Reinsurance (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

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Schedule Of Reinsurance Ceded And Recoveries [Table Text Block]

The following table shows earned premiums ceded and reinsurance loss recoveries by period (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Ceded earned premiums	$	13,504	$	15,313	$	25,890	$	32,151
Reinsurance recoveries	$	9,073	$	6,933	$	14,050	$	19,483