912 228 — (934 ) — — (1,603 ) — — 172 (92 ) 150,683 (709 ) Corporate securities 18,225 308 — (259 ) — — (4,072 ) — — (8,479 ) (46 ) 5,677 216 Total fixed maturity securities - trading 171,137 536 — (1,193 ) — — (5,675 ) — — (8,307 ) (138 ) 156,360 (493 ) Total fixed maturity securities 1,660,290 7,395 14,922 (5,328 ) (19,344 ) 16,000 (81,237 ) — — (62,029 ) (2,738 ) 1,527,931 (493 ) Equity securities 66,504 — — — — — — — — — — 66,504 — Other long-term investments (1) 68,384 4,217 — (16,982 ) — 1,429 — — — — — 57,048 (12,765 ) Total investments 1,795,178 11,612 14,922 (22,310 ) (19,344 ) 17,429 (81,237 ) — — (62,029 ) (2,738 ) 1,651,483 (13,258 ) Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 1,795,178 $ 11,612 $ 14,922 $ (22,310 ) $ (19,344 ) $ 17,429 $ (81,237 ) $ — $ — $ (62,029 ) $ (2,738 ) $ 1,651,483 $ (13,258 ) Liabilities: Annuity account balances (2) $ 92,512 $ — $ — $ (566 ) $ — $ — $ — $ 187 $ 3,142 $ — $ — $ 90,123 $ — Other liabilities (1) 375,848 368 — (120,758 ) — — — — — — — 496,238 (120,390 ) Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 468,360 $ 368 $ — $ (121,324 ) $ — $ — $ — $ 187 $ 3,142 $ — $ — $ 586,361 $ (120,390 ) (1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives. (2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities. The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for fair value measurements for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , for which the Company has used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3): Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at Beginning Balance Included in Earnings Included in Other Comprehensive Income Included in Earnings Included in Other Comprehensive Income Purchases Sales Issuances Settlements Transfers in/out of Level 3 Other Ending Balance (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale Residential mortgage-backed securities $ 3 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (3 ) $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Commercial mortgage-backed securities — — — — — — — — — — — — — Other asset-backed securities 562,604 — 3,530 — (831 ) — (2,015 ) — — (6,643 ) 291 556,936 — Corporate securities 664,046 — 7,771 — (282 ) 37,259 (38,884 ) — — (2,647 ) (558 ) 666,705 — Total fixed maturity securities - available-for-sale 1,226,653 — 11,301 — (1,113 ) 37,259 (40,902 ) — — (9,290 ) (267 ) 1,223,641 — Fixed maturity securities - trading Other asset-backed securities 84,563 3,474 — (586 ) — — (19,308 ) — — — 609 68,752 2,888 Corporate securities 5,492 34 — — — — — — — — (22 ) 5,504 34 Total fixed maturity securities - trading 90,055 3,508 — (586 ) — — (19,308 ) — — — 587 74,256 2,922 Total fixed maturity securities 1,316,708 3,508 11,301 (586 ) (1,113 ) 37,259 (60,210 ) — — (9,290 ) 320 1,297,897 2,922 Equity securities 65,786 — — — — — — — — 3 (1 ) 65,788 1 Other long-term investments (1) 115,516 5,245 — (16,866 ) — — — — — — — 103,895 (11,621 ) Total investments 1,498,010 8,753 11,301 (17,452 ) (1,113 ) 37,259 (60,210 ) — — (9,287 ) 319 1,467,580 (8,698 ) Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 1,498,010 $ 8,753 $ 11,301 $ (17,452 ) $ (1,113 ) $ 37,259 $ (60,210 ) $ — $ — $ (9,287 ) $ 319 $ 1,467,580 $ (8,698 ) Liabilities: Annuity account balances (2) $ 87,616 $ — $ — $ (887 ) $ — $ — $ — $ 180 $ 2,268 — $ — $ 86,415 $ — Other liabilities (1) 405,803 15,280 — (48,278 ) — — — — — — — 438,801 (32,998 ) Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $ 493,419 $ 15,280 $ — $ (49,165 ) $ — $ — $ — $ 180 $ 2,268 $ — $ — $ 525,216 $ (32,998 ) (1) Represents certain freestanding and embedded derivatives. (2) Represents liabilities related to fixed indexed annuities.
Schedule of the Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Value of the Company's Financial Instruments	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of the periods shown below are as follows: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Fair Value Level Carrying Amounts Fair Values Carrying Amounts Fair Values (Dollars In Thousands) Assets: Mortgage loans on real estate 3 $ 6,311,822 $ 6,180,585 $ 6,132,125 $ 5,930,992 Policy loans 3 1,635,511 1,635,511 1,650,240 1,650,240 Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity (1) 3 2,758,137 2,746,375 2,770,177 2,733,340 Liabilities: Stable value product account balances 3 $ 3,614,225 $ 3,607,767 $ 3,501,636 $ 3,488,877 Future policy benefits and claims (2) 3 216,520 216,520 221,634 221,658 Other policyholders' funds (3) 3 134,329 135,090 135,367 136,127 Debt: Non-recourse funding obligations (4) 3 $ 2,962,601 $ 2,951,336 $ 2,973,829 $ 2,939,387 Except as noted below, fair values were estimated using quoted market prices. (1) Securities purchased from unconsolidated affiliates, Red Mountain LLC and Steel City LLC. (2) Single premium immediate annuity without life contingencies. (3) Supplementary contracts without life contingencies. (4) As March 31, 2017, $2.7 billion in carrying amount and fair value relate to non-recourse funding obligations issued by Golden Gate and Golden Gate V. As of December 31, 2016, $2.7 billion in carrying amount and fair value relate to non-recourse funding obligations issued by Golden Gate and Golden Gate V.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME30

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Realized Investments Gains and Losses	The following table sets forth realized investments gains and losses for the periods shown: Realized investment gains (losses) - derivative financial instruments For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Derivatives related to VA contracts: Interest rate futures - VA $ 3,448 $ 37,801 Equity futures - VA (30,817 ) (3,228 ) Currency futures - VA (6,256 ) (6,158 ) Equity options - VA (40,185 ) 16,304 Interest rate swaptions - VA (1,469 ) (2,234 ) Interest rate swaps - VA (8,957 ) 125,593 Embedded derivative - GLWB 10,016 (66,676 ) Funds withheld derivative 47,469 (7,798 ) Total derivatives related to VA contracts (26,751 ) 93,604 Derivatives related to FIA contracts: Embedded derivative - FIA (12,411 ) (2,162 ) Equity futures - FIA 297 1,382 Volatility futures - FIA — — Equity options - FIA 10,700 (5,562 ) Total derivatives related to FIA contracts (1,414 ) (6,342 ) Derivatives related to IUL contracts: Embedded derivative - IUL (2,090 ) (738 ) Equity futures - IUL (799 ) (219 ) Equity options - IUL 2,891 (27 ) Total derivatives related to IUL contracts 2 (984 ) Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties (17,865 ) (58,355 ) Derivatives with PLC (1) (14,875 ) 4,030 Other derivatives 3 (45 ) Total realized gains (losses) - derivatives $ (60,900 ) $ 31,908 (1) These derivatives include the Interest, YRT premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements between certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and PLC.
Realized Investment Gains and Losses for the Modco Trading Portfolio that is Included in Realized Investment Gains (Losses) - All Other Investments	The following table sets forth realized investments gains and losses for the Modco trading portfolio that is included in realized investment gains (losses) — all other investments: Realized investment gains (losses) - all other investments For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Modco trading portfolio (1) $ 18,552 $ 78,154 (1) The Company elected to include the use of alternate disclosures for trading activities.
Components of the Gain or Loss on Derivatives that Quality as a Cash Flow Hedging Relationship	The following table presents the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as a cash flow hedging relationship. The Company did not have any derivatives that qualified as a cash flow hedging relationships for the three months ended March 31, 2016 : Gain (Loss) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship Amount of Gains (Losses) Deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives Amount and Location of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) Amount and Location of (Losses) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion) (Effective Portion) (Ineffective Portion) Benefits and settlement expenses Realized investment gains (losses) (Dollars In Thousands) For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Foreign currency swaps $ (1,034 ) $ (205 ) $ — Total $ (1,034 ) $ (205 ) $ —
Schedule of Information About the Nature and Accounting Treatment of the Company's Primary Derivative Financial Instruments and the Location in and Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements	The table below presents information about the nature and accounting treatment of the Company’s primary derivative financial instruments and the location in and effect on the consolidated condensed financial statements for the periods presented below: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value (Dollars In Thousands) Other long-term investments Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency swaps $ — $ — $ 117,178 $ 132 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps 1,040,000 43,730 1,135,000 71,644 Derivatives with PLC (1) 2,780,731 34,004 2,808,807 48,878 Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 64,310 616 64,123 2,573 Embedded derivative - GLWB 2,146,176 69,274 2,045,529 64,064 Interest rate futures 698,352 1,917 102,587 894 Equity futures 445,702 1,769 654,113 5,805 Currency futures — — 340,058 7,883 Equity options 4,459,031 363,614 3,944,444 328,908 Interest rate swaptions 225,000 1,034 225,000 2,503 Other 157 153 212 149 $ 11,859,459 $ 516,111 $ 11,437,051 $ 533,433 Other liabilities Cash flow hedges: Foreign currency swaps $ 117,178 $ 485 $ — $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps 822,500 1,953 575,000 10,208 Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 2,437,200 150,924 2,450,692 141,301 Funds withheld derivative 1,556,518 72,041 1,557,237 91,267 Embedded derivative - GLWB 1,770,287 66,277 1,849,400 71,082 Embedded derivative - FIA 1,610,708 170,215 1,496,346 147,368 Embedded derivative - IUL 120,218 51,385 103,838 46,051 Interest rate futures 769,621 922 993,842 6,611 Equity futures 280,278 3,987 102,667 2,907 Currency futures 298,852 6,234 — — Equity options 3,020,620 201,838 2,590,160 157,253 $ 12,803,980 $ 726,261 $ 11,719,182 $ 674,048 (1) These derivatives include the Interest, YRT premium support, and portfolio maintenance agreements between certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and PLC.

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIAB31

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Offsetting [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments by Assets	The tables below present the derivative instruments by assets and liabilities for the Company as of December 31, 2016 . Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Assets Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 417,769 $ — $ 417,769 $ 171,384 $ 100,890 $ 145,495 Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 417,769 — 417,769 171,384 100,890 145,495 Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 2,573 — 2,573 — — 2,573 Embedded derivative - GLWB 64,064 — 64,064 — — 64,064 Derivatives with PLC 48,878 — 48,878 — — 48,878 Other 149 — 149 — — 149 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 115,664 — 115,664 — — 115,664 Total derivatives 533,433 — 533,433 171,384 100,890 261,159 Total Assets $ 533,433 $ — $ 533,433 $ 171,384 $ 100,890 $ 261,159 The tables below present the assets and liabilities subject to master netting agreements as of March 31, 2017 . Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Assets Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 412,064 $ — $ 412,064 $ 206,954 $ 96,785 $ 108,325 Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 412,064 — 412,064 206,954 96,785 108,325 Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 616 — 616 — — 616 Embedded derivative - GLWB 69,274 — 69,274 — — 69,274 Derivatives with PLC 34,004 — 34,004 — — 34,004 Other 153 — 153 — — 153 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 104,047 — 104,047 — — 104,047 Total derivatives 516,111 — 516,111 206,954 96,785 212,372 Total Assets $ 516,111 $ — $ 516,111 $ 206,954 $ 96,785 $ 212,372
Schedule of Derivative Instruments by Liabilities	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Paid Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Liabilities Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 176,979 $ — $ 176,979 $ 171,384 $ 5,595 $ — Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 176,979 — 176,979 171,384 5,595 — Derivatives not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 141,301 — 141,301 — — 141,301 Funds withheld derivative 91,267 — 91,267 — — 91,267 Embedded derivative - GLWB 71,082 — 71,082 — — 71,082 Embedded derivative - FIA 147,368 — 147,368 — — 147,368 Embedded derivative - IUL 46,051 — 46,051 — — 46,051 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 497,069 — 497,069 — — 497,069 Total derivatives 674,048 — 674,048 171,384 5,595 497,069 Repurchase agreements (1) 797,721 — 797,721 — — 797,721 Total Liabilities $ 1,471,769 $ — $ 1,471,769 $ 171,384 $ 5,595 $ 1,294,790 (1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days. Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Paid Net Amount (Dollars In Thousands) Offsetting of Liabilities Derivatives: Free-Standing derivatives $ 215,419 $ — $ 215,419 $ 206,954 $ 8,465 $ — Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 215,419 — 215,419 206,954 8,465 — Derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties 150,924 — 150,924 — — 150,924 Funds withheld derivative 72,041 — 72,041 — — 72,041 Embedded derivative - GLWB 66,277 — 66,277 — — 66,277 Embedded derivative - FIA 170,215 — 170,215 — — 170,215 Embedded derivative - IUL 51,385 — 51,385 — — 51,385 Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement 510,842 — 510,842 — — 510,842 Total derivatives 726,261 — 726,261 206,954 8,465 510,842 Repurchase agreements (1) 787,652 — 787,652 787,652 — — Total Liabilities $ 1,513,913 $ — $ 1,513,913 $ 994,606 $ 8,465 $ 510,842 (1) Borrowings under repurchase agreements are for a term less than 90 days.

MORTGAGE LOANS (Tables)

MORTGAGE LOANS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
MORTGAGE LOANS
Schedule of Changes in the Allowance for Mortgage Loan Credit Losses	As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Beginning balance $ 724 $ — Charge offs — (4,682 ) Recoveries (724 ) — Provision 5,087 5,406 Ending balance $ 5,087 $ 724
Schedule of an Analysis of the Delinquent Loans	An analysis of the delinquent loans is shown in the following chart. Greater 30-59 Days 60-89 Days than 90 Days Total As of March 31, 2017 Delinquent Delinquent Delinquent Delinquent (Dollars In Thousands) Commercial mortgage loans $ 1,968 $ — $ 1,235 $ 3,203 Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans 2 — 1 3 As of December 31, 2016 Commercial mortgage loans $ 3,669 $ — $ — $ 3,669 Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans 4 — — 4
Schedule of Information Regarding Impaired Loans	For information regarding impaired loans, please refer to the following chart: Unpaid Average Interest Cash Basis Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Interest As of March 31, 2017 Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized Income (Dollars In Thousands) Commercial mortgage loans: With no related allowance recorded $ 1,235 $ 1,186 $ — $ 1,235 $ — $ — With an allowance recorded 9,573 9,562 5,087 9,573 101 101 As of December 31, 2016 Commercial mortgage loans: With no related allowance recorded $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — With an allowance recorded 1,819 1,819 724 1,819 96 96
Schedule of Mortgage Loans Modified in Troubled Debt Restructuring	Mortgage loans that were modified in a troubled debt restructuring as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows: Number of Contracts Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment (Dollars In Thousands) As of March 31, 2017 Troubled debt restructuring: Commercial mortgage loans 1 $ 739 $ 739 As of December 31, 2016 Troubled debt restructuring: Commercial mortgage loans 1 $ 468 $ 468

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS (Tab

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-Recourse Funding Obligations Outstanding	Non-recourse funding obligations outstanding as of March 31, 2017 , on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table: Issuer Outstanding Principal Carrying Value (1) Maturity Year Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate (Dollars In Thousands) Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) $ 2,090,000 $ 2,090,000 2039 4.75 % Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company 278,949 227,551 2052 1.57 % Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) 580,000 642,599 2037 5.12 % MONY Life Insurance Company (3) 1,091 2,451 2024 6.19 % Total $ 2,950,040 $ 2,962,601 (1) Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances. (2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of PLC. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. (3) Fixed rate obligations. Non-recourse funding obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2016 , on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table: Issuer Outstanding Principal Carrying Value (1) Maturity Year Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate (Dollars In Thousands) Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) $ 2,116,000 $ 2,116,000 2039 4.75 % Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company 278,949 227,338 2052 1.30 % Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company (2)(3) 565,000 628,025 2037 5.12 % MONY Life Insurance Company (3) 1,091 2,466 2024 6.19 % Total $ 2,961,040 $ 2,973,829 (1) Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances. (2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of PLC. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company. (3) Fixed rate obligations.
Schedule of Collateral Pledged for Repurchase Agreements	: Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Transactions, and Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions Accounted for as Secured Borrowings Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements As of March 31, 2017 (Dollars In Thousands) Overnight and Continuous Up to 30 days 30-90 days Greater Than 90 days Total Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions U.S. Treasury and agency securities $ 346,440 $ 13,666 $ — $ — $ 360,106 Mortgage loans 496,528 — — — 496,528 Total repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions 842,968 13,666 — — 856,634 Securities lending transactions Corporate securities 35,557 — — — 35,557 Equity securities 1,907 — — — 1,907 Preferred stock 436 — — — 436 Total securities lending transactions 37,900 — — — 37,900 Total securities $ 880,868 $ 13,666 $ — $ — $ 894,534

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]
Components of the Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Components of the net periodic benefit cost of PLC's defined benefit pension plan for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , are as follows: For The 2017 2016 Defined Defined (Dollars In Thousands) Service cost — benefits earned during the period $ 3,348 $ 334 $ 2,906 $ 313 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 2,191 297 2,737 438 Expected return on plan assets (3,352 ) — (3,605 ) — Amortization of prior service cost — — — — Amortization of actuarial losses — 118 — — Preliminary net periodic benefit cost 2,187 749 2,038 751 Settlement/curtailment expense — — — — Total net periodic benefit costs $ 2,187 $ 749 $ 2,038 $ 751

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI35

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in the Accumulated Balances for Each Component of AOCI	The following tables summarize the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) as of March 31, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 . Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments (2) Accumulated Gain and Loss Derivatives Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Dollars In Thousands, Net of Tax) Beginning Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (655,767 ) $ 727 $ (655,040 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 160,585 (672 ) 159,913 Other comprehensive income relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings 3,701 — 3,701 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) (2,782 ) 133 (2,649 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 161,504 (539 ) 160,965 Ending Balance, March 31, 2017 $ (494,263 ) $ 188 $ (494,075 ) (1) See Reclassification table below for details. (2) As of March 31, 2017, net unrealized losses reported in AOCI were offset by $348.4 million due to the impact those net unrealized losses would have had on certain of the Company’s insurance assets and liabilities if the net unrealized losses had been recognized in net income. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments (2) Accumulated Gain and Loss Derivatives Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Dollars In Thousands, Net of Tax) Beginning Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (1,246,391 ) $ — $ (1,246,391 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 606,848 688 607,536 Other comprehensive income relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings (6,782 ) — (6,782 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) (9,442 ) 39 (9,403 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 590,624 727 591,351 Ending Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (655,767 ) $ 727 $ (655,040 ) (1) See Reclassification table below for details. (2) As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016, net unrealized losses reported in AOCI were offset by $623.0 million and $424.1 million, respectively, due to the impact those net unrealized losses would have had on certain of the Company’s insurance assets and liabilities if the net unrealized losses had been recognized in net income.
Schedule of Reclassifications Amounts Out of AOCI	The following tables summarize the reclassifications amounts out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Amount Affected Line Item in the (Dollars In Thousands) Gains and losses on derivative instruments Net settlement (expense)/benefit (1) $ (205 ) Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded (205 ) Total before tax 72 Tax (expense) or benefit $ (133 ) Net of tax Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities Net investment gains (losses) $ 9,481 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments Impairments recognized in earnings (5,201 ) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings 4,280 Total before tax (1,498 ) Tax (expense) or benefit $ 2,782 Net of tax (1) See Note 6, Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Amount Affected Line Item in the (Dollars In Thousands) Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities Net investment gains (losses) $ 5,536 Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments Impairments recognized in earnings (2,617 ) Net impairment losses recognized in earnings 2,919 Total before tax (1,022 ) Tax (expense) or benefit $ 1,897 Net of tax

OPERATING SEGMENTS (Tables)

OPERATING SEGMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Financial Information for the Company's Segments	The following tables presents a summary of results and reconciles pre-tax adjusted operating income (loss) to consolidated income before income tax and net income: For The 2017 2016 (Dollars In Thousands) Revenues Life Marketing $ 397,072 $ 381,074 Acquisitions 401,367 424,807 Annuities 109,856 218,516 Stable Value Products 40,843 29,902 Asset Protection 90,344 73,679 Corporate and Other 7,874 31,924 Total revenues $ 1,047,356 $ 1,159,902 Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) Life Marketing $ 20,077 13,126 Acquisitions 53,667 68,653 Annuities 42,061 45,276 Stable Value Products 23,899 14,448 Asset Protection 3,951 4,257 Corporate and Other (34,362 ) (34,743 ) Pre-tax adjusted operating income 109,293 111,017 Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives (22,649 ) 123,962 Income before income tax 86,644 234,979 Income tax expense (28,305 ) (76,362 ) Net income $ 58,339 $ 158,617 Pre-tax adjusted operating income $ 109,293 $ 111,017 Adjusted operating income tax (expense) benefit (36,232 ) (32,975 ) After-tax adjusted operating income 73,061 78,042 Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives (22,649 ) 123,962 Income tax benefit (expense) on adjustments 7,927 (43,387 ) Net income $ 58,339 $ 158,617 Realized investment (losses) gains: Derivative financial instruments $ (60,900 ) $ 31,908 All other investments 22,841 81,709 Net impairment losses recognized in earnings (5,201 ) (2,617 ) Less: related amortization (1) (10,744 ) (4,050 ) Less: VA GLWB economic cost (9,867 ) (8,912 ) Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives $ (22,649 ) $ 123,962 (1) Includes amortization of DAC/VOBA and benefits and settlement expenses that are impacted by realized gains (losses). Operating Segment Assets (Dollars In Thousands) Life Marketing Acquisitions Annuities Stable Value Products Investments and other assets $ 14,257,880 $ 19,629,308 $ 20,337,137 $ 3,486,857 DAC and VOBA 1,246,081 102,691 680,597 4,999 Other intangibles 295,923 36,465 180,116 8,556 Goodwill 200,274 14,524 336,677 113,813 Total assets $ 16,000,158 $ 19,782,988 $ 21,534,527 $ 3,614,225 Asset Protection Corporate and Other Total Consolidated Investments and other assets $ 852,905 $ 13,335,847 $ 71,899,934 DAC and VOBA 35,760 — 2,070,128 Other intangibles 141,216 12,516 674,792 Goodwill 128,182 — 793,470 Total assets $ 1,158,063 $ 13,348,363 $ 75,438,324 Operating Segment Assets (Dollars In Thousands) Life Marketing Acquisitions Annuities Stable Value Products Investments and other assets $ 14,050,905 $ 19,679,690 $ 20,076,818 $ 3,373,646 DAC and VOBA 1,218,944 106,532 655,618 5,455 Other intangibles 300,664 37,103 183,449 8,722 Goodwill 200,274 14,524 336,677 113,813 Total assets $ 15,770,787 $ 19,837,849 $ 21,252,562 $ 3,501,636 Asset Protection Corporate and Other Total Consolidated Investments and other assets $ 858,648 $ 12,920,083 $ 70,959,790 DAC and VOBA 37,975 — 2,024,524 Other intangibles 143,865 13,545 687,348 Goodwill 128,182 — 793,470 Total assets $ 1,168,670 $ 12,933,628 $ 74,465,132

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS -

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS - Summary of Financial Information of the Policyholder Dividend Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Closed block liabilities
Future policy benefits, policyholders’ account balances and other policyholder liabilities	$ 5,868,104	$ 5,896,355
Policyholder dividend obligation	41,180	31,932	$ 96,508	$ 0
Other liabilities	46,257	40,007
Total closed block liabilities	5,955,541	5,968,294
Closed block assets
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value	4,508,439	4,440,105
Mortgage loans on real estate	196,295	201,088
Policy loans	705,640	712,959
Cash	47,203	108,270
Other assets	136,975	135,794
Total closed block assets	5,594,552	5,598,216
Excess of reported closed block liabilities over closed block assets	360,989	370,078
Portion of above representing accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) net of policyholder dividend obligation: $(171,450) and $(197,450); and net of income tax: $60,008 and $69,107	0	0
Future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and closed block liabilities	360,989	370,078
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to policyholder dividend obligation, net of deferred tax benefits	(171,450)	(197,450)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses), income tax	$ 60,008	$ 69,107

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS38

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS - Schedule of Reconciliation of the Policyholder Dividend Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Movement in Closed Block Dividend Obligation [Roll Forward]
Policyholder dividend obligation, beginning of period	$ 31,932	$ 0
Applicable to net revenue (losses)	(16,753)	(19,572)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) allocated to the policyholder dividend obligation	26,001	116,080
Policyholder dividend obligation, end of period	$ 41,180	$ 96,508

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS39

MONY CLOSED BLOCK OF BUSINESS - Schedule of Closed Block Revenues and Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues
Premiums and other income	$ 42,836	$ 43,919
Net investment income	51,359	50,867
Net investment gains	63	187
Total revenues	94,258	94,973
Benefits and other deductions
Benefits and settlement expenses	80,108	80,055
Other operating expense	166	1,025
Total benefits and other deductions	80,274	81,080
Net revenues before income taxes	13,984	13,893
Income tax expense	4,895	4,863
Net revenues	$ 9,089	$ 9,030

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Summary

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Summary of Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) for All Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	$ 9,490	$ 5,702
Equity securities	(9)	(166)
Impairments	(5,201)	(2,617)
Modco trading portfolio	18,552	78,154
Other investments	(5,192)	(1,981)
Total realized gains (losses) - investments	$ 17,640	$ 79,092

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedul

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Gross Realized Gains (Losses) on Investments Available-for-Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Gross realized gains	$ 10,738	$ 9,029
Gross realized losses:
Impairment losses	(5,201)	(2,617)
Realized losses from sales	$ (1,257)	$ (3,493)

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Sched42

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Fair Value (Proceeds) and Gains/Losses Realized on Securities Sold in an Unrealized Gain/Loss Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Securities in an unrealized gain position:
Fair value (proceeds) on securities in an unrealized gain position	$ 169,134	$ 306,231
Gain realized on securities in an unrealized gain position	10,738	9,029
Securities in an unrealized loss position:
Fair value (proceeds) on securities in an unrealized loss position	12,452	53,687
Loss realized on securities in an unrealized loss position	$ (1,257)	$ (3,493)

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Sched43

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of the Company's Investments Classified as Available-for-Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 38,032,568	$ 37,991,304
Gross Unrealized Gains	270,173	197,239
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,566,616)	(1,859,707)
Fair Value	36,736,125	36,328,836
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	(5,344)	(11,039)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,979,140	1,904,165
Gross Unrealized Gains	11,023	10,737
Gross Unrealized Losses	(28,724)	(25,295)
Fair Value	1,961,439	1,889,607
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	(4)	(9)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,820,862	1,820,644
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,142	2,455
Gross Unrealized Losses	(38,426)	(40,602)
Fair Value	1,785,578	1,782,497
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
Other asset-backed securities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,177,426	1,210,490
Gross Unrealized Gains	22,172	21,741
Gross Unrealized Losses	(17,148)	(20,698)
Fair Value	1,182,450	1,211,533
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
U.S. government-related securities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,310,138	1,308,192
Gross Unrealized Gains	401	422
Gross Unrealized Losses	(35,744)	(40,455)
Fair Value	1,274,795	1,268,159
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
Other government-related securities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	251,144	251,197
Gross Unrealized Gains	4,103	1,526
Gross Unrealized Losses	(12,058)	(14,797)
Fair Value	243,189	237,926
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,776,716	1,760,837
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,811	1,224
Gross Unrealized Losses	(105,803)	(105,558)
Fair Value	1,672,724	1,656,503
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
Corporate securities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	28,634,946	28,655,364
Gross Unrealized Gains	210,501	151,383
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,315,083)	(1,582,098)
Fair Value	27,530,364	27,224,649
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	(5,340)	(11,030)
Preferred Stock
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	94,362	94,362
Gross Unrealized Gains	316	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,404)	(8,519)
Fair Value	89,274	85,843
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
Fixed maturities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	37,044,734	37,005,251
Gross Unrealized Gains	253,469	189,488
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,558,390)	(1,838,022)
Fair Value	35,739,813	35,356,717
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	(5,344)	(11,039)
Equity securities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	741,938	722,868
Gross Unrealized Gains	16,704	7,751
Gross Unrealized Losses	(8,226)	(21,685)
Fair Value	750,416	708,934
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
Short-term investments
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	245,896	263,185
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	245,896	263,185
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Additio

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)positionsubsidiary	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)subsidiary
Investment [Line Items]
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	$ 1,003,946,000		$ 1,196,101,000
Underlying Collateral, Percentage guaranteed by the Federal Family Education Loan Program	97.00%		97.00%
Total positions that were in an unrealized loss position | position	2,171
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	$ 36,736,125,000		$ 36,328,836,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	38,032,568,000		$ 37,991,304,000
Other-than-temporary impairments on held-to-maturity securities	0	$ 0
Payments made	$ 0
Red Mountain
Investment [Line Items]
Number of wholly owned subsidiaries that were determined to be VIEs | subsidiary	1		1
Ownership interest through an affiliate (as a percent)	100.00%
Investment to which risk of loss related to the VIE is limited	$ 10,000
External Credit Rating, Non Investment Grade
Investment [Line Items]
Trading securities	259,800,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	2,000,000,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	2,000,000,000
Securities not publicly traded	360,000,000
Fixed maturities
Investment [Line Items]
Trading securities	2,600,000,000		$ 2,600,000,000
Other-than-temporary impairments related to fixed maturities or equity securities that the entity intended to sell or expected to be required to sell	0	0
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	35,739,813,000		35,356,717,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	37,044,734,000		37,005,251,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	43,243,000		30,385,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	55,005,000		67,222,000
Equity securities
Investment [Line Items]
Trading securities	5,500,000		7,100,000
Other-than-temporary impairments related to fixed maturities or equity securities that the entity intended to sell or expected to be required to sell	0	$ 0
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	5,524,000		6,412,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	750,416,000		708,934,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	741,938,000		722,868,000
Short-term investments
Investment [Line Items]
Trading securities	51,200,000		52,600,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	245,896,000		263,185,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	245,896,000		263,185,000
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Investment [Line Items]
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	4,034,000		4,117,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,961,439,000		1,889,607,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	1,979,140,000		1,904,165,000
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Investment [Line Items]
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	4,324,000		4,013,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,785,578,000		1,782,497,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	1,820,862,000		1,820,644,000
Other asset-backed securities
Investment [Line Items]
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	11,312,000		11,407,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,182,450,000		1,211,533,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	1,177,426,000		1,210,490,000
Other government-related securities
Investment [Line Items]
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	10,791,000		11,890,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	243,189,000		237,926,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	251,144,000		251,197,000
States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Investment [Line Items]
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	42,740,000		41,749,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,672,724,000		1,656,503,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	1,776,716,000		1,760,837,000
Corporate securities
Investment [Line Items]
Gross unrealized loss, greater than 12 months	923,263,000		1,114,635,000
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	27,530,364,000		27,224,649,000
Available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	$ 28,634,946,000		$ 28,655,364,000

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Sched45

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Fixed Maturities, by Expected Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Held-to-maturity, Fair Value
Fair Value	$ 2,746,375	$ 2,733,340
Fixed maturities
Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Due in one year or less	581,578
Due after one year through five years	6,517,012
Due after five years through ten years	7,697,777
Due after ten years	22,248,367
Total	37,044,734
Available-for-sale, Fair Value
Due in one year or less	582,465
Due after one year through five years	6,516,520
Due after five years through ten years	7,618,850
Due after ten years	21,021,978
Total	35,739,813
Held-to-maturity, Amortized Cost
Due in one year or less	0
Due after one year through five years	0
Due after five years through ten years	0
Due after ten years	2,758,137
Amortized Cost	2,758,137	2,770,177
Held-to-maturity, Fair Value
Due in one year or less	0
Due after one year through five years	0
Due after five years through ten years	0
Due after ten years	2,746,375
Fair Value	$ 2,746,375	$ 2,733,340

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Sched46

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Other-than-Temporary Impairments of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Investment [Line Items]
Other-than-temporary impairments	$ (95)	$ (2,769)
Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income	(5,106)	152
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(5,201)	(2,617)
Fixed maturities
Investment [Line Items]
Other-than-temporary impairments	(95)	(2,769)
Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income	(5,106)	152
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(5,201)	(2,617)
Equity securities
Investment [Line Items]
Other-than-temporary impairments	0	0
Non-credit impairment losses recorded in other comprehensive income	0	0
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	$ 0	$ 0

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Sched47

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Available-for-Sale Credit Losses on Fixed Maturities Held by the Company for Which a Portion of Other-than-Temporary Impairments were Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Fixed maturities - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 12,685	$ 22,761
Additions for newly impaired securities	0	2,092
Additions for previously impaired securities	0	525
Reductions for previously impaired securities due to a change in expected cash flows	(12,685)	(22,759)
Reductions for previously impaired securities that were sold in the current period	0	0
Ending balance	$ 0	$ 2,619

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Sched48

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Investments' Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of the Company's Investments that are Not Deemed to be Other-than-Temporarily Impaired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	$ 16,570,570	$ 18,169,517
12 Months or More	10,545,146	10,955,615
Total	27,115,716	29,125,132
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(562,670)	(663,606)
12 Months or More	(1,003,946)	(1,196,101)
Total	(1,566,616)	(1,859,707)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	1,128,994	1,051,694
12 Months or More	159,309	170,826
Total	1,288,303	1,222,520
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(24,690)	(21,178)
12 Months or More	(4,034)	(4,117)
Total	(28,724)	(25,295)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	1,418,325	1,426,252
12 Months or More	97,152	100,475
Total	1,515,477	1,526,727
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(34,102)	(36,589)
12 Months or More	(4,324)	(4,013)
Total	(38,426)	(40,602)
Other asset-backed securities
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	260,723	323,706
12 Months or More	173,891	176,792
Total	434,614	500,498
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(5,836)	(9,291)
12 Months or More	(11,312)	(11,407)
Total	(17,148)	(20,698)
U.S. government-related securities
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	1,214,007	1,237,942
12 Months or More	2	3
Total	1,214,009	1,237,945
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(35,744)	(40,454)
12 Months or More	0	(1)
Total	(35,744)	(40,455)
Other government-related securities
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	71,542	98,412
12 Months or More	80,422	79,393
Total	151,964	177,805
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(1,267)	(2,907)
12 Months or More	(10,791)	(11,890)
Total	(12,058)	(14,797)
States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	1,030,078	1,062,368
12 Months or More	546,377	548,254
Total	1,576,455	1,610,622
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(63,063)	(63,809)
12 Months or More	(42,740)	(41,749)
Total	(105,803)	(105,558)
Corporate securities
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	11,238,460	12,490,517
12 Months or More	9,398,629	9,791,313
Total	20,637,089	22,281,830
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(391,820)	(467,463)
12 Months or More	(923,263)	(1,114,635)
Total	(1,315,083)	(1,582,098)
Preferred Stock
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	59,654	66,781
12 Months or More	18,980	19,062
Total	78,634	85,843
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(3,446)	(6,642)
12 Months or More	(1,958)	(1,877)
Total	(5,404)	(8,519)
Equity securities
Fair Value
Less Than 12 Months	148,787	411,845
12 Months or More	70,384	69,497
Total	219,171	481,342
Unrealized Loss
Less Than 12 Months	(2,702)	(15,273)
12 Months or More	(5,524)	(6,412)
Total	$ (8,226)	$ (21,685)

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Summa49

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Summary of Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses), Net of Income Tax, on Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities, Classified as Available-for-Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Fixed maturities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of income tax	$ 223,348	$ 630,716
Equity securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of income tax	$ 14,568	$ (70)

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Sched50

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of the Company's Investments Classified as Held-to-Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investment [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 2,746,375	$ 2,733,340
Fixed maturities
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,758,137	2,770,177
Gross Unrealized Gains	43,243	30,385
Gross Unrealized Losses	(55,005)	(67,222)
Fair Value	2,746,375	2,733,340
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
Fixed maturities | Red Mountain
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	668,137	654,177
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	(55,005)	(67,222)
Fair Value	613,132	586,955
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	0	0
Fixed maturities | Steel City
Investment [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,090,000	2,116,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	43,243	30,385
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	2,133,243	2,146,385
Total OTTI Recognized in OCI	$ 0	$ 0

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR51

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	$ 36,736,125	$ 36,328,836
Total fixed maturity securities	38,383,735	37,996,577
Equity securities	755,954	716,017
Derivative assets	516,111	533,433
Short-term investments	297,145	315,834
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,512,921	13,244,252
Variable universal life	935,427	895,925
Fixed maturities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	35,739,813	35,356,717
Trading securities	2,600,000	2,600,000
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,961,439	1,889,607
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,785,578	1,782,497
Other asset-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,182,450	1,211,533
States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,672,724	1,656,503
Other government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	243,189	237,926
Corporate securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	27,530,364	27,224,649
Level 3 | Other asset-backed securities
Assets related to separate accounts
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	556,782	553,308
Level 3 | Corporate securities
Assets related to separate accounts
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	639,904	638,279
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Assets:
Total fixed maturity securities	38,383,735	37,996,577
Equity securities	755,954	716,017
Derivative assets	516,111	533,433
Short-term investments	297,145	315,834
Total investments	39,952,945	39,561,861
Cash	255,459	214,439
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,512,921	13,244,252
Variable universal life	935,427	895,925
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	54,656,752	53,916,477
Liabilities:
Annuity account balances	86,415	87,616
Other liabilities	726,261	674,048
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	812,676	761,664
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Other liabilities
Liabilities:
Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2, liabilities		120,000
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Other long-term investments
Liabilities:
Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2, assets		169,400
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Fixed maturities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	35,739,813	35,356,717
Trading securities	2,643,922	2,639,860
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,961,439	1,889,607
Trading securities	255,779	255,027
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,785,578	1,782,497
Trading securities	154,760	149,683
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Other asset-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,182,450	1,211,533
Trading securities	181,300	200,084
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | U.S. government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,274,795	1,268,159
Trading securities	48,975	26,961
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,672,724	1,656,503
Trading securities	312,095	316,519
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Other government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	243,189	237,926
Trading securities	63,369	63,012
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Corporate securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	27,530,364	27,224,649
Trading securities	1,623,864	1,624,589
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Preferred Stock
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	89,274	85,843
Trading securities	3,780	3,985
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1
Assets:
Total fixed maturity securities	1,128,264	1,095,210
Equity securities	690,166	650,231
Derivative assets	57,787	82,420
Short-term investments	254,071	313,835
Total investments	2,130,288	2,141,696
Cash	255,459	214,439
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	13,512,921	13,244,252
Variable universal life	935,427	895,925
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	16,834,095	16,496,312
Liabilities:
Annuity account balances	0	0
Other liabilities	12,152	13,004
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	12,152	13,004
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Fixed maturities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,080,026	1,068,801
Trading securities	48,238	26,409
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Other asset-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | U.S. government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,009,732	1,002,020
Trading securities	44,458	22,424
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Other government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Corporate securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 1 | Preferred Stock
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	70,294	66,781
Trading securities	3,780	3,985
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2
Assets:
Total fixed maturity securities	35,957,574	35,584,659
Equity securities	0	0
Derivative assets	354,429	335,497
Short-term investments	43,074	1,999
Total investments	36,355,077	35,922,155
Cash	0	0
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	0	0
Variable universal life	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	36,355,077	35,922,155
Liabilities:
Annuity account balances	0	0
Other liabilities	275,308	255,241
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	275,308	255,241
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Fixed maturities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	33,436,146	33,061,263
Trading securities	2,521,428	2,523,396
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,961,439	1,889,604
Trading securities	255,779	255,027
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,785,578	1,782,497
Trading securities	154,760	149,683
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Other asset-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	625,514	648,929
Trading securities	112,548	115,521
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | U.S. government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	265,063	266,139
Trading securities	4,517	4,537
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,672,724	1,656,503
Trading securities	312,095	316,519
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Other government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	243,189	237,926
Trading securities	63,369	63,012
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporate securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	26,863,659	26,560,603
Trading securities	1,618,360	1,619,097
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 2 | Preferred Stock
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	18,980	19,062
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3
Assets:
Total fixed maturity securities	1,297,897	1,316,708
Equity securities	65,788	65,786
Derivative assets	103,895	115,516
Short-term investments	0	0
Total investments	1,467,580	1,498,010
Cash	0	0
Assets related to separate accounts
Variable annuity	0	0
Variable universal life	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	1,467,580	1,498,010
Liabilities:
Annuity account balances	86,415	87,616
Other liabilities	438,801	405,803
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	525,216	493,419
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Fixed maturities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	1,223,641	1,226,653
Trading securities	74,256	90,055
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	3
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Other asset-backed securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	556,936	562,604
Trading securities	68,752	84,563
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | U.S. government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | States, municipals, and political subdivisions
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Other government-related securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	0	0
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Corporate securities
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	666,705	664,046
Trading securities	5,504	5,492
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Preferred Stock
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities, fair value	0	0
Trading securities	$ 0	$ 0

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR52

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)primary_sourcequote	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Determination of fair values
Number of primary sources of information used for determining fair value | primary_source	1
Total number of primary sources of information available for determining fair value | primary_source	3
Minimum percentage of the Company's fixed maturity securities priced by third party pricing services	90.00%
Number of independent non-binding broker quotes obtained per security | quote	1
Underlying Collateral, Percentage guaranteed by the Federal Family Education Loan Program	97.00%	97.00%
Percentage of derivatives excluding embedded derivatives that were priced using exchange prices or independent broker quotations	81.40%
Fair Value, Assets	$ 516,111,000	$ 533,433,000
Interest support, YRT premium support and portfolio maintenance agreement
Determination of fair values
Fair Value, Assets	34,000,000
Golden Gate II | Interest Support Agreement
Determination of fair values
Fair Value, Assets	28,400,000
Amount of collateralized support agreement obligations by PLC	2,800,000
Payments made under agreement	0
Golden Gate II | YRT premium support agreement
Determination of fair values
Fair Value, Assets	2,000,000
Payments made under agreement	0
Golden Gate V and West Coast Life | Portfolio maintenance agreements
Determination of fair values
Fair Value, Assets	3,700,000
Payments made under agreement	0
Level 3
Determination of fair values
Level 3 fair value	525,216,000	$ 493,419,000	$ 586,361,000	$ 468,360,000
Level 3 | Annuity account
Determination of fair values
Level 3 fair value	86,400,000
Asset-Backed Securities | Level 2
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	4,900,000,000
Asset-Backed Securities | Level 3
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	$ 625,700,000
Other asset-backed securities | Level 3
Determination of fair values
Underlying Collateral, Percentage guaranteed by the Federal Family Education Loan Program	97.00%
Other asset-backed securities | Level 3 | Available-for-sale securities
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	$ 556,900,000
Other asset-backed securities | Level 3 | Trading Securities
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	68,800,000
Corporate Bonds, U.S. Government-Related Securities, States, Municipals, and Political Subdivisions, and Other Government Related Securities | Level 2
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	31,000,000,000
Corporate Bonds, U.S. Government-Related Securities, States, Municipals, and Political Subdivisions, and Other Government Related Securities | Level 3
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	672,200,000
Equity securities
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	65,800,000
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	$ 65,700,000
Embedded derivative - GLWB
Determination of fair values
Discount rate curve, base rate	LIBOR
Embedded derivative - GLWB | Level 3 | Minimum
Determination of fair values
Mortality (as a percent)	91.10%
Embedded derivative - GLWB | Level 3 | Maximum
Determination of fair values
Mortality (as a percent)	106.60%
Embedded derivative - FIA
Determination of fair values
Discount rate curve, base rate	LIBOR
Embedded derivative - FIA | Level 3 | Minimum
Determination of fair values
Mortality (as a percent)	46.00%
Embedded derivative - FIA | Level 3 | Maximum
Determination of fair values
Mortality (as a percent)	113.00%
Embedded derivative - IUL
Determination of fair values
Discount rate curve, base rate	LIBOR
Embedded derivative - IUL | Level 3 | Minimum
Determination of fair values
Mortality (as a percent)	38.00%
Embedded derivative - IUL | Level 3 | Maximum
Determination of fair values
Mortality (as a percent)	153.00%
Embedded derivative - Modified coinsurance agreements
Determination of fair values
Statutory policy liabilities (net of policy loans)	$ 2,400,000,000
Embedded derivative - Modified coinsurance agreements | Trading Securities
Determination of fair values
Fair Value	158,200,000
Funds withheld derivative | Level 2
Determination of fair values
Other liabilities	$ 72,000,000

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR53

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Unobservable Input
Financial instruments owned, other	$ 65,700,000	$ 65,700,000
Level 3
Unobservable Input
Financial instruments valued in broker quotes	101,300,000	125,200,000
Level 3 | Other asset-backed securities
Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Assets	556,782,000	553,308,000
Unobservable Input
Financial instruments valued in broker quotes	68,900,000	93,900,000
Level 3 | Corporate securities
Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Assets	639,904,000	638,279,000
Unobservable Input
Financial instruments valued in broker quotes	32,300,000	31,300,000
Level 3 | Embedded derivative - GLWB
Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Liabilities	2,983,000	7,031,000
Level 3 | Embedded derivative - FIA
Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Liabilities	170,215,000	147,368,000
Level 3 | Embedded derivative - IUL
Valuation of Level 3 Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Liabilities	51,385,000	46,051,000
Level 3 | Liquidation | Other asset-backed securities | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Liquidation value	88	88
Level 3 | Liquidation | Other asset-backed securities | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Liquidation value	97.26	97.25
Level 3 | Liquidation | Other asset-backed securities | Weighted Average
Unobservable Input
Liquidation value	$ 94.97	$ 95.04
Level 3 | Discounted cash flow | Other asset-backed securities | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Liquidity premium (as a percent)	0.46%
Paydown rate (as a percent)	11.06%
Level 3 | Discounted cash flow | Other asset-backed securities | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Liquidity premium (as a percent)	1.15%
Paydown rate (as a percent)	12.19%
Level 3 | Discounted cash flow | Other asset-backed securities | Weighted Average
Unobservable Input
Liquidity premium (as a percent)	0.75%
Paydown rate (as a percent)	11.41%
Level 3 | Discounted cash flow | Corporate securities | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Spread over treasury (as a percent)	0.88%	0.31%
Level 3 | Discounted cash flow | Corporate securities | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Spread over treasury (as a percent)	4.55%	4.50%
Level 3 | Discounted cash flow | Corporate securities | Weighted Average
Unobservable Input
Spread over treasury (as a percent)	1.85%	2.04%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - GLWB
Unobservable Input
Utilization (as a percent)	99.00%	99.00%
Policies that have a one-time over-utilization rate of a specified amount (as a percent)	10.00%	10.00%
Specified level of one-time over-utilization (as a percent)	400.00%	400.00%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - GLWB | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Mortality (as a percent)	91.10%	91.10%
Lapse (as a percent)	0.30%	0.30%
Nonperformance risk (as a percent)	0.14%	0.18%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - GLWB | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Mortality (as a percent)	106.60%	106.60%
Lapse (as a percent)	15.00%	15.00%
Nonperformance risk (as a percent)	0.98%	1.09%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - FIA
Unobservable Input
Expenses per policy	$ 126	$ 126
Withdrawal rate prior to age 70	1.00%	1.00%
Withdrawal rate for ages over 70	100.00%	100.00%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - FIA | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Lapse (as a percent)	2.00%	2.00%
Nonperformance risk (as a percent)	0.14%	0.18%
Asset earned rate (as a percent)	4.08%	4.08%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - FIA | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Lapse (as a percent)	40.00%	40.00%
Nonperformance risk (as a percent)	0.98%	1.09%
Asset earned rate (as a percent)	4.66%	4.66%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - IUL | Minimum
Unobservable Input
Mortality (as a percent)	38.00%	38.00%
Lapse (as a percent)	0.50%	0.50%
Nonperformance risk (as a percent)	0.14%	0.18%
Level 3 | Actuarial cash flow model | Embedded derivative - IUL | Maximum
Unobservable Input
Mortality (as a percent)	153.00%	153.00%
Lapse (as a percent)	10.00%	10.00%
Nonperformance risk (as a percent)	0.98%	1.09%

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR54

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Balances for Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Transfers
Securities transferred into Level 3	$ 0	$ 44,100,000
Securities transferred into Level 2 from Level 3	9,300,000	106,100,000
Securities transferred from Level 2 to Level 1	0	12,200,000
Securities transferred out of Level 1	0	100,000
Level 3
Assets:
Beginning Balance	1,498,010,000	1,795,178,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	8,753,000	11,612,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Other Comprehensive Income	11,301,000	14,922,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(17,452,000)	(22,310,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(1,113,000)	(19,344,000)
Purchases	37,259,000	17,429,000
Sales	(60,210,000)	(81,237,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(9,287,000)	(62,029,000)
Other	319,000	(2,738,000)
Ending Balance	1,467,580,000	1,651,483,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	(8,698,000)	(13,258,000)
Liabilities:
Beginning Balance	493,419,000	468,360,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	15,280,000	368,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(49,165,000)	(121,324,000)
Issuances	180,000	187,000
Settlements	2,268,000	3,142,000
Ending Balance	525,216,000	586,361,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	(32,998,000)	(120,390,000)
Level 3 | Annuity account
Liabilities:
Beginning Balance	87,616,000	92,512,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(887,000)	(566,000)
Issuances	180,000	187,000
Settlements	2,268,000	3,142,000
Ending Balance	86,415,000	90,123,000
Level 3 | Other liabilities
Liabilities:
Beginning Balance	405,803,000	375,848,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	15,280,000	368,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(48,278,000)	(120,758,000)
Ending Balance	438,801,000	496,238,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	(32,998,000)	(120,390,000)
Level 3 | Total investments
Assets:
Beginning Balance	1,498,010,000	1,795,178,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	8,753,000	11,612,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Other Comprehensive Income	11,301,000	14,922,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(17,452,000)	(22,310,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(1,113,000)	(19,344,000)
Purchases	37,259,000	17,429,000
Sales	(60,210,000)	(81,237,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(9,287,000)	(62,029,000)
Other	319,000	(2,738,000)
Ending Balance	1,467,580,000	1,651,483,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	(8,698,000)	(13,258,000)
Level 3 | Fixed maturities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	1,316,708,000	1,660,290,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	3,508,000	7,395,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Other Comprehensive Income	11,301,000	14,922,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(586,000)	(5,328,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(1,113,000)	(19,344,000)
Purchases	37,259,000	16,000,000
Sales	(60,210,000)	(81,237,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(9,290,000)	(62,029,000)
Other	320,000	(2,738,000)
Ending Balance	1,297,897,000	1,527,931,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	2,922,000	(493,000)
Level 3 | Fixed maturities | Available-for-sale securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	1,226,653,000	1,489,153,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings		6,859,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Other Comprehensive Income	11,301,000	14,922,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings		(4,135,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(1,113,000)	(19,344,000)
Purchases	37,259,000	16,000,000
Sales	(40,902,000)	(75,562,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(9,290,000)	(53,722,000)
Other	(267,000)	(2,600,000)
Ending Balance	1,223,641,000	1,371,571,000
Level 3 | Fixed maturities | Trading Securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	90,055,000	171,137,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	3,508,000	536,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(586,000)	(1,193,000)
Sales	(19,308,000)	(5,675,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		(8,307,000)
Other	587,000	(138,000)
Ending Balance	74,256,000	156,360,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	2,922,000	(493,000)
Level 3 | Residential mortgage-backed securities | Available-for-sale securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	3,000	3,000
Sales	(3,000)
Ending Balance	0	3,000
Level 3 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities | Available-for-sale securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	0	0
Ending Balance	0	0
Level 3 | Other asset-backed securities | Available-for-sale securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	562,604,000	587,031,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings		6,859,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Other Comprehensive Income	3,530,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(831,000)	(13,057,000)
Sales	(2,015,000)	(50,820,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(6,643,000)	7,457,000
Other	291,000	361,000
Ending Balance	556,936,000	537,831,000
Level 3 | Other asset-backed securities | Trading Securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	84,563,000	152,912,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	3,474,000	228,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(586,000)	(934,000)
Sales	(19,308,000)	(1,603,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		172,000
Other	609,000	(92,000)
Ending Balance	68,752,000	150,683,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	2,888,000	(709,000)
Level 3 | Corporate securities | Available-for-sale securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	664,046,000	902,119,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Other Comprehensive Income	7,771,000	14,922,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings		(4,135,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Other Comprehensive Income	(282,000)	(6,287,000)
Purchases	37,259,000	16,000,000
Sales	(38,884,000)	(24,742,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(2,647,000)	(61,179,000)
Other	(558,000)	(2,961,000)
Ending Balance	666,705,000	833,737,000
Level 3 | Corporate securities | Trading Securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	5,492,000	18,225,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	34,000	308,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings		(259,000)
Sales		(4,072,000)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		(8,479,000)
Other	(22,000)	(46,000)
Ending Balance	5,504,000	5,677,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	34,000	216,000
Level 3 | Equity securities
Assets:
Beginning Balance	65,786,000	66,504,000
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	3,000
Other	(1,000)
Ending Balance	65,788,000	66,504,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	1,000
Level 3 | Other long-term investments
Assets:
Beginning Balance	115,516,000	68,384,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains Included in Earnings	5,245,000	4,217,000
Total Realized and Unrealized Losses Included in Earnings	(16,866,000)	(16,982,000)
Purchases		1,429,000
Ending Balance	103,895,000	57,048,000
Total Gains (losses) included in Earnings related to Instruments still held at the Reporting Date	$ (11,621,000)	$ (12,765,000)

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR55

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets:
Mortgage loan holdings	$ 6,311,822	$ 6,132,125
Policy loans	1,635,511	1,650,240
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	2,758,137	2,770,177
Liabilities:
Stable value product account balances	3,614,225	3,501,636
Annuity account balances	10,633,964	10,642,115
Other policyholders’ funds	1,181,951	1,165,749
Debt
Non-recourse funding obligations	2,962,601	2,973,829
Level 3 | Carrying Amounts
Assets:
Mortgage loan holdings	6,311,822	6,132,125
Policy loans	1,635,511	1,650,240
Liabilities:
Stable value product account balances	3,614,225	3,501,636
Annuity account balances	216,520	221,634
Other policyholders’ funds	134,329	135,367
Debt
Non-recourse funding obligations	2,962,601	2,973,829
Level 3 | Carrying Amounts | Golden Gate and Golden Gate V
Debt
Non-recourse funding obligations	2,700,000	2,700,000
Level 3 | Carrying Amounts | Fixed maturities
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	2,758,137	2,770,177
Level 3 | Fair Values
Assets:
Mortgage loan holdings	6,180,585	5,930,992
Policy loans	1,635,511	1,650,240
Liabilities:
Stable value product account balances	3,607,767	3,488,877
Annuity account balances	216,520	221,658
Other policyholders’ funds	135,090	136,127
Debt
Non-recourse funding obligations	2,951,336	2,939,387
Level 3 | Fair Values | Golden Gate and Golden Gate V
Debt
Non-recourse funding obligations	2,700,000	2,700,000
Level 3 | Fair Values | Fixed maturities
Assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	$ 2,746,375	$ 2,733,340

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME56

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Additional Information (Details)	Mar. 31, 2017support_agreementportfolio_maintenance_agreement	Jan. 31, 2016portfolio_maintenance_agreement	Oct. 31, 2012portfolio_maintenance_agreement
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of premium support agreements | support_agreement	2
PLC
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of portfolio maintenance agreements | portfolio_maintenance_agreement	3	1	2

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME57

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Realized Investments Gains and Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	$ (60,900)	$ 31,908
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(60,900)	31,908
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(17,865)	(58,355)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Derivatives with PLC
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(14,875)	4,030
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	3	(45)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(26,751)	93,604
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Interest rate futures
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	3,448	37,801
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Equity futures
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(30,817)	(3,228)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Currency futures
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(6,256)	(6,158)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Equity options
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(40,185)	16,304
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Interest rate swaptions
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(1,469)	(2,234)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Interest rate swaps
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(8,957)	125,593
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Embedded derivative - GLWB
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	10,016	(66,676)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Annuity account | Funds withheld derivative
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	47,469	(7,798)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | FIA
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(1,414)	(6,342)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | FIA | Equity futures
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	297	1,382
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | FIA | Equity options
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	10,700	(5,562)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | FIA | Embedded derivative - FIA
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(12,411)	(2,162)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | FIA | Volatility futures
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	0	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | IUL
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	2	(984)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | IUL | Equity futures
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	(799)	(219)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | IUL | Equity options
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	2,891	(27)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | IUL | Embedded derivative - IUL
Notional amount and fair value of the entity's derivative financial instruments
Realized investment gains (losses) - derivatives, gross	$ (2,090)	$ (738)

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME58

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Realized Investment Gains and Losses for the Modco Trading Portfolio that is Included in Realized Investment Gains (Losses) - All Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Realized investment gains (losses) - all other investments
Modco trading portfolio	$ 18,552	$ 78,154

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME59

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Components of the Gain or Loss on Derivatives that Quality as a Cash Flow Hedging Relationship (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship
Amount Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Earnings During the Next 12 Months	$ 800
Cash flow hedges
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship
Amount of Gains (Losses) Deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	(1,034)
Amount and Location of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) (Effective Portion)	(205)
Amount and Location of (Losses) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion)	0
Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency swaps
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship
Amount of Gains (Losses) Deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	(1,034)
Amount and Location of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) (Effective Portion)	(205)
Amount and Location of (Losses) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion)	$ 0

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUME60

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Nature and Accounting Treatment of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	$ 516,111	$ 533,433
Derivatives with PLC
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	34,004	48,878
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	616	2,573
Embedded derivative - GLWB
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets	69,274	64,064
Derivatives designated as hedging instrument | Cash flow hedges | Foreign currency swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	0	117,178
Fair Value, Assets	0	132
Notional Amount, Liabilities	117,178	0
Fair Value, Liabilities	485	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	11,859,459	11,437,051
Fair Value, Assets	516,111	533,433
Notional Amount, Liabilities	12,803,980	11,719,182
Fair Value, Liabilities	726,261	674,048
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	1,040,000	1,135,000
Fair Value, Assets	43,730	71,644
Notional Amount, Liabilities	822,500	575,000
Fair Value, Liabilities	1,953	10,208
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Derivatives with PLC
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	2,780,731	2,808,807
Fair Value, Assets	34,004	48,878
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	64,310	64,123
Fair Value, Assets	616	2,573
Notional Amount, Liabilities	2,437,200	2,450,692
Fair Value, Liabilities	150,924	141,301
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Funds withheld derivative
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Liabilities	1,556,518	1,557,237
Fair Value, Liabilities	72,041	91,267
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Embedded derivative - GLWB
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	2,146,176	2,045,529
Fair Value, Assets	69,274	64,064
Notional Amount, Liabilities	1,770,287	1,849,400
Fair Value, Liabilities	66,277	71,082
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Embedded derivative - FIA
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Liabilities	1,610,708	1,496,346
Fair Value, Liabilities	170,215	147,368
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Embedded derivative - IUL
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Liabilities	120,218	103,838
Fair Value, Liabilities	51,385	46,051
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Interest Rate Futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	698,352	102,587
Fair Value, Assets	1,917	894
Notional Amount, Liabilities	769,621	993,842
Fair Value, Liabilities	922	6,611
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Equity futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	445,702	654,113
Fair Value, Assets	1,769	5,805
Notional Amount, Liabilities	280,278	102,667
Fair Value, Liabilities	3,987	2,907
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Currency futures
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	0	340,058
Fair Value, Assets	0	7,883
Notional Amount, Liabilities	298,852	0
Fair Value, Liabilities	6,234	0
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Equity options
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	4,459,031	3,944,444
Fair Value, Assets	363,614	328,908
Notional Amount, Liabilities	3,020,620	2,590,160
Fair Value, Liabilities	201,838	157,253
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Interest rate swaptions
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	225,000	225,000
Fair Value, Assets	1,034	2,503
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other derivatives
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount, Assets	157	212
Fair Value, Assets	$ 153	$ 149

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIAB61

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Schedule of Derivative Instruments by Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement. Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$ 516,111	$ 533,433
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	516,111	533,433
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	206,954	171,384
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	96,785	100,890
Net Amount	212,372	261,159
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	412,064	417,769
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	412,064	417,769
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	206,954	171,384
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	96,785	100,890
Net Amount	108,325	145,495
Free-Standing derivatives
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	412,064	417,769
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	412,064	417,769
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	206,954	171,384
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	96,785	100,890
Net Amount	108,325	145,495
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement. Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	104,047	115,664
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	104,047	115,664
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	104,047	115,664
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement. Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	616	2,573
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	616	2,573
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	616	2,573
Embedded derivative - GLWB
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement. Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	69,274	64,064
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	69,274	64,064
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	69,274	64,064
Derivatives with PLC
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement. Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	34,004	48,878
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	34,004	48,878
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	34,004	48,878
Other
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement. Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	153	149
Gross Amounts Offset in the Settlement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	153	149
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	$ 153	$ 149

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIAB62

OFFSETTING OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Schedule of Derivative Instruments by Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	$ 726,261	$ 674,048
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	726,261	674,048
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	206,954	171,384
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	8,465	5,595
Net Amount	510,842	497,069
Repurchase agreements
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	787,652	797,721
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	787,652	797,721
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	787,652	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	0	0
Net Amount	0	797,721
Total Liabilities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	1,513,913	1,471,769
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	1,513,913	1,471,769
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	994,606	171,384
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	8,465	5,595
Net Amount	510,842	1,294,790
Total derivatives, subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	215,419	176,979
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	215,419	176,979
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	206,954	171,384
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	8,465	5,595
Net Amount	0	0
Free-Standing derivatives
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	215,419	176,979
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	215,419	176,979
Derivatives Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	206,954	171,384
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	8,465	5,595
Net Amount	0	0
Total derivatives, not subject to a master netting arrangement or similar arrangement
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	510,842	497,069
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	510,842	497,069
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	0	0
Net Amount	510,842	497,069
Embedded derivative - Modco reinsurance treaties
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	150,924	141,301
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	150,924	141,301
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	0	0
Net Amount	150,924	141,301
Funds withheld derivative
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	72,041	91,267
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	72,041	91,267
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	0	0
Net Amount	72,041	91,267
Embedded derivative - GLWB
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	66,277	71,082
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	66,277	71,082
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	0	0
Net Amount	66,277	71,082
Embedded derivative - FIA
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	170,215	147,368
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	170,215	147,368
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	0	0
Net Amount	170,215	147,368
Embedded derivative - IUL
Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities:
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	51,385	46,051
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	51,385	46,051
Derivatives Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial Instruments	0	0
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Cash Collateral Paid	0	0
Net Amount	$ 51,385	$ 46,051

MORTGAGE LOANS - Loan Portfolio

MORTGAGE LOANS - Loan Portfolio (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
MORTGAGE LOANS
Mortgage loan holdings	$ 6,311,822	$ 6,132,125
Period for exercise of call options or interest rate reset options	12 years
Amount that would become due in remainder of 2017, if loans are called at their next call dates	$ 119,900
Amount that would become due in 2018 through 2022, if loans are called at their next call dates	957,500
Amount that would become due in 2023 through 2027, if loans are called at their next call dates	129,800
Amount that would become due after 2027, if loans are called at their next call dates	$ 10,100

MORTGAGE LOANS - Additional Inf

MORTGAGE LOANS - Additional Information (Details) - Commercial mortgage loans	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)category	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)loan	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Mortgage loans
Mortgage loans having participation feature				$ 613,500,000	$ 595,200,000
Income recognized on participating mortgage loans	$ 6,800,000	$ 6,800,000
Nonperforming mortgage loans, foreclosed properties and restructured loans to invested assets				2,000,000
Number of loan categories | category	2
Financing receivable not subject to pooling and servicing agreement, non performing or restructured amount				2,000,000
Loans foreclosed not subject to a pooling and servicing agreement				$ 0
Loans subject to a pooling and servicing agreement which are either nonperforming or restructured | loan				0
Loans foreclosed subject to a pooling and servicing agreement				$ 0
Allowance for mortgage loan credit losses	$ 724,000	0	$ 0	$ 5,087,000	$ 724,000
Change in the allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance	724,000	$ 0	0
Charge offs	0		(4,682,000)
Recoveries	(724,000)		0
Provision	5,087,000		5,406,000
Ending balance	$ 5,087,000		$ 724,000
Maximum
Mortgage loans
Loan-to-value ratio with participating interest (as a percent)				85.00%

MORTGAGE LOANS - Delinquent Loa

MORTGAGE LOANS - Delinquent Loans (Details) - Commercial mortgage loans $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)loan	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)loan
Delinquent loans
Past due period at which to cease carrying accrued interest on delinquent loans	90 days
Past due period at which to initiate foreclosure proceedings	90 days
Commercial mortgage loans | $	$ 3,203	$ 3,669
Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans | loan	3	4
30-59 Days Delinquent
Delinquent loans
Commercial mortgage loans | $	$ 1,968	$ 3,669
Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans | loan	2	4
60 to 89 Days Delinquent
Delinquent loans
Commercial mortgage loans | $	$ 0	$ 0
Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans | loan	0	0
Greater than 90 Days Delinquent
Delinquent loans
Commercial mortgage loans | $	$ 1,235	$ 0
Number of delinquent commercial mortgage loans | loan	1	0

MORTGAGE LOANS - Impairment Loa

MORTGAGE LOANS - Impairment Loans (Details) - Commercial mortgage loans - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Commercial mortgage loans:
Maximum number of days accrued interest on impaired loans	90 days
Recorded Investment
With no related allowance recorded	$ 1,235	$ 0
With an allowance recorded	9,573	1,819
Unpaid Principal Balance
With no related allowance recorded	1,186	0
With an allowance recorded	9,562	1,819
Related Allowance
With an allowance recorded	5,087	724
Average Recorded Investment
With no related allowance recorded	1,235	0
With an allowance recorded	9,573	1,819
Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded	0	0
With an allowance recorded	101	96
Cash Basis Interest Income
With no related allowance recorded	0	0
With an allowance recorded	$ 101	$ 96

MORTGAGE LOANS - Troubled Debt

MORTGAGE LOANS - Troubled Debt Restructuring (Details) - Commercial mortgage loans $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)contract	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)contract
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]
Number of Contracts | contract	1	1
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 739	$ 468
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$ 739	$ 468

GOODWILL (Details)

GOODWILL (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill	$ 793,470,000	$ 793,470,000
Increase (decrease) to goodwill	0
Goodwill impairment	$ 0
Asset Protection
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Increase (decrease) to goodwill		$ 61,000,000

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - De

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Debt and Subordinated Debt Securities (Details) - Credit Facility - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2015	Feb. 02, 2015	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,000
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity to be granted upon entity's request			$ 1,250
Base of floating rate interest payments			LIBOR
Facility fee percentage	0.125%	0.15%
Prime rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base of floating rate interest payments			Prime rate
Federal funds rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base of floating rate interest payments			Federal Funds rate
Interest rate added to the base rate (as a percent)			0.50%
LIBOR One-Month Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base of floating rate interest payments			one-month LIBOR
Interest rate added to the base rate (as a percent)			1.00%
PLC
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base of floating rate interest payments			LIBOR
Interest rate added to the base rate (as a percent)			1.00%
Line of credit, amount outstanding			$ 340

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - No

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Non-Recourse Funding Obligations (Details)	Jan. 15, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 10, 2012USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 14, 2016USD ($)reinsurer
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations repurchased at a discount			$ 0	$ 11,300,000
Outstanding Principal			2,950,040,000		$ 2,961,040,000
Carrying Value			2,962,601,000		2,973,829,000
Financing Arrangement with Golden Gate and Syndicate if Risk Takers
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of financing agreement	18 years
Financing capacity under the arrangement	$ 2,188,000,000
Golden Gate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments made under the agreements			0
Golden Gate | Steel City Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations			$ 2,090,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)			4.75%
Golden Gate | Non-recourse Funding Obligations Series
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations	800,000,000					$ 800,000,000
Golden Gate | Series A1 Non-recourse Funding Obligation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations						$ 400,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)						7.375%
Golden Gate | Series A2 Non-recourse Funding Obligation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations						$ 100,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)						8.00%
Golden Gate | Series A3 Non-recourse Funding Obligation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations						$ 300,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)						8.45%
Golden Gate | Surplus Notes | Steel City Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt issued	2,188,000,000
Long-term Debt			$ 2,090,000,000
Steel City | Surplus Notes | Golden Gate Surplus Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt issued	$ 2,188,000,000
Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Principal			2,090,000,000		2,116,000,000
Carrying Value			$ 2,090,000,000		$ 2,116,000,000
Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate			4.75%		4.75%
Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company | Non Recourse Funding Obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of series of non-recourse funding obligations | reinsurer						3
Golden Gate I I
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments made under the agreements			$ 0
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations			575,000,000
Non-recourse funding obligations held by external parties			58,600,000
Non-recourse funding obligations held by nonconsolidated affiliates			220,300,000
Non-recourse funding obligations held by consolidated subsidiaries of the Company			296,100,000
Amount of collateralized support agreement obligations by PLC			2,800,000
Outstanding Principal			278,949,000		$ 278,949,000
Carrying Value			$ 227,551,000		$ 227,338,000
Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate			1.57%		1.30%
Golden Gate V and Red Mountain
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments made under the agreements			$ 0
Transaction period of financing for reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees		20 years
Maximum amount to be financed for reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees		$ 945,000,000
Red Mountain
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount to be financed for reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees		945,000,000
Initial principal amount of note for deposit to a reinsurance trust		$ 275,000,000	580,000,000
Future scheduled capital contributions to prefund credit enhancements fees amount			128,300,000
Golden Gate V
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding non-recourse funding obligations			$ 580,000,000
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)			6.25%
Maximum amount to be financed for reserves related to a block of universal life insurance policies with secondary guarantees			$ 945,000,000
Outstanding Principal			580,000,000		$ 565,000,000
Carrying Value			$ 642,599,000		$ 628,025,000
Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate			5.12%		5.12%
MONY
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding Principal			$ 1,091,000		$ 1,091,000
Carrying Value			$ 2,451,000		$ 2,466,000
Year-to-Date Weighted-Avg Interest Rate			6.19%		6.19%

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Le

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Letters of Credit (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)installment	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 25, 2014USD ($)	Aug. 07, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 10, 2010USD ($)	Apr. 23, 2010USD ($)
Golden Gate III
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments made under the agreements	$ 0
Golden Gate III | Reimbursement Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum LOC borrowing capacity							$ 505,000,000
Golden Gate III | Second Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum LOC borrowing capacity					$ 710,000,000
Maximum stated amount up to which LOC may be increased		$ 720,000,000	$ 610,000,000
Golden Gate III | Third Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum LOC borrowing capacity				$ 915,000,000
Maximum stated amount up to which LOC may be increased		935,000,000	$ 720,000,000
Outstanding letters of credit (LOC)	$ 925,000,000	$ 935,000,000
Letter of credit term	15 years
Future scheduled capital contributions to prefund credit enhancements fees amount	$ 122,500,000
Number of installments for payment of capital contributions amount | installment	3
Golden Gate IV
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum LOC borrowing capacity	$ 790,000,000					$ 270,000,000
Letter of credit term	12 years
Payments made under the agreements	$ 0

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Se

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Secured Financing Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Initial collateral required (as a percent)	102.00%
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	$ 37,900
Fair value of collateral	39,600
Obligation to return collateral	39,600
Repurchase Program Borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program	856,600	$ 861,700
Secured financing liabilities	$ 787,700	$ 797,700
Average borrowing rate (as a percent)	0.90%	0.65%
Maximum outstanding balance	$ 981,300	$ 1,065,800
Average daily balance	$ 842,700	$ 505,400
Average borrowing rate (as a percent)	0.71%	0.44%
Repurchase Program Borrowings | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of financing agreement	90 days

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Am

DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS - Amount of Collateral Pledged for Repurchase Agreements, Grouped by Asset Class (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	$ 856,634	$ 861,732
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	37,900
Total borrowings	894,534
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	360,106	381,463
Mortgage Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	496,528	480,269
Corporate securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	35,557
Equity securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	1,907
Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	436
States and municipal securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Other asset-backed securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Non-U.S. sovereign debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Overnight and Continuous
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	842,968	837,974
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	37,900
Total borrowings	880,868
Overnight and Continuous | U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	346,440	357,705
Overnight and Continuous | Mortgage Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	496,528	480,269
Overnight and Continuous | Corporate securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	35,557
Overnight and Continuous | Equity securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	1,907
Overnight and Continuous | Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	436
Overnight and Continuous | States and municipal securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Overnight and Continuous | Other asset-backed securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Overnight and Continuous | Non-U.S. sovereign debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Up to 30 days
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	13,666	23,758
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Total borrowings	13,666
Up to 30 days | U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	13,666	23,758
Up to 30 days | Mortgage Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	0	0
Up to 30 days | Corporate securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Up to 30 days | Equity securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Up to 30 days | Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Up to 30 days | States and municipal securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Up to 30 days | Other asset-backed securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Up to 30 days | Non-U.S. sovereign debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
30-90 days
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	0	0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Total borrowings	0
30-90 days | U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	0	0
30-90 days | Mortgage Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	0	0
30-90 days | Corporate securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
30-90 days | Equity securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
30-90 days | Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
30-90 days | States and municipal securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
30-90 days | Other asset-backed securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
30-90 days | Non-U.S. sovereign debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Greater Than 90 days
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	0	0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Total borrowings	0
Greater Than 90 days | U.S. Treasury and agency securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	0	0
Greater Than 90 days | Mortgage Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements	0	0
Greater Than 90 days | Corporate securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Greater Than 90 days | Equity securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	0
Greater Than 90 days | Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for securities lending transactions	$ 0
Greater Than 90 days | States and municipal securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Greater Than 90 days | Other asset-backed securities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		0
Greater Than 90 days | Non-U.S. sovereign debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral pledged for repurchase agreements		$ 0

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - Targeted multi-state examination	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Minimum
Commitment and contingency
Administrative and/or examination fees which the insurance regulators could demand	$ 0
Maximum
Commitment and contingency
Administrative and/or examination fees which the insurance regulators could demand	$ 4,500,000

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Service cost — benefits earned during the period	$ 3,348,000	$ 2,906,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,191,000	2,737,000
Expected return on plan assets	(3,352,000)	(3,605,000)
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0
Amortization of actuarial losses	0	0
Preliminary net periodic benefit cost	2,187,000	2,038,000
Settlement/curtailment expense	0	0
Total net periodic benefit costs	2,187,000	2,038,000
Pension contributions	$ 0
Defined Benefit Pension Plan | Minimum
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Adjusted funding target percentage to be maintained	80.00%
Excess Benefit Plan
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Service cost — benefits earned during the period	$ 334,000	313,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	297,000	438,000
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0
Amortization of actuarial losses	118,000	0
Preliminary net periodic benefit cost	749,000	751,000
Settlement/curtailment expense	0	0
Total net periodic benefit costs	$ 749,000	$ 751,000

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI76

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Changes in AOCI by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 6,739,674
Total other comprehensive income	160,965	$ 435,353
Ending Balance	6,958,978		$ 6,739,674
Offset of net unrealized losses in AOCI due to impact those net unrealized losses would have on certain of the Company's insurance assets and liabilities had the net unrealized losses been recognized in net income	348,400		424,100	$ 623,000
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(655,767)	(1,246,391)	(1,246,391)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	160,585		606,848
Other comprehensive income relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings	3,701		(6,782)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,782)		(9,442)
Total other comprehensive income	161,504		590,624
Ending Balance	(494,263)		(655,767)	(1,246,391)
Accumulated Gain and Loss Derivatives
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	727	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(672)		688
Other comprehensive income relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings	0		0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	133		39
Total other comprehensive income	(539)		727
Ending Balance	188		727	0
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(655,040)	$ (1,246,391)	(1,246,391)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	159,913		607,536
Other comprehensive income relating to other-than-temporary impaired investments for which a portion has been recognized in earnings	3,701		(6,782)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,649)		(9,403)
Total other comprehensive income	160,965		591,351
Ending Balance	$ (494,075)		$ (655,040)	$ (1,246,391)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI77

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Reclassifications (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded	$ (749,450)	$ (713,021)
Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments	22,841	81,709
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(5,201)	(2,617)
Income before income tax	86,644	234,979
Tax (expense) or benefit	(28,305)	(76,362)
Net income	58,339	158,617
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Gains and losses on derivative instruments
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Benefits and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance ceded	(205)
Income before income tax	(205)
Tax (expense) or benefit	72
Net income	(133)
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Realized investment gains (losses): All other investments	9,481	5,536
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(5,201)	(2,617)
Income before income tax	4,280	2,919
Tax (expense) or benefit	(1,498)	(1,022)
Net income	$ 2,782	$ 1,897

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Approximate net refund in future period	$ 6.2
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	32.70%	32.50%

OPERATING SEGMENTS (Details)

OPERATING SEGMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Summarized financial information for the company's segments
Revenues	$ 1,047,356	$ 1,159,902
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)	109,293	111,017
Realized (losses) gains on investments and derivatives	(22,649)	123,962
Income before income tax	86,644	234,979
Income tax expense	(28,305)	(76,362)
Net income	58,339	158,617
Adjusted operating income tax (expense) benefit	(36,232)	(32,975)
After-tax adjusted operating income	73,061	78,042
Income tax benefit (expense) on adjustments	7,927	(43,387)
Realized gain (losses) on investments
Derivative financial instruments	(60,900)	31,908
All other investments	22,841	81,709
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(5,201)	(2,617)
Less: related amortization	(10,744)	(4,050)
Less: VA GLWB economic cost	(9,867)	(8,912)
Operating Segment Assets
Investments and other assets	71,899,934		$ 70,959,790
DAC and VOBA	2,070,128		2,024,524
Other intangibles	674,792		687,348
Goodwill	793,470		793,470
Total assets	75,438,324		74,465,132
Operating | Life Marketing
Summarized financial information for the company's segments
Revenues	397,072	381,074
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)	20,077	13,126
Operating Segment Assets
Investments and other assets	14,257,880		14,050,905
DAC and VOBA	1,246,081		1,218,944
Other intangibles	295,923		300,664
Goodwill	200,274		200,274
Total assets	16,000,158		15,770,787
Operating | Acquisitions
Summarized financial information for the company's segments
Revenues	401,367	424,807
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)	53,667	68,653
Operating Segment Assets
Investments and other assets	19,629,308		19,679,690
DAC and VOBA	102,691		106,532
Other intangibles	36,465		37,103
Goodwill	14,524		14,524
Total assets	19,782,988		19,837,849
Operating | Annuities
Summarized financial information for the company's segments
Revenues	109,856	218,516
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)	42,061	45,276
Operating Segment Assets
Investments and other assets	20,337,137		20,076,818
DAC and VOBA	680,597		655,618
Other intangibles	180,116		183,449
Goodwill	336,677		336,677
Total assets	21,534,527		21,252,562
Operating | Stable Value Products
Summarized financial information for the company's segments
Revenues	40,843	29,902
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)	23,899	14,448
Operating Segment Assets
Investments and other assets	3,486,857		3,373,646
DAC and VOBA	4,999		5,455
Other intangibles	8,556		8,722
Goodwill	113,813		113,813
Total assets	3,614,225		3,501,636
Operating | Asset Protection
Summarized financial information for the company's segments
Revenues	90,344	73,679
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)	3,951	4,257
Operating Segment Assets
Investments and other assets	852,905		858,648
DAC and VOBA	35,760		37,975
Other intangibles	141,216		143,865
Goodwill	128,182		128,182
Total assets	1,158,063		1,168,670
Operating | Corporate and Other
Summarized financial information for the company's segments
Revenues	7,874	31,924
Pre-tax Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)	(34,362)	$ (34,743)
Operating Segment Assets
Investments and other assets	13,335,847		12,920,083
DAC and VOBA	0		0
Other intangibles	12,516		13,545
Goodwill	0		0
Total assets	$ 13,348,363		$ 12,933,628