Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance 10-Q 14 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Document Type	'10-Q
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3
Entity Registrant Name	'TRANSAMERICA ADVISORS LIFE INSURANCE CO
Entity Central Index Key	'0000845091
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	250,000

BALANCE_SHEETS

BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments	'	'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value (amortized cost: 2014 - $1,691,469; 2013 - $1,630,205)	$1,830,427	$1,718,305
Equity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value (cost: 2014 - $33,927; 2013 - $34,062)	36,700	34,603
Limited partnerships	29,820	5,044
Mortgage loans on real estate	58,251	46,432
Policy loans	682,601	710,087
Derivative assets	6,051	858
Total investments	2,643,850	2,515,329
Cash and cash equivalents	295,652	301,737
Accrued investment income	36,208	37,719
Deferred policy acquisition costs	36,403	33,139
Deferred sales inducements	8,278	7,544
Value of business acquired	272,932	286,702
Goodwill	2,800	2,800
Reinsurance receivables - net	523	'
Affiliated short-term note receivable	50,000	'
Receivable for investments sold - net	'	245
Other assets	35,072	28,355
Separate Accounts assets	6,871,471	7,342,243
Total Assets	10,253,189	10,555,813
Policyholder liabilities and accruals	'	'
Policyholder account balances	1,234,752	1,291,737
Future policy benefits	396,837	384,843
Claims and claims settlement expenses	37,851	28,288
Total policyholder liabilities and accruals	1,669,440	1,704,868
Payables for collateral under securities loaned, derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements	274,886	260,506
Checks not yet presented for payment	4,864	8,080
Derivative liabilities	7,332	50,930
Income taxes - net	128,572	42,038
Affiliated payables - net	8,144	5,344
Reinsurance payables - net	'	249
Payable for investments purchased - net	11,336	'
Other liabilities	5,825	2,754
Separate Accounts liabilities	6,871,471	7,342,243
Total Liabilities	8,981,870	9,417,012
Stockholder's Equity	'	'
Common stock ($10 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 250,000 shares)	2,500	2,500
Additional paid-in capital	1,498,858	1,366,636
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	68,897	39,703
Retained deficit	-298,936	-270,038
Total Stockholder's Equity	1,271,319	1,138,801
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity	$10,253,189	$10,555,813

BALANCE_SHEETS_Parenthetical

BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	$1,691,469	$1,630,205
Equity available-for-sale securities, cost	$33,927	$34,062
Common stock, par value	$10	$10
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	250,000	250,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	250,000	250,000

STATEMENTS_OF_INCOME

STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenues	'	'	'	'
Policy charge revenue	$45,930	$46,732	$138,426	$138,881
Net investment income	29,515	29,703	88,343	89,319
Net realized investment gains	'	'	'	'
Other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities	'	-307	'	-307
Portion of other-than-temporary impairments previously recognized in other comprehensive income	-4	-76	-104	-127
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities recognized in income	-4	-383	-104	-434
Net realized investment gains, excluding other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities	1,294	4,119	2,397	4,423
Net realized investment gains	1,290	3,736	2,293	3,989
Net derivative gains (losses)	7,204	-38,353	-44,789	-167,875
Total Revenues	83,939	41,818	184,273	64,314
Benefits and Expenses	'	'	'	'
Interest credited to policyholder liabilities	13,755	13,280	41,678	42,131
Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries: 2014 - $146; $4,192; 2013 - $527; $10,239)	30,593	41,064	57,906	55,899
Reinsurance premium ceded	1,118	1,594	4,268	6,911
Amortization (accretion) of deferred policy acquisition costs	-2,579	-4,247	-3,105	1,825
Amortization (accretion) of value of business acquired	6,877	-1,394	8,029	6,836
Insurance expenses and taxes	11,284	11,694	34,433	38,242
Total Benefits and Expenses	61,048	61,991	143,209	151,844
Income (Loss) Before Taxes	22,891	-20,173	41,064	-87,530
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	51,689	-5,800	69,962	-6,183
Net Loss	($28,798)	($14,373)	($28,898)	($81,347)

STATEMENTS_OF_INCOME_Parenthet

STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Policy benefits, reinsurance recoveries	$146	$527	$4,192	$10,239

STATEMENTS_OF_COMPREHENSIVE_IN

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net Loss	($28,798)	($14,373)	($28,898)	($81,347)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	-12,452	-5,170	55,911	-100,509
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net loss	103	-10,715	200	-11,777
Total net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	-12,349	-15,885	56,111	-112,286
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized gain (losses) on cash flow hedges arising during the period	2,261	1,008	-2,176	1,008
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net loss	256	152	933	152
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Total	2,517	1,160	-1,243	1,160
Net unrealized other-than-temporary impairments on securities	'	'	'	'
Change in previously recognized unrealized other-than-temporary impairments	-1,727	-197	-3,124	-757
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairments included in net loss	4	76	104	127
Net unrealized other-than-temporary impairments on securities	-1,723	-121	-3,020	-630
Adjustments	'	'	'	'
Policyholder liabilities	'	'	'	12,914
Value of business acquired	4,338	16,576	-6,584	20,310
Deferred income taxes	2,562	-614	-16,070	27,879
Other Comprehensive Income, Adjustments, Total	6,900	15,962	-22,654	61,103
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	-4,655	1,116	29,194	-50,653
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	($33,453)	($13,257)	$296	($132,000)

STATEMENTS_OF_STOCKHOLDERS_EQU

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Deficit
In Thousands
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012	'	$2,500	$1,366,636	$96,710	($15,586)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	'	'	'	-57,007	'
Net Loss	'	'	'	'	-254,452
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2013	1,138,801	2,500	1,366,636	39,703	-270,038
Capital contribution from AEGON USA, LLC	'	'	132,222	'	'
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	29,194	'	'	29,194	'
Net Loss	-28,898	'	'	'	-28,898
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2014	$1,271,319	$2,500	$1,498,858	$68,897	($298,936)

STATEMENTS_OF_CASH_FLOWS

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Net Loss	($28,898)		($81,347)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:	'		'
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs	-3,264		1,438
Change in deferred sales inducements	-734		2,273
Change in value of business acquired	8,029		6,836
Change in benefit reserves	5,405		1,364
Change in income tax accruals	70,467		2,342
Change in claims and claims settlement expenses	9,563		-225
Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net	11,670		-8,735
Change in checks not yet presented for payment	-3,216		-1,028
Amortization of investments	578		2,231
Interest credited to policyholder liabilities	41,678		42,131
Net derivative losses	44,789		167,875
Net realized investment gains	-2,293		-3,989
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities	153,774		131,166
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Sales of available-for-sale securities and mortgage loans	58,584		338,313
Maturities of available-for-sale securities and mortgage loans	213,784		223,539
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and mortgage loans	-344,445		-731,970
Sales of limited partnerships	808		1,099
Purchases of limited partnerships	-25,000		'
Change in affiliated short-term note receivable	-50,000		-50,000
Cash received in connection with derivatives	8,469		36,295
Cash paid in connection with derivatives	-97,528		-40,186
Policy loans on insurance contracts, net	27,486		31,404
Net settlement on futures contracts	-5,760		-7,910
Other	-584		647
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities	-214,186		-198,769
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'		'
Policyholder deposits	13,606		22,710
Policyholder withdrawals	-105,881		-138,200
Capital contributions from AEGON USA, LLC	132,222		0
Change in payables for collateral under securities loaned, derivatives and reverse repurchase agreements	14,380		113,445
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) financing activities	54,327		-2,045
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-6,085	[1]	-69,648	[1]
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	301,737		303,396
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$295,652		$233,748
[1]	Included in net decrease in cash and cash equivalents is interest received (2014 - $18; 2013 - $19); interest paid (2014 - $2; 2013 - $3); income taxes paid (2014 - $0; 2013 - $0); and income taxes received (2014 - $505; 2013 - $8,525).

STATEMENTS_OF_CASH_FLOWS_Paren

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest received	$18	$19
Interest paid	2	3
Income taxes paid	0	0
Income taxes received	$505	$8,525

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation
	Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance Company (“TALIC” or the “Company”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON USA, LLC (“AUSA”). AUSA is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON N.V., a limited liability share company organized under Dutch law.
	For a complete discussion of the Company’s 2013 Financial Statements and accounting policies, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The interim Financial Statements for the three and nine month periods are unaudited; however in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of the Financial Statements have been included. These unaudited Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Financial Statements included in the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The nature of the Company’s business is such that results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
	Basis of Reporting
	The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The Company also submits financial statements to insurance industry regulatory authorities, which are prepared on the basis of statutory accounting principles (“SAP”). The significant accounting policies and related judgments underlying the Company’s financial statements are summarized below.
	Certain corrections have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. In the Balance Sheets, a liability balance representing outstanding checks has moved from the “Cash and cash equivalents” line to a new line item called “Checks not yet presented for payment” which results in a new line item in the Statements of Cash Flows. There was no effect on net income or stockholder’s equity of the prior period. Management has evaluated the corrections and concluded that they were not material to any previously reported quarterly or annual financial statements.
	Income before tax for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 included an aggregated net decrease of ($3,800) and ($4,175) respectively, reflecting prior period errors from reserve model corrections. On an after tax basis this results in a decrease to net income of ($14,397) for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014. The large tax impact of these corrections is the result of a high interim effective tax rate caused primarily by the valuation allowance on net operating loss carryforwards. As stated in Note 6, because of the valuation allowance on net operating loss carryforwards, the effective tax rate is not deemed to be meaningful. See Note 6 for further discussion of income taxes. Management has evaluated the corrections and concluded that they were not material to any previously reported quarterly or annual financial statements or to the current year.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. In the Statements of Cash Flows, the line item “Change in payables for collateral under securities loaned and reverse repurchase agreements” has been reclassified from “Cash flows from Investing Activities” to “Cash flows from Financing Activities” for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, in the Statements of Income, “Interest credited to policyholder liabilities” of $4,541 was reclassified to “Policy benefits” and in the Statements of Cash Flows, the same amount was reclassified from “Interest credited to policyholder liabilities” to “Change in benefit reserves”. There was no effect on net income or stockholder’s equity of the prior period for either of these reclassifications.
	Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
	The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Those estimates are inherently subject to change and actual results could differ from those estimates. Included among the material (or potentially material) reported amounts and disclosures that require extensive use of estimates are: fair value of certain invested assets, asset valuation allowances, deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, goodwill, policyholder liabilities, income taxes, and potential effects of unresolved litigated matters.
	Derivatives and Hedge Accounting
	Derivatives are used by the Company to manage risk associated with interest rate or equity market risk or volatility. Freestanding derivatives are carried in the Balance Sheets at fair value. If a derivative is not designated as an accounting hedge or its use in managing risk does not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income.
	To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedge relationship is designated and formally documented at inception, detailing the particular risk management objective and strategy for the hedge (which includes the item and risk that is being hedged), the derivative that is being used and how hedge effectiveness is being assessed. For hedge accounting purposes, a distinction is made between fair value hedges, cash flow hedges and hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation. Currently, the Company only has cash flow hedges.
	A cash flow hedge is the hedge of the exposure to variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability. For derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) and reclassified into the Statements of Income when the Company’s earnings are affected by the variability of the hedged item. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized as a component of net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income.
	Limited Partnerships
	At September 30, 2014 the Company had investments in two limited partnerships that were not publicly traded. Both partnerships are carried at estimated fair value for which one is derived from management’s review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis and the other from which management is able to determine that observable market inputs have been used.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company sells a fixed contingent annuity (also sometimes referred to as a contingent deferred annuity (“CDA”)), which includes a stand-alone living benefit (“SALB”). Revenues for CDAs consist of fees assessed based on a percentage of the participants’ covered asset pool, which are assets that are not internally managed by the Company. Fees on CDAs are recognized as they are assessed or earned.
	Subsequent Events
	The financial statements are adjusted to reflect events that occurred between the balance sheet date and the date when the financial statements are issued provided they give evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date. As of November 13, 2014, no subsequent events have been identified.
	Events that are indicative of conditions that arose after the balance sheet date are disclosed, but do not result in an adjustment of the financial statements themselves.
	Future Accounting Guidance
	Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 860, Transfers and Servicing
	In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The guidance requires repurchase-to-maturity transactions to be accounted for as secured borrowings and amends accounting for repurchase financings. It also requires disclosure for (1) repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as secured borrowings and (2) certain transactions accounted for as a sale. The guidance will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, except for disclosure requirements for certain transactions accounted for as secured borrowings which will be effective on April 1, 2015. We do not expect the new accounting requirements to impact the Company’s results of operations or financial position. We are evaluating the impact that adoption will have on the Company’s disclosures.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Note 2. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair Value Measurements
	ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the quality of inputs used to measure fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements.
	Fair Value Hierarchy
	The Company has categorized its financial instruments into a three level hierarchy which is based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique. 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.
	Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the 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 inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. 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 Company recognizes transfers between levels at the beginning of the quarter.
	The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
			September 30, 2014
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Fixed maturity available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities (a)
	Corporate securities		$	-		$	1,171,139		$	-		$	1,171,139
	Asset-backed securities			-			117,078			8,554			125,632
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			-			102,214			-			102,214
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			-			46,910			-			46,910
	Municipals			-			795			-			795
	Government and government agencies
	United States			373,803			-			-			373,803
	Foreign			3,582			6,352			-			9,934
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities (a)			377,385			1,444,488			8,554			1,830,427
	Equity securities (a)
	Banking securities			-			30,447			-			30,447
	Industrial securities			-			6,253			-			6,253
	Total equity securities (a)			-			36,700			-			36,700
	Cash equivalents (b)			-			292,856			-			292,856
	Derivative assets (f)			-			6,051			-			6,051
	Limited partnerships (c)			-			25,287			4,533			29,820
	Separate Accounts assets (d)			6,871,471			-			-			6,871,471
	Total assets		$	7,248,856		$	1,805,382		$	13,087		$	9,067,325
	Liabilities
	Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives only) (e)		$	-		$	-		$	(6,154	)	$	(6,154	)
	Derivative liabilities (f)			-			7,332			-			7,332
	Total liabilities		$	-		$	7,332		$	(6,154	)	$	1,178
			December 31, 2013
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Fixed maturity AFS securities (a)
	Corporate securities		$	-		$	1,155,637		$	1,596		$	1,157,233
	Asset-backed securities			-			110,067			4,832			114,899
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			-			110,146			-			110,146
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			-			51,634			-			51,634
	Municipals			-			773			-			773
	Government and government agencies
	United States			273,781			-			-			273,781
	Foreign			3,635			6,204			-			9,839
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities (a)			277,416			1,434,461			6,428			1,718,305
	Equity securities (a)
	Banking securities			-			28,386			-			28,386
	Industrial securities			151			6,066			-			6,217
	Total equity securities (a)			151			34,452			-			34,603
	Cash equivalents (b)			-			299,784			-			299,784
	Derivative assets (f)			-			858			-			858
	Limited partnerships (c)			-			-			5,044			5,044
	Separate Accounts assets (d)			7,342,243			-			-			7,342,243
	Total assets		$	7,619,810		$	1,769,555		$	11,472		$	9,400,837
Liabilities
Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives only) (e)		$	-		$	-		$	(22,528	)	$	(22,528	)
Derivative liabilities (f)			-			50,930			-			50,930
Total liabilities		$	-		$	50,930		$	(22,528	)	$	28,402
(a)	Securities are classified as Level 1 if the fair value is determined by observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 securities primarily include highly liquid U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities. Securities are classified as Level 2 if the fair value is determined by observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, for the asset or prices for similar assets. Securities are classified as Level 3 if the valuations are derived from techniques in which one or more of the significant inputs are unobservable. Level 3 consists principally of fixed maturity securities whose fair value is estimated based on non-binding broker quotes and internal models. These internal models primarily use projected cash flows discounted using relevant risk spreads and market interest rate curves. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, less than 0.5% of fixed maturity AFS securities were valued using internal models.
(b)	Cash equivalents are primarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Operating cash is not included in the above table.
(c)	Limited partnership investments in which management is able to determine that observable market inputs have been used and can be redeemed at the net asset value in 90 days or less are considered Level 2. The Company has an investment in a limited partnership for which the fair value is derived from management’s review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis and is considered a Level 3 measurement. The valuation utilizing these financial statements is on a one quarter lag.
(d)	Separate Accounts assets are carried at the net asset value provided by the fund managers.
(e)	The Company issued contracts containing guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders (“GMWB”) and obtained reinsurance on guaranteed minimum income benefit riders (“GMIB reinsurance”). GMWB and GMIB reinsurance are treated as embedded derivatives and are required to be reported separately from the host contract. In addition, the Company issues SALB contracts which are required to be reported at fair value. The fair value of these guarantees is calculated as the present value of future expected payments to policyholders less the present value of assessed fees attributable to the guarantees. Given the complexity and long-term nature of these guarantees, their fair values are determined using stochastic techniques under a variety of market return, discount rates and actuarial assumptions. Since many of the assumptions are unobservable and are considered to be significant inputs to the liability valuation, the liability included in future policy benefits has been reflected within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
(f)	Level 2 derivatives include inflation swaps, variance swaps, and total return swaps for which the Company utilized readily accessible quoted index levels and broker quotes. The fair value for inflation swaps is calculated as the difference between the consumer price index (or related readily accessible quoted inflation index level) at the reporting date from the last reset date, multiplied by the notional value of the swap. The fair value for the variance swaps is calculated as the difference between the estimated volatility of the underlying Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (“S&P”) at maturity to the actual volatility of the underlying S&P index at initiation (i.e., strike) multiplied by the notional value of the swap. Total return swaps are valued based on the change in the underlying equity index as of the last reset date.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and twelve months ended December 31, 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and 2, respectively.
The following table provides a summary of the change in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Nine Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
		September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
					Fixed						Fixed
		Limited			Maturity AFS			Limited			Maturity AFS
		Partnership			Securities			Partnership			Securities
Balance at beginning of period (a)		$	5,044		$	6,428		$	6,548		$	91
Change in unrealized losses (b)			-			(7	)		-			(404	)
Purchases			-			-			-			16,817
Sales			(808	)		(15	)		(1,351	)		(101	)
Transfers into Level 3			-			3,744			-			3,677
Transfers out of Level 3			-			(1,596	)		-			(13,668	)
Changes in valuation (c)			297			-			(153	)		16
Balance at end of period (a)		$	4,533		$	8,554		$	5,044		$	6,428
(a)	Recorded as a component of limited partnerships and fixed maturity AFS securities in the Balance Sheets.
(b)	Recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.
(c)	Recorded as a component of net investment income in the Statements of Income.
In certain circumstances, the Company will obtain non-binding quotes from brokers to assist in the determination of fair value. If those quotes can be corroborated by other market observable data, the investments will be classified as Level 2. If not, the investments are classified as Level 3 due to the unobservable nature of the brokers’ valuation processes. The increase in Level 3 fixed maturity AFS securities at September 30, 2014 was due to a security transferring from Level 2 to Level 3 due to the unavailability of market observable data. The increase was partially offset by a security transferring from Level 3 to Level 2 due to the availability of market observable data. The increase in Level 3 fixed maturity AFS securities at December 31, 2013 was driven by the purchase of five securities at Level 3 within the period. The increase was partially offset by two securities transferring from Level 3 to Level 2 due to the availability of market observable data from an external source.
The Company’s Level 3 liabilities (assets) consist of provisions for GMWB, SALB and GMIB reinsurance. The fair value of these guarantees is calculated as the present value of future expected payments to policyholders less the present value of assessed fees attributable to the guarantees. Given the complexity and long-term nature of these guarantees which are unlike instruments available in financial markets, their fair values are determined using stochastic techniques under a variety of market return scenarios. A variety of factors are considered, including expected market rates of return, equity and interest rate volatility, credit spread, correlations of market returns, discount rates and actuarial assumptions. For GMWB and SALB, increases (decreases) in credit spread in isolation would result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement and increases (decreases) in volatility in isolation would result in a higher (lower) fair value measurement. Changes in the Company’s credit spread and volatility assumption have an inverse reaction for GMIB reinsurance, due to this reserve being an asset.
The expected returns are based on risk-free rates, such as the current London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward curve. The credit spread, which is the most significant unobservable input, is set by using the credit default swap (“CDS”) spreads of a reference portfolio of life insurance companies, adjusted to reflect the subordination of senior debt holders at the holding company level to the position of policyholders at the operating company level (who have priority in payments to other creditors). The credit spread was 30 basis points (“bps”) and 45 bps at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
For equity volatility, the Company uses a term structure assumption with market-based implied volatility inputs for the first five years and a long-term forward rate assumption of 25% thereafter. The volume of observable option trading from which volatilities are derived generally declines as the contracts’ term increases, therefore, the volatility curve grades from implied volatilities for five years to the ultimate rate. The resulting volatility assumption in year 20 for the S&P (expressed as a spot rate) was 24.0% and 23.9% at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Correlations of market returns across underlying indices are based on historical market returns and their inter-relationships over a number of years preceding the valuation date. Assumptions regarding policyholder behavior, such as lapses, included in the models are derived in the same way as the assumptions used to measure insurance liabilities. These assumptions are reviewed at each valuation date and updated based on historical experience and observable market data as required.
The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 liabilities (assets) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Nine Months Ended									Twelve Months Ended
		September 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
		GMWB			GMIB			SALB			GMWB			GMIB			SALB
					Reinsurance									Reinsurance
Balance at beginning of period (b)		$	18,176		$	(40,745	)	$	41		$	74,022		$	(91,419	)	$	41
Changes in interest rates (a)			17,267			(15,015	)		-			(35,661	)		26,663			-
Changes in equity markets (a)			(1	)		2,002			209			(15,488	)		25,483			-
Other (a)			7,310			4,602			-			(4,697	)		(1,472	)		-
Balance at end of period (b)		$	42,752		$	(49,156	)	$	250		$	18,176		$	(40,745	)	$	41
(a)	Recorded as a component of policy benefits in the Statements of Income.
(b)	Recorded as a component of future policy benefits in the Balance Sheets.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the change in GMWB and GMIB reinsurance reserves was primarily driven by declining interest rates, better than expected market performance, and updated policyholder behavior assumptions. During 2013, the change in GMWB and GMIB reinsurance reserves was primarily driven by increased interest rates, updated policyholder behavior assumptions and better than expected equity market performance. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 the change in the SALB reserve was due to increases in equity markets.
The following table provides a summary of the quantitative inputs and assumptions of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30,
		2014
Description		Estimated			Valuation		Unobservable Inputs	Range
		Fair Value			Techniques			(Weighted Average)
Assets
Fixed maturity securities
Asset-backed securities		$	8,554
Total fixed maturity securities			8,554		Broker		Not applicable	Not applicable
Limited partnership			4,533		Not applicable (1)		Not applicable (1)	Not applicable (1)
Total assets		$	13,087
Liabilities
Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMWB		$	42,752		Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	30 bps
							Long-term volatility	25%
Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMIB Reinsurance			-49,156		Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	30 bps
							Long-term volatility	25%
Future policy benefits - SALB			250		See comment below (2)		See comment below (2)	See comment below  (2)
Total liabilities		$	(6,154	)
		December 31,
		2013
Description		Estimated			Valuation		Unobservable Inputs	Range
		Fair Value			Techniques			(Weighted Average)
Assets
Fixed maturity securities
Corporate securities		$	1,596
Asset-backed securities			4,832
Total fixed maturity securities			6,428		Broker		Not applicable	Not applicable
Limited partnership			5,044		Not applicable (1)		Not applicable (1)	Not applicable (1)
Total assets		$	11,472
Liabilities
Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMWB		$	18,176		Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	45 bps
							Long-term volatility	25%
Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMIB Reinsurance			(40,745	)	Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	45 bps
							Long-term volatility	25%
Future policy benefits - SALB			41		See comment below (2)		See comment below (2)	See comment below (2)
Total liabilities		$	(22,528	)
-1	The Company has an investment in a limited partnership for which the fair value is derived from management’s review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis. Management did not make any adjustments to the valuation from the underlying financial statements. As a result, inputs are not developed by management to determine the fair value measurement for this investment.
-2	The SALB is a relatively new product with fewer than 100 policies. Due to the small size of this block the liability was determined based on fees earned.
The following table provides the estimated fair value of the Company’s assets not carried at fair value on the Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Assets
Mortgage loans on real estate (a)		$	-		$	-		$	62,973		$	62,973
Policy loans (b)			-			682,601			-			682,601
Total assets		$	-		$	682,601		$	62,973		$	745,574
		December 31, 2013
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Assets
Mortgage loans on real estate (a)		$	-		$	-		$	51,508		$	51,508
Policy loans (b)			-			710,087			-			710,087
Total assets		$	-		$	710,087		$	51,508		$	761,595
(a)	The fair value of mortgage loans on real estate is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and/or similar remaining maturities.
(b)	Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balance. The fair value of policy loans approximates their book value.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Investments	'
	Note 3. Investments
	Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities
	The amortized cost/cost and estimated fair value of investments in fixed maturity and equity AFS securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
			September 30, 2014
							Gross Unrealized								Estimated
			Amortized				Gains				Losses				Fair				OTTI
			Cost/Cost												Value				in AOCI(1)
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities		$	1,085,201			$	90,964			$	(5,026	)		$	1,171,139			$	-
	Asset-backed securities			120,167				5,646				(181	)			125,632				-
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			98,495				4,435				(716	)			102,214				-
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			43,453				3,459				(2	)			46,910				-
	Municipals			916				-				(121	)			795				-
	Government and government agencies
	United States			334,560				39,425				(182	)			373,803				-
	Foreign			8,677				1,257				-				9,934				-
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,691,469			$	145,186			$	(6,228	)		$	1,830,427			$	-
	Equity securities
	Banking securities		$	28,136			$	2,368			$	(57	)		$	30,447			$	-
	Industrial securities			5,791				462				-				6,253				-
	Total equity securities		$	33,927			$	2,830			$	(57	)		$	36,700			$	-
			December 31, 2013
							Gross Unrealized								Estimated				OTTI
															Fair				in AOCI(1)
			Amortized				Gains				Losses				Value
			Cost/Cost
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities		$	1,083,348			$	82,645			$	(8,760	)		$	1,157,233			$	-
	Asset-backed securities			112,018				3,862				(981	)			114,899				(726	)
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			106,041				6,136				(2,031	)			110,146				-
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			47,862				3,773				(1	)			51,634				-
	Municipals			919				-				(146	)			773				-
	Government and government agencies
	United States			271,261				10,585				(8,065	)			273,781				-
	Foreign			8,756				1,083				-				9,839				-
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,630,205			$	108,084			$	(19,984	)		$	1,718,305			$	(726	)
	Equity securities
	Banking securities		$	28,136			$	1,070			$	(820	)		$	28,386			$	-
	Industrial securities			5,926				291				-				6,217				-
	Total equity securities		$	34,062			$	1,361			$	(820	)		$	34,603			$	-
	(1) Represents other than temporary impairments (“OTTI”) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $3,217 and $922, respectively, of unrealized gains at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Excluding investments in U.S. government and government agencies, the Company is not exposed to any significant concentration of credit risk in its fixed maturity securities portfolio.
	The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities by investment grade at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
			September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
			Amortized				Estimated				Amortized				Estimated
			Cost				Fair				Cost				Fair
							Value								Value
	Investment grade		$	1,613,364			$	1,746,717			$	1,571,119			$	1,654,010
	Below investment grade			78,105				83,710				59,086				64,295
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,691,469			$	1,830,427			$	1,630,205			$	1,718,305
	At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 the estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities rated BBB- were $121,249 and $117,465, respectively, which is the lowest investment grade rating given by S&P. Below investment grade securities are speculative and are subject to significantly greater risks related to the creditworthiness of the issuers and the liquidity of the market for such securities. The Company closely monitors such investments.
	The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by contractual maturities were:
			September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
			Amortized				Estimated				Amortized				Estimated
			Cost				Fair				Cost				Fair
							Value								Value
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Due in one year or less		$	43,814			$	44,721			$	11,751			$	11,992
	Due after one year through five years			476,958				513,122				344,357				369,929
	Due after five years through ten years			464,505				496,268				586,004				628,131
	Due after ten years			444,077				501,560				422,172				431,574
				1,429,354				1,555,671				1,364,284				1,441,626
	Mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities			262,115				274,756				265,921				276,679
Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,691,469			$	1,830,427			$	1,630,205			$	1,718,305
In the preceding table, fixed maturity securities not due at a single maturity date have been included in the year of final maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Unrealized Losses on Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities
The Company’s investments in fixed maturity and equity securities classified as AFS are carried at estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in stockholder’s equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes.
The estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses and OTTI of fixed maturity and equity AFS securities aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
		September 30, 2014
		Estimated				Amortized				Gross
		Fair				Cost/Cost				Unrealized
		Value								Losses and
										OTTI (1)
Less than or equal to six months
Fixed maturity AFS securities
Corporate securities		$	80,108			$	81,384			$	(1,276	)
Asset-backed securities			33,065				33,076				(11	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities			10,358				10,517				(159	)
Residential mortgage-backed securities			10				10				-
Government and government agencies - United States			41,159				41,341				(182	)
Total fixed maturity and equity securities			164,700				166,328				(1,628	)
Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year
Fixed maturity AFS securities
Corporate securities			4,844				5,007				(163	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities			7				7				-
Total fixed maturity and equity securities			4,851				5,014				(163	)
Greater than one year
Fixed maturity AFS securities
Corporate securities			45,606				49,193				(3,587	)
Asset-backed securities			6,828				6,998				(170	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities			17,746				18,303				(557	)
Residential mortgage-backed securities			61				63				(2	)
Municipals			795				916				(121	)
Equity securities - banking securities			1,739				1,796				(57	)
Total fixed maturity and equity securities			72,775				77,269				(4,494	)
Total fixed maturity and equity securities		$	242,326			$	248,611			$	(6,285	)
		December 31, 2013
		Estimated				Amortized				Gross
		Fair				Cost/Cost				Unrealized
		Value								Losses and
										OTTI (1)
Less than or equal to six months
Fixed maturity AFS securities
Corporate securities		$	87,670			$	91,425			$	(3,755	)
Asset-backed securities			63,709				64,265				(556	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities			1,478				1,526				(48	)
Residential mortgage-backed securities			9				9				-
Municipals			773				919				(146	)
Government and government agencies - United States			168,312				176,377				(8,065	)
Equity securities - banking			9,476				10,296				(820	)
Total fixed maturity and equity securities			331,427				344,817				(13,390	)
Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year
Fixed maturity AFS securities
Corporate securities			46,542				50,577				(4,035	)
Asset-backed securities			3,164				3,207				(43	)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities			21,230				23,213				(1,983	)
Residential mortgage-backed securities			7				7				-
Total fixed maturity and equity securities			70,943				77,004				(6,061	)
Greater than one year
Fixed maturity AFS securities
Corporate securities			17,768				18,738				(970	)
Asset-backed securities			7,018				7,400				(382	)
Residential mortgage-backed securities			80				81				(1	)
Total fixed maturity and equity securities			24,866				26,219				(1,353	)
Total fixed maturity and equity securities		$	427,236			$	448,040			$	(20,804	)
-1	Subsequent unrealized gains (losses) on OTTI securities are included in OCI-OTTI.
The total number of securities in an unrealized loss position was 99 and 113 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
There was one security in a continuous unrealized loss position where fair value had declined below amortized cost by greater than 20% at September 30, 2014. The security had an estimated fair value of $424 with an unrealized loss of $1,466. At December 31, 2013 there was one security in a continuous unrealized loss position where fair value had declined below amortized cost by greater than 20%. The security had an estimated fair value of $1,695 with an unrealized loss of $461.
Unrealized gains (losses) incurred during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013 were primarily due to price fluctuations resulting from changes in interest rates and credit spreads. If the Company has the intent to sell or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities prior to the anticipated recovery of the amortized cost, securities are written down to fair value. If cash flow models indicate a credit event will impact future cash flows, the security is impaired to discounted cash flows. As the remaining unrealized losses in the portfolio relate to holdings where the Company expects to receive full principal and interest, the Company does not consider the underlying investments to be impaired.
The components of net unrealized gains (losses) and OTTI included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
		September 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Assets
Fixed maturity securities		$	138,958			$	88,100
Equity securities			2,773				541
Cash flow hedges			570				1,813
Value of business acquired			(36,003	)			(29,418	)
			106,298				61,036
Liabilities
Income taxes - deferred			(37,401	)			(21,333	)
			(37,401	)			(21,333	)
Stockholder’s equity
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes		$	68,897			$	39,703
The Company records certain adjustments to policyholder account balances in conjunction with the unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as available-for-sale. The Company adjusts a portion of these liabilities as if the unrealized holding gains or losses had actually been realized, with corresponding credits or charges reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no adjustments to policyholder account balances in conjunction with the unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as available-for-sale.
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
Mortgage loans on real estate consist entirely of mortgages on commercial real estate. Prepayment premiums are collected when borrowers elect to prepay their debt prior to the stated maturity and are included in net realized investment gains (losses), excluding OTTI on securities in the Statements of Income. There were no prepayment premiums collected during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
Loans are considered impaired when it is probable that based upon current information and events, the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. A valuation allowance is established when a loan is impaired for the excess carrying value of the loan over its estimated collateral value. In addition to the valuation allowance for specific loans, a general reserve is estimated based on a percent of the outstanding loan balance. The general reserve at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $35 and $27, respectively. The change in the reserve is reflected in net realized investment gains (losses), excluding OTTI on securities in the Statements of Income. There were no impaired mortgage loans at September 30, 2014. There was an additional impairment of ($803) on a previously impaired mortgage loan during the third quarter but the loan was sold prior to September 30, 2014. There were no impaired mortgage loans at December 31, 2013.
The change in the credit loss allowances on mortgage loans by type of property at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:
Commercial		September 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Balance at beginning of period		$	27			$	25
Provision			8				2
Balance at end of period		$	35			$	27
The commercial mortgages are geographically diversified throughout the United States with the largest concentrations in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Washington, Virginia, Minnesota, and California which account for approximately 76% of mortgage loans at September 30, 2014.
The credit quality of mortgage loans by type of property at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:
Commercial		September 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
AAA - AA		$	9,331			$	16,758
A			48,955				20,053
BBB			-				9,648
Total mortgage loans on real estate			58,286				46,459
Less: reserves			(35	)			(27	)
Total mortgage loans on real estate, net		$	58,251			$	46,432
The credit quality for the commercial mortgage loans was determined based on an internal credit rating model which assigns a letter rating to each mortgage loan in the portfolio as an indicator of the quality of the mortgage loan. The internal credit rating model was designed based on rating agency methodology, then modified for credit risk associated with the Company’s mortgage lending process, taking into account such factors as projected future cash flows, net operating income, and collateral value. The model produces a rating score and an associated letter rating which is intended to align with S&P ratings as closely as possible. Information supporting the risk rating process is updated at least annually. While mortgage loans with a lower rating carry a higher risk of loss, adequate reserves for loan losses have been established to cover those risks.
Securities Lending
Financial assets that are loaned to a third party or that are transferred subject to a repurchase agreement at a fixed price are not derecognized as the Company retains substantially all the risks and rewards of asset ownership. The loaned securities are included in fixed maturity AFS securities in the Balance Sheets. A liability is recognized for cash collateral received, required initially at 102%, on which interest is accrued. If the fair value of the collateral is at any time less than 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities, the counterparty is mandated to deliver additional collateral, the fair value of which, together with the collateral already held in connection with the lending transaction, is at least equal to 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the payable for collateral under securities loaned was $272,166 and $260,506, respectively. The amortized cost of securities out on loan at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $236,279 and $251,183, respectively. The estimated fair value of securities out on loan at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $264,875 and $247,221, respectively.
Reverse Repurchase Agreements
The Company enters into dollar roll repurchase agreement transactions whereby the Company takes delivery of mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) pools and sells them to a counterparty along with an agreement to repurchase substantially the same pools at some point in the future, typically one month forward. These transactions are accounted for as collateralized borrowings, and the repurchase agreement liability is included in the Balance Sheet in payables for collateral and reverse repurchase agreements. At September 30, 2014 the payable for reverse repurchase agreements was $640. The estimated fair value and amortized cost of the securities that were pledged to the counterparty to support the initial dollar roll was $636 and $635, respectively. There were no reverse repurchase agreements at December 31, 2013.
Derivatives and Hedge Accounting
The Company uses several types of derivatives to manage the capital market risk associated with the GMWB.
S&P futures contracts are used to hedge the equity risk associated with these types of variable guaranteed products, in particular the claim and/or revenue risks of the liability portfolio. Net settlements on the futures occur daily. The realized gains (losses) on settlement of these futures have been recorded in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income.
The Company uses variance swaps to hedge equity risk. During 2013, the Company also entered into total return swaps which are based on the S&P. The Company recognizes gains (losses) from the change in fair value of the variance swaps and total return swaps in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income.
The Company also uses equity collars to hedge equity risk. These derivatives were purchased in the fourth quarter of 2012 as part of a hedging program which, with a zero cost at issue, hedges a portion of equity market decline by selling a portion of market upside above the Company’s long-term expected return. The Company recognizes gains (losses) from the change in fair value of the equity collars in net derivative gain (losses) in the Statements of Income. The equity collars were disposed of during the fourth quarter of 2013 due to changing market conditions and business needs.
During the third quarter of 2013, the Company entered into cash flow hedging transactions on Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) utilizing interest rate swaps to lengthen portfolio duration and to hedge the variability of cash flows due to changes in inflation.
The following table presents the notional and fair value for hedging instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Notional								Fair Value
		September 30,				December 31,				September 30,				December 31,
Derivative Type		2014				2013				2014				2013
Non-qualifying hedges
Short futures		$	64,960			$	55,877			$	-			$	-
Variance swaps			960				1,000				(3,392	)			(5,579	)
Total return swaps			777,370				686,679				2,532				(46,249	)
Total non-qualifying hedges			843,290				743,556				(860	)			(51,828	)
Cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps			49,884				49,884				(421	)			1,756
Total cash flow hedges			49,884				49,884				(421	)			1,756
Derivative Total		$	893,174			$	793,440			$	(1,281	)		$	(50,072	)
The following table presents the net derivative gains (losses) recognized in the Statements of Income:
		Net Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized In Income
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
Derivative Type		2014				2013				2014				2013
Short futures		$	(977	)		$	(6,079	)		$	(5,760	)		$	(23,898	)
Long futures			-				18,091				-				15,988
Variance swaps			(412	)			(3,043	)			(4,845	)			(5,094	)
Total return swaps			8,592				17,856				(34,105	)			30,780
Interest rate swaps			1				-				(79	)			-
Equity collar			-				(65,178	)			-				(185,651	)
Total		$	7,204			$	(38,353	)		$	(44,789	)		$	(167,875	)
The following tables present the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges:
		Gain (Loss) Recognized								Gain (Loss) Recognized
		in OCI on Derivative								in OCI on Derivative
		(Effective Portion)								(Effective Portion)
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Interest rate swaps		$	2,517			$	1,160			$	(1,243	)		$	1,160
Total		$	2,517			$	1,160			$	(1,243	)		$	1,160
		Net Realized Gains (Losses)								Net Realized Gains (Losses)
		Recognized in Income								Recognized in Income
		on Derivative								on Derivative
		(Ineffective Portion)								(Ineffective Portion)
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Interest rate swaps		$	1			$	-			$	(79	)		$	-
Total		$	1			$	-			$	(79	)		$	-
				Gain (Loss) Reclassified								Gain (Loss) Reclassified
				from AOCI into Income								from AOCI into Income
				(Effective Portion)								(Effective Portion)
				Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
				September 30,								September 30,
		Location		2014				2013				2014				2013
Interest rate swaps		Net investment income		$	(256	)		$	(152	)		$	(933	)		$	(152	)
Total				$	(256	)		$	(152	)		$	(933	)		$	(152	)
All components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
At September 30, 2014, the before-tax deferred net losses on derivatives recorded in AOCI that are expected to be reclassified to the Statements of Income during the next twelve months are ($1,245). This expectation is based on the anticipated interest payments on the hedged investments in TIPS that will occur over the next twelve months, at which time the Company will recognize the deferred gains (losses) as an adjustment to interest income over the term of the investment cash flows.
The Company receives or pledges collateral related to these derivative transactions. The credit support agreement contains a fair value threshold of $1,000 over which collateral needs to be pledged by the Company or its counterparty. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has pledged securities in the amount of $13,276 and $31,213, respectively, to counterparties. At September 30, 2014 the Company received cash collateral from counterparties in the amount of $2,080. At December 31, 2013 the Company did not receive cash collateral from counterparties.
In addition, in order to trade futures, the Company is required to post collateral to an exchange (sometimes referred to as margin). The fair value of collateral posted in relation to the futures margin was $4,844 and $8,452 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Offsetting of Financial Instruments
The Company has derivative instruments that are subject to master netting agreements. These agreements include provisions to setoff positions with the same counterparties in the event of default by one of the parties.
The following tables present the offsetting of derivative assets for the periods ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014
														Gross Amounts
														Not Offset
														in the Balance Sheet
Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
		Amounts of				Amounts				of Assets				Instruments				Received
		Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
		Assets				Balance Sheet				in the
										Balance Sheet
Derivatives		$	11,180			$	5,129			$	6,051			$	-			$	2,080		$	3,971
Total		$	11,180			$	5,129			$	6,051			$	-			$	2,080		$	3,971
		December 31, 2013
														Gross Amounts
														Not Offset
														in the Balance Sheet
Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
		Amounts of				Amounts				of Assets				Instruments				Received
		Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
		Assets				Balance Sheet				in the
										Balance Sheet
Derivatives		$	1,756			$	898			$	858			$	451			$	-		$	407
Total		$	1,756			$	898			$	858			$	451			$	-		$	407
The following tables present the offsetting of derivative liabilities for the periods ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30, 2014
														Gross Amounts
														Not Offset
														in the Balance Sheet
Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
		Amounts of				Amounts				of Liabilities				Instruments				Pledged
		Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
		Liabilities				Balance Sheet				in the
										Balance Sheet
Derivatives		$	12,461			$	5,129			$	7,332			$	-			$	5,579		$	1,753
Total		$	12,461			$	5,129			$	7,332			$	-			$	5,579		$	1,753
		December 31, 2013
														Gross Amounts
														Not Offset
														in the Balance Sheet
Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
		Amounts of				Amounts				of Liabilities				Instruments				Pledged
		Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
		Liabilities				Balance Sheet				in the
										Balance Sheet
Derivatives		$	51,828			$	898			$	50,930			$	-			$	29,235		$	21,695
Total		$	51,828			$	898			$	50,930			$	-			$	29,235		$	21,695
There were no other financial assets or financial liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 that were subject to offsetting.
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
The Company considers fair value at the date of sale to be equal to proceeds received. Proceeds and gross realized investment gains (losses) from the sale of AFS securities for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Proceeds		$	9,246			$	313,083			$	56,858			$	335,385
Gross realized investment gains			1,928				5,459				4,183				5,839
Gross realized investment losses			(83	)			(1,793	)			(633	)			(1,863	)
Proceeds on AFS securities sold at a realized loss			4,335				51,584				22,001				66,817
Net realized investment gains (losses) for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,841			$	3,109			$	3,416			$	3,368
Equity securities			-				174				30				174
Mortgages			(817	)			(1	)			(1,997	)			(2	)
Adjustment related to VOBA			266				454				844				449
Net realized investment gains		$	1,290			$	3,736			$	2,293			$	3,989
OTTI
If management determines that a decline in the value of an AFS equity security is other-than-temporary, the cost basis is adjusted to estimated fair value and the decline in value is recorded as a net realized investment loss. For debt securities, the manner in which an OTTI is recorded depends on whether management intends to sell a security or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before its anticipated recovery. If management intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before recovery, the OTTI is recognized in earnings for the difference between amortized cost and fair value. If these criteria are not met, the OTTI is bifurcated into two pieces: a credit loss is recognized in earnings at an amount equal to the difference between the amortized cost of the debt security and the present value of the security’s anticipated cash flows, and a non credit loss is recognized in OCI for any difference between the fair value and the net present value of the debt security at the impairment measurement date.
The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company as of the dates indicated, for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI, and the corresponding changes in such amounts at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Balance at beginning of period		$	714			$	1,420
Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired through other comprehensive income			104				436
Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized			(862	)			(1,142	)
Balance at end of period		$	(44	)		$	714
The components of OTTI reflected in the Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30, 2014												Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
		OTTI				Net				Net				OTTI				Net			Net
		Losses on				OTTI Losses				OTTI Losses				Losses on				OTTI Loss			OTTI Losses
		Securities				Recognized				Recognized				Securities				Recognized			Recognized
						in OCI				in Income								in OCI			in Income
Gross OTTI losses		$	4			$	-			$	4			$	104			$	-		$	104
Net OTTI losses		$	4			$	-			$	4			$	104			$	-		$	104
		Three Months Ended September 30, 2013												Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
		OTTI				Net				Net				OTTI				Net			Net
		Losses on				OTTI Losses				OTTI Losses				Losses on				OTTI Loss			OTTI Losses
		Securities				Recognized				Recognized				Securities				Recognized			Recognized
						in OCI				in Income								in OCI			in Income
Gross OTTI losses		$	383			$	-			$	383			$	434			$	-		$	434
Net OTTI losses		$	383			$	-			$	383			$	434			$	-		$	434
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 the Company’s impairment losses recognized in the Statements of Income were $4 and $104, respectively, with no associated value of business acquired. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company’s impairment losses recognized in the Statements of Income were $383 and $434, respectively, with no associated value of business acquired. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 the Company impaired its holding of a previously OCI impaired 2006 vintage residential mortgage backed security (“RMBS”) and a previously OCI impaired 2007 vintage RMBS due to adverse changes in cash flows. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company had an intent to sell corporate bond impairment and an impairment of a previously OCI impaired 2007 vintage RMBS due to an adverse change in cash flows.

Value_of_Business_Acquired_VOB

Value of Business Acquired ("VOBA"), Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs ("DAC"), and Deferred Sales Inducements ("DSI")	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Value of Business Acquired ("VOBA"), Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs ("DAC"), and Deferred Sales Inducements ("DSI")	'
	Note 4. Value of Business Acquired (“VOBA”), Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (“DAC”), and Deferred Sales Inducements (“DSI”)
	VOBA
	VOBA reflects the estimated fair value of in force contracts acquired and represents the portion of the purchase price that is allocated to the value of the right to receive future cash flows from the life insurance and annuity contracts in force at the acquisition date. VOBA is based on actuarially determined projections, for each block of business, of future policy and contract charges, premiums, mortality, Separate Accounts performance, surrenders, operating expenses, investment returns and other factors. Actual experience on the purchased business may vary from these projections. If estimated gross profits or premiums differ from expectations, the amortization of VOBA is adjusted to reflect actual experience. The long-term equity growth rate assumption for the amortization of VOBA, DAC and DSI was 8% at September 30, 2014 and 2013.
	The change in the carrying amount of VOBA for the three and nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Accretion (amortization) expense	$	(11,324	)	$	345		$	(12,377	)	$	(8,149	)
	Unlocking		4,447			1,049			4,347			1,313
	Adjustment related to realized losses on investments and derivatives		266			454			844			449
	Adjustment related to unrealized (gains) losses and OTTI on investments		4,338			16,577			(6,584	)		20,312
	Change in VOBA carrying amount	$	(2,273	)	$	18,425		$	(13,770	)	$	13,925
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 the decrease in VOBA was primarily driven by amortization from lower third quarter market performance and updated policyholder behavior assumptions. The decrease was partially offset by favorable unlocking due to updated policyholder behavior assumptions. Adjustments related to unrealized (gains) losses and OTTI on investments offset the decrease in VOBA for the three months ended September 30, 2014 due to unrealized losses during the period. Adjustments related to unrealized (gains) losses and OTTI on investments decreased VOBA for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to unrealized gains during the first six months of 2014.
	DAC and DSI
	The change in the carrying amount of DAC and DSI for the three and nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	DAC	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Capitalization	$	71		$	208		$	159		$	387
	Amortization expense		(951	)		(4,655	)		(286	)		(10,069	)
	Unlocking		3,530			8,902			3,391			8,244
	Change in DAC carrying amount	$	2,650		$	4,455		$	3,264		$	(1,438	)
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	DSI	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Capitalization	$	(19	)	$	13		$	21		$	57
	Accretion (amortization) expense		(132	)		(1,053	)		13			(2,290	)
	Unlocking		732			(88	)		700			(40	)
	Change in DSI carrying amount	$	581		$	(1,128	)	$	734		$	(2,273	)
	The change in the carrying amount of DAC and DSI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily driven by updated policyholder assumptions resulting in favorable unlocking and lower gross profits resulting in decreased amortization expense when compared to the same period in 2013.

Variable_Contracts_Containing_

Variable Contracts Containing Guaranteed Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Variable Contracts Containing Guaranteed Benefits	'
	Note 5. Variable Contracts Containing Guaranteed Benefits
	The Company records liabilities for contracts containing a guaranteed minimum death benefit (“GMDB”) and guaranteed minimum income benefit (“GMIB”) as a component of future policy benefits in the Balance Sheets and changes in the liabilities are included as a component of policy benefits in the Statements of Income.
	The components of the changes in the variable annuity GMDB and GMIB liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	GMDB	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Guaranteed benefits incurred	$	7,055		$	9,145		$	22,358		$	25,042
	Guaranteed benefits paid		(6,407	)		(5,210	)		(21,143	)		(22,947	)
	Unlocking		2,349			9,162			(7,130	)		(5,360	)
	Total	$	2,997		$	13,097		$	(5,915	)	$	(3,265	)
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	GMIB	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Guaranteed benefits incurred	$	2,439		$	4,532		$	8,783		$	10,547
	Guaranteed benefits paid		(133	)		(125	)		(1,214	)		(432	)
	Unlocking		(10,296	)		16,671			(12,551	)		7,025
	Total	$	(7,990	)	$	21,078		$	(4,982	)	$	17,140
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the change in reserves was driven by updated policyholder assumptions and a drop in interest rates when compared to 2013.
	The variable annuity GMDB liability at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $116,675 and $122,590, respectively. The variable annuity GMIB liability at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $59,922 and $64,904, respectively.
	The Company has issued variable life contracts in which the Company contractually guarantees to the contract owner a GMDB. In general, contracts containing GMDB provisions provide a death benefit equal to the amount specified in the contract regardless of the level of the contract’s account value. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, an insignificant amount of variable life guaranteed benefits were recorded as policy benefits in the Statements of Income as incurred or paid.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Taxes	'
	Note 6. Income Taxes
	The effective tax rate was not meaningful for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. Differences between the effective rate and the U.S. statutory rate of 35% principally were the result of Separate Accounts dividends-received deduction (“DRD”) and the valuation allowance on net operating loss carryforward.
	The Company uses the asset and liability method in providing income taxes on all transactions that have been recognized in the financial statements. The asset and liability method requires that deferred taxes be adjusted to reflect the tax rates at which future taxable amounts will be settled or realized. The Company provides for federal income taxes based on amounts it believes it will ultimately owe. Inherent in the provision for federal income taxes are estimates regarding the realization of certain tax deductions and credits.
	The provision for income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Current federal income tax benefit	$	-		$	(55,191	)	$	-	$	(65,074	)
	Deferred federal income tax expense		49,331			52,630			66,784		62,130
	Deferred state income tax expense (benefit)		2,358			(3,239	)		3,178		(3,239	)
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	51,689		$	(5,800	)	$	69,962	$	(6,183	)
	The provision for income tax receivable (payable) consists of the following for the periods ending September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Current federal income tax receivable	$	2		$	508
	Current state income tax receivable		118			118
	Deferred federal income tax payable		(124,557	)		(41,707	)
	Deferred state income tax payable		(4,135	)		(957	)
	Net income tax payable	$	(128,572	)	$	(42,038	)
	At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company has a tax valuation allowance for deferred tax assets of $194,255 and $179,654, respectively (this includes losses that are anticipated to be used in the consolidated group to reflect the income statement impact of the losses that wouldn’t be used if filing separately). At December 31, 2013, management determined that deferred tax assets on the net operating loss carryforward and other assets are not more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that all or some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends on generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences are deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected taxable income, and tax-planning strategies in making the assessment.
	The Company has analyzed all material tax positions under the guidance of ASC 740, Income Taxes, related to the accounting for uncertainty in income tax, and determined there were tax benefits of $3,041 (gross $8,689) and $2,931 (gross $8,374) that should not be recognized at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which primarily relate to uncertainty regarding the sustainability of certain deductions taken on the 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008 U.S. Federal income tax returns. To the extent these unrecognized tax benefits are ultimately recognized, they will not impact the effective tax rate in a future period. It is not anticipated that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase within twelve months of the reporting date.
	The components of the change in the unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	2,931		$	2,648
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		110			283
	Balance at end of period	$	3,041		$	2,931
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had an operating loss carryforward for federal income tax purposes of $459,738 (net of the ASC 740 reduction of $8,374) with a carryforward period of fifteen years that expire at various dates up to 2028. As of September 30, 2014 a taxable loss is projected for 2014 that will increase the loss carryforward by approximately $76,315. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had a capital loss carryforward of $4,127 for federal income tax purposes. At December 31, 2013, the Company had a foreign tax credit carryforward of $8,092 with a carryforward period of ten years that will expire at various dates up to 2023. Also, the Company has an Alternative Minimum Tax credit carryforward for federal income tax purposes of $4,216 at December 31, 2013, with an indefinite carryforward period. As of September 30, 2014, the Company does not expect to utilize either of these credit carryforwards in 2014.
	The Company classifies interest and penalties related to income taxes as interest expense and penalty expense, respectively. These amounts are included in insurance expenses and taxes on the Statements of Income. The Company did not recognize any penalties in its financial statements at September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013. The Company recognized interest (income) of less than ($1) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	The Company records taxes on a separate company basis. Effective January 1, 2013 for federal income tax purposes, the Company joined the Transamerica Corporation consolidated income tax group. The method of allocation between the companies is subject to a written tax allocation agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, taxes are payable to or receivable from Transamerica Corporation in amounts that would result had the company filed a separate tax return with taxing authorities. Any tax differences between the Company’s separately calculated provision and cash flows attributable to benefits from consolidation have been recognized as capital contributions from Transamerica Corporation. At September 30, 2014, the Company recognized capital contributions from Transamerica Corporation in connection with the tax allocation agreement in the amount of $132,222. There were no capital contributions or returns of capital in 2013. Intercompany income tax balances are settled within thirty days of payment to or filing with the Internal Revenue Service.
	The Company filed a separate federal income tax return for the years 2008 through 2012 but no examination by the Internal Revenue Service has commenced. The 2013 consolidated federal income tax return has been filed and the consolidated tax return has not yet been filed for 2014.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Note 7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The following table presents the change in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			Three Months  Ended
			September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges (a)
	Beginning balance		$	74,807		$	(1,255	)	$	73,552
	OCI before reclassifications			(6,347	)		1,458			(4,889	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			69			165			234
	Net current period OCI			(6,278	)		1,623			(4,655	)
	Ending balance		$	68,529		$	368		$	68,897
			Nine Months Ended
			September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges (a)
	Beginning balance		$	38,533		$	1,170		$	39,703
	OCI before reclassifications			29,800			(1,404	)		28,396
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			196			602			798
	Net current period OCI			29,996			(802	)		29,194
	Ending balance		$	68,529		$	368		$	68,897
			Three Months Ended
			30-Sep-13
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges (a)
	Beginning balance		$	44,941		$	-		$	44,941
	OCI before reclassifications			7,230			650			7,880
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(6,862	)		98			(6,764	)
	Net current period OCI			368			748			1,116
	Ending balance		$	45,309		$	748		$	46,057
			Nine Months Ended
			30-Sep-13
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains  (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges  (a)
	Beginning balance		$	96,710		$	-		$	96,710
	OCI before reclassifications			(43,887	)		650			(43,237	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(7,514	)		98			(7,416	)
	Net current period OCI			(51,401	)		748			(50,653	)
	Ending balance		$	45,309		$	748		$	46,057
	(a)	All amounts are net of tax.
	The following table presents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
			Three Months  Ended			Nine Months  Ended
			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
	AOCI Components		Amount			Amount			Affected Line Item in the Statement
			Reclassified  from			Reclassified  from			Where Net Income is Presented
			AOCI			AOCI
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on AFS securities
	Available-for-sale securities		$	(103	)	$	(200	)	Net realized investment gains (losses)
									Portion of OTTI previously recognized
				(4	)		(104	)	in OCI
				(107	)		(304	)	Total before tax
				(38	)		(108	)	Tax benefit
			$	(69	)	$	(196	)	Net of tax
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
	Interest rate swaps		$	(256	)	$	(933	)	Net investment income
				(256	)		(933	)	Total before tax
				(91	)		(331	)	Tax benefit
			$	(165	)	$	(602	)	Net of tax
	Total amounts reclassified from AOCI		$	(234	)	$	(798	)
			Three Months  Ended			Nine Months  Ended
September 30, 2013			September 30, 2013
AOCI Components		Amount			Amount			Affected Line Item in the Statement
		Reclassified  from			Reclassified  from			Where Net Income is Presented
		AOCI			AOCI
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on AFS securities
Available-for-sale securities		$	10,715		$	11,777		Net realized investment gains (losses)
								Portion of OTTI previously recognized
			(76	)		(127	)	in OCI
			10,639			11,650		Total before tax
			3,777			4,136		Tax expense
		$	6,862		$	7,514		Net of tax
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps		$	(152	)	$	(152	)	Net investment income
			(152	)		(152	)	Total before tax
			(54	)		(54	)	Tax benefit
		$	(98	)	$	(98	)	Net of tax
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI		$	6,764		$	7,416		Net of tax

Stockholders_Equity_and_Statut

Stockholder's Equity and Statutory Accounting Principles	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholder's Equity and Statutory Accounting Principles	'
	Note 8. Stockholder’s Equity and Statutory Accounting Principles
	The Company’s statutory financial statements are presented on the basis of accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Insurance Department of the State of Arkansas. The State of Arkansas has adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (“NAIC”) statutory accounting principles as the basis of its statutory accounting principles.
	The Company’s statutory net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $151,234 and $376,539, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $915,460 and $733,415, respectively.
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not pay any dividends to AUSA. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received capital contributions from AUSA of $132,222. The Company did not receive any capital contributions from AUSA in the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Reinsurance	'
	Note 9. Reinsurance
	In the normal course of business, the Company seeks to limit its exposure to loss on any single insured life and to recover a portion of benefits paid by ceding mortality risk to other insurance enterprises or reinsurers under indemnity reinsurance agreements, primarily quota share coverage and coinsurance agreements. The maximum amount of mortality risk retained by the Company is approximately $1,000 on single and joint life policies.
	Indemnity reinsurance agreements do not relieve the Company from its obligations to contract owners. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company. The Company regularly evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers so as to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, net reinsurance receivables (payable) were $523 and ($249), respectively. The Company did not have a reinsurance reserve at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	In addition, the Company seeks to limit its exposure to guaranteed benefit features contained in certain variable annuity contracts. Specifically, the Company reinsures certain GMIB and GMDB provisions to the extent reinsurance capacity is available in the marketplace. At September 30, 2014, 36% and 5% of the account value for variable annuity contracts containing GMIB and GMDB provisions, respectively, were reinsured. At December 31, 2013, 36% and 6% of the account value for variable annuity contracts containing GMIB and GMDB provisions, respectively, were reinsured.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions	'
	Note 10. Related Party Transactions
	At September 30, 2014, the Company had the following related party agreements in effect:
	The Company is party to a common cost allocation service agreement between AUSA companies in which various affiliated companies may perform specified administrative functions in connection with the operation of the Company, in consideration of reimbursement of actual costs of services rendered. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $2,414 and $7,361, respectively, in expenses under this agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company incurred $2,466 and $7,936, respectively, in expenses under this agreement. Charges attributable to this agreement are included in insurance expenses and taxes, net of amounts capitalized.
	The Company is party to intercompany short-term note receivable arrangements with AUSA and affiliates at various times. On June 27, 2014, the Company entered into an intercompany short-term note receivable with AUSA for $50,000 with an interest rate of 0.11% that is due June 27, 2015. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company accrued and/or received $13 and $14, respectively, of interest income. On May 21, 2013, the Company entered into an intercompany short-term note receivable with AUSA for $50,000 with an interest rate of 0.10% that was paid off in December 2013. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company accrued and/or received $12 and $18, respectively, of interest income. Interest related to these arrangements is included in net investment income.
	AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC acts as the manager and administrator for the Company’s mortgage loans on real estate under an administrative and advisory agreement with the Company. Charges attributable to this agreement are included in net investment income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $22 and $63, respectively, under this agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company incurred $22 and $69, respectively, under this agreement. Mortgage loan origination fees are amortized into net investment income over the life of the mortgage loans. There were no mortgage loan origination fees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
	AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC acts as a discretionary investment manager under an investment management agreement with the Company. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $449 and $1,329, respectively, in expenses under this agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company incurred $261 and $1,185, respectively, in expenses under this agreement. Charges attributable to this agreement are included in net investment income.
	Transamerica Capital, Inc. provides underwriting and distribution services for the Company under an underwriting agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $7,844 and $23,331, respectively, in expenses under this agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company incurred $8,090 and $24,426, respectively, in expenses under this agreement. Charges attributable to this agreement are included in insurance expenses and taxes, net of amounts capitalized.
	Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. acts as the investment advisor for certain related party funds in the Company’s Separate Accounts under multiple service agreements. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $102 and $306, respectively, in expenses under this agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company incurred $102 and $305, respectively, in expenses under this agreement.
	The Company has a participation agreement with Transamerica Series Trust to offer certain funds in the Company’s Separate Accounts. Transamerica Capital, Inc. acts as the distributor for said related party funds. The Company has entered into a distribution and shareholder services agreement for certain of the said funds. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received $710 and $1,894 respectively, in revenue under this agreement. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received $496 and $1,363, respectively, in revenue under this agreement. Revenue attributable to this agreement is included in policy charge revenue.
	The Company is party to the purchasing and selling of investments between various affiliated companies. The investments are purchased and sold at fair value and are included in fixed maturity AFS securities, limited partnerships and mortgage loans on real estate in the Balance Sheets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company purchased $19,652 and $118,105, respectively, of fixed maturity AFS securities from affiliated companies. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company purchased $25,000 of a limited partnership from affiliated companies. No limited partnerships were purchased from affiliated companies during the three months ended September 30, 2014. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company sold $2,038 and $26,882 of fixed maturity AFS securities and mortgage loans on real estate to affiliated companies. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not sell or purchase any fixed maturity AFS securities, mortgage loans on real estate, or limited partnerships to/from affiliated parties.
	While management believes that the service agreements referenced above are calculated on a reasonable basis, they may not necessarily be indicative of the costs that would have been incurred with an unrelated third party. Affiliated agreements generally contain reciprocal indemnity provisions pertaining to each party’s representations and contractual obligations thereunder.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Information	'
	Note 11. Segment Information
	In reporting to management, the Company’s operating results are categorized into two business segments: Annuity and Life Insurance. The Company’s Annuity segment consists of variable annuities, CDAs and interest-sensitive annuities. The Company’s Life Insurance segment consists of variable life insurance products and interest-sensitive life insurance products. The accounting policies of the business segments are the same as those for the Company’s financial statements included herein. All revenue and expense transactions are recorded at the product level and accumulated at the business segment level for review by management.
	The following tables summarize each business segment’s contribution to select Statements of Income information for the three and nine months ended:
			Annuity			Life			Total
						Insurance
	Three months ended September 30, 2014
	Net revenues (a)		$	50,617		$	19,567		$	70,184
	Amortization of VOBA			1,097			5,780			6,877
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			19,528			11,065			30,593
	Income tax expense			49,218			2,471			51,689
	Net loss			(27,697	)		(1,101	)		(28,798	)
	Three months ended September 30, 2013
	Net revenues (a)		$	8,889		$	19,649		$	28,538
	Amortization (accretion) of VOBA			(4,346	)		2,952			(1,394	)
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			29,067			11,997			41,064
	Income tax expense (benefit)			(5,956	)		156			(5,800	)
	Net income (loss)			(17,433	)		3,060			(14,373	)
			Annuity			Life			Total
						Insurance
	Nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Net revenues (a)		$	84,512		$	58,083		$	142,595
	Amortization of VOBA			75			7,954			8,029
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			25,528			32,378			57,906
	Income tax expense			63,750			6,212			69,962
	Net income (loss)			(35,529	)		6,631			(28,898	)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Net revenues (a)		$	(37,133	)	$	59,316		$	22,183
	Amortization of VOBA			3,685			3,151			6,836
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			23,533			32,366			55,899
	Income tax expense (benefit)			(11,588	)		5,405			(6,183	)
	Net income (loss)			(92,351	)		11,004			(81,347	)
	(a)	Net revenues include total revenues net of interest credited to policyholder liabilities.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	Transamerica Advisors Life Insurance Company (“TALIC” or the “Company”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON USA, LLC (“AUSA”). AUSA is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of AEGON N.V., a limited liability share company organized under Dutch law.
	For a complete discussion of the Company’s 2013 Financial Statements and accounting policies, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The interim Financial Statements for the three and nine month periods are unaudited; however in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of the Financial Statements have been included. These unaudited Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Financial Statements included in the 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The nature of the Company’s business is such that results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
Basis of Reporting	'
	Basis of Reporting
	The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The Company also submits financial statements to insurance industry regulatory authorities, which are prepared on the basis of statutory accounting principles (“SAP”). The significant accounting policies and related judgments underlying the Company’s financial statements are summarized below.
	Certain corrections have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. In the Balance Sheets, a liability balance representing outstanding checks has moved from the “Cash and cash equivalents” line to a new line item called “Checks not yet presented for payment” which results in a new line item in the Statements of Cash Flows. There was no effect on net income or stockholder’s equity of the prior period. Management has evaluated the corrections and concluded that they were not material to any previously reported quarterly or annual financial statements.
	Income before tax for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 included an aggregated net decrease of ($3,800) and ($4,175) respectively, reflecting prior period errors from reserve model corrections. On an after tax basis this results in a decrease to net income of ($14,397) for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014. The large tax impact of these corrections is the result of a high interim effective tax rate caused primarily by the valuation allowance on net operating loss carryforwards. As stated in Note 6, because of the valuation allowance on net operating loss carryforwards, the effective tax rate is not deemed to be meaningful. See Note 6 for further discussion of income taxes. Management has evaluated the corrections and concluded that they were not material to any previously reported quarterly or annual financial statements or to the current year.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. In the Statements of Cash Flows, the line item “Change in payables for collateral under securities loaned and reverse repurchase agreements” has been reclassified from “Cash flows from Investing Activities” to “Cash flows from Financing Activities” for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, in the Statements of Income, “Interest credited to policyholder liabilities” of $4,541 was reclassified to “Policy benefits” and in the Statements of Cash Flows, the same amount was reclassified from “Interest credited to policyholder liabilities” to “Change in benefit reserves”. There was no effect on net income or stockholder’s equity of the prior period for either of these reclassifications.
Accounting Estimates and Assumptions	'
	Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
	The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Those estimates are inherently subject to change and actual results could differ from those estimates. Included among the material (or potentially material) reported amounts and disclosures that require extensive use of estimates are: fair value of certain invested assets, asset valuation allowances, deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements, value of business acquired, goodwill, policyholder liabilities, income taxes, and potential effects of unresolved litigated matters.
Derivatives and Hedge Accounting	'
	Derivatives and Hedge Accounting
	Derivatives are used by the Company to manage risk associated with interest rate or equity market risk or volatility. Freestanding derivatives are carried in the Balance Sheets at fair value. If a derivative is not designated as an accounting hedge or its use in managing risk does not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value of the derivatives are reported in net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income.
	To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedge relationship is designated and formally documented at inception, detailing the particular risk management objective and strategy for the hedge (which includes the item and risk that is being hedged), the derivative that is being used and how hedge effectiveness is being assessed. For hedge accounting purposes, a distinction is made between fair value hedges, cash flow hedges and hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation. Currently, the Company only has cash flow hedges.
	A cash flow hedge is the hedge of the exposure to variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability. For derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) and reclassified into the Statements of Income when the Company’s earnings are affected by the variability of the hedged item. Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized as a component of net derivative gains (losses) in the Statements of Income.
Limited Partnerships	'
	Limited Partnerships
	At September 30, 2014 the Company had investments in two limited partnerships that were not publicly traded. Both partnerships are carried at estimated fair value for which one is derived from management’s review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis and the other from which management is able to determine that observable market inputs have been used.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company sells a fixed contingent annuity (also sometimes referred to as a contingent deferred annuity (“CDA”)), which includes a stand-alone living benefit (“SALB”). Revenues for CDAs consist of fees assessed based on a percentage of the participants’ covered asset pool, which are assets that are not internally managed by the Company. Fees on CDAs are recognized as they are assessed or earned.
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events
	The financial statements are adjusted to reflect events that occurred between the balance sheet date and the date when the financial statements are issued provided they give evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date. As of November 13, 2014, no subsequent events have been identified.
	Events that are indicative of conditions that arose after the balance sheet date are disclosed, but do not result in an adjustment of the financial statements themselves.
Future Accounting Guidance	'
	Future Accounting Guidance
	Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 860, Transfers and Servicing
	In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The guidance requires repurchase-to-maturity transactions to be accounted for as secured borrowings and amends accounting for repurchase financings. It also requires disclosure for (1) repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as secured borrowings and (2) certain transactions accounted for as a sale. The guidance will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, except for disclosure requirements for certain transactions accounted for as secured borrowings which will be effective on April 1, 2015. We do not expect the new accounting requirements to impact the Company’s results of operations or financial position. We are evaluating the impact that adoption will have on the Company’s disclosures.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Hierarchy of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table presents the Company’s hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
			September 30, 2014
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Fixed maturity available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities (a)
	Corporate securities		$	-		$	1,171,139		$	-		$	1,171,139
	Asset-backed securities			-			117,078			8,554			125,632
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			-			102,214			-			102,214
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			-			46,910			-			46,910
	Municipals			-			795			-			795
	Government and government agencies
	United States			373,803			-			-			373,803
	Foreign			3,582			6,352			-			9,934
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities (a)			377,385			1,444,488			8,554			1,830,427
	Equity securities (a)
	Banking securities			-			30,447			-			30,447
	Industrial securities			-			6,253			-			6,253
	Total equity securities (a)			-			36,700			-			36,700
	Cash equivalents (b)			-			292,856			-			292,856
	Derivative assets (f)			-			6,051			-			6,051
	Limited partnerships (c)			-			25,287			4,533			29,820
	Separate Accounts assets (d)			6,871,471			-			-			6,871,471
	Total assets		$	7,248,856		$	1,805,382		$	13,087		$	9,067,325
	Liabilities
	Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives only) (e)		$	-		$	-		$	(6,154	)	$	(6,154	)
	Derivative liabilities (f)			-			7,332			-			7,332
	Total liabilities		$	-		$	7,332		$	(6,154	)	$	1,178
			December 31, 2013
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Fixed maturity AFS securities (a)
	Corporate securities		$	-		$	1,155,637		$	1,596		$	1,157,233
	Asset-backed securities			-			110,067			4,832			114,899
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			-			110,146			-			110,146
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			-			51,634			-			51,634
	Municipals			-			773			-			773
	Government and government agencies
	United States			273,781			-			-			273,781
	Foreign			3,635			6,204			-			9,839
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities (a)			277,416			1,434,461			6,428			1,718,305
	Equity securities (a)
	Banking securities			-			28,386			-			28,386
	Industrial securities			151			6,066			-			6,217
	Total equity securities (a)			151			34,452			-			34,603
	Cash equivalents (b)			-			299,784			-			299,784
	Derivative assets (f)			-			858			-			858
	Limited partnerships (c)			-			-			5,044			5,044
	Separate Accounts assets (d)			7,342,243			-			-			7,342,243
	Total assets		$	7,619,810		$	1,769,555		$	11,472		$	9,400,837
	Liabilities
	Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives only) (e)		$	-		$	-		$	(22,528	)	$	(22,528	)
	Derivative liabilities (f)			-			50,930			-			50,930
	Total liabilities		$	-		$	50,930		$	(22,528	)	$	28,402
	(a)	Securities are classified as Level 1 if the fair value is determined by observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 securities primarily include highly liquid U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities. Securities are classified as Level 2 if the fair value is determined by observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, for the asset or prices for similar assets. Securities are classified as Level 3 if the valuations are derived from techniques in which one or more of the significant inputs are unobservable. Level 3 consists principally of fixed maturity securities whose fair value is estimated based on non-binding broker quotes and internal models. These internal models primarily use projected cash flows discounted using relevant risk spreads and market interest rate curves. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, less than 0.5% of fixed maturity AFS securities were valued using internal models.
	(b)	Cash equivalents are primarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Operating cash is not included in the above table.
	(c)	Limited partnership investments in which management is able to determine that observable market inputs have been used and can be redeemed at the net asset value in 90 days or less are considered Level 2. The Company has an investment in a limited partnership for which the fair value is derived from management’s review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis and is considered a Level 3 measurement. The valuation utilizing these financial statements is on a one quarter lag.
	(d)	Separate Accounts assets are carried at the net asset value provided by the fund managers.
	(e)	The Company issued contracts containing guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders (“GMWB”) and obtained reinsurance on guaranteed minimum income benefit riders (“GMIB reinsurance”). GMWB and GMIB reinsurance are treated as embedded derivatives and are required to be reported separately from the host contract. In addition, the Company issues SALB contracts which are required to be reported at fair value. The fair value of these guarantees is calculated as the present value of future expected payments to policyholders less the present value of assessed fees attributable to the guarantees. Given the complexity and long-term nature of these guarantees, their fair values are determined using stochastic techniques under a variety of market return, discount rates and actuarial assumptions. Since many of the assumptions are unobservable and are considered to be significant inputs to the liability valuation, the liability included in future policy benefits has been reflected within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	(f)	Level 2 derivatives include inflation swaps, variance swaps, and total return swaps for which the Company utilized readily accessible quoted index levels and broker quotes. The fair value for inflation swaps is calculated as the difference between the consumer price index (or related readily accessible quoted inflation index level) at the reporting date from the last reset date, multiplied by the notional value of the swap. The fair value for the variance swaps is calculated as the difference between the estimated volatility of the underlying Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (“S&P”) at maturity to the actual volatility of the underlying S&P index at initiation (i.e., strike) multiplied by the notional value of the swap. Total return swaps are valued based on the change in the underlying equity index as of the last reset date.
Summary of Change in Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'
	The following table provides a summary of the change in assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			Nine Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
			September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
						Fixed						Fixed
			Limited			Maturity AFS			Limited			Maturity AFS
			Partnership			Securities			Partnership			Securities
	Balance at beginning of period (a)		$	5,044		$	6,428		$	6,548		$	91
	Change in unrealized losses (b)			-			(7	)		-			(404	)
	Purchases			-			-			-			16,817
	Sales			(808	)		(15	)		(1,351	)		(101	)
	Transfers into Level 3			-			3,744			-			3,677
	Transfers out of Level 3			-			(1,596	)		-			(13,668	)
	Changes in valuation (c)			297			-			(153	)		16
	Balance at end of period (a)		$	4,533		$	8,554		$	5,044		$	6,428
	(a)	Recorded as a component of limited partnerships and fixed maturity AFS securities in the Balance Sheets.
	(b)	Recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.
	(c)	Recorded as a component of net investment income in the Statements of Income.
Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Liabilities (Assets)	'
	The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 liabilities (assets) at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			Nine Months Ended									Twelve Months Ended
			September 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
			GMWB			GMIB			SALB			GMWB			GMIB			SALB
						Reinsurance									Reinsurance
	Balance at beginning of period (b)		$	18,176		$	(40,745	)	$	41		$	74,022		$	(91,419	)	$	41
	Changes in interest rates (a)			17,267			(15,015	)		-			(35,661	)		26,663			-
	Changes in equity markets (a)			(1	)		2,002			209			(15,488	)		25,483			-
	Other (a)			7,310			4,602			-			(4,697	)		(1,472	)		-
	Balance at end of period (b)		$	42,752		$	(49,156	)	$	250		$	18,176		$	(40,745	)	$	41
	(a)	Recorded as a component of policy benefits in the Statements of Income.
	(b)	Recorded as a component of future policy benefits in the Balance Sheets.
Summary of Quantitative Inputs and Assumptions of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities	'
	The following table provides a summary of the quantitative inputs and assumptions of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			September 30,
			2014
	Description		Estimated			Valuation		Unobservable Inputs	Range
			Fair Value			Techniques			(Weighted Average)
	Assets
	Fixed maturity securities
	Asset-backed securities		$	8,554
	Total fixed maturity securities			8,554		Broker		Not applicable	Not applicable
	Limited partnership			4,533		Not applicable (1)		Not applicable (1)	Not applicable (1)
	Total assets		$	13,087
	Liabilities
	Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMWB		$	42,752		Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	30 bps
								Long-term volatility	25%
	Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMIB Reinsurance			-49,156		Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	30 bps
								Long-term volatility	25%
	Future policy benefits - SALB			250		See comment below (2)		See comment below (2)	See comment below  (2)
	Total liabilities		$	(6,154	)
			December 31,
			2013
	Description		Estimated			Valuation		Unobservable Inputs	Range
			Fair Value			Techniques			(Weighted Average)
	Assets
	Fixed maturity securities
	Corporate securities		$	1,596
	Asset-backed securities			4,832
	Total fixed maturity securities			6,428		Broker		Not applicable	Not applicable
	Limited partnership			5,044		Not applicable (1)		Not applicable (1)	Not applicable (1)
	Total assets		$	11,472
	Liabilities
	Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMWB		$	18,176		Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	45 bps
								Long-term volatility	25%
	Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - GMIB Reinsurance			(40,745	)	Discounted cash flows		Own credit risk	45 bps
								Long-term volatility	25%
	Future policy benefits - SALB			41		See comment below (2)		See comment below (2)	See comment below (2)
	Total liabilities		$	(22,528	)
	-1	The Company has an investment in a limited partnership for which the fair value is derived from management’s review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis. Management did not make any adjustments to the valuation from the underlying financial statements. As a result, inputs are not developed by management to determine the fair value measurement for this investment.
	-2	The SALB is a relatively new product with fewer than 100 policies. Due to the small size of this block the liability was determined based on fees earned.
Estimated Fair Value of Assets Not Carried at Fair Value on Balance Sheets	'
	The following table provides the estimated fair value of the Company’s assets not carried at fair value on the Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			September 30, 2014
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Mortgage loans on real estate (a)		$	-		$	-		$	62,973		$	62,973
	Policy loans (b)			-			682,601			-			682,601
	Total assets		$	-		$	682,601		$	62,973		$	745,574
			December 31, 2013
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets
	Mortgage loans on real estate (a)		$	-		$	-		$	51,508		$	51,508
	Policy loans (b)			-			710,087			-			710,087
	Total assets		$	-		$	710,087		$	51,508		$	761,595
	(a)	The fair value of mortgage loans on real estate is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and/or similar remaining maturities.
	(b)	Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balance. The fair value of policy loans approximates their book value.

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Amortized Cost/Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Investments in Fixed Maturity and Equity Available-for-Sale Securities	'
	The amortized cost/cost and estimated fair value of investments in fixed maturity and equity AFS securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
			September 30, 2014
							Gross Unrealized								Estimated
			Amortized				Gains				Losses				Fair				OTTI
			Cost/Cost												Value				in AOCI(1)
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities		$	1,085,201			$	90,964			$	(5,026	)		$	1,171,139			$	-
	Asset-backed securities			120,167				5,646				(181	)			125,632				-
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			98,495				4,435				(716	)			102,214				-
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			43,453				3,459				(2	)			46,910				-
	Municipals			916				-				(121	)			795				-
	Government and government agencies
	United States			334,560				39,425				(182	)			373,803				-
	Foreign			8,677				1,257				-				9,934				-
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,691,469			$	145,186			$	(6,228	)		$	1,830,427			$	-
	Equity securities
	Banking securities		$	28,136			$	2,368			$	(57	)		$	30,447			$	-
	Industrial securities			5,791				462				-				6,253				-
	Total equity securities		$	33,927			$	2,830			$	(57	)		$	36,700			$	-
			December 31, 2013
							Gross Unrealized								Estimated				OTTI
															Fair				in AOCI(1)
			Amortized				Gains				Losses				Value
			Cost/Cost
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities		$	1,083,348			$	82,645			$	(8,760	)		$	1,157,233			$	-
	Asset-backed securities			112,018				3,862				(981	)			114,899				(726	)
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			106,041				6,136				(2,031	)			110,146				-
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			47,862				3,773				(1	)			51,634				-
	Municipals			919				-				(146	)			773				-
	Government and government agencies
	United States			271,261				10,585				(8,065	)			273,781				-
	Foreign			8,756				1,083				-				9,839				-
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,630,205			$	108,084			$	(19,984	)		$	1,718,305			$	(726	)
	Equity securities
	Banking securities		$	28,136			$	1,070			$	(820	)		$	28,386			$	-
	Industrial securities			5,926				291				-				6,217				-
	Total equity securities		$	34,062			$	1,361			$	(820	)		$	34,603			$	-
	(1) Represents other than temporary impairments (“OTTI”) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $3,217 and $922, respectively, of unrealized gains at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Fixed Maturity Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Grade	'
	The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities by investment grade at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
			September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
			Amortized				Estimated				Amortized				Estimated
			Cost				Fair				Cost				Fair
							Value								Value
	Investment grade		$	1,613,364			$	1,746,717			$	1,571,119			$	1,654,010
	Below investment grade			78,105				83,710				59,086				64,295
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,691,469			$	1,830,427			$	1,630,205			$	1,718,305
Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Fixed Maturity Available-for-Sale Securities by Contractual Maturities	'
	The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 by contractual maturities were:
			September 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
			Amortized				Estimated				Amortized				Estimated
			Cost				Fair				Cost				Fair
							Value								Value
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Due in one year or less		$	43,814			$	44,721			$	11,751			$	11,992
	Due after one year through five years			476,958				513,122				344,357				369,929
	Due after five years through ten years			464,505				496,268				586,004				628,131
	Due after ten years			444,077				501,560				422,172				431,574
				1,429,354				1,555,671				1,364,284				1,441,626
	Mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities			262,115				274,756				265,921				276,679
	Total fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,691,469			$	1,830,427			$	1,630,205			$	1,718,305
Estimated Fair Value, Gross Unrealized Losses and Other-Than-Temporary Impairments of Fixed Maturity and Equity Available-for-Sale Securities in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	'
	The estimated fair value and gross unrealized losses and OTTI of fixed maturity and equity AFS securities aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
			September 30, 2014
			Estimated				Amortized				Gross
			Fair				Cost/Cost				Unrealized
			Value								Losses and
											OTTI (1)
	Less than or equal to six months
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities		$	80,108			$	81,384			$	(1,276	)
	Asset-backed securities			33,065				33,076				(11	)
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			10,358				10,517				(159	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			10				10				-
	Government and government agencies - United States			41,159				41,341				(182	)
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities			164,700				166,328				(1,628	)
	Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities			4,844				5,007				(163	)
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			7				7				-
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities			4,851				5,014				(163	)
	Greater than one year
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities			45,606				49,193				(3,587	)
	Asset-backed securities			6,828				6,998				(170	)
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			17,746				18,303				(557	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			61				63				(2	)
	Municipals			795				916				(121	)
	Equity securities - banking securities			1,739				1,796				(57	)
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities			72,775				77,269				(4,494	)
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities		$	242,326			$	248,611			$	(6,285	)
			December 31, 2013
			Estimated				Amortized				Gross
			Fair				Cost/Cost				Unrealized
			Value								Losses and
											OTTI (1)
	Less than or equal to six months
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities		$	87,670			$	91,425			$	(3,755	)
	Asset-backed securities			63,709				64,265				(556	)
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			1,478				1,526				(48	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			9				9				-
	Municipals			773				919				(146	)
	Government and government agencies - United States			168,312				176,377				(8,065	)
	Equity securities - banking			9,476				10,296				(820	)
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities			331,427				344,817				(13,390	)
	Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities			46,542				50,577				(4,035	)
	Asset-backed securities			3,164				3,207				(43	)
	Commercial mortgage-backed securities			21,230				23,213				(1,983	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			7				7				-
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities			70,943				77,004				(6,061	)
	Greater than one year
	Fixed maturity AFS securities
	Corporate securities			17,768				18,738				(970	)
	Asset-backed securities			7,018				7,400				(382	)
	Residential mortgage-backed securities			80				81				(1	)
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities			24,866				26,219				(1,353	)
	Total fixed maturity and equity securities		$	427,236			$	448,040			$	(20,804	)
	-1	Subsequent unrealized gains (losses) on OTTI securities are included in OCI-OTTI.
Components of Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) and Other-Than-Temporary Impairments Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes	'
	The components of net unrealized gains (losses) and OTTI included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
			September 30,				December 31,
			2014				2013
	Assets
	Fixed maturity securities		$	138,958			$	88,100
	Equity securities			2,773				541
	Cash flow hedges			570				1,813
	Value of business acquired			(36,003	)			(29,418	)
				106,298				61,036
	Liabilities
	Income taxes - deferred			(37,401	)			(21,333	)
				(37,401	)			(21,333	)
	Stockholder’s equity
	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes		$	68,897			$	39,703
Change in Credit Loss Allowances on Mortgage Loans by Type of Property	'
	The change in the credit loss allowances on mortgage loans by type of property at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:
	Commercial		September 30,				December 31,
			2014				2013
	Balance at beginning of period		$	27			$	25
	Provision			8				2
	Balance at end of period		$	35			$	27
Credit Quality of Mortgage Loans by Type of Property	'
	The credit quality of mortgage loans by type of property at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:
	Commercial		September 30,				December 31,
			2014				2013
	AAA - AA		$	9,331			$	16,758
	A			48,955				20,053
	BBB			-				9,648
	Total mortgage loans on real estate			58,286				46,459
	Less: reserves			(35	)			(27	)
	Total mortgage loans on real estate, net		$	58,251			$	46,432
Notional and Fair Value for Hedging Instruments	'
	The following table presents the notional and fair value for hedging instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			Notional								Fair Value
			September 30,				December 31,				September 30,				December 31,
	Derivative Type		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Non-qualifying hedges
	Short futures		$	64,960			$	55,877			$	-			$	-
	Variance swaps			960				1,000				(3,392	)			(5,579	)
	Total return swaps			777,370				686,679				2,532				(46,249	)
	Total non-qualifying hedges			843,290				743,556				(860	)			(51,828	)
	Cash flow hedges
	Interest rate swaps			49,884				49,884				(421	)			1,756
	Total cash flow hedges			49,884				49,884				(421	)			1,756
	Derivative Total		$	893,174			$	793,440			$	(1,281	)		$	(50,072	)
Net Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized in Statements of Income	'
	The following table presents the net derivative gains (losses) recognized in the Statements of Income:
			Net Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized In Income
			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
	Derivative Type		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Short futures		$	(977	)		$	(6,079	)		$	(5,760	)		$	(23,898	)
	Long futures			-				18,091				-				15,988
	Variance swaps			(412	)			(3,043	)			(4,845	)			(5,094	)
	Total return swaps			8,592				17,856				(34,105	)			30,780
	Interest rate swaps			1				-				(79	)			-
	Equity collar			-				(65,178	)			-				(185,651	)
	Total		$	7,204			$	(38,353	)		$	(44,789	)		$	(167,875	)
Components of Gain or Loss on Derivatives that Qualify as Cash Flow Hedges	'
	The following tables present the components of the gain or loss on derivatives that qualify as cash flow hedges:
			Gain (Loss) Recognized								Gain (Loss) Recognized
			in OCI on Derivative								in OCI on Derivative
			(Effective Portion)								(Effective Portion)
			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
			2014				2013				2014				2013
	Interest rate swaps		$	2,517			$	1,160			$	(1,243	)		$	1,160
	Total		$	2,517			$	1,160			$	(1,243	)		$	1,160
			Net Realized Gains (Losses)								Net Realized Gains (Losses)
			Recognized in Income								Recognized in Income
			on Derivative								on Derivative
			(Ineffective Portion)								(Ineffective Portion)
			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
			2014				2013				2014				2013
	Interest rate swaps		$	1			$	-			$	(79	)		$	-
	Total		$	1			$	-			$	(79	)		$	-
					Gain (Loss) Reclassified								Gain (Loss) Reclassified
					from AOCI into Income								from AOCI into Income
					(Effective Portion)								(Effective Portion)
					Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
					September 30,								September 30,
			Location		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Interest rate swaps		Net investment income		$	(256	)		$	(152	)		$	(933	)		$	(152	)
	Total				$	(256	)		$	(152	)		$	(933	)		$	(152	)
Offsetting Derivatives Assets	'
	The following tables present the offsetting of derivative assets for the periods ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			September 30, 2014
															Gross Amounts
															Not Offset
															in the Balance Sheet
	Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
			Amounts of				Amounts				of Assets				Instruments				Received
			Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
			Assets				Balance Sheet				in the
											Balance Sheet
	Derivatives		$	11,180			$	5,129			$	6,051			$	-			$	2,080		$	3,971
	Total		$	11,180			$	5,129			$	6,051			$	-			$	2,080		$	3,971
			December 31, 2013
															Gross Amounts
															Not Offset
															in the Balance Sheet
	Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
			Amounts of				Amounts				of Assets				Instruments				Received
			Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
			Assets				Balance Sheet				in the
											Balance Sheet
	Derivatives		$	1,756			$	898			$	858			$	451			$	-		$	407
	Total		$	1,756			$	898			$	858			$	451			$	-		$	407
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities	'
	The following tables present the offsetting of derivative liabilities for the periods ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			September 30, 2014
															Gross Amounts
															Not Offset
															in the Balance Sheet
	Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
			Amounts of				Amounts				of Liabilities				Instruments				Pledged
			Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
			Liabilities				Balance Sheet				in the
											Balance Sheet
	Derivatives		$	12,461			$	5,129			$	7,332			$	-			$	5,579		$	1,753
	Total		$	12,461			$	5,129			$	7,332			$	-			$	5,579		$	1,753
			December 31, 2013
															Gross Amounts
															Not Offset
															in the Balance Sheet
	Description		Gross				Gross				Net Amounts				Financial				Collateral			Net Amount
			Amounts of				Amounts				of Liabilities				Instruments				Pledged
			Recognized				Offset in the				Presented
			Liabilities				Balance Sheet				in the
											Balance Sheet
	Derivatives		$	51,828			$	898			$	50,930			$	-			$	29,235		$	21,695
	Total		$	51,828			$	898			$	50,930			$	-			$	29,235		$	21,695
Proceeds and Gross Realized Investment Gains (Losses) from Sale of Available-for-Sale Securities	'
	Proceeds and gross realized investment gains (losses) from the sale of AFS securities for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
			2014				2013				2014				2013
	Proceeds		$	9,246			$	313,083			$	56,858			$	335,385
	Gross realized investment gains			1,928				5,459				4,183				5,839
	Gross realized investment losses			(83	)			(1,793	)			(633	)			(1,863	)
	Proceeds on AFS securities sold at a realized loss			4,335				51,584				22,001				66,817
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)	'
	Net realized investment gains (losses) for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
			Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
			September 30,								September 30,
			2014				2013				2014				2013
	Fixed maturity AFS securities		$	1,841			$	3,109			$	3,416			$	3,368
	Equity securities			-				174				30				174
	Mortgages			(817	)			(1	)			(1,997	)			(2	)
	Adjustment related to VOBA			266				454				844				449
	Net realized investment gains		$	1,290			$	3,736			$	2,293			$	3,989
Credit Loss Impairments on Fixed Maturity Securities, Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, and Corresponding Changes	'
	The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturity securities held by the Company as of the dates indicated, for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI, and the corresponding changes in such amounts at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			September 30,				December 31,
			2014				2013
	Balance at beginning of period		$	714			$	1,420
	Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired through other comprehensive income			104				436
	Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized			(862	)			(1,142	)
	Balance at end of period		$	(44	)		$	714
Components of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments Reflected in Statements of Income	'
	The components of OTTI reflected in the Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
			Three Months Ended September 30, 2014												Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
			OTTI				Net				Net				OTTI				Net			Net
			Losses on				OTTI Losses				OTTI Losses				Losses on				OTTI Loss			OTTI Losses
			Securities				Recognized				Recognized				Securities				Recognized			Recognized
							in OCI				in Income								in OCI			in Income
	Gross OTTI losses		$	4			$	-			$	4			$	104			$	-		$	104
	Net OTTI losses		$	4			$	-			$	4			$	104			$	-		$	104
			Three Months Ended September 30, 2013												Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
			OTTI				Net				Net				OTTI				Net			Net
			Losses on				OTTI Losses				OTTI Losses				Losses on				OTTI Loss			OTTI Losses
			Securities				Recognized				Recognized				Securities				Recognized			Recognized
							in OCI				in Income								in OCI			in Income
	Gross OTTI losses		$	383			$	-			$	383			$	434			$	-		$	434
	Net OTTI losses		$	383			$	-			$	383			$	434			$	-		$	434

Value_of_Business_Acquired_VOB1

Value of Business Acquired ("VOBA"), Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs ("DAC"), and Deferred Sales Inducements ("DSI") (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Change in Carrying Amount of Value of Business Acquired	'
	The change in the carrying amount of VOBA for the three and nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Accretion (amortization) expense	$	(11,324	)	$	345		$	(12,377	)	$	(8,149	)
	Unlocking		4,447			1,049			4,347			1,313
	Adjustment related to realized losses on investments and derivatives		266			454			844			449
	Adjustment related to unrealized (gains) losses and OTTI on investments		4,338			16,577			(6,584	)		20,312
	Change in VOBA carrying amount	$	(2,273	)	$	18,425		$	(13,770	)	$	13,925
Change in Carrying Amount of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	'
	The change in the carrying amount of DAC and DSI for the three and nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	DAC	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Capitalization	$	71		$	208		$	159		$	387
	Amortization expense		(951	)		(4,655	)		(286	)		(10,069	)
	Unlocking		3,530			8,902			3,391			8,244
	Change in DAC carrying amount	$	2,650		$	4,455		$	3,264		$	(1,438	)
Change in Carrying Amount of Deferred Sales Inducements	'
	The change in the carrying amount of DAC and DSI for the three and nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
								Nine Months Ended
								September 30,
		Three Months Ended
		September 30,
	DSI	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Capitalization	$	(19	)	$	13		$	21		$	57
	Accretion (amortization) expense		(132	)		(1,053	)		13			(2,290	)
	Unlocking		732			(88	)		700			(40	)
	Change in DSI carrying amount	$	581		$	(1,128	)	$	734		$	(2,273	)

Variable_Contracts_Containing_1

Variable Contracts Containing Guaranteed Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Components of Changes in Variable Annuity Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits and Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefits Liabilities	'
	The components of the changes in the variable annuity GMDB and GMIB liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	GMDB	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Guaranteed benefits incurred	$	7,055		$	9,145		$	22,358		$	25,042
	Guaranteed benefits paid		(6,407	)		(5,210	)		(21,143	)		(22,947	)
	Unlocking		2,349			9,162			(7,130	)		(5,360	)
	Total	$	2,997		$	13,097		$	(5,915	)	$	(3,265	)
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
	GMIB	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Guaranteed benefits incurred	$	2,439		$	4,532		$	8,783		$	10,547
	Guaranteed benefits paid		(133	)		(125	)		(1,214	)		(432	)
	Unlocking		(10,296	)		16,671			(12,551	)		7,025
	Total	$	(7,990	)	$	21,078		$	(4,982	)	$	17,140

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	The provision for income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Current federal income tax benefit	$	-		$	(55,191	)	$	-	$	(65,074	)
	Deferred federal income tax expense		49,331			52,630			66,784		62,130
	Deferred state income tax expense (benefit)		2,358			(3,239	)		3,178		(3,239	)
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	51,689		$	(5,800	)	$	69,962	$	(6,183	)
Provision for Income Tax Receivable (Payable)	'
	The provision for income tax receivable (payable) consists of the following for the periods ending September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Current federal income tax receivable	$	2		$	508
	Current state income tax receivable		118			118
	Deferred federal income tax payable		(124,557	)		(41,707	)
	Deferred state income tax payable		(4,135	)		(957	)
	Net income tax payable	$	(128,572	)	$	(42,038	)
Components of Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	The components of the change in the unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	2,931		$	2,648
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		110			283
	Balance at end of period	$	3,041		$	2,931

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The following table presents the change in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			Three Months  Ended
			September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges (a)
	Beginning balance		$	74,807		$	(1,255	)	$	73,552
	OCI before reclassifications			(6,347	)		1,458			(4,889	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			69			165			234
	Net current period OCI			(6,278	)		1,623			(4,655	)
	Ending balance		$	68,529		$	368		$	68,897
			Nine Months Ended
			September 30, 2014
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges (a)
	Beginning balance		$	38,533		$	1,170		$	39,703
	OCI before reclassifications			29,800			(1,404	)		28,396
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			196			602			798
	Net current period OCI			29,996			(802	)		29,194
	Ending balance		$	68,529		$	368		$	68,897
			Three Months Ended
			30-Sep-13
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges (a)
	Beginning balance		$	44,941		$	-		$	44,941
	OCI before reclassifications			7,230			650			7,880
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(6,862	)		98			(6,764	)
	Net current period OCI			368			748			1,116
	Ending balance		$	45,309		$	748		$	46,057
			Nine Months Ended
			30-Sep-13
			Unrealized Holding			Unrealized Holding			Total
			Gains (Losses) on			Gains  (Losses) on
			AFS Securities (a)			Cash Flow Hedges  (a)
	Beginning balance		$	96,710		$	-		$	96,710
	OCI before reclassifications			(43,887	)		650			(43,237	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(7,514	)		98			(7,416	)
	Net current period OCI			(51,401	)		748			(50,653	)
	Ending balance		$	45,309		$	748		$	46,057
	(a)	All amounts are net of tax.
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The following table presents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
			Three Months  Ended			Nine Months  Ended
			September 30, 2014			September 30, 2014
	AOCI Components		Amount			Amount			Affected Line Item in the Statement
			Reclassified  from			Reclassified  from			Where Net Income is Presented
			AOCI			AOCI
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on AFS securities
	Available-for-sale securities		$	(103	)	$	(200	)	Net realized investment gains (losses)
									Portion of OTTI previously recognized
				(4	)		(104	)	in OCI
				(107	)		(304	)	Total before tax
				(38	)		(108	)	Tax benefit
			$	(69	)	$	(196	)	Net of tax
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
	Interest rate swaps		$	(256	)	$	(933	)	Net investment income
				(256	)		(933	)	Total before tax
				(91	)		(331	)	Tax benefit
			$	(165	)	$	(602	)	Net of tax
	Total amounts reclassified from AOCI		$	(234	)	$	(798	)
			Three Months  Ended			Nine Months  Ended
			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2013
	AOCI Components		Amount			Amount			Affected Line Item in the Statement
			Reclassified  from			Reclassified  from			Where Net Income is Presented
			AOCI			AOCI
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on AFS securities
	Available-for-sale securities		$	10,715		$	11,777		Net realized investment gains (losses)
									Portion of OTTI previously recognized
				(76	)		(127	)	in OCI
				10,639			11,650		Total before tax
				3,777			4,136		Tax expense
			$	6,862		$	7,514		Net of tax
	Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
	Interest rate swaps		$	(152	)	$	(152	)	Net investment income
				(152	)		(152	)	Total before tax
				(54	)		(54	)	Tax benefit
			$	(98	)	$	(98	)	Net of tax
	Total amounts reclassified from AOCI		$	6,764		$	7,416		Net of tax

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Segment's Contribution to Select Statements of Income Information	'
	The following tables summarize each business segment’s contribution to select Statements of Income information for the three and nine months ended:
			Annuity			Life			Total
						Insurance
	Three months ended September 30, 2014
	Net revenues (a)		$	50,617		$	19,567		$	70,184
	Amortization of VOBA			1,097			5,780			6,877
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			19,528			11,065			30,593
	Income tax expense			49,218			2,471			51,689
	Net loss			(27,697	)		(1,101	)		(28,798	)
	Three months ended September 30, 2013
	Net revenues (a)		$	8,889		$	19,649		$	28,538
	Amortization (accretion) of VOBA			(4,346	)		2,952			(1,394	)
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			29,067			11,997			41,064
	Income tax expense (benefit)			(5,956	)		156			(5,800	)
	Net income (loss)			(17,433	)		3,060			(14,373	)
			Annuity			Life			Total
						Insurance
	Nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Net revenues (a)		$	84,512		$	58,083		$	142,595
	Amortization of VOBA			75			7,954			8,029
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			25,528			32,378			57,906
	Income tax expense			63,750			6,212			69,962
	Net income (loss)			(35,529	)		6,631			(28,898	)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Net revenues (a)		$	(37,133	)	$	59,316		$	22,183
	Amortization of VOBA			3,685			3,151			6,836
	Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)			23,533			32,366			55,899
	Income tax expense (benefit)			(11,588	)		5,405			(6,183	)
	Net income (loss)			(92,351	)		11,004			(81,347	)
	(a)	Net revenues include total revenues net of interest credited to policyholder liabilities.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
			PartnershipUnit
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (Loss) Before Taxes	$22,891	($20,173)	$41,064	($87,530)
Net Income (Loss)	-28,798	-14,373	-28,898	-81,347
Interest credited to policyholder liabilities	13,755	13,280	41,678	42,131
Policy benefits	30,593	41,064	57,906	55,899
Number of limited partnerships in which the company had investments	'	'	2	'
Reclassification	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest credited to policyholder liabilities	'	'	'	4,541
Policy benefits	'	'	'	4,541
Reclassification | Model Updates	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (Loss) Before Taxes	-3,800	'	-4,175	'
Net Income (Loss)	'	'	($14,397)	'

Hierarchy_of_Assets_and_Liabil

Hierarchy of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	$1,830,427		$1,718,305
Equity available-for-sale securities	36,700		34,603
Derivative assets	6,051		858
Separate Accounts assets	6,871,471		7,342,243
Liabilities	'		'
Derivative liabilities	7,332		50,930
Corporate securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,171,139		1,157,233
Asset-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	125,632		114,899
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	102,214		110,146
Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	46,910		51,634
Municipals	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	795		773
Government and government agencies - United States	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	373,803		273,781
Government and government agencies - Foreign	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	9,934		9,839
Banking securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities	30,447		28,386
Industrial securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities	6,253		6,217
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,830,427	[1]	1,718,305	[1]
Equity available-for-sale securities	36,700	[1]	34,603	[1]
Cash equivalents	292,856	[2]	299,784	[2]
Derivative assets	6,051	[3]	858	[3]
Limited partnerships	29,820	[4]	5,044	[4]
Separate Accounts assets	6,871,471	[5]	7,342,243	[5]
Total assets	9,067,325		9,400,837
Liabilities	'		'
Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives only)	-6,154	[6]	-22,528	[6]
Derivative liabilities	7,332	[3]	50,930	[3]
Total liabilities	1,178		28,402
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,171,139	[1]	1,157,233	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	125,632	[1]	114,899	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	102,214	[1]	110,146	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	46,910	[1]	51,634	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipals	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	795	[1]	773	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and government agencies - United States	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	373,803	[1]	273,781	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and government agencies - Foreign	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	9,934	[1]	9,839	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Banking securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities	30,447	[1]	28,386	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Industrial securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities	6,253	[1]	6,217	[1]
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	377,385	[1]	277,416	[1]
Equity available-for-sale securities	'		151	[1]
Separate Accounts assets	6,871,471	[5]	7,342,243	[5]
Total assets	7,248,856		7,619,810
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and government agencies - United States	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	373,803	[1]	273,781	[1]
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and government agencies - Foreign	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	3,582	[1]	3,635	[1]
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Industrial securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities	'		151	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,444,488	[1]	1,434,461	[1]
Equity available-for-sale securities	36,700	[1]	34,452	[1]
Cash equivalents	292,856	[2]	299,784	[2]
Derivative assets	6,051	[3]	858	[3]
Limited partnerships	25,287	[4]	'
Total assets	1,805,382		1,769,555
Liabilities	'		'
Derivative liabilities	7,332	[3]	50,930	[3]
Total liabilities	7,332		50,930
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,171,139	[1]	1,155,637	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	117,078	[1]	110,067	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	102,214	[1]	110,146	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	46,910	[1]	51,634	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipals	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	795	[1]	773	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and government agencies - Foreign	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	6,352	[1]	6,204	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Banking securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities	30,447	[1]	28,386	[1]
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Industrial securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities	6,253	[1]	6,066	[1]
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	8,554	[1]	6,428	[1]
Limited partnerships	4,533	[4]	5,044	[4]
Total assets	13,087		11,472
Liabilities	'		'
Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives only)	-6,154	[6]	-22,528	[6]
Total liabilities	-6,154		-22,528
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	'		1,596	[1]
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities	'		'
Assets	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	$8,554	[1]	$4,832	[1]
[1]	Securities are classified as Level 1 if the fair value is determined by observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 securities primarily include highly liquid U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities. Securities are classified as Level 2 if the fair value is determined by observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, for the asset or prices for similar assets. Securities are classified as Level 3 if the valuations are derived from techniques in which one or more of the significant inputs are unobservable. Level 3 consists principally of fixed maturity securities whose fair value is estimated based on non-binding broker quotes and internal models. These internal models primarily use projected cash flows discounted using relevant risk spreads and market interest rate curves. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, less than 0.5% of fixed maturity AFS securities were valued using internal models.
[2]	Cash equivalents are primarily valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Operating cash is not included in the above table.
[3]	Level 2 derivatives include inflation swaps, variance swaps, and total return swaps for which the Company utilized readily accessible quoted index levels and broker quotes. The fair value for inflation swaps is calculated as the difference between the consumer price index (or related readily accessible quoted inflation index level) at the reporting date from the last reset date, multiplied by the notional value of the swap. The fair value for the variance swaps is calculated as the difference between the estimated volatility of the underlying Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index ("S&P") at maturity to the actual volatility of the underlying S&P index at initiation (i.e., strike) multiplied by the notional value of the swap. Total return swaps are valued based on the change in the underlying equity index as of the last reset date.
[4]	Limited partnership investments in which management is able to determine that observable market inputs have been used and can be redeemed at the net asset value in 90 days or less are considered Level 2. The Company has an investment in a limited partnership for which the fair value is derived from management's review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis and is considered a Level 3 measurement. The valuation utilizing these financial statements is on a one quarter lag.
[5]	Separate Accounts assets are carried at the net asset value provided by the fund managers.
[6]	The Company issued contracts containing guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders ("GMWB") and obtained reinsurance on guaranteed minimum income benefit riders ("GMIB reinsurance"). GMWB and GMIB reinsurance are treated as embedded derivatives and are required to be reported separately from the host contract. In addition, the Company issues SALB contracts which are required to be reported at fair value. The fair value of these guarantees is calculated as the present value of future expected payments to policyholders less the present value of assessed fees attributable to the guarantees. Given the complexity and long-term nature of these guarantees, their fair values are determined using stochastic techniques under a variety of market return, discount rates and actuarial assumptions. Since many of the assumptions are unobservable and are considered to be significant inputs to the liability valuation, the liability included in future policy benefits has been reflected within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Hierarchy_of_Assets_and_Liabil1

Hierarchy of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Maximum)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed maturity AFS securities, valued using internal models	0.50%	0.50%
Limited partnership investments redeemable period	'90 days	'

Summary_of_Change_in_Fair_Valu

Summary of Change in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Balance at end of period	$13,087		$11,472
Limited partnership	'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Balance at beginning of period	5,044	[1]	6,548	[1]
Sales	-808		-1,351
Changes in valuation	297	[2]	-153	[2]
Balance at end of period	4,533	[1]	5,044	[1]
Fixed maturity AFS securities	'		'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'		'
Balance at beginning of period	6,428	[1]	91	[1]
Change in unrealized losses	-7	[3]	-404	[3]
Purchases	'		16,817
Sales	-15		-101
Transfers into Level 3	3,744		3,677
Transfers out of Level 3	-1,596		-13,668
Changes in valuation	'		16	[2]
Balance at end of period	$8,554	[1]	$6,428	[1]
[1]	Recorded as a component of limited partnerships and fixed maturity AFS securities in the Balance Sheets.
[2]	Recorded as a component of net investment income in the Statements of Income.
[3]	Recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Credit spread	0.30%	0.45%
Long-term forward rate assumption	25.00%	25.00%
Market based implied volatility inputs	'5 years	'
Year 20 | Standard and Poor's Composite Stock Price Index	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term forward rate assumption	24.00%	23.90%

Summary_of_Changes_in_Fair_Val

Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Liabilities (Assets) (Detail) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

GMIB

GMIB

GMIB

GMIB

GMIB

GMIB

GMWB

GMWB

GMWB

GMWB

GMWB

GMWB

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Interest rates

Interest rates

Equity securities

Equity securities

Interest rates

Interest rates

Equity securities

Equity securities

Equity securities

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at beginning of period

($6,154)

($22,528)

($40,745)

[1]

($91,419)

[1]

'

'

'

'

$18,176

[1]

$74,022

[1]

'

'

'

'

$250

[1]

$41

[1]

$41

[1]

'

Changes in interest rates and equity markets

'

'

'

'

-15,015

[2]

26,663

[2]

2,002

[2]

25,483

[2]

'

'

17,267

[2]

-35,661

[2]

-1

[2]

-15,488

[2]

'

'

'

209

[2]

Other

'

'

4,602

[2]

-1,472

[2]

'

'

'

'

7,310

[2]

-4,697

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at end of period

($6,154)

($22,528)

($49,156)

[1]

($40,745)

[1]

'

'

'

'

$42,752

[1]

$18,176

[1]

'

'

'

'

$250

[1]

$41

[1]

$41

[1]

'

[1]

Recorded as a component of future policy benefits in the Balance Sheets.

[2]

Recorded as a component of policy benefits in the Statements of Income.

Summary_of_Quantitative_Inputs

Summary of Quantitative Inputs and Assumptions of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Fixed maturity AFS securities

Fixed maturity AFS securities

Fixed maturity AFS securities

Fixed maturity AFS securities

Fixed maturity AFS securities

Limited partnership

Limited partnership

GMWB

GMWB

GMWB

GMIB

GMIB

GMIB

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Level 3

Corporate securities

Asset-backed securities

Asset-backed securities

Fixed maturity AFS securities

Fixed maturity AFS securities

Limited partnership

Limited partnership

GMWB

GMWB

GMWB

GMWB

GMIB

GMIB

GMIB

GMIB

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Stand Alone Living Benefit

Weighted Average

Weighted Average

Weighted Average

Weighted Average

Fair Value Inputs Assets And Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value

$13,087

$11,472

$8,554

$6,428

$1,596

$8,554

$4,832

$4,533

$5,044

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Future policy benefits (embedded derivatives) - Reinsurance, fair value

($6,154)

($22,528)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$42,752

[1]

$18,176

[1]

$74,022

[1]

($49,156)

[1]

($40,745)

[1]

($91,419)

[1]

$250

[1]

$41

[1]

$41

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Valuation Technique

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Broker

'Broker

'Not applicable

[2]

'Not applicable

[2]

'Discounted cash flows

'Discounted cash flows

'

'

'Discounted cash flows

'Discounted cash flows

'

'

'based on fees earned

[3]

'based on fees earned

[3]

Own credit risk

0.30%

0.45%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.30%

0.45%

'

'

0.30%

0.45%

'

'

Long-term volatility

25.00%

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

25.00%

'

'

25.00%

25.00%

'

'

[1]

Recorded as a component of future policy benefits in the Balance Sheets.

[2]

The Company has an investment in a limited partnership for which the fair value is derived from management's review of the underlying financial statements that were prepared on a GAAP basis. Management did not make any adjustments to the valuation from the underlying financial statements. As a result, inputs are not developed by management to determine the fair value measurement for this investment.

[3]

The SALB is a relatively new product with fewer than 100 policies. Due to the small size of this block the liability was determined based on fees earned.

Estimated_Fair_Value_of_Assets

Estimated Fair Value of Assets Not Carried at Fair Value on Balance Sheet (Detail) (Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	$745,574		$761,595
Mortgage loans on real estate	'		'
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	62,973	[1]	51,508	[1]
Policy loans	'		'
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	682,601	[2]	710,087	[2]
Level 2	'		'
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	682,601		710,087
Level 2 | Policy loans	'		'
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	682,601	[2]	710,087	[2]
Level 3	'		'
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	62,973		51,508
Level 3 | Mortgage loans on real estate	'		'
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Assets	$62,973	[1]	$51,508	[1]
[1]	The fair value of mortgage loans on real estate is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and/or similar remaining maturities.
[2]	Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balance. The fair value of policy loans approximates their book value.

Amortized_CostCost_and_Estimat

Amortized Cost/Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Investments in Fixed Maturity and Equity Available-for-Sale Securities (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	$1,691,469		$1,630,205
Gross Unrealized Gains	145,186		108,084
Gross Unrealized Losses	-6,228		-19,984
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,830,427		1,718,305
Gross Unrealized OTTI in AOCI	'		-726	[1]
Equity available-for-sale securities, cost	33,927		34,062
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,830		1,361
Gross Unrealized Losses	-57		-820
Equity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	36,700		34,603
Gross Unrealized OTTI in AOCI	'	[1]	'	[1]
Banking securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities, cost	28,136		28,136
Gross Unrealized Gains	2,368		1,070
Gross Unrealized Losses	-57		-820
Equity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	30,447		28,386
Gross Unrealized OTTI in AOCI	'	[1]	'	[1]
Industrial securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Equity available-for-sale securities, cost	5,791		5,926
Gross Unrealized Gains	462		291
Equity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	6,253		6,217
Gross Unrealized OTTI in AOCI	'	[1]	'	[1]
Corporate securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	1,085,201		1,083,348
Gross Unrealized Gains	90,964		82,645
Gross Unrealized Losses	-5,026		-8,760
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,171,139		1,157,233
Asset-backed securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	120,167		112,018
Gross Unrealized Gains	5,646		3,862
Gross Unrealized Losses	-181		-981
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	125,632		114,899
Gross Unrealized OTTI in AOCI	'		-726	[1]
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	98,495		106,041
Gross Unrealized Gains	4,435		6,136
Gross Unrealized Losses	-716		-2,031
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	102,214		110,146
Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	43,453		47,862
Gross Unrealized Gains	3,459		3,773
Gross Unrealized Losses	-2		-1
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	46,910		51,634
Municipals	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	916		919
Gross Unrealized Losses	-121		-146
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	795		773
Government and government agencies - United States	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	334,560		271,261
Gross Unrealized Gains	39,425		10,585
Gross Unrealized Losses	-182		-8,065
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	373,803		273,781
Government and government agencies - Foreign	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	8,677		8,756
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,257		1,083
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	$9,934		$9,839
[1]	Represents other than temporary impairments ("OTTI") in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI"), which were not included in earnings. Amount excludes $3,217 and $922, respectively, of unrealized gains at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Amortized_CostCost_and_Estimat1

Amortized Cost/Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Investments in Fixed Maturity and Equity Available-for-Sale Securities (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Unrealized gains	$3,217	$922

Amortized_Cost_and_Estimated_F

Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Fixed Maturity Available-for-Sale Securities by Investment Grade (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	$1,691,469	$1,630,205
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,830,427	1,718,305
Investment grade	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	1,613,364	1,571,119
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	1,746,717	1,654,010
Below investment grade	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	78,105	59,086
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	$83,710	$64,295

Investments_Additional_Informa

Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	Investment			Loan			Loan
				Investment			Investment
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	$1,830,427		'	$1,830,427		'	$1,718,305
Number of Securities	99		'	99		'	113
Gross Unrealized Losses	6,285	[1]	'	6,285	[1]	'	20,804	[1]
Estimated Fair Value	242,326		'	242,326		'	427,236
Proceeds from prepayment premiums collected	0		0	0		0	'
General reserve	35		'	35		'	27
Number of impaired mortgages loans	'		'	0		'	0
Additional impairment	-803		'	'		'	'
Minimum percentage of fair value of loaned securities	102.00%		'	102.00%		'	'
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and reverse repurchase agreements	274,886		'	274,886		'	260,506
Deferred net losses on derivatives recorded in AOCI that are expected to be reclassified during the next 12 months	-1,245		'	-1,245		'	'
Fair value of threshold due to credit support agreement	1,000		'	1,000		'	'
Cash collateral received from counterparties	2,080		'	2,080		'	0
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities recognized in income	4		383	104		434	'
Decline > 20%	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Number of Securities	1		'	1		'	1
Gross Unrealized Losses	1,466		'	1,466		'	461
Estimated Fair Value	424		'	424		'	1,695
Commercial mortgage loans	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Concentrations of mortgage loans	76.00%		'	76.00%		'	'
General Reserves	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
General reserve	35		'	35		'	27
Other Derivatives	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Securities pledged to counterparties	13,276		'	13,276		'	31,213
Future	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Collateral, fair value	4,844		'	4,844		'	8,452
Securities lending agreements	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Amortized cost of securities out on loan	236,279		'	236,279		'	251,183
Estimated fair value of securities out on loan	264,875		'	264,875		'	247,221
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and reverse repurchase agreements	272,166		'	272,166		'	260,506
Dollar roll repurchase agreement transactions	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and reverse repurchase agreements	640		'	640		'	0
Estimated fair value of pledged securities under repurchase agreements	636		'	636		'	'
Amortized cost of pledged securities under repurchase agreements	635		'	635		'	'
Standard & Poor's, BBB- Rating	'		'	'		'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'	'		'	'
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	$121,249		'	$121,249		'	$117,465
[1]	Subsequent unrealized gains (losses) on OTTI securities are included in OCI-OTTI.

Amortized_Cost_and_Estimated_F1

Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Fixed Maturity Available-for-Sale Securities by Contractual Maturities (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Amortized cost of fixed maturity AFS securities	'	'
Amortized cost of fixed maturity AFS securities due in one year or less	$43,814	$11,751
Amortized cost of fixed maturity AFS securities due after one year through five years	476,958	344,357
Amortized cost of fixed maturity AFS securities due after five years through ten years	464,505	586,004
Amortized cost of fixed maturity AFS securities due after ten years	444,077	422,172
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Total	1,429,354	1,364,284
Amortized cost of mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities	262,115	265,921
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, amortized cost	1,691,469	1,630,205
Estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities	'	'
Estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities due in one year or less	44,721	11,992
Estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities due after one year through five years	513,122	369,929
Estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities due after five years through ten years	496,268	628,131
Estimated fair value of fixed maturity AFS securities due after ten years	501,560	431,574
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Single Maturity Date, Total	1,555,671	1,441,626
Estimated fair value of mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities	274,756	276,679
Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities, at estimated fair value	$1,830,427	$1,718,305

Estimated_Fair_Value_Gross_Unr

Estimated Fair Value, Gross Unrealized Losses and Other-Than-Temporary Impairments of Fixed Maturity and Equity Available-for-Sale Securities in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	$242,326		$427,236
Amortized Cost/Cost	248,611		448,040
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-6,285	[1]	-20,804	[1]
Less than or equal to six months	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	164,700		331,427
Amortized Cost/Cost	166,328		344,817
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-1,628	[1]	-13,390	[1]
Less than or equal to six months | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Corporate securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	80,108		87,670
Amortized Cost/Cost	81,384		91,425
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-1,276	[1]	-3,755	[1]
Less than or equal to six months | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Asset-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	33,065		63,709
Amortized Cost/Cost	33,076		64,265
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-11	[1]	-556	[1]
Less than or equal to six months | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	10,358		1,478
Amortized Cost/Cost	10,517		1,526
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-159	[1]	-48	[1]
Less than or equal to six months | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	10		9
Amortized Cost/Cost	10		9
Less than or equal to six months | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Government and government agencies - United States	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	41,159		168,312
Amortized Cost/Cost	41,341		176,377
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-182	[1]	-8,065	[1]
Less than or equal to six months | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Municipals	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	'		773
Amortized Cost/Cost	'		919
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	'		-146	[1]
Less than or equal to six months | Equity securities | Banking securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	'		9,476
Amortized Cost/Cost	'		10,296
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	'		-820	[1]
Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	4,851		70,943
Amortized Cost/Cost	5,014		77,004
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-163	[1]	-6,061	[1]
Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Corporate securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	4,844		46,542
Amortized Cost/Cost	5,007		50,577
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-163	[1]	-4,035	[1]
Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Asset-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	'		3,164
Amortized Cost/Cost	'		3,207
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	'		-43	[1]
Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	7		21,230
Amortized Cost/Cost	7		23,213
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	'		-1,983	[1]
Greater than six months but less than or equal to one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	'		7
Amortized Cost/Cost	'		7
Greater than one year	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	72,775		24,866
Amortized Cost/Cost	77,269		26,219
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-4,494	[1]	-1,353	[1]
Greater than one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Corporate securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	45,606		17,768
Amortized Cost/Cost	49,193		18,738
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-3,587	[1]	-970	[1]
Greater than one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Asset-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	6,828		7,018
Amortized Cost/Cost	6,998		7,400
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-170	[1]	-382	[1]
Greater than one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Commercial mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	17,746		'
Amortized Cost/Cost	18,303		'
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-557	[1]	'
Greater than one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Residential mortgage-backed securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	61		80
Amortized Cost/Cost	63		81
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-2	[1]	-1	[1]
Greater than one year | Fixed maturity AFS securities | Municipals	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	795		'
Amortized Cost/Cost	916		'
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	-121	[1]	'
Greater than one year | Equity securities | Banking securities	'		'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	1,739		'
Amortized Cost/Cost	1,796		'
Gross Unrealized Losses and OTTI	($57)	[1]	'
[1]	Subsequent unrealized gains (losses) on OTTI securities are included in OCI-OTTI.

Components_of_Net_Unrealized_G

Components of Net Unrealized Gains Losses and Other-Than-Temporary Impairments Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net of Taxes (Detail) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 27, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

$68,897

$73,552

$39,703

$46,057

$44,941

$96,710

Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

106,298

'

61,036

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

68,529

[1]

74,807

[1]

38,533

[1]

45,309

[1]

44,941

[1]

96,710

[1]

Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities | Fixed maturity AFS securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

138,958

'

88,100

'

'

'

Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities | Equity securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

2,773

'

541

'

'

'

Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities | Valuation of business acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

-36,003

'

-29,418

'

'

'

Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

368

[1]

-1,255

[1]

1,170

[1]

748

[1]

'

'

Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Cash Flow Hedging

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

570

'

1,813

'

'

'

Accumulated Net Unrealized Liability Gain (Loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

-37,401

'

-21,333

'

'

'

Accumulated Net Unrealized Liability Gain (Loss) | Federal income taxes - deferred

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

($37,401)

'

($21,333)

'

'

'

[1]

All amounts are net of tax.

Change_in_Credit_Loss_Allowanc

Change in Credit Loss Allowances on Mortgage Loans by Type of Property (Detail) (Commercial mortgage loans, USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commercial mortgage loans	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance	$27	$25
Provision	8	2
Ending balance	$35	$27

Credit_Quality_of_Mortgage_Loa

Credit Quality of Mortgage Loans by Type of Property (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	$58,286	$46,459
Less: reserves	-35	-27
Total mortgage loans on real estate, net	58,251	46,432
AAA - AA	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	9,331	16,758
A	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	48,955	20,053
BBB	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage loans on real estate	'	$9,648

Notional_and_Fair_Value_for_He

Notional and Fair Value for Hedging Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, notional value	$893,174	$793,440
Derivative, fair value	-1,281	-50,072
Non-qualifying hedging	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, notional value	843,290	743,556
Derivative, fair value	-860	-51,828
Non-qualifying hedging | Future | Short	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, notional value	64,960	55,877
Non-qualifying hedging | Variance swaps	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, notional value	960	1,000
Derivative, fair value	-3,392	-5,579
Non-qualifying hedging | Total Return Swap	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, notional value	777,370	686,679
Derivative, fair value	2,532	-46,249
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, notional value	49,884	49,884
Derivative, fair value	-421	1,756
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Cash Flow Hedging	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, notional value	49,884	49,884
Derivative, fair value	($421)	$1,756

Net_Derivative_Gains_Losses_Re

Net Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized in Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net derivative losses	$7,204	($38,353)	($44,789)	($167,875)
Future | Short	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net derivative losses	-977	-6,079	-5,760	-23,898
Future | Long	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net derivative losses	'	18,091	'	15,988
Variance swaps	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net derivative losses	-412	-3,043	-4,845	-5,094
Total Return Swap	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net derivative losses	8,592	17,856	-34,105	30,780
Interest Rate Swap	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net derivative losses	1	'	-79	'
Equity Collar	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net derivative losses	'	($65,178)	'	($185,651)

Components_of_Gain_or_Loss_on_

Components of Gain or Loss on Derivatives Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)	$2,517	$1,160	($1,243)	$1,160
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	1	'	-79	'
Net Investment Income	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	-256	-152	-933	-152
Interest Rate Swap	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Realized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)	2,517	1,160	-1,243	1,160
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	1	'	-79	'
Interest Rate Swap | Net Investment Income	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	($256)	($152)	($933)	($152)

Offsetting_Derivatives_Assets_

Offsetting Derivatives Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$11,180	$1,756
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet	5,129	898
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Balance Sheet	6,051	858
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	'	451
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Collateral Received	2,080	'
Net Amount	3,971	407
Derivatives	'	'
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	11,180	1,756
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet	5,129	898
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Balance Sheet	6,051	858
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments	'	451
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Collateral Received	2,080	'
Net Amount	$3,971	$407

Offsetting_Derivative_Liabilit

Offsetting Derivative Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities, Derivatives	$12,461	$51,828
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet, Derivatives	5,129	898
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheet, Derivatives	7,332	50,930
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments, Derivatives	'	'
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Collateral Pledged, Total	5,579	29,235
Net Amount, Derivatives	1,753	21,695
Derivatives	'	'
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities, Derivatives	12,461	51,828
Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet, Derivatives	5,129	898
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheet, Derivatives	7,332	50,930
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Financial Instruments, Derivatives	'	'
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Balance Sheet, Collateral Pledged, Total	5,579	29,235
Net Amount, Derivatives	$1,753	$21,695

Proceeds_and_Gross_Realized_In

Proceeds and Gross Realized Investment Gains (Losses) from Sale of Available-for-Sale Securities (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds	$9,246	$313,083	$56,858	$335,385
Gross realized investment gains	1,928	5,459	4,183	5,839
Gross realized investment losses	-83	-1,793	-633	-1,863
Proceeds on AFS securities sold at a realized loss	$4,335	$51,584	$22,001	$66,817

Net_Realized_Investment_Gains_

Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$1,290	$3,736	$2,293	$3,989
Fixed maturity AFS securities	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net realized investment gains (losses)	1,841	3,109	3,416	3,368
Equity securities	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net realized investment gains (losses)	'	174	30	174
Mortgages	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net realized investment gains (losses)	-817	-1	-1,997	-2
Valuation of business acquired	'	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$266	$454	$844	$449

Credit_Loss_Impairments_on_Fix

Credit Loss Impairments on Fixed Maturity Securities, Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, and Corresponding Changes (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$714	$1,420
Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired through other comprehensive income	104	436
Accretion of credit loss impairments previously recognized	-862	-1,142
Balance at end of period	($44)	$714

Components_of_OtherThanTempora

Components of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments Reflected in Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
OTTI losses on securities	$4	$383	$104	$434
Net OTTI loss recognized in OCI	'	'	'	'
Net OTTI Losses Recognized in Income	4	383	104	434
Gross OTTI losses	'	'	'	'
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
OTTI losses on securities	4	383	104	434
Net OTTI loss recognized in OCI	'	'	'	'
Net OTTI Losses Recognized in Income	$4	$383	$104	$434

Value_of_Business_Acquired_Def

Value of Business Acquired, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducements - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Long-Term Equity Growth Rate Assumption [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term growth rate assumption for amortization of VOBA, DAC and DSI	8.00%	8.00%

Change_in_Carrying_Amount_of_V

Change in Carrying Amount of Value of Business Acquired (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition, Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Adjustment related to realized losses on investments and derivatives	$1,290	$3,736	$2,293	$3,989
Valuation of business acquired	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accretion (amortization) expense	-11,324	345	-12,377	-8,149
Unlocking	4,447	1,049	4,347	1,313
Adjustment related to realized losses on investments and derivatives	266	454	844	449
Adjustment related to unrealized (gains) losses and OTTI on investments	4,338	16,577	-6,584	20,312
Change in VOBA carrying amount	($2,273)	$18,425	($13,770)	$13,925

Change_in_Carrying_Amount_of_D

Change in Carrying Amount of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Sales Inducements (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
DAC	'	'	'	'
Capitalization	$71	$208	$159	$387
Amortization expense	-951	-4,655	-286	-10,069
Unlocking	3,530	8,902	3,391	8,244
Change in DAC carrying amount	2,650	4,455	3,264	-1,438
DSI	'	'	'	'
Capitalization	-19	13	21	57
Accretion (amortization) expense	-132	-1,053	13	-2,290
Unlocking	732	-88	700	-40
Change in DSI carrying amount	$581	($1,128)	$734	($2,273)

Changes_in_Variable_Annuity_Gu

Changes in Variable Annuity Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits and Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefits Liabilities (Detail) (Variable Annuity Contracts, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
GMDB	'	'	'	'
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Guaranteed benefits incurred	$7,055	$9,145	$22,358	$25,042
Guaranteed benefits paid	-6,407	-5,210	-21,143	-22,947
Unlocking	2,349	9,162	-7,130	-5,360
Total	2,997	13,097	-5,915	-3,265
GMIB	'	'	'	'
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Guaranteed benefits incurred	2,439	4,532	8,783	10,547
Guaranteed benefits paid	-133	-125	-1,214	-432
Unlocking	-10,296	16,671	-12,551	7,025
Total	($7,990)	$21,078	($4,982)	$17,140

Variable_Contracts_Containing_2

Variable Contracts Containing Guaranteed Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]	'	'
Future policy benefits	$396,837	$384,843
GMDB	'	'
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]	'	'
Future policy benefits	116,675	122,590
GMIB	'	'
Liabilities for Guarantees on Long-Duration Contracts [Line Items]	'	'
Future policy benefits	$59,922	$64,904

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	'	'
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$194,255	'	$179,654	'
Unrecognized income tax benefit, net	3,041	'	2,931	2,648
Unrecognized income tax benefit, gross	8,689	'	8,374	'
Operating loss carryforward	'	'	459,738	'
Operating loss carryforward, expiration period	'	'	'15 years	'
Projected Increase in operating loss carryforward	76,315	'	'	'
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward	'	'	4,216	'
Penalties expense related to federal income tax	0	'	0	'
Capital contributions	132,222	0	0	'
Foreign	'	'	'	'
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforward	'	'	8,092	'
Tax credit carryforward, expiration date in year	'	'	'10 years	'
Capital Loss Carryforward	'	'	'	'
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforward	4,127	'	4,127	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating loss carryforward, expiration year	'	'	'2028	'
Interest (income) expense related to federal income tax	($1)	'	($1)	'
Maximum | Foreign	'	'	'	'
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax credit carryforward, expiration year	'	'	'2023	'

Provision_for_Income_Tax_Expen

Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefits) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Current federal income tax benefit	'	($55,191)	'	($65,074)
Deferred federal income tax expense	49,331	52,630	66,784	62,130
Deferred state income tax expense (benefit)	2,358	-3,239	3,178	-3,239
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$51,689	($5,800)	$69,962	($6,183)

Provision_for_Income_Tax_Recei

Provision for Income Tax Receivable (Payable) (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'
Net income tax payable	($128,572)	($42,038)
State and Local Jurisdiction	'	'
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'
Current federal income tax receivable	118	118
Deferred federal income tax payable	-4,135	-957
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	'	'
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'
Current federal income tax receivable	2	508
Deferred federal income tax payable	($124,557)	($41,707)

Components_of_Change_in_Unreco

Components of Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$2,931	$2,648
Additions for tax positions of prior years	110	283
Balance at end of period	$3,041	$2,931

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	$73,552		$44,941		$39,703		$96,710
OCI before reclassifications	-4,889		7,880		28,396		-43,237
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	234		-6,764		798		-7,416
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	-4,655		1,116		29,194		-50,653
Ending balance	68,897		46,057		68,897		46,057
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	74,807	[1]	44,941	[1]	38,533	[1]	96,710	[1]
OCI before reclassifications	-6,347	[1]	7,230	[1]	29,800	[1]	-43,887	[1]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	69	[1]	-6,862	[1]	196	[1]	-7,514	[1]
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	-6,278	[1]	368	[1]	29,996	[1]	-51,401	[1]
Ending balance	68,529	[1]	45,309	[1]	68,529	[1]	45,309	[1]
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	-1,255	[1]	'		1,170	[1]	'
OCI before reclassifications	1,458	[1]	650	[1]	-1,404	[1]	650	[1]
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	165	[1]	98	[1]	602	[1]	98	[1]
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	1,623	[1]	748	[1]	-802	[1]	748	[1]
Ending balance	$368	[1]	$748	[1]	$368	[1]	$748	[1]
[1]	All amounts are net of tax.

Reclassifications_out_of_Accum

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	($234)		$6,764		($798)		$7,416
Net investment income	29,515		29,703		88,343		89,319
Net realized investment gains (losses)	1,290		3,736		2,293		3,989
Income (Loss) Before Taxes	22,891		-20,173		41,064		-87,530
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	51,689		-5,800		69,962		-6,183
Net of tax	-28,798		-14,373		-28,898		-81,347
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities	'		'		'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	-69	[1]	6,862	[1]	-196	[1]	7,514	[1]
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges	'		'		'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	-165	[1]	-98	[1]	-602	[1]	-98	[1]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'		'		'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax	-234		6,764		-798		7,416
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities	'		'		'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net realized investment gains (losses)	-103		10,715		-200		11,777
Portion of OTTI previously recognized in OCI	-4		-76		-104		-127
Income (Loss) Before Taxes	-107		10,639		-304		11,650
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-38		3,777		-108		4,136
Net of tax	-69		6,862		-196		7,514
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges	'		'		'		'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net investment income	-256		-152		-933		-152
Income (Loss) Before Taxes	-256		-152		-933		-152
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-91		-54		-331		-54
Net of tax	($165)		($98)		($602)		($98)
[1]	All amounts are net of tax.

Stockholders_Equity_and_Statut1

Stockholder's Equity and Statutory Accounting Principles - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]	'	'	'
Statutory net income	$151,234	$376,539	'
Statutory capital and surplus	915,460	'	733,415
Cash dividend paid to AEGON USA, LLC	0	0	'
Capital contributions from AUSA	$132,222	$0	$0

Reinsurance_Additional_Informa

Reinsurance - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum amount of mortality risk retained	$1,000	'
Reinsurance receivables - net	523	'
Reinsurance payables - net	'	249
Reinsurance reserve	$0	$0
GMIB	'	'
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of account value for variable annuity contracts reinsured	36.00%	36.00%
GMDB	'	'
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of account value for variable annuity contracts reinsured	5.00%	6.00%

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	21-May-13	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	21-May-13
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expense incurred as result of multiple service agreements	'	'	$2,414	$2,466	$7,361	$7,936	'	'
Intercompany short-term note receivable	'	'	50,000	'	50,000	'	50,000	50,000
Interest on intercompany note receivable	0.11%	0.10%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Intercompany short-term note receivable, due date	27-Jun-15	31-Dec-13	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income accrued and/or received due to intercompany arrangements	'	'	13	12	14	18	'	'
Fixed maturity AFS securities and limited partnerships purchased from affiliated companies	'	'	'	'	344,445	731,970	'	'
Sale of fixed maturity AFS securities	'	'	9,246	313,083	56,858	335,385	'	'
Purchases of limited partnerships	'	'	'	'	25,000	'	'	'
AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expense incurred as result of multiple service agreements	'	'	22	22	63	69	'	'
Mortgage loan origination fees	'	'	0	0	0	0	'	'
Aegon USA Investment Management LLC	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expense incurred as result of multiple service agreements	'	'	449	261	1,329	1,185	'	'
Transamerica Capital, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expense incurred as result of multiple service agreements	'	'	7,844	8,090	23,331	24,426	'	'
Transamerica Asset Management, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Expense incurred as result of multiple service agreements	'	'	102	102	306	305	'	'
Distribution and shareholder services agreement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from participation agreement	'	'	710	496	1,894	1,363	'	'
Affiliated companies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchases of limited partnerships	'	'	0	0	25,000	0	'	'
Affiliated companies | Fixed maturity AFS securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fixed maturity AFS securities and limited partnerships purchased from affiliated companies	'	'	19,652	0	118,105	0	'	'
Sale of fixed maturity AFS securities	'	'	$2,038	$0	$26,882	$0	'	'

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of reportable segment	2

Business_Segments_Contribution

Business Segment's Contribution to Select Statements of Income Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	$70,184	[1]	$28,538	[1]	$142,595	[1]	$22,183	[1]
Amortization (accretion) of VOBA	6,877		-1,394		8,029		6,836
Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)	30,593		41,064		57,906		55,899
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	51,689		-5,800		69,962		-6,183
Net Income (Loss)	-28,798		-14,373		-28,898		-81,347
Annuity	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	50,617	[1]	8,889	[1]	84,512	[1]	-37,133	[1]
Amortization (accretion) of VOBA	1,097		-4,346		75		3,685
Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)	19,528		29,067		25,528		23,533
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	49,218		-5,956		63,750		-11,588
Net Income (Loss)	-27,697		-17,433		-35,529		-92,351
Life Insurance	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	19,567	[1]	19,649	[1]	58,083	[1]	59,316	[1]
Amortization (accretion) of VOBA	5,780		2,952		7,954		3,151
Policy benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)	11,065		11,997		32,378		32,366
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	2,471		156		6,212		5,405
Net Income (Loss)	($1,101)		$3,060		$6,631		$11,004
[1]	Net revenues include total revenues net of interest credited to policyholder liabilities.