REINSURANCE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]

Reinsurance Recoverables

Reinsurance recoverable, net consisted of the following:

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	June 30,		December 31,
	2018		2017
	(In thousands)
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses	$	42,594	$	26,256
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses	165,693		98,345
Reinsurance recoverable, net	$	208,287	$	124,601

Premiums Written and Earned

Net premiums written and net premiums earned consisted of the following:

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	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
	(In thousands)
Net Premiums Written
Direct	$	166,734		$	168,692		$	301,129		$	314,743
Ceded	(78,804		)	(78,588		)	(96,581		)	(102,725		)
	$	87,930		$	90,104		$	204,548		$	212,018
Net Premiums Earned
Direct	$	146,890		$	150,563		$	293,332		$	298,541
Ceded	(63,333		)	(67,009		)	(127,666		)	(133,327		)
	$	83,557		$	83,554		$	165,666		$	165,214