General form of registration statement for all companies including face-amount certificate companies

PENSION PLANS. (Details 3)

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PENSION PLANS. (Details 3) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows:      
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income (expense) $ 225 $ (386) $ 3,660
Postretirement Plan [Member]      
Amounts recognized in the plan for the year:      
Company contributions 137 157 163
Participant contributions 14 22 22
Benefits paid (152) (179) (184)
Components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows:      
Service cost 84 84 48
Interest cost 182 198 139
Amortization of prior service costs 131 134
Net periodic benefit cost 397 416 187
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income (expense) $ (118) $ (65) $ 1,728
Discount rate used in computation of benefit obligations 3.35% 3.80% 3.95%