Debt instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Principal Value $ 90,500 $ 104,118
Subordinated debt, at fair value 39,898 40,659
LROC preferred units due 2015, Fair Value 0 13,618
Long-term Debt 39,898 54,277
Long-term Debt [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Principal Value 0 13,618
Subordinated Debt [Member]    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt Instrument, Principal Value $ 90,500 $ 90,500