Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Gross premiums written	$ 153,505	$ 135,112
Ceded premiums written	(62,072)	(46,593)
Net premiums written	91,433	88,519
Change in unearned premiums	514	704
Net premiums earned	91,947	89,223
Investment income, net of expenses	4,440	4,479
Investment (losses) gains, net	(4,835)	2,060
Finance charges	1,040	1,053
Commission and fees	703	72
Other income	46	61
Total revenues	93,341	96,948
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	63,675	61,842
Other operating expenses	27,213	27,495
Interest expense	1,027	1,156
Amortization of intangible assets	617	617
Total expenses	92,532	91,110
(Loss) income before tax	809	5,838
Income tax expense	162	1,852
Net (loss) income	$ 647	$ 3,986
Net (loss) income per share:
Basic	$ 0.04	$ 0.21
Diluted	$ 0.04	$ 0.21