Reinsurance (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Reinsurance [Abstract]

Effect of reinsurance agreements on premiums earned and losses incurred

The effect of these agreements on premiums earned and losses incurred is as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Premiums earned:
Direct	$	1,065,663		$	1,170,868		$	1,236,949
Assumed		2,425			3,891			3,091
Ceded		(34,918	)		(50,924	)		(71,293	)
Net premiums earned	$	1,033,170		$	1,123,835		$	1,168,747
Losses incurred:
Direct	$	2,115,974		$	1,775,122		$	1,716,538
Assumed		6,912			5,229			4,128
Ceded		(55,633	)		(65,644	)		(113,125	)
Net losses incurred	$	2,067,253		$	1,714,707		$	1,607,541