Schedule V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

     
Additions
       
  
Balance at
  
Charged to
  
Charged (Reversal)
     
Balance at
 
  
Beginning of
  
Costs and
  
To Other Accounts
  
Deductions -
  
End of
 
  
Period
  
Expenses
  
- Describe (1)
  
Describe (2)
  
Period
 
                
2016
               
                
Allowance for doubtful receivables
 
$
37,244
   
1,295
   
306
   
(1,538
)
 
$
37,307
 
                     
2015
                    
                     
Allowance for doubtful receivables
 
$
36,368
   
15,781
   
340
   
(15,245
)
 
$
37,244
 
                     
2014
                    
                     
Allowance for doubtful receivables
 
$
21,549
   
12,847
   
4,227
   
(2,255
)
 
$
36,368
 

(1)
Represents premiums adjustment to provide for unresolved reconciliation items with the Government of Puerto Rico and other entities.

(2)
Deductions represent the write-off of accounts deemed uncollectible.