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Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves - Schedule of activity in the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]    
Gross reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of period $ 134,331 $ 67,271
Less: loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, beginning of period (9,277) 0
Net reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of period 125,054 67,271
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:    
Current year 43,233 144,509
Prior years' (3,026) 4,697
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses 46,259 139,812
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses paid in respect of losses occurring in:    
Current year (3,643) (27,528)
Prior years' (13,323) (54,501)
Total net paid losses (16,966) (82,029)
Net reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses, end of period 154,347  
Plus: loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, end of period (10,277)  
Gross reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses, end of period 164,624  
Favorable Loss Experience on Several Contracts
   
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:    
Prior years' 2,000 1,300
Premium Estimate Decreases Related to One Crop Contract
   
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:    
Prior years' $ 1,000 $ 3,400