Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Gross premiums written	$ 135,112	$ 128,447
Ceded premiums written	(46,593)	(40,821)
Net premiums written	88,519	87,626
Change in unearned premiums	704	(3,299)
Net premiums earned	89,223	84,327
Investment income, net of expenses	4,479	3,879
Net realized (losses) gains	2,060	(227)
Finance charges	1,053	1,441
Commission and fees	72	577
Other income	61	31
Total revenues	96,948	90,028
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	61,842	55,395
Other operating expenses	27,495	26,896
Interest expense	1,156	1,131
Amortization of intangible assets	617	617
Total expenses	91,110	84,039
Income before tax	5,838	5,989
Income tax expense	1,852	1,915
Net income	$ 3,986	$ 4,074
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.21	$ 0.21
Diluted	$ 0.21	$ 0.21