Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Gross premiums written	$ 124,440	$ 119,467	$ 240,522	$ 227,614
Ceded premiums written	(50,737)	(19,922)	(83,898)	(34,173)
Net premiums written	73,703	99,545	156,624	193,441
Change in unearned premiums	4,343	(6,701)	3,999	(14,109)
Net premiums earned	78,046	92,844	160,623	179,332
Investment income, net of expenses	2,986	3,278	6,227	6,906
Net realized (losses) gains	(284)	1,597	(99)	2,773
Finance charges	1,383	1,487	2,767	2,912
Commission and fees	(1,309)	79	(1,599)	420
Other income	14	14	26	97
Total revenues	80,836	99,299	167,945	192,440
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	52,502	75,059	105,272	136,797
Other operating expenses	24,510	27,578	50,646	54,772
Interest expense	1,143	1,150	2,295	2,299
Amortization of intangible assets	639	829	1,278	1,726
Total expenses	78,794	104,616	159,491	195,594
Income (loss) before tax	2,042	(5,317)	8,454	(3,154)
Income tax expense (benefit)	391	(2,166)	2,255	(1,697)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,651	$ (3,151)	$ 6,199	$ (1,457)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.09	$ (0.16)	$ 0.32	$ (0.08)
Diluted	$ 0.09	$ (0.16)	$ 0.32	$ (0.08)