Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Gross premiums written	$ 116,082	$ 108,147
Ceded premiums written	(33,161)	(14,251)
Net premiums written	82,921	93,896
Change in unearned premiums	(344)	(7,408)
Net premiums earned	82,577	86,488
Investment income, net of expenses	3,241	3,628
Net realized gains	185	1,176
Finance charges	1,384	1,425
Commission and fees	(290)	341
Other income	12	83
Total revenues	87,109	93,141
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	52,770	61,738
Other operating expenses	26,136	27,194
Interest expense	1,152	1,149
Amortization of intangible assets	639	897
Total expenses	80,697	90,978
Income before tax	6,412	2,163
Income tax expense	1,864	469
Net income	$ 4,548	$ 1,694
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.24	$ 0.09
Diluted	$ 0.23	$ 0.09