SCHEDULE V-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance
Balance at beginning of period	$ 26,404	$ 26,404	$ 26,404
Amounts recovered (written off)	(493)
Balance at end of period	$ 25,911	$ 26,404	$ 26,404