Edgar Filing: FBL FINANCIAL GROUP INC

FBL 10Q 2013 Q1

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q



(Mark one)
[X]		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

		For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013

or

[ ]		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

		For the transition period from____________________ to____________________

Commission File Number: 1-11917



(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa		42-1411715
(State of incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa		50266-5997
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(515) 225-5400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [X] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):



Large accelerated filer [ ]	Accelerated filer [X]	Non-accelerated filer [ ]	Smaller reporting company [ ]



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [X] No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date:
Title of each class		Outstanding at April 30, 2013
Class A Common Stock, without par value		24,482,643
Class B Common Stock, without par value		1,141,291

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2013

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PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Consolidated Statements of Operations	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	5
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8

Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	32

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	52

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	52

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION	54

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	54

Item 6.	Exhibits	54

SIGNATURES		55

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)



	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturities - available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2013 - $5,667,376; 2012 - $5,637,608)	$	6,286,637	$	6,265,745
Equity securities - available for sale, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $70,809; 2012 - $82,140)	75,755		86,253
Mortgage loans	553,983		554,843
Real estate	6,056		4,668
Policy loans	173,358		174,254
Short-term investments	89,106		74,516
Other investments	555		371
Total investments	7,185,450		7,160,650

Cash and cash equivalents	100,479		78,074
Securities and indebtedness of related parties	106,074		100,606
Accrued investment income	77,705		69,965
Amounts receivable from affiliates	4,236		3,931
Reinsurance recoverable	98,088		98,238
Deferred acquisition costs	229,068		204,326
Value of insurance in force acquired	17,676		17,154
Current income taxes recoverable	—		6,735
Other assets	75,920		59,238
Assets held in separate accounts	651,474		618,809








Total assets	$	8,546,170	$	8,417,726

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands)



	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits:
Interest sensitive products	$	4,083,331	$	4,050,846
Traditional life insurance and accident and health products	1,471,202		1,457,075
Other policy claims and benefits	39,515		39,072
Supplementary contracts without life contingencies	359,868		361,273
Advance premiums and other deposits	232,772		226,485
Amounts payable to affiliates	1,225		1,658
Long-term debt payable to affiliates	50,000		50,000
Long-term debt payable to non-affiliates	97,000		97,000
Current income taxes	687		—
Deferred income taxes	210,513		208,433
Other liabilities	106,601		94,828
Liabilities related to separate accounts	651,474		618,809
Total liabilities	7,304,188		7,205,479

Stockholders' equity:
FBL Financial Group, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, without par value, at liquidation value - authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 5,000,000 Series B shares	3,000		3,000
Class A common stock, without par value - authorized 88,500,000 shares, issued and outstanding 24,421,879 shares in 2013 and 24,282,184 shares in 2012	122,386		115,706
Class B common stock, without par value - authorized 1,500,000 shares, issued and outstanding 1,141,291 shares in 2013 and 1,192,890 shares in 2012	7,197		7,522
Accumulated other comprehensive income	295,757		289,853
Retained earnings	813,591		796,110
Total FBL Financial Group, Inc. stockholders' equity	1,241,931		1,212,191
Noncontrolling interest	51		56
Total stockholders' equity	1,241,982		1,212,247
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	8,546,170	$	8,417,726

See accompanying notes.

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Revenues:
Interest sensitive product charges	$	25,304		$	25,232
Traditional life insurance premiums	44,934			43,123
Net investment income	90,810			86,888
Net realized capital gains on sales of investments	3,932			879

Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(646		)	(11,301		)
Non-credit portion in other comprehensive income	—			9,779
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(646		)	(1,522		)
Other income	3,714			5,005
Total revenues	168,048			159,605

Benefits and expenses:
Interest sensitive product benefits	48,292			49,082
Traditional life insurance benefits	39,806			39,111
Policyholder dividends	3,358			4,244
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses	35,024			32,727
Interest expense	1,975			1,982
Loss on debt redemption	—			33
Other expenses	4,384			5,790
Total benefits and expenses	132,839			132,969
	35,209			26,636
Income taxes	(11,583		)	(8,758		)
Equity income, net of related income taxes	1,312			1,621
Net income from continuing operations	24,938			19,499
Discontinued operations:
Loss on sale of subsidiary	—			(2,252		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			(680		)
Total loss from discontinued operations	—			(2,932		)
Net income	24,938			16,567
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	28			20
Net income attributable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.	$	24,966		$	16,587

Earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.97		$	0.64
Loss from discontinued operations	—			(0.10		)
Earnings per common share	$	0.97		$	0.54
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.96		$	0.63
Loss from discontinued operations	—			(0.10		)
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution	$	0.96		$	0.53

Cash dividends per common share	$	0.11		$	0.10

See accompanying notes.

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net income	$	24,938		$	16,567
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Change in net unrealized investment gains/losses	5,677			9,446
Non-credit impairment losses	(36		)	(6,356		)
Change in underfunded status of postretirement benefit plans	263			(96		)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	5,904			2,994
Total comprehensive income, net of tax	30,842			19,561
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	28			20
Total comprehensive income applicable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.	$	30,870		$	19,581

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)



	FBL Financial Group, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
	Preferred Stock		Common Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Retained Earnings			Non- controlling Interest			Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	3,000	$	137,206		$	177,845	$	884,263		$	115		$	1,202,429
Net income - three months ended March 31, 2012	—		—			—		16,587			(20		)	16,567
Other comprehensive income	—		—			2,994		—			—			2,994
Issuance of common stock under compensation plans	—		6,628			—		—			—			6,628
Purchase of common stock	—		(14,074		)	—		(98,676		)	—			(112,750		)
Dividends on preferred stock	—		—			—		(38		)	—			(38		)
Dividends on common stock	—		—			—		(3,062		)	—			(3,062		)
Balance at March 31, 2012	$	3,000	$	129,760		$	180,839	$	799,074		$	95		$	1,112,768

Balance at January 1, 2013	$	3,000	$	123,228		$	289,853	$	796,110		$	56		$	1,212,247
Net income - three months ended March 31, 2013	—		—			—		24,966			(28		)	24,938
Other comprehensive income	—		—			5,904		—			—			5,904
Issuance of common stock under compensation plans	—		7,194			—		—			—			7,194
Purchase of common stock	—		(839		)	—		(4,641		)	—			(5,480		)
Dividends on preferred stock	—		—			—		(38		)	—			(38		)
Dividends on common stock	—		—			—		(2,806		)	—			(2,806		)
Receipts related to noncontrolling interest	—		—			—		—			23			23
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	3,000	$	129,583		$	295,757	$	813,591		$	51		$	1,241,982

See accompanying notes.

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Operating activities
Net income	$	24,938		$	16,567
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Interest credited to account balances	35,509			34,539
Charges for mortality, surrenders and administration	(24,849		)	(22,534		)
Net realized losses (gains) on investments	(3,286		)	643
Change in fair value of derivatives	(425		)	155
Increase in traditional life and accident and health benefit liabilities	14,126			13,173
Deferral of acquisition costs	(12,215		)	(13,709		)
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of insurance in force	6,830			8,815
Change in reinsurance recoverable	150			(5,708		)
Provision for deferred income taxes	(1,188		)	3,080
Loss on sale of subsidiary	—			2,252
Loss on debt redemption	—			33
Other	(12,537		)	(49,628		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	27,053			(12,322		)

Investing activities
Sales, maturities or repayments:
Fixed maturities - available for sale	226,857			144,641
Equity securities - available for sale	7,645			6,312
Mortgage loans	9,646			20,607
Derivative instruments	141			—
Policy loans	9,521			8,919
Securities and indebtedness of related parties	403			—
Acquisitions:
Fixed maturities - available for sale	(235,009		)	(284,947		)
Equity securities - available for sale	(2,314		)	(1,958		)
Mortgage loans	(10,850		)	(2,200		)
Derivative instruments	(123		)	(99		)
Policy loans	(8,625		)	(9,828		)
Securities and indebtedness of related parties	(6,631		)	(9,312		)
Short-term investments, net change	(14,590		)	10,166
Purchases and disposals of property and equipment, net	(1,499		)	35
Net cash used in investing activities	(25,428		)	(117,664		)

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands)



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Financing activities
Contract holder account deposits	$	119,533		$	197,828
Contract holder account withdrawals	(96,673		)	(100,598		)
Transfer from restricted debt defeasance trusts	—			211,627
Repayments of debt	—			(174,258		)
Receipts related to noncontrolling interests, net	23			—
Excess tax deductions on stock-based compensation	1,100			2,117
Issuance (repurchase) of common stock, net	(359		)	2,867
Dividends paid	(2,844		)	(3,100		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	20,780			136,483
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	22,405			6,497
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	78,074			296,339
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	100,479		$	302,836

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	$	1,975		$	5,458
Income taxes	2,001			(1,430		)
Non-cash financing activity:
Stock repurchase obligation	—			(112,538		)

See accompanying notes.

FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

March 31, 2013

1. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of FBL Financial Group, Inc. (we or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Our financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations.

Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. We encourage you to refer to our consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2012 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete description of our material accounting policies. Also included in the Form 10-K is a description of areas of judgments and estimates and other information necessary to understand our financial position and results of operations.

2. Discontinued Operations

On December 30, 2011, we sold our wholly-owned subsidiary, EquiTrust Life Insurance Company (EquiTrust Life). We recognized an additional loss on the sale of subsidiary of $2.3 million, net of tax, during the first quarter 2012 as a result of post-closing sales price adjustments. As a result of the sale, our consolidated financial statements are presented to reflect the operations of the component sold as discontinued operations. A summary of loss from discontinued operations is as follows:



Condensed Statement of Loss from Discontinued Operations

	Three months ended March 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Benefits and expenses	$	(191	)
Interest expense allocation	(855		)
Income taxes	366
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(680	)

Notes Redemptions

In connection with the EquiTrust Life sale discussed above, during the first quarter of 2012, we completed the required redemption of $175.0 million of our long-term debt in accordance with the mandatory redemption provisions of the underlying notes. The make-whole redemption price of $210.9 million, which included repayment of principal, accrued interest and a make-whole premium, was funded from assets held in two irrevocable debt defeasance trusts. The make-whole redemption premium was based on U.S. Treasury yields and considered an embedded derivative with a fair value of $33.1 million at December 31, 2011. The change in fair value during 2012 was offset by the write off of deferred debt issuance costs and reported with the loss on debt redemption in the consolidated statements of operations.

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3. Investment Operations

Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities



Available-For-Sale Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities by Investment Category

	March 31, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Non-credit losses on other-than-temporary impairments (1)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed maturities:
Corporate (2)	$	3,020,574	$	383,472	$	(11,242	)	$	3,392,804	$	(2,595	)
Residential mortgage-backed	601,318		50,708		(4,662		)	647,364		(4,098		)
Commercial mortgage-backed	438,834		46,154		(2,389		)	482,599		—
Other asset-backed	441,169		21,575		(11,414		)	451,330		(1,874		)
United States Government and agencies	42,006		6,663		—			48,669		—
State, municipal and other governments	1,123,475		142,503		(2,107		)	1,263,871		—
Total fixed maturities	$	5,667,376	$	651,075	$	(31,814	)	$	6,286,637	$	(8,567	)

Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	$	47,692	$	4,643	$	(418	)	$	51,917	$	—
Common stocks	23,117		721		—			23,838		—
Total equity securities	$	70,809	$	5,364	$	(418	)	$	75,755	$	—



	December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Non-credit losses on other-than-temporary impairments (1)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed maturities:
Corporate (2)	$	2,906,622	$	399,144	$	(10,183	)	$	3,295,583	$	(2,913	)
Residential mortgage-backed	632,955		47,459		(6,232		)	674,182		(5,164		)
Commercial mortgage-backed	463,504		49,173		(1,858		)	510,819		—
Other asset-backed	485,796		16,981		(13,064		)	489,713		(4,788		)
United States Government and agencies	42,079		6,930		—			49,009		—
State, municipal and other governments	1,106,652		142,704		(2,917		)	1,246,439		—
Total fixed maturities	$	5,637,608	$	662,391	$	(34,254	)	$	6,265,745	$	(12,865	)

Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	$	56,909	$	4,251	$	(668	)	$	60,492	$	—
Common stocks	25,231		530		—			25,761		—
Total equity securities	$	82,140	$	4,781	$	(668	)	$	86,253	$	—


(1)	Non-credit losses, subsequent to the initial impairment measurement date, on other-than-temporary impairments are included in the gross unrealized gains and losses columns above.


(2)	Corporate securities include hybrid preferred securities with a carrying value of $100.7 million at March 31, 2013 and $99.6 million at December 31, 2012. Corporate securities also include redeemable preferred stock with a carrying value of $19.1 million at March 31, 2013 and $5.6 million at December 31, 2012.

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Short-term investments have been excluded from the above schedules as amortized cost approximates fair value for these securities.



Available-For-Sale Fixed Maturities by Maturity Date

	March 31, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	80,275	$	85,167
Due after one year through five years	571,029		630,124
Due after five years through ten years	1,184,364		1,348,620
Due after ten years	2,350,387		2,641,433
	4,186,055		4,705,344
Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed	1,481,321		1,581,293
Total fixed maturities	$	5,667,376	$	6,286,637

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Fixed maturities not due at a single maturity date have been included in the above table in the year of final contractual maturity.



Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Net unrealized appreciation on:
Fixed maturities - available for sale	$	619,261		$	628,137
Equity securities - available for sale	4,946			4,113
	624,207			632,250
Adjustments for assumed changes in amortization pattern of:
Deferred acquisition costs	(153,936		)	(172,320		)
Value of insurance in force acquired	(14,253		)	(15,346		)
Unearned revenue reserve	10,800			13,554
Provision for deferred income taxes	(163,372		)	(160,333		)
Net unrealized investment gains	$	303,446		$	297,805

Net unrealized investment gains and losses are recorded net of deferred income taxes and other adjustments for assumed changes in deferred acquisition costs, value of insurance in force acquired, unearned revenue reserve and policyholder liabilities. Subsequent changes in fair value of securities for which a previous non-credit other-than-temporary impairment loss was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, are reported along with changes in fair value for which no other-than-temporary impairment losses were previously recognized.

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Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities with Unrealized Losses by Length of Time

	March 31, 2013
	Less than one year					One year or more					Total
Description of Securities	Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed maturities:
Corporate	$	215,387	$	(4,486	)	$	56,265	$	(6,756	)	$	271,652	$	(11,242	)	35.3	%
Residential mortgage-backed	8,156		(152		)	24,586		(4,510		)	32,742		(4,662		)	14.7
Commercial mortgage-backed	27,479		(682		)	31,902		(1,707		)	59,381		(2,389		)	7.5
Other asset-backed	28,173		(345		)	40,687		(11,069		)	68,860		(11,414		)	35.9
State, municipal and other governments	79,769		(1,469		)	11,854		(638		)	91,623		(2,107		)	6.6
Total fixed maturities	$	358,964	$	(7,134	)	$	165,294	$	(24,680	)	$	524,258	$	(31,814	)	100.0	%

Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	$	—	$	—		$	7,582	$	(418	)	$	7,582	$	(418	)
Total equity securities	$	—	$	—		$	7,582	$	(418	)	$	7,582	$	(418	)



	December 31, 2012
	Less than one year					One year or more					Total
Description of Securities	Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed maturities:
Corporate	$	123,610	$	(2,120	)	$	87,176	$	(8,063	)	$	210,786	$	(10,183	)	29.7	%
Residential mortgage-backed	10,560		(85		)	32,884		(6,147		)	43,444		(6,232		)	18.2
Commercial mortgage-backed	27,073		(380		)	32,697		(1,478		)	59,770		(1,858		)	5.4
Other asset-backed	31,749		(512		)	50,468		(12,552		)	82,217		(13,064		)	38.1
State, municipal and other governments	33,228		(542		)	15,932		(2,375		)	49,160		(2,917		)	8.6
Total fixed maturities	$	226,220	$	(3,639	)	$	219,157	$	(30,615	)	$	445,377	$	(34,254	)	100.0	%

Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	$	3,858	$	(32	)	$	7,364	$	(636	)	$	11,222	$	(668	)
Total equity securities	$	3,858	$	(32	)	$	7,364	$	(636	)	$	11,222	$	(668	)

Included in fixed maturities in the above tables are 171 securities from 140 issuers at March 31, 2013 and 140 securities from 116 issuers at December 31, 2012. The unrealized losses in fixed maturities are generally due to wider spreads between the risk-free and corporate and other bond yields relative to the spreads when the securities were purchased. We do not intend to sell or believe we will be required to sell any of our impaired fixed maturities before recovery of their amortized cost basis. The following summarizes the more significant unrealized losses of fixed maturities and equity securities by investment category as of March 31, 2013.

Corporate securities: The largest unrealized losses are in the finance sector ($69.8 million carrying value and $5.5 million unrealized loss). The largest unrealized losses in the finance sector were in the banking ($36.0 million carrying value and $4.3 million unrealized loss) and the real estate investment trust ($7.4 million carrying value and $0.6 million unrealized loss) sub-sectors. Although finance sector spreads declined during 2013, spreads remain wide for several issuers within this sector due to credit concerns with the underlying issuers.

Residential mortgage-backed securities: The unrealized losses on residential mortgage-backed securities were primarily due to continued uncertainty regarding mortgage defaults on Alt-A loans. We purchased most of these investments at a discount to their face amount and the contractual cash flows of these investments are based on mortgages and other assets backing the securities.

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Commercial mortgage-backed securities: The unrealized losses on commercial mortgage-backed securities were primarily due to spread widening and concerns regarding the potential for future defaults. The contractual cash flows of these investments are based on mortgages backing the securities. Unrealized losses on military housing bonds were mainly attributed to negative publicity around this sector. Insured military housing bonds have also been impacted by the removal of their ratings following downgrades of the insurance providers.

Other asset-backed securities: The unrealized losses on other asset-backed securities were primarily due to concerns regarding defaults on subprime mortgages and home equity loans. We purchased most of these investments at a discount to their face amount and the contractual cash flows of these investments are based on mortgages and other assets backing the securities.

State, municipal and other governments: The unrealized losses on state, municipal and other governments were primarily due to general spread widening relative to spreads at which we acquired the bonds. The decline in fair value is primarily due to increased spreads on lower-rated bonds and market concerns regarding specific areas of the sector.

Equity securities: Our gross unrealized losses were on investment grade non-redeemable perpetual preferred securities within the finance sector. These securities provide periodic cash flows, contain call features and are similarly rated and priced like other long-term callable bonds and are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment similar to fixed maturities. The decline in fair value is primarily due to market concerns regarding the sector. We have evaluated the near-term prospects of our equity securities in relation to the severity and duration of their impairment and based on that evaluation have the ability and intent to hold these investments until recovery of fair value.

Excluding mortgage and asset-backed securities, no securities from the same issuer had an aggregate unrealized loss in excess of $2.4 million at March 31, 2013, with the largest unrealized loss from hybrid Tier 1 capital bonds in the financial sector. With respect to mortgage and asset-backed securities not backed by the United States Government, no securities from the same issuer had an aggregate unrealized loss in excess of $5.2 million at March 31, 2013, with the largest unrealized loss from a collateralized bond obligation of bank and thrift holding companies, which is rated non-investment grade.

The carrying values of all our investments are reviewed on an ongoing basis for credit deterioration. When our review indicates a decline in fair value for a fixed maturity security is other-than-temporary and we do not intend to sell or believe we will be required to sell the security before recovery of our amortized cost, a specific write down is charged to earnings for the credit loss and a specific charge is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income for the non-credit loss component. If we intend to sell or believe we will be required to sell a fixed maturity security before its recovery, the full amount of the impairment write down to fair value is charged to earnings. For all equity securities, the full amount of an other-than-temporary impairment write down is recognized as a realized loss on investments in the consolidated statements of operations and the new cost basis for the security is equal to its fair value.

We monitor the financial condition and operations of the issuers of fixed maturities and equity securities that could potentially have a credit impairment that is other-than-temporary. In determining whether or not an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary, we review factors such as:


•	historical operating trends;


•	business prospects;


•	status of the industry in which the company operates;


•	analyst ratings on the issuer and sector;


•	quality of management;


•	size of unrealized loss;


•	level of current market interest rates compared to market interest rates when the security was purchased; and


•	length of time the security has been in an unrealized loss position.

In order to determine the credit and non-credit impairment loss for fixed maturities, every quarter we estimate the future cash flows we expect to receive over the remaining life of the instrument as well as review our plans to hold or sell the instrument. Significant assumptions regarding the present value of expected cash flows for each security are used when an other-than-temporary impairment occurs and there is a non-credit portion of the unrealized loss that won't be recognized in earnings. Our assumptions for residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities include collateral pledged, guarantees, vintage, anticipated principal and interest payments, prepayments, default levels, severity assumptions, delinquency rates and the level of nonperforming assets for the remainder of the investments' expected term. We use a single best estimate of cash flows approach and use the effective yield prior to the date of impairment to calculate the present value of cash flows. Our assumptions for corporate and other fixed maturities include anticipated

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principal and interest payments and an estimated recovery value, generally based on a percentage return of the current fair value.

After an other-than-temporary write down of all equity securities and any fixed maturities with a credit-only impairment, the cost basis is not adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value. For fixed maturities for which we can reasonably estimate future cash flows after a write down, the discount or reduced premium recorded, based on the new cost basis, is amortized over the remaining life of the security. Amortization in this instance is computed using the prospective method and the current estimate of the amount and timing of future cash flows.

Credit Loss Component of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments on Fixed Maturities

The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on fixed maturities held by the Company as of the dates indicated for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive income and corresponding changes in such amounts.



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	(27,712	)	$	(22,746	)
Increases for which an impairment was not previously recognized	—			(847		)
Reductions due to investments sold	131			25
Reductions due to change of intent to not hold investments	—			40
Balance at end of period	$	(27,581	)	$	(23,528	)



Realized Gains (Losses) - Recorded in Income

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Realized gains (losses) on sales of investments
Fixed maturities:
Gross gains	$	5,640		$	421
Gross losses	(1,708		)	(414		)
Equity securities	—			105
Mortgage loans	—			767
Impairment losses recognized in earnings:
Credit-related portion of fixed maturity losses (1)	—			(847		)
Other credit-related (2)	(646		)	(675		)
Realized gains (losses) on investments recorded in income	$	3,286		$	(643	)


(1)	Amount represents the credit-related losses recognized for fixed maturities which were not written down to fair value. As discussed above the non-credit portion of the losses have been recognized in other comprehensive income.


(2)	Amount represents credit-related losses for mortgage loans, real estate and fixed maturities written down to fair value.

Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities totaled $38.2 million at March 31, 2013 and $27.1 million at March 31, 2012.

Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are determined on the basis of specific identification.

Mortgage Loans

Our mortgage loan portfolio consists principally of commercial mortgage loans that we have originated. Our lending policies require that the loans be collateralized by the value of the related property, establish limits on the amount that can be loaned to one borrower and require diversification by geographic location and collateral type. We originate loans with an initial loan-to-value ratio that provides sufficient excess collateral to absorb losses should we be required to foreclose and take possession of

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the collateral. In order to identify impairment losses timely, management maintains and reviews a watch list of mortgage loans that have heightened risk. These loans may include those with borrowers delinquent on contractual payments, borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, increases in rental real estate vacancies and significant declines in collateral value. We evaluate each of our mortgage loans individually and establish an allowance as needed for possible losses against our mortgage loan portfolio. An allowance is needed for loans in which we do not believe we will collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the respective loan agreements or a modification which has been classified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR).

Any loan delinquent on contractual payments is considered non-performing. At March 31, 2013, there was one non-performing loan over 90 days past due on contractual payments with a carrying value of $14.4 million. At December 31, 2012, there were two non-performing loans over 90 days past due on contractual payments with a carrying value of $16.4 million. During the first quarter of 2013, we foreclosed on one non-performing loan with a book value of $1.6 million and took possession of the real estate with an appraised value of $1.8 million. During the first quarter of 2012, we foreclosed on one non-performing loan with a book value of $2.1 million at December 31, 2011 and took possession of the real estate with an appraised value of $2.4 million. Interest income is accrued on impaired loans to the extent it is deemed collectible (delinquent less than 90 days) and the loan continues to perform under its original or restructured contractual terms. Interest income on non-performing loans is generally recognized on a cash basis. Once mortgage loans are classified as nonaccrual loans, the resumption of the interest accrual would commence only after all past due interest has been collected or the mortgage loan has been restructured to where the collection of interest is considered likely. We discontinued the accrual of interest on the one loan at March 31, 2013 and on the two loans at December 31, 2012.



Mortgage Loans by Collateral Type

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
Collateral Type	Carrying Value		Percent of Total		Carrying Value		Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Office	$	219,447	39.6	%	$	218,837	39.4	%
Retail	181,711		32.8		184,135		33.2
Industrial	126,988		22.9		133,149		24.0
Other	25,837		4.7		18,722		3.4
Total	$	553,983	100.0	%	$	554,843	100.0	%



Mortgage Loans by Geographic Location within the United States

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
Region of the United States	Carrying Value		Percent of Total		Carrying Value		Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
South Atlantic	$	159,980	29.0	%	$	164,294	29.6	%
Pacific	83,679		15.1		81,333		14.7
West North Central	83,829		15.1		77,798		14.0
East North Central	78,112		14.1		81,015		14.6
West South Central	41,532		7.5		42,141		7.6
Mountain	48,060		8.7		48,881		8.8
Other	58,791		10.5		59,381		10.7
Total	$	553,983	100.0	%	$	554,843	100.0	%

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Mortgage Loans by Loan-to-Value Ratio

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Percent of Total		Carrying Value		Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
0% - 50%	$	158,248	28.6	%	$	173,040	31.2	%
51% - 60%	175,370		31.7		156,633		28.2
61% - 70%	198,513		35.8		186,738		33.7
71% - 80%	21,852		3.9		36,857		6.6
81% - 90%	—		—		1,575		0.3
Total	$	553,983	100.0	%	$	554,843	100.0	%

The loan-to-value ratio is determined using the most recent appraised value. Appraisals are updated periodically including when there is indication of a possible significant collateral decline or loan modification and refinance requests.



Mortgage Loans by Year of Origination

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Percent of Total		Carrying Value		Percent of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
2013	$	10,843	2.0	%	$	—	—	%
2012	74,608		13.5		75,173		13.6
2011	47,101		8.5		47,405		8.5
2010	27,122		4.9		27,422		4.9
2008	69,852		12.6		70,346		12.7
2007 and prior	324,457		58.5		334,497		60.3
Total	$	553,983	100.0	%	$	554,843	100.0	%



Impaired Mortgage Loans

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Recorded investment	$	21,725	$	8,352
Unpaid principal balance	21,166		10,046
Related allowance	559		1,694



Allowance on Mortgage Loans
	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,694		$	1,759
Allowances established	475			20
Charge offs	(1,610		)	(400		)
Balance at end of period	$	559		$	1,379

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Mortgage Loan Modifications

Our commercial mortgage loan portfolio includes loans that have been modified. We assess loan modifications on a loan-by-loan basis to evaluate whether a TDR has occurred. Generally, the types of concessions include: reduction of the contractual interest rate to a below market rate, extension of the maturity date, and/or a reduction of accrued interest. The amount, timing and extent of the concession granted is considered in determining if an impairment loss is needed for the restructuring.

During the first quarter of 2013 we modified one commercial mortgage loan that met the criteria of a TDR with a carrying value after the restructuring of $14.4 million and recognized an impairment loss of $0.5 million. TDR modifications during the first quarter of 2012 resulted in losses of less than $0.1 million.

Variable Interest Entities

We evaluate our variable interest entity (VIE) investees to determine whether the level of our direct ownership interest, our rights to manage operations or our obligation to provide ongoing financial support are such that we are the primary beneficiary of the entity, and are then required to consolidate it for financial reporting purposes. None of our VIE investees were required to be consolidated during 2013 or 2012. Our VIE investments are as follows:



	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Maximum Exposure to Loss		Carrying Value		Maximum Exposure to Loss
	(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate limited partnerships	$	17,486	$	17,486	$	16,914	$	16,914

We make commitments to fund partnership investments in the normal course of business. We did not have any other commitments to investees designated as VIEs as of March 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Other

At March 31, 2013, we had committed to provide $27.2 million of additional funds for our investments in low income housing tax credit limited partnerships.

4. Derivative Instruments

We are not significantly involved in hedging activities and have limited exposure to derivatives. We do not apply hedge accounting to any of our derivative positions. Derivative assets, which are primarily reported in reinsurance recoverable and other investments, totaled $5.0 million at March 31, 2013 and $5.6 million at December 31, 2012. Our derivative assets consist of derivatives embedded within our modified coinsurance agreements and call options which provide an economic hedge for a small block of index annuity contracts. Derivative liabilities totaled $0.4 million at March 31, 2013 and $0.5 million December 31, 2012 and include derivatives embedded within our index annuity contracts and derivatives embedded within our modified coinsurance agreements. The net gain (loss) recognized on these derivatives for the three-month period was ($0.3) million for 2013 and $0.4 million for 2012.

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5. Fair Values

The carrying and estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows:



Fair Values and Carrying Values

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Fixed maturities - available for sale	$	6,286,637	$	6,286,637	$	6,265,745	$	6,265,745
Equity securities - available for sale	75,755		75,755		86,253		86,253
Mortgage loans	553,983		602,596		554,843		600,448
Policy loans	173,358		223,190		174,254		227,161
Other investments	432		432		247		247
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	189,585		189,585		152,590		152,590
Reinsurance recoverable	4,584		4,584		5,326		5,326
Assets held in separate accounts	651,474		651,474		618,809		618,809



Liabilities
Future policy benefits	$	3,237,206	$	3,365,667	$	3,226,765	$	3,352,252
Supplemental contracts without life contingencies	359,868		352,335		361,273		350,187
Advance premiums and other deposits	222,691		222,691		216,857		216,857
Long-term debt	147,000		119,032		147,000		116,359
Other liabilities	118		118		131		131
Liabilities related to separate accounts	651,474		642,553		618,809		609,704

Fair value is based on an exit price, which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As not all financial instruments are actively traded, various valuation methods may be used to estimate fair value. These methods rely on observable data and where observable data is not available, the best information available. Significant judgment may be required to interpret the data and select the assumptions used in the valuation estimates, particularly when observable market data is not available.

In the discussion that follows, we have ranked our financial instruments by the level of judgment used in the determination of the fair values presented above. The levels are defined as follows:


•	Level 1 - Fair values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


•	Level 2 - Fair values are based on inputs, other than quoted prices from active markets, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.


•	Level 3 - Fair values are based on significant unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, a financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the financial instrument. From time to time there may be movements between levels as inputs become more or less observable, which may depend on several factors including the activity of the market for the specific security, the activity of the market for similar securities, the level of risk spreads and the source of the information from which we obtain the information. Transfers in or out of any level are measured as of the beginning of the period.

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of our financial instruments:

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Fixed maturities:

Level 1 fixed maturities consist of U.S. Treasury issues that are actively traded, allowing us to use current market prices as an estimate of their fair value.

Level 2 fixed maturities consist of corporate, mortgage and other asset-backed, United States Government agencies and private placement securities with observable market data, and in some circumstances recent trade activity. When quoted prices of identical assets in active markets are not available, our first priority is to obtain prices from third party pricing vendors. We have regular interaction with these vendors to ensure we understand their pricing methodologies and to confirm they are utilizing observable market information. Their methodologies vary by asset class and include inputs such as estimated cash flows, benchmark yields, reported trades, credit quality, industry events and economic events. Fixed maturities with validated prices from pricing services, which includes the majority of our public fixed maturities in all asset classes, are generally reflected in Level 2.

Also included in Level 2 are corporate bonds where quoted market prices are not available, for which an internal model using substantially all observable inputs or a matrix pricing valuation approach is used. In the matrix approach, securities are grouped into pricing categories that vary by sector, rating and average life. Each pricing category is assigned a risk spread based on studies of observable public market data. The expected cash flows of the security are then discounted back at the current Treasury curve plus the appropriate risk spread.

Level 3 fixed maturities include private placements as well as corporate, mortgage and other asset-backed and state and municipal securities for which there is little or no current market data available. We use external pricing sources, or if prices are not available will estimate fair value internally. Fair values of private investments in Level 3 are determined by reference to public market, private transactions or valuations for comparable companies or assets in the relevant asset class when such amounts are available. For other securities where an exit price based on relevant observable inputs is not obtained, the fair value is determined using a matrix calculation. Fair values estimated through use of matrix pricing methods rely on an estimate of credit spreads to a risk free U.S. Treasury yield. Selecting the credit spread requires judgment based on an understanding of the security and may include a market liquidity premium. Our selection of comparable companies as well as the level of spread requires significant judgment. Increases in spreads used in our matrix models, or those used to value comparable companies, will result in a decrease in discounted cash flows used, and accordingly in the estimated fair value of the security.

We obtain fixed maturity fair values from a variety of external independent pricing services, including brokers, with access to observable data including recent trade information, if available. In certain circumstances in which an external price is not available for a Level 3 security, we will internally estimate its fair value. Our process for evaluation and selection of the fair values includes:

•

Follow a “pricing waterfall” policy, which establishes the pricing source preference for a particular security or security type. The order of preference is based on our evaluation of the valuation methods used, the source's knowledge of the instrument and the reliability of the prices we have received from the source in the past. Our valuation policy dictates that fair values are initially sought from third party pricing services. If our review of the prices received from our preferred source indicates an inaccurate price, we will use an alternative source within the waterfall and document the decision. In the event that fair values are not available from one of our external pricing services or upon review of the fair values provided it is determined that they may not be reflective of market conditions, those securities are submitted to brokers familiar with the security to obtain non-binding price quotes. Broker quotes tend to be used in limited circumstances such as for newly issued, private placement and other instruments that are not widely traded. For those securities for which an externally provided fair value is not available we use cash flow modeling techniques to estimate fair value.


•	Evaluate third party pricing source estimation methodologies to assess whether they will provide a fair value which approximates a market exit price.


•	Perform an overall analysis of portfolio fair value movement against general movements in interest rates and spreads.


•	Compare month-to-month price trends to detect unexpected price fluctuation based on our knowledge of the market and the particular instrument. As fluctuations are noted, we will perform further research which may

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include discussions with the original pricing source or other external sources to ensure we are in agreement with the valuation.


•	Compare prices between different pricing sources for unusual disparity.


•	Meet monthly with our Investment Committee, the group that oversees our valuation process, to discuss valuation practices and observations during the pricing process.

Equity securities:

Level 1 equity securities consist of listed common stocks and mutual funds that are actively traded, allowing us to use current market prices as an estimate of their fair value.

Level 2 equity securities consist of common stock issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank, with estimated fair value based on the current redemption value of the shares and non-redeemable preferred stock with estimated fair value obtained from external pricing sources using a matrix pricing approach.

Level 3 equity securities consist of a non-redeemable preferred stock for which no active market exists, and fair value estimates for these securities is based on the values of comparable securities which are actively traded. Increases in spreads used in our matrix models, or those used to value comparable companies, will result in a decrease in discounted cash flows used, and accordingly in the estimated fair value of the security.

In the case where external pricing services are used for certain Level 1 and Level 2 equity securities, our review process is consistent with the process used to determine the fair value of fixed maturities discussed above.

Mortgage loans:

Mortgage loans are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Mortgage loans are a Level 3 measurement as there is no current market for the loans. The fair value of our mortgage loans is estimated internally using a matrix pricing approach which we would expect to use to evaluate a seasoned loan portfolio. Along with specific loan terms, two key management assumptions are required including the risk rating of the loan (our current rating system A-highest quality, B-moderate quality, C-low quality and W-watch or F-foreclosure) and estimated spreads for new loans over the U.S. Treasury yield curve. Spreads are updated quarterly and loans are reviewed and rated annually with quarterly adjustments should significant changes occur. Our determination of each loan's risk rating as well as selection of the credit spread requires significant judgment. A higher risk rating, as well as an increase in spreads, would result in a decrease in discounted cash flows used, and accordingly the fair value of the loan.

Policy loans:

Policy loans are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Policy loans are a Level 3 measurement as there is no current market since they are specifically tied to the underlying insurance policy. The loans are relatively risk free as they cannot exceed the cash surrender value of the insurance policy. Fair values are estimated by discounting expected cash flows using a risk-free interest rate based on the U.S. Treasury curve. An increase in spreads would result in a decrease in discounted cash flows used, and accordingly the fair value of the loan.

Other investments:

Level 2 other investments include call options with fair values based on counterparty market prices adjusted for a credit component of the counterparty.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments:

Level 1 cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are highly liquid instruments for which historical cost approximates fair value.

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Reinsurance recoverable:

Level 2 reinsurance recoverable includes embedded derivatives in our modified coinsurance contracts under which we cede or assume business. Fair values of these embedded derivatives are based on the difference between the fair value and the cost basis of the underlying fixed maturities, which are valued consistent with the discussion of fixed maturities above.

Assets held in separate accounts:

Level 1 assets held in separate accounts consist of mutual funds that are actively traded, allowing us to use current market prices as an estimate of their fair value.

Future policy benefits, supplemental contracts without life contingencies and advance premiums and other deposits:

Level 3 policy related financial instruments of investment-type contracts are those not involving significant mortality or morbidity risks. No active market exists for these contracts and they are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair values for our insurance contracts, other than investment-type contracts, are not required to be disclosed. Fair values for our investment-type contracts with expected maturities, including deferred annuities, funding agreements and supplementary contracts, are determined using discounted cash flow valuation techniques based on current interest rates adjusted to reflect our credit risk and an additional provision for adverse deviation. For certain deposit liabilities with no defined maturities and no surrender charges, including pension related deposit administration funds, advance premiums and other deposits, fair value is the account value or amount payable on demand. Significant judgment is required in selecting the assumptions used to estimate the fair values of these financial instruments. For contracts with known maturities, increases in current rates will result in a decrease in discounted cash flows and a decrease in the estimated fair value of the policy obligation.

Certain annuity contracts include embedded derivatives and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These embedded derivatives are a Level 3 measurement. The fair value of the embedded derivatives is based on the discounted excess of projected account values (including a risk margin) over projected guaranteed account values. The key unobservable inputs required in the projection of future values which require management judgment include the risk margin as well as the credit risk of our company. Should the risk margin increase or the credit risk decrease the discounted cash flows and the estimated fair value of the obligation will increase.

Long-term debt:

Long-term debt is not measured at fair value on a recurring basis and is a Level 3 measurement. The fair value of our outstanding debt is estimated using a discounted cash flow method based on the market's assessment or our current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements adjusted, as needed, to reflect our credit risk. Our selection of the credit spread requires significant judgment. A decrease in the spread will increase the estimated fair value of the outstanding debt.

Other liabilities:

Level 2 other liabilities include the embedded derivatives in our modified coinsurance contracts under which we cede business. Fair values for the embedded derivatives are based on the difference between the fair value and the cost basis of the underlying fixed maturities.

Liabilities related to separate accounts:

Separate account liabilities are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Level 3 separate account liabilities' fair value is based on the cash surrender value of the underlying contract, which is the cost we would incur to extinguish the liability.

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Valuation of our Financial Instruments Measured on a Recurring Basis by Hierarchy Levels

	March 31, 2013
	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Corporate securities	$	—	$	3,288,322	$	104,482	$	3,392,804
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—		647,364		—		647,364
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		407,201		75,398		482,599
Other asset-backed securities	—		355,104		96,226		451,330
United States Government and agencies	15,189		24,938		8,542		48,669
State, municipal and other governments	—		1,263,675		196		1,263,871
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	—		44,166		7,751		51,917
Common stocks	2,964		20,874		—		23,838
Other investments	—		432		—		432
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	189,585		—		—		189,585
Reinsurance recoverable	—		4,584		—		4,584
Assets held in separate accounts	651,474		—		—		651,474
Total assets	$	859,212	$	6,056,660	$	292,595	$	7,208,467

Liabilities
Future policy benefits - index annuity embedded derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	315	$	315
Other liabilities	—		118		—		118
Total liabilities	$	—	$	118	$	315	$	433



	December 31, 2012
	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Corporate securities	$	—	$	3,195,120	$	100,463	$	3,295,583
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—		674,182		—		674,182
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		434,538		76,281		510,819
Other asset-backed securities	—		393,957		95,756		489,713
United States Government and agencies	14,884		25,570		8,555		49,009
State, municipal and other governments	—		1,246,216		223		1,246,439
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	—		53,101		7,391		60,492
Common stocks	2,773		22,988		—		25,761
Other investments	—		247		—		247
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	152,590		—		—		152,590
Reinsurance recoverable	—		5,326		—		5,326
Assets held in separate accounts	618,809		—		—		618,809
Total assets	$	789,056	$	6,051,245	$	288,669	$	7,128,970

Liabilities
Future policy benefits - index annuity embedded derivatives	$	—	$	—	$	307	$	307
Other liabilities	—		131		—		131
Total liabilities	$	—	$	131	$	307	$	438

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Level 3 Fixed Maturities on a Recurring Basis by Valuation Source

	March 31, 2013
	Third-party vendors			Priced internally			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate securities	$	75,852		$	28,630		$	104,482
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	75,398			—			75,398
Other asset-backed securities	75,289			20,937			96,226
United States Government and agencies	8,542			—			8,542
State, municipal and other governments	196			—			196
Total	$	235,277		$	49,567		$	284,844
Percent of total	82.6		%	17.4		%	100.0		%



	December 31, 2012
	Third-party vendors			Priced internally			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate securities	$	70,975		$	29,488		$	100,463
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—			—			—
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	76,281			—			76,281
Other asset-backed securities	79,320			16,436			95,756
United States Government and agencies	8,555			—			8,555
State, municipal and other governments	223			—			223
Total	$	235,354		$	45,924		$	281,278
Percent of total	83.7		%	16.3		%	100.0		%



Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Basis

	March 31, 2013
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Corporate securities	$	50,052	Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	0.76% - 7.87% (5.39%)
Commercial mortgage-backed	75,398		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	2.00% - 4.80% (3.18%)
Other asset-backed securities	41,112		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	1.12% - 5.73% (3.92%)
State, municipal and other governments	196		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	2.00% (2.00%)
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	7,751		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	5.44% (5.44%)
Total Assets	$	174,509

Liabilities
Future policy benefits - index annuity embedded derivatives	$	315	Discounted cash flow	Credit risk Risk margin	0.80% - 2.15% (1.55%) 0.15% - 0.40% (0.25%)

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Basis

	December 31, 2012
	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Corporate securities	$	54,538	Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	0.78% - 9.21% (5.72%)
Commercial mortgage-backed	76,264		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	1.95% - 4.80% (3.35%)
Other asset-backed securities	43,119		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	1.24% - 6.07% (4.28%)
State, municipal and other governments	223		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	1.75% (1.75%)
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	7,391		Discounted cash flow	Credit spread	6.00% (6.00%)
Total Assets	$	181,535

Liabilities
Future policy benefits - index annuity embedded derivatives	$	307	Discounted cash flow	Credit risk Risk margin	1.00% - 2.50% (1.80%) 0.15% - 0.40% (0.25%)

The tables above exclude certain securities for which the fair values were based on non-binding broker quotes where we could not reasonably obtain the quantitative unobservable inputs.



Level 3 Financial Instruments Changes in Fair Value Recurring Basis

	March 31, 2013
								Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net
	Balance, December 31, 2012		Purchases		Disposals			Included in net income		Included in other compre-hensive income			Transfers into Level 3 (1)		Transfers out of Level 3 (1)			Amort-ization included in net income			Balance, March 31, 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Corporate securities	$	100,463	$	5,028	$	(2,032	)	$	—	$	1,026		$	—	$	—		$	(3	)	$	104,482
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	76,281		—		(190		)	—		(713		)	—		—			20			75,398
Other asset-backed securities	95,756		15,724		(2,352		)	—		826			4,063		(18,011		)	220			96,226
United States Government and agencies	8,555		—		—			—		(14		)	—		—			1			8,542
State, municipal and other governments	223		—		(26		)	—		(1		)	—		—			—			196
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	7,391		—		—			—		360			—		—			—			7,751
Total Assets	$	288,669	$	20,752	$	(4,600	)	$	—	$	1,484		$	4,063	$	(18,011	)	$	238		$	292,595

Liabilities
Future policy benefits - index annuity embedded derivatives	$	307	$	—	$	(5	)	$	—	$	13		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	315
Total Liabilities	$	307	$	—	$	(5	)	$	—	$	13		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	315

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Level 3 Financial Instruments Changes in Fair Value Recurring Basis

	March 31, 2012
								Realized and unrealized gains (losses), net
	Balance, December 31, 2011		Purchases		Disposals			Included in net income			Included in other compre-hensive income			Net transfers into Level 3 (2)		Net transfers out of Level 3 (2)			Amort-ization included in net income			Balance, March 31, 2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Corporate securities	$	106,412	$	—	$	(4,734	)	$	—		$	1,053		$	8,430	$	(15,294	)	$	(17	)	$	95,850
Residential mortgage-backed securities	7,711		—		(154		)	—			3			—		(5,296		)	(5		)	2,259
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	27,899		—		(77		)	—			(1,008		)	—		(14,055		)	(6		)	12,753
Other asset-backed securities	113,458		6,709		(276		)	—			411			—		(96,545		)	137			23,894
Collateralized debt obligation	270		—		—			(241		)	—			—		—			—			29
United States Government and agencies	12,588		—		—			—			(214		)	—		(4,010		)	1			8,365
State, municipal and other governments	12,044		—		(24		)	—			9			—		(7,845		)	—			4,184
Non-redeemable preferred stocks	14,447		—		(5,105		)	105			685			—		(2,805		)	—			7,327
Total Assets	$	294,829	$	6,709	$	(10,370	)	$	(136	)	$	939		$	8,430	$	(145,850	)	$	110		$	154,661

Liabilities
Future policy benefits - index annuity embedded derivatives	$	302	$	—	$	(10	)	$	—		$	19		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	311
Total Liabilities	$	302	$	—	$	(10	)	$	—		$	19		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	311

(1)

Transfers into Level 3 represent assets previously priced using an external pricing service with access to observable inputs no longer available and therefore, were priced using non-binding broker quotes. Transfers out of Level 3 include those assets that we are now able to obtain pricing from a third party pricing vendor that uses observable inputs. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2013.

(2)

Transfers into Level 3 represent assets previously priced using an external pricing service with access to observable inputs no longer available and therefore, were priced using non-binding broker quotes. During 2012, we began using an external pricing service with access to observable inputs for a portion of our Level 3 investments for which non-binding broker quotes were previously used to estimate fair value. We believe the change in pricing sources is appropriate, and consistent with our pricing waterfall policy to use higher level valuation methods when available. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2012.

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Valuation of our Financial Instruments Not Reported at Fair Value by Hierarchy Levels

	March 31, 2013
	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Mortgage loans	$	—	$	—	$	602,596	$	602,596
Policy loans	—		—		223,190		223,190
Total assets	$	—	$	—	$	825,786	$	825,786

Liabilities
Future policy benefits	$	—	$	—	$	3,365,352	$	3,365,352
Supplemental contracts without life contingencies	—		—		352,335		352,335
Advance premiums and other deposits	—		—		222,691		222,691
Long-term debt	—		—		119,032		119,032
Liabilities related to separate accounts	—		—		642,553		642,553
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	4,701,963	$	4,701,963




	December 31, 2012
	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)		Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Mortgage loans	$	—	$	—	$	600,448	$	600,448
Policy loans	—		—		227,161		227,161
Total assets	$	—	$	—	$	827,609	$	827,609

Liabilities
Future policy benefits	$	—	$	—	$	3,351,945	$	3,351,945
Supplemental contracts without life contingencies	—		—		350,187		350,187
Advance premiums and other deposits	—		—		216,857		216,857
Long-term debt	—		—		116,359		116,359
Liabilities related to separate accounts	—		—		609,704		609,704
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	4,645,052	$	4,645,052

Level 3 Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, generally mortgage loans or real estate which have been deemed to be impaired during the reporting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, one real estate property was impaired to a fair value totaling $1.9 million which resulted in an impairment of $0.2 million. There were no mortgage loans or real estate impaired to fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2012.

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6. Defined Benefit Plan

We participate with several affiliates and an unaffiliated organization in various defined benefit plans, including a multiemployer plan. Our share of net periodic pension cost for the plans is recorded as expense in our consolidated statements of operations.



Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost for FBL and Affiliates Combined
	Multiemployer Plan						Other Plans
	Three months ended March 31,						Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost	$	1,618		$	2,029		$	63		$	111
Interest cost	3,346			3,176			258			290
Expected return on assets	(3,916		)	(3,520		)	—			—
Amortization of prior service cost	36			106			(3		)	(3		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	3,117			2,367			317			277
Net periodic pension cost	$	4,201		$	4,158		$	635		$	675

FBL Financial Group, Inc. share of net periodic pension costs	$	1,341		$	1,364		$	359		$	386

7. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, we may be involved in litigation where damages are alleged that are substantially in excess of contractual policy benefits or certain other agreements. In recent years, companies in the life insurance and annuity business have faced litigation, including class action lawsuits, alleging improper product design, improper sales practices and similar claims. We are not aware of any such matters threatened or pending against FBL Financial Group, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.

In 2006, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company incurred a pre-tax charge of $4.9 million relating to the settlement of a lawsuit with a husband and wife who had applied for life insurance policies. The settlement ended litigation regarding the process we followed in denying insurance coverage for medical reasons. Insurance claims were filed under our professional liability and general liability insurance policies for reimbursement of the settlement amount, but coverage was denied. A lawsuit was filed against the insurer and the insurance broker to recover those damages. Claims against the insurer were dismissed in prior court rulings. Claims against the broker for failure to provide timely notice of our claim to said insurers were dismissed by the Polk County, Iowa, District Court, in a December 29, 2011 ruling, which found that even if the insurer had received timely notice, there would have been no coverage. The decision was appealed in the second quarter of 2012 and we anticipate a decision by the court later in 2013. Any recoveries will be recorded in net income in the period the recovery is received.

8. Stockholders' Equity

Share Repurchases

During 2011 and 2012, the Board of Directors approved plans to repurchase up to $230.0 million of Class A common stock. These repurchase plans authorize us to make repurchases in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, with the timing and terms of the purchases to be determined by management based on market conditions. At March 31, 2013, $29.0 million remains available for repurchase under these plans. Completion of the program is dependent on market conditions and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact timing of any repurchases or the number of shares that we will repurchase. The share repurchase program may be modified or terminated at any time without prior notice.

During the first quarter of 2013, we repurchased 158,927 shares for $5.5 million. During the first quarter of 2012, we conducted a modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer, entered into a separate stock repurchase agreement with our majority stockholder and purchased shares in the open market totaling 3,197,054 shares for $112.8 million.

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Reconciliation of Outstanding Common Stock
	Class A					Class B					Total
	Shares		Dollars			Shares		Dollars			Shares		Dollars
	(Dollars in thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2012	29,457,644		$	129,684		1,192,990		$	7,522		30,650,634		$	137,206
Issuance of common stock under compensation plans	242,179		6,628			—		—			242,179		6,628
Purchase of common stock	(3,197,054	)	(14,074		)	—		—			(3,197,054	)	(14,074		)
Outstanding at March 31, 2012	26,502,769		$	122,238		1,192,990		$	7,522		27,695,759		$	129,760

Outstanding at January 1, 2013	24,282,184		$	115,706		1,192,890		$	7,522		25,475,074		$	123,228
Issuance of common stock under compensation plans	247,023		7,194			—		—			247,023		7,194
Purchase of common stock	(158,927	)	(839		)	—		—			(158,927	)	(839		)
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock (1)	51,599		325			(51,599	)	(325		)	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2013	24,421,879		$	122,386		1,141,291		$	7,197		25,563,170		$	129,583


(1)	There is no established market for our Class B common stock, although it is convertible upon demand into Class A common stock on a share for share basis.



Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax and Other Offsets

	Unrealized Net Investment Gains (Losses) on Available For Sale Securities (1)			Accumulated Non-Credit Impairment Losses			Unfunded Status of Postretirement Benefit Plans			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2012	$	190,449		$	(12,703	)	$	99		$	177,845
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	9,553			—			—			9,553
Reclassification adjustments	(107		)	(6,356		)	(96		)	(6,559		)
Balance at March 31, 2012	$	199,895		$	(19,059	)	$	3		$	180,839

Balance at January 1, 2013	$	306,167		$	(8,362	)	$	(7,952	)	$	289,853
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	5,168			2,793			—			7,961
Reclassification adjustments	(2,320		)	—			263			(2,057		)
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	309,015		$	(5,569	)	$	(7,689	)	$	295,757


(1)	Includes the impact of taxes, deferred acquisition costs, value of insurance in force acquired and unearned revenue reserves. See Note 3 for further information.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments

	Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Unrealized Net Investment Gains (Losses) on Available For Sale Securities (1)			Accumulated Non-Credit Impairment Losses (1)		Unfunded Status of Postretirement Benefit Plans (2)			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Realized capital gains on sales of investments	$	(3,932	)	$	—	$	—		$	(3,932	)
Adjustments for assumed changes in amortization pattern of deferred policy acquisition costs, value of insurance in force acquired, and unearned revenue reserve	362			—		—			362
Other expenses: Amortization of unrecognized postretirement items:
Prior service costs	—			—		(3		)	(3		)
Net actuarial loss	—			—		407			407
Reclassifications before income taxes	(3,570		)	—		404			(3,166		)
Income taxes	1,250			—		(141		)	1,109
Reclassification adjustments	$	(2,320	)	$	—	$	263		$	(2,057	)



	Three months ended March 31, 2012
	Unrealized Net Investment Gains (Losses) on Available For Sale Securities (1)			Accumulated Non-Credit Impairment Losses (1)			Unfunded Status of Postretirement Benefit Plans (2)			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Realized capital gains on sales of investments	$	(112	)	$	—		$	—		$	(112	)
Adjustments for assumed changes in amortization pattern of deferred policy acquisition costs, value of insurance in force acquired, and unearned revenue reserve	(53		)	—			—			(53		)
Other than temporary impairment losses	—			(9,779		)	—			(9,779		)
Other expenses: Amortization of unrecognized postretirement items:
Prior service costs	—			—			—			—
Net actuarial loss	—			—			(148		)	(148		)
Reclassifications before income taxes	(165		)	(9,779		)	(148		)	(10,092		)
Income taxes	58			3,423			52			3,533
Reclassification adjustments	$	(107	)	$	(6,356	)	$	(96	)	$	(6,559	)


(1)	See Note 3 for further information.


(2)	See Note 6 for further information.

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9. Earnings per Share

Computation of Earnings Per Common Share



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Net income attributable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.	$	24,966	$	16,587
Less: Net loss from discontinued operations	—		(2,932		)
Less: Dividends on Series B preferred stock	38		38
Income available to common stockholders from continuing operations	$	24,928	$	19,481

Denominator:
Weighted average shares - basic	25,597,562		30,527,369
Effect of dilutive securities - stock-based compensation	271,938		478,413
Weighted average shares - diluted	25,869,500		31,005,782

Earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.97	$	0.64
Loss from discontinued operations	—		(0.10		)
Total earnings per share	$	0.97	$	0.54

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.96	$	0.63
Loss from discontinued operations	—		(0.10		)
Total earnings per share	$	0.96	$	0.53

Antidilutive stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share	274,409		440,285

10. Segment Information

We analyze operations by reviewing financial information regarding our primary products that are aggregated into the Annuity and Life Insurance product segments. In addition, our Corporate and Other segment includes various support operations, corporate capital and other product lines that are not currently underwritten by the Company.

We analyze our segment results based on pre-tax operating income. Accordingly, income taxes are not allocated to the segments. In addition, operating results are reported net of transactions between the segments. Operating income for the 2013 and 2012 periods represents net income excluding, as applicable, the impact of:


•	realized gains and losses on investments,


•	changes in net unrealized gains and losses on derivatives,


•	discontinued operations and


•	loss on debt redemption associated with disposed operations.

We use operating income, in addition to net income, to measure our performance since realized gains and losses on investments and the change in net unrealized gains and losses on derivatives can fluctuate greatly from quarter to quarter. Also, the discontinued operations and related loss on debt redemption are nonrecurring items. A view of our operating performance without the impact of these items enhances the analysis of our results. We use operating income for goal setting, determining short-term incentive compensation and evaluating performance on a basis comparable to that used by many in the investment community.

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Financial Information Concerning our Operating Segments

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues:
Annuity	$	48,107		$	46,187
Life Insurance	93,338			90,105
Corporate and Other	23,897			23,387
	165,342			159,679
Realized gains (losses) on investments (1)	3,298			(550		)
Change in net unrealized gains/losses on derivatives (1)	(592		)	476
Consolidated revenues	$	168,048		$	159,605

Pre-tax operating income:
Annuity	$	14,681		$	12,735
Life Insurance	9,932			9,363
Corporate and Other	7,098			5,279
	31,711			27,377
Income taxes on operating income	(8,577		)	(7,461		)
Realized gains/losses on investments (2)	1,895			(249		)
Change in net unrealized gains/losses on derivatives (2)	(63		)	(126		)
Loss on debt redemption (2)	—			(22		)
Loss from discontinued operations (2)	—			(2,932		)
Consolidated net income attributable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.	$	24,966		$	16,587


(1)	Amounts are net of adjustments, as applicable, to amortization of unearned revenue reserves attributable to these items.


(2)	Amounts are net of adjustments, as applicable, to amortization of unearned revenue reserves, deferred acquisition costs, value of insurance in force acquired and income taxes attributable to these items.

Our investment in equity method investees, the related equity income and interest expense are attributable to the Corporate and Other segment. Expenditures for long-lived assets were not significant during the periods presented above. Goodwill at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was allocated among the segments as follows: Annuity ($3.9 million) and Life Insurance ($6.1 million).

Premiums collected, which is not a measure used in financial statements prepared according to GAAP, includes premiums received on life insurance policies and deposits on annuities and universal life-type products. Net premiums collected totaled $175.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and $190.2 million for the 2012 period.

Under GAAP, premiums on whole life and term life policies are recognized as revenues over the premium-paying period and reported in the Life Insurance segment. The following chart provides a reconciliation of life insurance premiums collected to those reported in the GAAP financial statements.

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Reconciliation of Traditional Life Insurance Premiums, Net of Reinsurance

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Traditional and universal life insurance premiums collected	$	76,653		$	60,349
Premiums collected on interest sensitive products	(31,883		)	(16,722		)
Traditional life insurance premiums collected	44,770			43,627
Change in due premiums and other	164			(504		)
Traditional life insurance premiums	$	44,934		$	43,123

There is no comparable GAAP financial measure for premiums collected on annuities and universal life-type products. GAAP revenues for those interest sensitive and variable products consist of various policy charges and fees assessed on those contracts, as summarized in the chart below.



Interest Sensitive Product Charges by Segment

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Annuity
Surrender charges and other	$	313	$	206

Life Insurance
Administration charges	$	2,872	$	2,960
Cost of insurance charges	10,297		9,638
Surrender charges	188		233
Amortization of policy initiation fees	392		366
Total	$	13,749	$	13,197

Corporate and Other
Administration charges	$	1,511	$	1,536
Cost of insurance charges	7,361		7,388
Surrender charges	164		198
Separate account charges	2,031		2,118
Amortization of policy initiation fees	175		589
Total	$	11,242	$	11,829

Consolidated interest sensitive product charges	$	25,304	$	25,232

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This section includes a summary of FBL Financial Group, Inc.'s consolidated results of comprehensive income, financial condition and where appropriate, factors that management believes may affect future performance. Unless noted otherwise, all references to FBL Financial Group, Inc. (we or the Company) include all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including its life insurance subsidiary, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company (Farm Bureau Life). Please read this discussion in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. In addition, we encourage you to refer to our 2012 Form 10-K for a complete description of our significant accounting policies and estimates. Familiarity with this information is important in understanding our financial position and results of operations.

This Form 10-Q includes statements relating to anticipated financial performance, business prospects, new products, and similar matters. These statements and others, which include words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend" and other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. A variety of factors could cause our actual results and experiences to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. See Part 1A, Risk Factors, of our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on the risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development and results of our business.

Overview

We operate predominantly in the life insurance industry through our principal subsidiary, Farm Bureau Life. Farm Bureau Life markets individual life insurance policies and annuity contracts to Farm Bureau members and other individuals and businesses in the Midwestern and Western sections of the United States through an exclusive agency force. Several subsidiaries support various functional areas of Farm Bureau Life and other affiliates by providing investment advisory, marketing and distribution, and leasing services. In addition, we manage two Farm Bureau affiliated property-casualty companies.

We analyze operations by reviewing financial information regarding our primary products that are aggregated in Annuity and Life Insurance product segments. In addition, our Corporate and Other segment includes various support operations, corporate capital and other product lines that are not currently underwritten by the Company. We analyze our segment results based on pre-tax operating income, which excludes the impact of certain items that are included in net income. See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements for further information regarding how we define our segments and operating income.

We also include within our analysis “premiums collected” which is not a measure used in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, but is a common industry measure of agent productivity. See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements for further information regarding this measure and its relationship to GAAP revenues.

On December 30, 2011, we completed the sale of our wholly-owned subsidiary, EquiTrust Life Insurance Company (EquiTrust Life). As a result of the sale, certain lines of business are considered discontinued operations, and unless otherwise indicated, have been removed from the discussion that follows. See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the sale.

Impact of Recent Business Environment

Our business generally benefits from moderate to strong economic expansion. Conversely, a lackluster economic recovery characterized by higher unemployment, lower family income, lower consumer spending, muted corporate earnings growth and lower business investment could adversely impact the demand for our products in the future. We also may experience a higher incidence of claims, lapses or surrenders of policies. We cannot predict whether or when such actions may occur, or what impact, if any, such actions could have on our business, results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

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While there have been positive economic signs in 2013, the U.S. economy continues to face a number of challenges. Pertinent recent economic events include, but are not limited to the following:


•	Gross Domestic Product increased approximately 2.5% during the first quarter of 2013 based on early estimates.


•	Market yields on fixed maturity securities remained low with the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield at 1.85% at March 31, 2013.


•	Unemployment remains high at 7.6% in the United States.


•	Personal income fell during the first quarter, reflecting accelerated corporate dividend payments during the fourth quarter 2012 and contributions for social security insurance (subtracted when calculating personal income) during the first quarter 2013.


•	Midwest farmers have experienced rising incomes and land values in recent years, but continuing drought conditions would likely impact production yields and farm incomes for 2013.


•	The European debt crisis continues to cause stress within the markets.


•	Middle-east unrest continues to add uncertainty to the supply and cost of oil.


•	Continued uncertainty as to actions the United States Congress will take to address the national debt, including potential actions to change the tax advantages of life insurance

Fixed maturity security yields were generally flat to higher for the first quarter of 2013. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose over the period, while credit spreads were mixed across sectors. The yield curve remained moderately steep at the end of the first quarter, but low current interest rates create a challenging environment for sales of new money fixed annuity products. Strong liquidity and favorable corporate profitability continue to support fundamental credit quality. In the securitized markets, spreads on agency residential mortgage-backed securities declined but rose moderately for commercial mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

We intentionally decreased the amount of annuity sales beginning in 2012 by suspending sales of certain products and reducing agent commission rates on certain products where it was difficult to achieve profitability targets due to the extremely low interest rate environment. Our life sales have increased, reflecting the attractiveness of enhanced universal life and term life product offerings and the strong farm and energy subsectors of the economy in our marketplace, as well as Farm Bureau Life's emphasis on life insurance product sales given the headwinds within the annuity market due to the low interest rates.

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Results of Operations for the Periods Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012



	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012			Change
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Pre-tax operating income:
Annuity segment	$	14,681		$	12,735		15	%
Life Insurance segment	9,932			9,363			6	%
Corporate and Other segment	7,098			5,279			34	%
Total pre-tax operating income	31,711			27,377			16	%
Income taxes on operating income	(8,577		)	(7,461		)	15	%
Operating income	23,134			19,916			16	%

Realized gains/losses on investments (1)	1,895			(249		)	861	%
Change in net unrealized gains/losses on derivatives (1)	(63		)	(126		)	50	%
Loss on debt redemption (1)	—			(22		)	NA
Net impact of discontinued operations (1)	—			(2,932		)	NA
Net income attributable to FBL Financial Group, Inc.	$	24,966		$	16,587		51	%

Operating income per common share - assuming dilution	$	0.89		$	0.64		39	%

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution:
Continuing operations	$	0.96		$	0.63		52	%
Discontinued operations	—			(0.10		)	NA
Earnings per common share - assuming dilution	$	0.96		$	0.53		81	%

Effective tax rate on operating income	27		%	27		%

Average invested assets	$	6,602,654		$	6,177,341		7	%
Annualized yield on average invested assets	5.69		%	5.76		%


(1)	Amounts are net of adjustments, as applicable, to amortization of unearned revenue reserves, deferred acquisition costs, value of insurance in force acquired and income taxes attributable to these items.

Operating income attributable to FBL Financial Group, Inc. increased in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in investment income and improved mortality experience, partially offset by an increase in general expenses. The increase in net income was also due to the impact of discontinued operations and net realized gains on investments. See the discussion that follows for details regarding operating income by segment and the impact of discontinued operations.

Earnings per share from continuing operations and operating income per common share benefited from the repurchase of 5.7 million Class A common shares during the fifteen months ended March 31, 2013, which included 0.2 million shares during the three month period ended March 31, 2013. Details regarding the share repurchases are included in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements.

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Annuity Segment

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012			Change
	(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues:
Interest sensitive product charges and other income	$	313		$	209		50	%
Net investment income	47,794			45,978			4	%
Total operating revenues	48,107			46,187			4	%

Benefits and expenses:
Interest sensitive product benefits	24,679			25,535			(3	)%
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses:
Commissions net of deferrals	937			718			31	%
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	2,821			2,293			23	%
Amortization of value of insurance in force	164			33			397	%
Other underwriting expenses	4,825			4,873			(1	)%
Total underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses	8,747			7,917			10	%
Total benefits and expenses	33,426			33,452			—	%
Pre-tax operating income	$	14,681		$	12,735		15	%

Other data
Annuity premiums collected, direct	$	79,264		$	109,816		(28	)%
Policy liabilities and accruals, end of period	3,436,311			3,286,968			5	%
Average invested assets	3,484,687			3,338,368			4	%
Investment fee income included in net investment income (1)	1,417			(15		)	9,547	%
Average individual annuity account value	2,358,513			2,217,755			6	%

Earned spread on individual annuity products:
Weighted average yield on cash and invested assets	5.86		%	5.95		%
Weighted average interest crediting rate	2.95		%	3.26		%
Spread	2.91		%	2.69		%

Individual annuity withdrawal rate	5.5		%	4.8		%


(1)	Includes prepayment fee income and net discount accretion on mortgage and asset-backed securities resulting from changing prepayment speed assumptions at the end of each period.

Pre-tax operating income for the Annuity segment increased in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in spread income earned from an increase in the volume of business in force and an increase in investment fee income, partially offset by an increase in the amortization of deferred acquisition costs.

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and the value of insurance in force increased in the 2013 period due to changes in actual profits on the underlying business.

The average aggregate account value for individual annuity contracts in force increased in the 2013 period due to continued sales. Premiums collected were lower in the first quarter of 2013 as we have decreased our emphasis on annuity sales due to the extremely low interest rate environment. The amount of traditional annuity premiums collected is highly dependent upon the relationship between the current crediting rate and perceived security of our products compared to those of competing products.

Also included within our policy liabilities are advances on our funding agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). Outstanding funding agreements totaled $281.0 million at March 31, 2013 and $286.0 million at March 31, 2012.

The weighted average yield on cash and invested assets for individual annuities decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower yields on new investment acquisitions from premium

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receipts and reinvestment of the proceeds from maturing investments, compared with the average existing portfolio yield, partially offset by an increase in investment fee income. See the "Financial Condition" section which follows for additional information regarding the yields obtained on investment acquisitions. The weighted average interest crediting rate decreased due to crediting rate actions taken on a significant portion of our annuity portfolio during 2012 in response to the declining portfolio yield.



Life Insurance Segment

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012		Change
	(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues:
Interest sensitive product charges and other income	$	13,675	$	13,136	4	%
Traditional life insurance premiums	44,934		43,123		4	%
Net investment income	34,729		33,846		3	%
Total operating revenues	93,338		90,105		4	%

Benefits and expenses:
Interest sensitive product benefits:
Interest credited	7,448		7,141		4	%
Death benefits	9,875		8,244		20	%
Total interest sensitive product benefits	17,323		15,385		13	%
Traditional life insurance benefits:
Death benefits	18,368		18,406		—	%
Surrender and other benefits	9,101		8,657		5	%
Increase in traditional life future policy benefits	12,329		12,256		1	%
Total traditional life insurance benefits	39,798		39,319		1	%
Distributions to participating policyholders	3,358		4,244		(21	)%
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses:
Commission expense, net of deferrals	6,100		4,019		52	%
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	3,022		5,246		(42	)%
Amortization of value of insurance in force	373		654		(43	)%
Other underwriting expenses	13,432		11,875		13	%
Total underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses	22,927		21,794		5	%
Total benefits and expenses	83,406		80,742		3	%
Pre-tax operating income	$	9,932	$	9,363	6	%

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Life Insurance Segment

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012			Change
	(Dollars in thousands)
Other data
Life premiums collected, net of reinsurance	$	76,653		$	60,349		27	%
Policy liabilities and accruals, end of period	2,340,410			2,219,177			5	%
Life insurance in force, end of period	46,921,625			44,090,701			6	%
Average invested assets	2,325,630			2,221,231			5	%
Investment fee income included in net investment income (1)	516			172			200	%
Average interest sensitive life account value	674,772			637,762			6	%

Interest sensitive life insurance spread:
Weighted average yield on cash and invested assets	6.30		%	6.31		%
Weighted average interest crediting rate	4.10		%	4.08		%
Spread	2.20		%	2.23		%

Life insurance lapse and surrender rates	5.5		%	6.8		%

Death benefits, net of reinsurance and reserves released	$	18,727		$	17,949		4	%


(1)	Includes prepayment fee income and net discount accretion on mortgage and asset-backed securities resulting from changing prepayment speed assumptions at the end of each period.

Pre-tax operating income for the Life Insurance segment increased in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in the volume of business in force and a decrease amortization of deferred acquisition costs, partially offset by increases in mortality experience and general expenses.

Premiums collected are up this quarter compared to the prior quarter due to the relative attractiveness of life insurance products. The increased sales activity, along with the overall increase in business in force is contributing to the increase in revenues and expenses, including non-deferrable underwriting and commission related expenses. Increases in general expenses were also due to changes in expense allocations between segments and additional expenses associated with upgrading software.

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs was lower in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the prior year quarter, due to an $0.8 million refinement the first quarter of 2013. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and value of insurance in force was also impacted by changes in actual profits on the underlying business.

Death benefits net of reinsurance and reserves released increased in the first quarter of 2013 due to an increase in the number of claims.

The weighted average yield on cash and invested assets for interest sensitive life insurance products decreased primarily due to lower yields on new investment acquisitions from premium receipts and reinvestment of the proceeds from maturing investments, compared with the average existing portfolio yield, partially offset by an increase in investment fee income. See the "Financial Condition" section which follows for additional information regarding the yields obtained on investment acquisitions. The increase in the weighted average interest crediting rates on our interest sensitive life insurance products is due to new business issued at higher crediting rates, partially offset by crediting rate decreases taken on various products in 2012 and 2013 in response to the declining portfolio yield.

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Corporate and Other Segment

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012			Change
	(Dollars in thousands)
Operating revenues:
Interest sensitive product charges	$	11,242		$	11,744		(4	)%
Net investment income	8,879			6,588			35	%
Other income	3,776			5,055			(25	)%
Total operating revenues	23,897			23,387			2	%

Benefits and expenses:
Interest sensitive product benefits	6,507			8,159			(20	)%
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses:
Commission expense, net of deferrals	1,147			962			19	%
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs	259			(53		)	589	%
Other underwriting expenses	1,848			1,399			32	%
Total underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses	3,254			2,308			41	%
Interest expense	1,975			1,982			—	%
Other expenses	4,384			5,790			(24	)%
Total benefits and expenses	16,120			18,239			(12	)%
	7,777			5,148			51	%
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	28			20			40	%
Equity income (loss), before tax	(707		)	111			(737	)%
Pre-tax operating income	$	7,098		$	5,279		34	%

Other data
Average invested assets	$	792,337		$	617,742		28	%
Investment fee income included in net investment income (1)	25			46			(46	)%
Average interest sensitive life account value	319,239			287,641			11	%

Death benefits, net of reinsurance and reserves released	3,595			6,099			(41	)%
Estimated impact on income from separate account performance on amortization of deferred acquisition costs	1,180			1,900			(38	)%


(1)	Includes prepayment fee income and net discount accretion on mortgage and asset-backed securities resulting from changing prepayment speed assumptions at the end of each period.

Pre-tax operating income increased in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to a decrease in mortality experience and an increase in net investment income, partially offset by the impact of market performance and profits on amortization of deferred acquisition costs on our variable business and a decrease in equity income.

Other income in the first quarter of 2012 includes administrative fee income of $1.5 million received from EquiTrust Life for accounting and other services rendered to support the transition of that company subsequent to its sale in December 2011. Other income and other expenses also relate to fees and expenses from sales of brokered products and operating results of our non-insurance subsidiaries, which include management, advisory, marketing and distribution services and leasing activities.

Death benefits net of reinsurance and reserves released decreased in the first quarter of 2013 due to a decrease in the average size of claims.

Net investment income increased during 2013 due to increases in invested assets and investments in higher yielding securities.

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs increased for the quarter primarily due to the impact of market performance in the separate accounts.

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Equity income (loss) includes our proportionate share of gains and losses attributable to our ownership interest in partnerships, joint ventures and certain companies where we exhibit some control but have a minority ownership interest. Given the timing of availability of financial information from our equity investees, we will consistently use information that is as much as three months in arrears for certain of these entities. Several of these entities are investment companies whose operating results are derived primarily from unrealized and realized gains and losses generated by their investment portfolios. We also invest in low income housing tax credit partnerships which generate pre-tax losses but after tax gains as the related tax credits are realized. As is normal with these types of entities, the level of these gains and losses is subject to fluctuation from period to period depending on the prevailing economic environment, changes in prices of bond and equity securities held by the investment partnerships, timing and success of initial public offerings or exit strategies, and the timing of the sale of investments held by the partnerships and joint ventures.

Income Taxes on Operating Income

The effective tax rate on operating income was 27.0% for the first quarter of 2013 compared to 27.3% for the 2012 period. The effective tax rates differ from the federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the impact of low-income housing credits from equity method investees, tax-exempt interest and dividend income and incentive stock option deductions.



Impact of Operating Adjustments on FBL Net Income

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Realized gains (losses) on investments	$	3,286		$	(643	)
Change in net unrealized gains/losses on derivatives	(370		)	476
Change in amortization of:
Deferred acquisition costs	(74		)	(544		)
Value of insurance in force acquired	(35		)	41
Unearned revenue reserve	12			93
Loss on debt redemption	—			(33		)
Income tax offset	(987		)	213
Net impact of operating income adjustments on continuing operations	1,832			(397		)
Net impact of discontinued operations	—			(2,932		)
Net impact of operating income adjustments	$	1,832		$	(3,329	)



Summary of adjustments noted above after offsets and income taxes:
Realized gains/losses on investments	$	1,895		$	(249	)
Change in net unrealized gains/losses on derivatives	(63		)	(126		)
Loss on debt redemption	—			(22		)
Net impact of discontinued operations	—			(2,932		)
Net impact of operating income adjustments	$	1,832		$	(3,329	)
Net impact per common share - basic	$	0.07		$	(0.11	)
Net impact per common share - assuming dilution	$	0.07		$	(0.11	)

Income taxes on operating income adjustments on continuing operations are recorded at 35% as there are no permanent differences between book and taxable income relating to these adjustments.

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Realized Gains (Losses) on Investments

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Realized gains (losses) on investments:
Realized gains on sales	$	5,640		$	1,293
Realized losses on sales	(1,708		)	(414		)
Total other-than-temporary impairment charges	(646		)	(11,301		)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	3,286			(10,422		)
Non-credit losses included in other comprehensive income	—			9,779
Total reported in statements of operations	$	3,286		$	(643	)

The level of realized gains (losses) is subject to fluctuation from period to period depending on the prevailing interest rate and economic environment and the timing of the sale of investments. See "Financial Condition - Investments" and Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for details regarding our unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.



Investment Credit Impairment Losses Recognized in Net Income

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate securities:
Energy	$	—	$	359
Transportation	—		171
Residential mortgage-backed	—		972
Mortgage loans	475		20
Real estate	171		—
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses reported in net income	$	646	$	1,522

Impairment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were incurred within mortgage loans due to a troubled debt restructuring and real estate due to a contract to sell the property. Fixed maturity other-than-temporary credit impairment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 were incurred within several industry sectors. The energy sector loss related to a coal company that was downgraded due to continued uncertainty and our intent to reduce our exposure by selling all or a portion of the security. The transportation sector loss related to an airline with continuing financial difficulties. Losses were also incurred within our residential mortgage-backed securities due to anticipated interest shortfalls that we were not going to recover.

Loss from Discontinued Operations

As a result of the sale of EquiTrust Life, the operations of the component sold and the related loss on sale are reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for additional details on loss from discontinued operations.

Financial Condition

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Investments

Our investment portfolio increased 0.3% to $7,185.5 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $7,160.7 million at December 31, 2012. The portfolio increased due to positive cash flows from operating and financing activities. U.S. Treasury yields were wider and credit spreads declined during the first quarter of 2013. Moderately wide credit spreads in certain sectors continue to impact our investment portfolio. Additional details regarding securities in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2013 are included in the discussion that follows and in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements. Details regarding investment impairments are discussed above in the "Realized Gains (Losses) on Investments" section under "Results of Operations."

We manage the investment portfolio to optimize risk-adjusted yield within the context of prudent asset-liability management. We evaluate multiple cash flow testing scenarios as part of this process. The Company's investment policy calls for investing primarily in high quality fixed maturities and commercial mortgage loans.



Fixed Maturity Acquisitions Selected Information

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Dollars in thousands)
Cost of acquisitions:
Corporate	$	166,139		$	146,151
Mortgage and asset-backed	51,970			152,844
Tax-exempt municipals	21,221			—
Taxable municipals	5,050			—
Total	$	244,880		$	298,995
Effective annual yield	4.22		%	4.12		%
Credit quality
NAIC 1 designation	65.5		%	57.7		%
NAIC 2 designation	33.7		%	42.0		%
Non-investment grade	0.8		%	0.3		%
Weighted-average life in years	19.0			9.9

The table above summarizes selected information for fixed maturity purchases related to continuing operations. The effective annual yield shown is the yield calculated to the "worst-call date." For noncallable bonds, the worst-call date is always the maturity date. For callable bonds, the worst-call date is the call or maturity date that produces the lowest yield. The weighted-average maturity is calculated using scheduled pay-downs and expected prepayments for amortizing securities. For non-amortizing securities, the weighted-average maturity is equal to the stated maturity date.

A portion of the securities acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012, were acquired with the proceeds from advances on our funding agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). The securities acquired to support these funding agreements often carry a lower average yield than securities acquired to support our other insurance products, due to the relatively low interest rate paid on those advances. The average yield of the securities acquired, excluding the securities supporting these funding agreements, was 4.49% during the three-month period ended March 31, 2013 and 4.62% during the three-month period ended March 31, 2012.

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Investment Portfolio Summary

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value		Percent		Carrying Value		Percent
	(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed maturities - available for sale:
Public	$	4,721,791	65.7	%	$	4,649,954	64.9	%
144A private placement	1,246,084		17.4		1,297,628		18.1
Private placement	318,762		4.4		318,163		4.5
Total fixed maturities - available for sale	6,286,637		87.5		6,265,745		87.5
Equity securities	75,755		1.1		86,253		1.2
Mortgage loans	553,983		7.7		554,843		7.8
Real estate	6,056		0.1		4,668		0.1
Policy loans	173,358		2.4		174,254		2.4
Short-term investments	89,106		1.2		74,516		1.0
Other investments	555		—		371		—
Total investments	$	7,185,450	100.0	%	$	7,160,650	100.0	%

As of March 31, 2013, 95.0% (based on carrying value) of the available-for-sale fixed maturities were investment grade debt securities, defined as being in the highest two National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) designations. Non-investment grade debt securities generally provide higher yields and involve greater risks than investment grade debt securities because their issuers typically are more highly leveraged and more vulnerable to adverse economic conditions than investment grade issuers. In addition, the trading market for these securities is usually more limited than for investment grade debt securities. We regularly review the percentage of our portfolio that is invested in non-investment grade debt securities (NAIC designations 3 through 6). As of March 31, 2013, no single non-investment grade holding exceeded 0.2% of total investments.



Credit Quality by NAIC Designation and Equivalent Rating

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
NAIC Designation	Equivalent Rating (1)	Carrying Value		Percent		Carrying Value		Percent
		(Dollars in thousands)
1	AAA, AA, A	$	3,907,444	62.2	%	$	3,877,173	61.9	%
2	BBB	2,065,078		32.8		2,054,260		32.8
	Total investment grade	5,972,522		95.0		5,931,433		94.7
3	BB	189,771		3.0		210,875		3.4
4	B	75,346		1.2		80,676		1.2
5	CCC	29,624		0.5		24,930		0.4
6	In or near default	19,374		0.3		17,831		0.3
	Total below investment grade	314,115		5.0		334,312		5.3
	Total fixed maturities - available for sale	$	6,286,637	100.0	%	$	6,265,745	100.0	%


(1)	Equivalent ratings are based on those provided by nationally recognized rating agencies with some exceptions for certain residential mortgage, commercial mortgage and asset-backed securities where they are based on the expected loss of the security rather than the probability of default.

See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for a summary of fixed maturities by contractual maturity date.

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Gross Unrealized Gains and Gross Unrealized Losses by Internal Industry Classification

	March 31, 2013
	Total Carrying Value		Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Gains		Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Losses		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate securities:
Basic industrial	$	264,813	$	244,051	$	29,786	$	20,762	$	(1,938	)
Capital goods	206,253		197,879		23,555		8,374		(205		)
Communications	119,364		104,363		13,360		15,001		(417		)
Consumer cyclical	223,544		212,795		18,562		10,749		(228		)
Consumer non-cyclical	325,147		282,996		30,953		42,151		(1,035		)
Energy	400,464		387,113		53,181		13,351		(467		)
Finance	816,353		746,602		70,159		69,751		(5,502		)
Transportation	90,564		90,564		13,879		—		—
Utilities	884,524		797,866		123,795		86,658		(1,305		)
Other	61,778		56,923		6,242		4,855		(145		)
Total corporate securities	3,392,804		3,121,152		383,472		271,652		(11,242		)
Collateralized debt obligation	—		—		—		—		—
Mortgage and asset-backed securities	1,581,293		1,420,310		118,437		160,983		(18,465		)
United States Government and agencies	48,669		48,669		6,663		—		—
State, municipal and other governments	1,263,871		1,172,248		142,503		91,623		(2,107		)
Total	$	6,286,637	$	5,762,379	$	651,075	$	524,258	$	(31,814	)



Gross Unrealized Gains and Gross Unrealized Losses by Internal Industry Classification

	December 31, 2012
	Total Carrying Value		Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Gains		Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Losses		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in thousands)
Corporate securities:
Basic industrial	$	262,068	$	250,190	$	32,086	$	11,878	$	(1,488	)
Capital goods	200,164		188,833		25,292		11,331		(345		)
Communications	109,376		106,462		14,099		2,914		(86		)
Consumer cyclical	223,885		198,103		17,576		25,782		(477		)
Consumer non-cyclical	317,162		296,401		35,802		20,761		(297		)
Energy	397,046		395,372		56,768		1,674		(27		)
Finance	801,565		699,674		68,374		101,891		(6,940		)
Transportation	85,195		85,195		11,187		—		—
Utilities	836,785		804,200		131,292		32,585		(516		)
Other	62,337		60,367		6,668		1,970		(7		)
Total corporate securities	3,295,583		3,084,797		399,144		210,786		(10,183		)
Collateralized debt obligation	—		—		—		—		—
Mortgage and asset-backed securities	1,674,714		1,489,283		113,613		185,431		(21,154		)
United States Government and agencies	49,009		49,009		6,930		—		—
State, municipal and other governments	1,246,439		1,197,279		142,704		49,160		(2,917		)
Total	$	6,265,745	$	5,820,368	$	662,391	$	445,377	$	(34,254	)

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Non-Sovereign European Debt Exposure

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Italy	$	19,696	$	20,625	$	19,694	$	20,682
Spain	15,429		19,329		15,429		18,913
Ireland	8,995		11,037		8,976		10,701
Subtotal	44,120		50,991		44,099		50,296
United Kingdom	132,975		142,177		129,061		139,682
Netherlands	48,467		55,002		51,745		59,348
France	37,914		42,169		37,914		42,383
Other countries	54,293		58,958		45,936		50,433
Subtotal	273,649		298,306		264,656		291,846
Total European exposure	$	317,769	$	349,297	$	308,755	$	342,142

The table above reflects our exposure to non-sovereign European debt. This represents 5.6% of total fixed maturities as of March 31, 2013 and 5.5% of total fixed maturities as of December 31, 2012. The exposures are primarily in the industrial, financial and utility sectors. We do not own any securities issued by European governments.



Credit Quality of Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities with Unrealized Losses

		March 31, 2013
NAIC Designation	Equivalent Rating	Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Losses		Percent of Total		Gross Unrealized Losses			Percent of Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
1	AAA, AA, A	$	270,483	51.6	%	$	(6,265	)	19.7	%
2	BBB	142,420		27.2		(3,804		)	12.0
	Total investment grade	412,903		78.8		(10,069		)	31.7
3	BB	50,144		9.6		(3,119		)	9.8
4	B	39,337		7.5		(11,032		)	34.7
5	CCC	12,254		2.3		(1,503		)	4.7
6	In or near default	9,620		1.8		(6,091		)	19.1
	Total below investment grade	111,355		21.2		(21,745		)	68.3
	Total	$	524,258	100.0	%	$	(31,814	)	100.0	%



		December 31, 2012
NAIC Designation	Equivalent Rating	Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Losses		Percent of Total		Gross Unrealized Losses			Percent of Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
1	AAA, AA, A	$	176,253	39.5	%	$	(5,731	)	16.7	%
2	BBB	134,355		30.2		(3,315		)	9.7
	Total investment grade	310,608		69.7		(9,046		)	26.4
3	BB	67,380		15.1		(3,801		)	11.1
4	B	44,961		10.1		(14,227		)	41.5
5	CCC	13,621		3.1		(1,263		)	3.7
6	In or near default	8,807		2.0		(5,917		)	17.3
	Total below investment grade	134,769		30.3		(25,208		)	73.6
	Total	$	445,377	100.0	%	$	(34,254	)	100.0	%

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Available-For-Sale Fixed Maturities with Unrealized Losses by Length of Time

	March 31, 2013
	Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Losses
	Fair Value is Less than 75% of Cost		Fair Value is 75% or Greater than Cost		Fair Value is Less than 75% of Cost			Fair Value is 75% or Greater than Cost
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three months or less	$	—	$	241,574	$	—		$	(3,759	)
Greater than three months to six months	—		95,478		—			(2,174		)
Greater than six months to nine months	—		26,134		—			(1,118		)
Greater than nine months to twelve months	—		2,911		—			(82		)
Greater than twelve months	38,758		151,217		(14,325		)	(10,356		)
Total	$	38,758	$	517,314	$	(14,325	)	$	(17,489	)



Available-For-Sale Fixed Maturities with Unrealized Losses by Length of Time

	December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Losses
	Fair Value is Less than 75% of Cost		Fair Value is 75% or Greater than Cost		Fair Value is Less than 75% of Cost			Fair Value is 75% or Greater than Cost
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three months or less	$	—	$	168,537	$	—		$	(2,238	)
Greater than three months to six months	—		33,622		—			(923		)
Greater than six months to nine months	—		9,276		—			(109		)
Greater than nine months to twelve months	—		18,424		—			(369		)
Greater than twelve months	51,957		197,815		(18,691		)	(11,924		)
Total	$	51,957	$	427,674	$	(18,691	)	$	(15,563	)



Available-For-Sale Fixed Maturities with Unrealized Losses by Maturity Date

	March 31, 2013					December 31, 2012
	Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Losses		Gross Unrealized Losses			Carrying Value of Securities with Gross Unrealized Losses		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	178	$	—		$	—	$	—
Due after one year through five years	28,685		(3,910		)	28,999		(3,793		)
Due after five years through ten years	38,999		(561		)	42,320		(711		)
Due after ten years	295,413		(8,878		)	188,627		(8,596		)
	363,275		(13,349		)	259,946		(13,100		)
Mortgage and asset-backed	160,983		(18,465		)	185,431		(21,154		)
Total	$	524,258	$	(31,814	)	$	445,377	$	(34,254	)

See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for additional analysis of these unrealized losses.

Mortgage and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage and other asset-backed securities are purchased when we believe these types of investments provide superior risk-adjusted returns compared to returns of more conventional investments such as corporate bonds and mortgage loans. These securities are diversified as to collateral types, cash flow characteristics and maturity.

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Mortgage and Asset-Backed Securities by Type

	March 31, 2013
	Amortized Cost		Par Value		Carrying Value		Percent of Fixed Maturities
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Sequential	$	378,841	$	444,123	$	405,205	6.4	%
Pass-through	28,916		28,752		31,710		0.5
Planned and targeted amortization class	182,955		181,361		198,632		3.2
Other	10,606		13,613		11,817		0.2
Total residential mortgage-backed securities	601,318		667,849		647,364		10.3
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	438,834		445,970		482,599		7.7
Other asset-backed securities	441,169		494,156		451,330		7.2
Total	$	1,481,321	$	1,607,975	$	1,581,293	25.2	%



Mortgage and Asset-Backed Securities by Type

	December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Par Value		Carrying Value		Percent of Fixed Maturities
	(Dollars in thousands)
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Sequential	$	404,252	$	468,821	$	424,922	6.8	%
Pass-through	31,496		31,309		34,614		0.6
Planned and targeted amortization class	184,537		183,265		201,051		3.2
Other	12,670		15,713		13,595		0.2
Total residential mortgage-backed securities	632,955		699,108		674,182		10.8
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	463,504		470,474		510,819		8.1
Other asset-backed securities	485,796		538,489		489,713		7.8
Total	$	1,582,255	$	1,708,071	$	1,674,714	26.7	%

The residential mortgage-backed portfolio includes government agency pass-through and collateralized mortgage obligation (CMO) securities. With a government agency pass-through security, we receive a pro rata share of principal payments as payments are made on the underlying mortgage loans. CMOs consist of pools of mortgages divided into sections or "tranches" which provide sequential retirement of the bonds.

The commercial mortgage-backed securities are primarily sequential securities. Commercial mortgage-backed securities typically have cash flows that are less subject to refinance risk than residential mortgage-backed securities principally due to prepayment restrictions on many of the underlying commercial mortgage loans.

The other asset-backed securities are backed by both residential and non-residential collateral. The collateral for residential asset-backed securities primarily consists of second lien fixed-rate home equity loans. The cash flows of these securities are less subject to prepayment risk than residential mortgage-backed securities as the borrowers are less likely to refinance than those with only a first lien mortgage. The collateral for non-residential asset-backed securities primarily includes securities backed by credit card receivables, auto dealer receivables, auto installment loans, aircraft leases, middle market and syndicated business loans, timeshare receivables and trade and account receivables. These securities are high quality, short-duration assets with limited cash flow variability.

Our direct exposure to the Alt-A home equity and subprime first-lien sectors is limited to investments in structured securities collateralized by senior tranches of residential mortgage loans with this exposure. We also have a partnership interest in two funds that own securities backed by Alt-A home equity, subprime first-lien and adjustable rate mortgage collateral. The funds are reported as securities and indebtedness of related parties in our consolidated balances sheets with a fair value of $25.4 million at March 31, 2013 and $24.2 million at December 31, 2012. We do not own any direct investments in subprime lenders.

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Mortgage and Asset-Backed Securities by Collateral Type

	March 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Percent of Fixed Maturities		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Percent of Fixed Maturities
	(Dollars in thousands)
Government agency	$	250,054	$	275,423	4.4	%	$	258,461	$	285,763	4.6	%
Prime	197,925		211,328		3.4		220,925		232,277		3.7
Alt-A	204,788		215,122		3.4		204,712		206,847		3.3
Subprime	12,356		9,136		0.1		12,356		8,912		0.1
Commercial mortgage	438,834		482,599		7.7		463,504		510,819		8.1
Non-mortgage	377,364		387,685		6.2		422,297		430,096		6.9
Total	$	1,481,321	$	1,581,293	25.2	%	$	1,582,255	$	1,674,714	26.7	%

The mortgage and asset-backed securities can be summarized into three broad categories: residential, commercial and other asset-backed securities.



Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities by Collateral Type and Origination Year

	March 31, 2013
	Government & Prime				Alt-A				Total
	Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
2013-2008	$	196,737	$	213,456	$	1,311	$	1,361	$	198,048	$	214,817
2007	32,512		37,099		29,800		29,841		62,312		66,940
2006	24,062		27,479		29,371		32,014		53,433		59,493
2005	15,913		17,739		3,949		4,600		19,862		22,339
2004 and prior	173,400		185,991		94,263		97,784		267,663		283,775
Total	$	442,624	$	481,764	$	158,694	$	165,600	$	601,318	$	647,364



	December 31, 2012
	Government & Prime				Alt-A				Total
	Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
2012-2008	$	201,055	$	219,120	$	1,457	$	1,511	$	202,512	$	220,631
2007	30,133		33,293		28,154		27,018		58,287		60,311
2006	25,436		27,680		28,090		28,635		53,526		56,315
2005	16,976		18,757		4,110		4,679		21,086		23,436
2004 and prior	200,394		214,138		97,150		99,351		297,544		313,489
Total	$	473,994	$	512,988	$	158,961	$	161,194	$	632,955	$	674,182

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Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities by NAIC Designation and Equivalent Rating

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
NAIC Designation	Equivalent Rating	Carrying Value		Percent of Total		Carrying Value		Percent of Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
1	AAA, AA, A	$	590,537	91.2	%	$	618,541	91.7	%
2	BBB	13,952		2.2		12,763		1.9
3	BB	20,872		3.2		21,255		3.2
4	B	22,003		3.4		11,356		1.7
5	CCC	—		—		10,267		1.5
	Total	$	647,364	100.0	%	$	674,182	100.0	%



Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities by Origination Year

	March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
2011	$	88,408	$	101,482	$	88,483	$	101,251
2010	9,110		9,854		15,206		16,042
2009	20,115		23,892		20,049		24,445
2008	96,023		110,581		96,548		113,270
2007 and prior	225,178		236,790		243,218		255,811
Total	$	438,834	$	482,599	$	463,504	$	510,819



Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities by NAIC Designation and Equivalent Rating

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
NAIC Designation	Equivalent Rating	Carrying Value		Percent of Total		Carrying Value		Percent of Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
1	GNMA	$	220,275	45.6	%	$	223,311	43.7	%
1	FNMA	14,993		3.1		15,272		3.0
1	AAA, AA, A
	Generic	124,756		25.9		146,143		28.6
	Super Senior	66,957		13.9		70,519		13.8
	Mezzanine	18,475		3.8		18,043		3.5
	Junior	20,606		4.3		20,398		4.0
	Total AAA, AA, A	230,794		47.9		255,103		49.9
2	BBB	6,217		1.3		6,348		1.3
3	BB	7,864		1.6		7,863		1.5
4	B	2,456		0.5		2,922		0.6
	Total	$	482,599	100.0	%	$	510,819	100.0	%

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) guarantees principal and interest on mortgage backed securities. The guarantee is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. The Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that was chartered by Congress to reduce borrowing costs for certain homeowners. GSEs carry an implicit backing of the U.S. Government but do not have explicit guarantees like GNMA.

The AAA, AA and A rated commercial mortgage-backed securities are broken down into categories based on subordination levels. Rating agencies disclose subordination levels, which measure the amount of credit support that the bonds (or tranches) have from subordinated bonds (or tranches). Generic is a term used for securities issued prior to 2005. The super senior securities have subordination levels greater than 27%, the mezzanine securities have subordination levels in the 17% to 27% range and the junior securities have subordination levels in the 9% to 16% range. Also included in the commercial mortgage-backed securities are military housing bonds totaling $94.2 million at March 31, 2013 and $95.1 million at December 31, 2012.

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These bonds are used to fund the construction of multi-family homes on United States military bases. The bonds are backed by a first mortgage lien on residential military housing projects.



Other Asset-Backed Securities by Collateral Type and Origination Year

	March 31, 2013
	Government & Prime				Alt-A				Subprime				Non-Mortgage				Total
	Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
2013	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	28,478	$	28,493	$	28,478	$	28,493
2012	—		—		—		—		—		—		153,142		157,709		153,142		157,709
2011	—		—		—		—		—		—		47,662		49,640		47,662		49,640
2010	—		—		—		—		—		—		16,197		16,844		16,197		16,844
2009	—		—		—		—		—		—		1,323		1,320		1,323		1,320
2008 and prior	5,355		4,987		46,094		49,522		12,356		9,136		130,562		133,679		194,367		197,324
Total	$	5,355	$	4,987	$	46,094	$	49,522	$	12,356	$	9,136	$	377,364	$	387,685	$	441,169	$	451,330



Other Asset-Backed Securities by Collateral Type and Origination Year

	December 31, 2012
	Government & Prime				Alt-A				Subprime				Non-Mortgage				Total
	Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value		Amortized Cost		Carrying Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
2012	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	149,056	$	152,723	$	47,781	$	152,723
2011	—		—		—		—		—		—		47,781		49,416		47,781		49,416
2010	—		—		—		—		—		—		63,316		63,640		63,316		63,640
2009	—		—		—		—		—		—		2,889		2,888		2,889		2,888
2008 and prior	5,392		5,052		45,751		45,653		12,356		8,912		159,255		161,429		222,754		221,046
Total	$	5,392	$	5,052	$	45,751	$	45,653	$	12,356	$	8,912	$	422,297	$	430,096	$	485,796	$	489,713



Other Asset-Backed Securities by NAIC Designation and Equivalent Rating

		March 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
NAIC Designation	Equivalent Ratings	Carrying Value		Percent of Total		Carrying Value		Percent of Total
		(Dollars in thousands)
1	AAA, AA, A	$	400,317	88.7	%	$	434,160	88.7	%
2	BBB	15,350		3.4		21,238		4.3
3	BB	2,325		0.5		5,588		1.1
4	B	11,695		2.6		11,041		2.3
5	CCC	11,750		2.6		6,825		1.4
6	In or near default	9,893		2.2		10,861		2.2
	Total	$	451,330	100.0	%	$	489,713	100.0	%

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State, Municipal and Other Government Securities

State, municipal and other government securities totaled $1.3 billion, or 20.1% of total fixed maturities at March 31, 2013, and include investments in general obligation, revenue and municipal housing bonds. Our investment strategy is to utilize municipal bonds in addition to corporate bonds, as we believe they provide additional diversification and have historically low default rates compared with similarly rated corporate bonds. We evaluate the credit strength of the underlying issues on both a quantitative and qualitative basis, excluding insurance, prior to acquisition. The majority of the municipal bonds we hold are investment grade credits without consideration of insurance. Our municipal bonds are well diversified by type and geography with the top exposure being water and sewer revenue bonds. Our municipal bond exposure has an average rating of AA and is trading at 112.5% of amortized cost.

Equity Securities

Equity securities totaled $75.8 million at March 31, 2013 and $86.3 million at December 31, 2012. Gross unrealized gains totaled $5.4 million and gross unrealized losses totaled $0.4 million at March 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, gross unrealized gains totaled $4.8 million and gross unrealized losses totaled $0.7 million on these securities. The unrealized losses are primarily attributable to nonredeemable perpetual preferred securities from issuers in the financial sector. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding our analysis of unrealized losses related to these securities.

Mortgage Loans

Mortgage loans totaled $554.0 million at March 31, 2013 and $554.8 million at December 31, 2012. Our mortgage loans are diversified as to property type, location and loan size, and are collateralized by the related properties. The total number of commercial mortgage loans outstanding was 140 at March 31, 2013 and 142 at December 31, 2012. In 2013, new loans ranged from $3.7 million to $7.2 million in size, with an average loan size of $5.4 million, and an average loan term of 8 years and an average yield of 3.93%. Our mortgage lending policies establish limits on the amount that can be loaned to one borrower and require diversification by geographic location and collateral type. The majority of our mortgage loans amortize principal, with 7.0% that are interest only loans at March 31, 2013. At March 31, 2013, the average loan-to-value of the current outstanding principal balance using the most recent appraised value was 54.6% and the weighted average debt service coverage ratio was 1.5 based on the results of our 2011 annual study. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding our mortgage loans.

Asset-Liability Management

Our asset-liability management program includes (i) designing and developing products that encourage persistency and help ensure targeted spreads are earned and, as a result, create a stable liability structure, and (ii) structuring the investment portfolio with duration and cash flow characteristics consistent with the duration and cash flow characteristics of our insurance liabilities. The weighted average life of the fixed maturity and mortgage loan portfolio based on fair values was approximately 9.7 years at March 31, 2013 and 9.4 years at December 31, 2012. The effective duration of the fixed maturity and mortgage loan portfolios backing our annuity products was 5.7 at March 31, 2013 and 5.5 at December 31, 2012. The effective duration of our annuity liabilities was approximately 6.4 at March 31, 2013 and 6.5 at December 31, 2012. While it can be difficult to maintain asset and liability durations that are closely matched in a dynamic environment, we have identified various strategies that can be implemented if duration mismatches exceed acceptable tolerances.

Other Assets

Deferred acquisition costs increased 12.1% to $229.1 million at March 31, 2013, primarily due to the impact of the change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on fixed maturity securities. The impact of unrealized appreciation/depreciation on fixed maturity securities decreased deferred acquisition costs $153.9 million at March 31, 2013 and $172.3 million at December 31, 2012. Cash and cash equivalents increased $22.4 million in 2013 primarily due to normal fluctuations in timing of payments made and received. Assets held in separate accounts increased 5.3% to $651.5 million primarily due to the market performance on the underlying investment portfolios. Other assets increased 28.2% to $75.9 million primarily due to increases in receivables on certain reinsurance contracts and other prepaid expenses.

Liabilities

Future policy benefits increased 0.8% to $5,554.5 million at March 31, 2013 primarily due to an increase in the volume of annuity and life business in force. Other liabilities increased 12.4% to $106.6 million primarily due to increases for securities

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purchased and certain reinsurance contracts. Liabilities related to separate accounts increased 5.3% to $651.5 million primarily due to the impact of changes in market performance.

Stockholders' Equity

FBL Financial Group, Inc. stockholders' equity increased 2.5% to $1,241.9 million at March 31, 2013, compared to $1,212.2 million at December 31, 2012, primarily due to comprehensive income, partially offset by the repurchase of 0.2 million shares of our Class A common stock for $5.5 million during 2013, as discussed in Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements.

At March 31, 2013, FBL's common stockholders' equity was $1,238.9 million, or $48.47 per share, compared to $1,209.2 million or $47.47 per share at December 31, 2012. Included in stockholders' equity per common share is $11.57 at March 31, 2013 and $11.38 at December 31, 2012 attributable to accumulated other comprehensive income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

During 2013, our operating activities generated cash flows totaling $27.1 million consisting of net income of $24.9 million adjusted for non-cash operating revenues and expenses netting to $2.1 million. We used cash of $25.4 million in our investing activities during the 2013 period. The primary uses were $263.6 million of investment acquisitions, mostly in fixed maturity securities, partially offset by $254.2 million in sales, maturities and repayments of investments. Our financing activities provided cash of $20.8 million during the 2013 period. The primary financing source was $119.5 million in receipts from interest sensitive products credited to policyholder account balances, which was partially offset by $96.7 million for return of policyholder account balances on interest sensitive products. Also, funds of $0.4 million were used for the net repurchase and issuance of common stock.

Sources and Uses of Capital Resources

Parent company cash inflows from operations consist primarily of (i) fees that it charges the various subsidiaries and affiliates for management of their operations, (ii) expense reimbursements and tax settlements from subsidiaries and affiliates, (iii) proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options, (iv) proceeds from borrowings, (v) investment income and (vi) dividends from subsidiaries, if declared and paid. Revenue sources for the parent company during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 included management fees from subsidiaries and affiliates of $1.0 million. Cash outflows are principally for salaries, taxes and other expenses related to providing these management services, dividends on outstanding stock, stock repurchases, interest and principal repayments on our parent company debt and capital contributions to subsidiaries.

During 2011 and 2012, the Board of Directors approved plans to repurchase up to $230.0 million of our Class A common stock. These repurchase plans authorize us to make repurchases in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, with the timing and terms of the purchases to be determined by management based on market conditions. During the first quarter of 2013, we repurchased 158,927 shares for $5.5 million. During the first quarter of 2012, we conducted a modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer, entered into a separate stock repurchase agreement with our majority stockholder and purchased shares in the open market totaling 3,197,054 shares for $112.8 million. At March 31, 2013, $29.0 million remains available for repurchase under these plans. Completion of the program is dependent on market conditions and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact timing of any repurchases or the number of shares that we will repurchase. The share repurchase program may be modified or terminated at any time without prior notice.

Interest payments on our debt totaled $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and $5.5 million for the 2012 period. In connection with the EquiTrust Life sale, we redeemed $175.0 million of Senior Notes with non-affiliates in January 2012 with funds from two irrevocable debt defeasance trusts. The 2012 interest payments include $3.5 million from the debt defeasance trusts for the Senior Notes redeemed in 2012. Interest payments on our debt outstanding at March 31, 2013 are estimated to be $5.9 million for the remainder of 2013.

Farm Bureau Life's cash inflows primarily consist of premium income, deposits to policyholder account balances, income from investments, sales, maturities and calls of investments and repayments of investment principal. Farm Bureau Life's cash outflows are primarily related to withdrawals of policyholder account balances, investment purchases, payment of policy acquisition costs, policyholder benefits, income taxes, current operating expenses and dividends. Life insurance companies generally produce a positive cash flow which may be measured by the degree to which cash inflows are adequate to meet benefit obligations to policyholders and normal operating expenses as they are incurred. The remaining cash flow is generally

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used to increase the asset base to provide funds to meet the need for future policy benefit payments and for writing new business. Continuing operations and financing activities from Farm Bureau Life relating to interest sensitive products provided funds totaling $62.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and $142.6 million for the 2012 period.

Farm Bureau Life's ability to pay dividends to FBL Financial Group, Inc. is limited by law to earned profits (statutory unassigned surplus) as of the date the dividend is paid, as determined in accordance with accounting practices prescribed by insurance regulatory authorities of the State of Iowa. During the remainder of 2013, the maximum amount legally available for distribution to FBL Financial Group, Inc., without further regulatory approval, is $93.0 million.

We paid cash dividends on our common and preferred stock during the three-month period totaling $2.8 million in 2013 and $3.1 million in 2012. It is anticipated that quarterly cash dividend requirements for 2013 will be $0.0075 per Series B redeemable preferred share and $0.11 per common share. The level of common stock dividends will be analyzed quarterly and will be dependent upon our capital and liquidity positions. In addition, alternative uses of excess capital, such as common stock repurchases, may impact future dividend levels. Assuming a dividend rate of $0.11 per common share, the common and preferred dividends would total approximately $8.6 million during the remainder of 2013. The parent company expects to have sufficient resources and cash flows to meet its interest and dividend payments throughout 2013. The parent company had available cash and investments totaling $109.2 million at March 31, 2013. FBL Financial Group, Inc. expects to rely on available cash resources and management fee income to make dividend payments to its stockholders and interest payments on its debt, as well as fund any capital initiatives such as the stock repurchases described above. We had no material commitments for capital expenditures as of March 31, 2013.

We manage the amount of our capital to be consistent with statutory and rating agency requirements. As of March 31, 2013, we estimate that we have sufficient capital in Farm Bureau Life to meet our rating objectives. However, this capital may not be sufficient if significant future losses are incurred and access to additional capital is limited.

On a consolidated basis, we anticipate that funds to meet our short-term and long-term capital expenditures, cash dividends to stockholders and operating cash needs will come from existing capital and internally generated funds. However, there can be no assurance that future experience regarding benefits and surrenders will be similar to historic experience since benefits and surrender levels are influenced by such factors as the interest rate environment, our financial strength ratings, the economy and other factors that impact policyholder behavior. Our investment portfolio at March 31, 2013, included $89.1 million of short-term investments, $100.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and $558.8 million in carrying value of U.S. Government and U.S. Government agency-backed securities that could be readily converted to cash at or near carrying value. Farm Bureau Life is also a member of the FHLB, which provides a source for additional liquidity, if needed. This membership allows us to utilize fixed or floating rate advances offered by the FHLB and secured by qualifying collateral. Our total capacity to utilize such advances is impacted by multiple factors including the market value of eligible collateral, level of statutory admitted assets and excess reserves, and our willingness or capacity to hold activity-based FHLB common stock.

Contractual Obligations

In the normal course of business, we enter into insurance contracts, financing transactions, lease agreements or other commitments which are necessary or beneficial to our operations. These commitments may obligate us to certain cash flows during future periods. There have been no material changes to our total contractual obligations since December 31, 2012.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market Risks of Financial Instruments

There have been no material changes in the market risks from the information provided in “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Form 10-K filed February 14, 2013.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

At the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed,

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summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our internal control over financial reporting changes from time-to-time as we modify and enhance our systems and processes to meet our dynamic needs. Changes are also made as we strive to be more efficient in how we conduct our business. Any significant changes in controls are evaluated prior to implementation to help ensure the continued effectiveness of our internal controls and internal control environment. While changes have taken place in our internal controls during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, there have been no changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth issuer purchases of equity securities for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.



Period	(a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (1)	(b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) (1)		(c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2013	104,547	$	33.81	104,547	$30,956,644
February 1, 2013 through February 28, 2013	38,684	35.81		38,684	$29,571,538
March 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013	15,696	35.71		15,696	$29,011,026
Total	158,927	$	34.48

(1)

Activity in this table represents Class A common shares repurchased by the Company in connection with the repurchase plans announced on October 7, 2011 and November 15, 2012. The plans authorize us to make up to $230.0 million in repurchases of Class A common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, with the timing and terms of the purchases to be determined by management based on market conditions. Completion of the program is dependent on market conditions and other factors. There is no guarantee as to the exact timing of any repurchases or the number of shares, if any, that we will repurchase. The share repurchase program may be modified or terminated at any time without prior notice.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) Exhibits:



31.1+	Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2+	Certification Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32+	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101+#	Interactive Data Files formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) from FBL Financial Group, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013 as follows: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Financial Statements

+	Filed or furnished herewith
*	Exhibit relates to a compensatory plan for management or directors.
#	In accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in this report shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 2, 2013



	FBL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.


	By	/s/ James P. Brannen
		James P. Brannen
		Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

	By	/s/ Donald J. Seibel
		Donald J. Seibel
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)