Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Gross premiums written	$ 128,447	$ 125,059
Ceded premiums written	(40,821)	(34,685)
Net premiums written	87,626	90,374
Change in unearned premiums	(3,299)	(3,678)
Net premiums earned	84,327	86,696
Investment income, net of expenses	3,879	2,845
Net realized gains (losses)	(227)	584
Finance charges	1,441	1,299
Commisions and fees, expense	577	9
Other income	31	17
Total revenues	90,028	91,450
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	55,395	56,090
Other operating expenses	26,896	25,914
Interest expense	1,131	1,140
Amortization of intangible assets	617	617
Total expenses	84,039	83,761
Income before tax	5,989	7,689
Income tax expense	1,915	2,346
Net income	$ 4,074	$ 5,343
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.21	$ 0.28
Diluted	$ 0.21	$ 0.28