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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale $ 6,281,781 $ 5,718,834
Equity securities - available for sale, at fair value (cost: $275,827) 284,639 0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value 0 163,136
Short-term investments* 363,053 133,917
Other Investments 20,925 35,897
Restricted cash and securities 2,043  
Premium, claims and other receivables 68,207  
Other assets 349 1,516
Total assets measured at fair value 7,020,997 6,053,123
Notes payable 636,363 505,671
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - earnout liability 9,052  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - forward contract 3,194  
Total liabilities measured at fair value 648,609  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 174,520 201,582
Equity securities - available for sale, at fair value (cost: $275,827) 284,639  
Short-term investments* 251,988 67,288
Other Investments Held At Fair Value 20,925 35,720
Total assets measured at fair value 732,072 304,590
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 6,107,097 5,516,082
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value   163,136
Short-term investments* 111,065 66,629
Restricted cash and securities 2,043  
Premium, claims and other receivables 68,207  
Total assets measured at fair value 6,288,412 5,745,847
Notes payable 636,363 505,671
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - earnout liability 2,043  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - forward contract 3,194  
Total liabilities measured at fair value 641,600  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 164 1,170
Other assets 349 1,516
Total assets measured at fair value 513 2,686
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - earnout liability 7,009  
Total liabilities measured at fair value 7,009  
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 199,607 295,679
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 174,520 201,582
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 25,087 94,097
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 1,065,811 1,085,341
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 1,065,811 1,085,341
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds Of States Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 2,200,331 1,863,888
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds Of States Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds Of States Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 2,200,331 1,863,888
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds Of States Municipalities And Political Subdivisions [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 1,315,170 846,333
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 1,315,006 846,178
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 164 155
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 664,887 1,100,086
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 664,887 1,100,086
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 524,289 256,124
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 524,289 256,124
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 33,275 34,746
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 33,275 33,731
Asset-backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 1,015
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 278,411 236,637
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 0 0
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale 278,411 236,637
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Fixed income securities-available for sale    
Fixed maturity securities - available for sale $ 0 $ 0