Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Gross premiums written	$ 132,141	$ 122,723	$ 390,708	$ 363,245
Ceded premiums written	(42,217)	(38,698)	(116,105)	(122,596)
Net premiums written	89,924	84,025	274,603	240,649
Change in unearned premiums	(1,518)	(6,878)	(11,025)	(2,879)
Net premiums earned	88,406	77,147	263,578	237,770
Investment income, net of expenses	3,495	2,912	10,051	9,139
Net realized gains (losses)	(335)	(23)	3,688	(122)
Finance charges	1,619	1,300	4,400	4,067
Commission and fees	60	71
Commisions and fees, expense			(41)	(1,528)
Other income	439	10	655	36
Total revenues	93,684	81,417	282,331	249,362
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	56,005	50,509	171,820	155,781
Other operating expenses	26,458	24,409	78,818	75,055
Interest expense	769	1,140	3,043	3,435
Amortization of intangible assets	617	631	1,851	1,909
Total expenses	83,849	76,689	255,532	236,180
Income before tax	9,835	4,728	26,799	13,182
Income tax expense	3,137	1,265	8,382	3,520
Net income	$ 6,698	$ 3,463	$ 18,417	$ 9,662
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.35	$ 0.18	$ 0.96	$ 0.50
Diluted	$ 0.35	$ 0.18	$ 0.95	$ 0.50