Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Gross premiums written	$ 125,059	$ 116,082
Ceded premiums written	(34,685)	(33,161)
Net premiums written	90,374	82,921
Change in unearned premiums	(3,678)	(344)
Net premiums earned	86,696	82,577
Investment income, net of expenses	2,845	3,241
Net realized gains	584	185
Finance charges	1,299	1,384
Commission and fees	9	(290)
Other income	17	12
Total revenues	91,450	87,109
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	56,090	52,770
Other operating expenses	25,914	26,136
Interest expense	1,140	1,152
Amortization of intangible assets	617	639
Total expenses	83,761	80,697
Income before tax	7,689	6,412
Income tax expense	2,346	1,864
Net income	$ 5,343	$ 4,548
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.28	$ 0.24
Diluted	$ 0.28	$ 0.23