Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Activity in the Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract] | |||
| Balance at January 1 | $ 415,135 | $ 382,640 | $ 313,416 |
| Less reinsurance recoverable | 91,943 | 70,172 | 49,584 |
| Net Balance at January 1 | 323,192 | 312,468 | 263,832 |
| Incurred related to: | |||
| Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses Incurred Related to Current Year | 237,102 | 215,258 | 251,391 |
| Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses Incurred Related to Prior Years | (6,953) | (5,203) | 9,954 |
| Total incurred | 230,149 | 210,055 | 261,345 |
| Paid related to: | |||
| Current year | 83,132 | 76,231 | 101,897 |
| Prior years | 122,122 | 123,100 | 110,812 |
| Total paid | 205,254 | 199,331 | 212,709 |
| Net Balance at December 31 | 348,087 | 323,192 | 312,468 |
| Plus reinsurance recoverable | 102,791 | 91,943 | 70,172 |
| Balance at December 31 | $ 450,878 | $ 415,135 | $ 382,640 |