Reinsurance (Schedule of Reinsurance Ceded and Recoveries) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Premium Written : | |||
| Direct | $ 514,223 | $ 473,233 | $ 458,020 |
| Assumed | (15) | 2,007 | |
| Ceded premiums written | (157,279) | (148,866) | (99,262) |
| Net premiums written | 356,944 | 324,352 | 360,765 |
| Premium Earned: | |||
| Direct | 494,643 | 461,367 | 434,022 |
| Assumed | 327 | 3,204 | |
| Ceded | (145,562) | (140,477) | (76,685) |
| Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty | 349,081 | 321,217 | 360,541 |
| Reinsurance recoveries | $ 89,892 | $ 99,911 | $ 45,456 |