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Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense $ 1.1hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense $ 1.2hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
Loss And Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2014 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 2.4hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Loss And Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2013 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense   2.6hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.1hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2012 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.2hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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1.2hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2011 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.4hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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= hall_LossAndLossAdjustmentExpensesIncurredIn2011AccidentYearMember
0.3hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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= hall_LossAndLossAdjustmentExpensesIncurredIn2011AccidentYearMember
Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2010 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 1.4hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Loss And Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2010 And Prior Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense   0.5hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Standard Commercial P and C Business Unit [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 1.4hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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1.1hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense   0.1hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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E & S Commercial Business Unit [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.3hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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0.8hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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E & S Commercial Business Unit [Member] | Loss And Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2014 and 2012 and 2010 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.3hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Hallmark Select Business Unit [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.5hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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0.1hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Commerical Excess Liability [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.3hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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General Aviation [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.2hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Personal Lines Business Unit [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense   0.7hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.5hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Personal Lines Business Unit [Member] | Loss And Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2014 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Unfavorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense 0.5hall_UnfavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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Personal Lines Business Unit [Member] | Loss And Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred In 2013 Accident Year [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Favorable Adjustment to Prior Years Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense   $ 0.7hall_FavorableAdjustmentToPriorYearsLiabilityForUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense
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