Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost $2,523,042; $2,270,903)	$ 2,560,653	$ 2,408,354
Equity securities (cost $223,933; $475,959)	281,883	477,088
Short-term investments (cost $315,886; $294,607)	315,776	294,653
Total investments	3,158,312	3,180,095
Cash	266,508	158,183
Receivables:
Premiums	366,075	345,387
Accrued investment income	36,120	31,109
Other	23,029	17,756
Total receivables	425,224	394,252
Deferred policy acquisition costs	194,466	185,910
Fixed assets, net	156,716	161,940
Current income taxes	0	7,058
Deferred income taxes	15,220	0
Goodwill	42,796	42,796
Other intangible assets, net	41,603	47,589
Other assets	14,336	11,863
Total assets	4,315,181	4,189,686
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,038,984	1,036,123
Unearned premiums	953,527	920,429
Notes payable	190,000	140,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	127,663	96,220
Current income taxes	11,856	0
Deferred income taxes	0	445
Other liabilities	170,665	153,972
Total liabilities	2,492,695	2,347,189
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock without par value or stated value: Authorized 70,000 shares; issued and outstanding 54,975; 54,922	81,591	79,380
Additional paid-in capital	411	0
Retained earnings	1,740,484	1,763,117
Total shareholders’ equity	1,822,486	1,842,497
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 4,315,181	$ 4,189,686