Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Apr. 23, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000904163 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 23, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | TX |
Entity File Number | 001-34280 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 74-0484030 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | One Moody Plaza |
Entity Address, City or Town | Galveston |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77550-7999 |
City Area Code | (409) |
Local Phone Number | 763-4661 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 |
Trading Symbol | ANAT |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |