Investments Net Investment Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Components of Net Investment Income [Abstract]
Taxable bonds	$ 3,067	$ 1,761
Tax exempt municipal bonds	1,008	1,085
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	245	260
Dividends on equity securities	521	412
Gross investment income	4,841	3,518
Investment expenses	(326)	(289)
Net investment income	$ 4,515	$ 3,229

Interest income derived from funds deposited with both domestic and foreign financial institutions including funds in money market and other accounts.

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