Losses and Loss Adjustment Reserve - Effects of Reinsurance on Premiums Written and Earned (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Written
Direct premiums	$ 462,718
Ceded premiums	(462,710)
Net premiums	8
Earned
Direct premiums	439,134
Ceded premiums	(439,126)
Net premiums	$ 8

Amount of earned premiums ceded to other entities.

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