HISTORICAL LOSS AND LAE DEVELOPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 28, 2011
Unpaid losses and LAE at beginning of year:
Gross	$ 1,158,483	$ 1,150,714	$ 1,173,943	$ 72,387
Ceded	(359,884)	(353,805)	(354,163)	(18,881)
Net	798,599	796,909	819,780	53,506
Increase (decrease) in incurred losses and LAE:
Current accident year	332,282	336,228	310,145
Prior accident years	(72,481)	(64,583)	(110,061)
Total incurred	259,801	271,645	200,084
Loss and LAE payments for claims incurred:
Current accident year	(57,537)	(69,785)	(89,924)
Prior accident year	(226,354)	(200,170)	(186,537)
Total paid	(283,891)	(269,955)	(276,461)
Net unpaid losses and LAE at end of year	774,509	798,599	796,909	53,506
Unpaid losses and LAE at end of year:
Gross	1,129,433	1,158,483	1,150,714	72,387
Ceded	(354,924)	(359,884)	(353,805)	(18,881)
Net	$ 774,509	$ 798,599	$ 796,909	$ 53,506