Schedule 2 HCCIH Financial Statements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
ASSETS
Cash	$ 71,390	$ 104,550	$ 97,857	$ 129,460
Fixed income securities - available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012 - $311,085; 2011 - $221,188)	6,281,781	5,718,834
Equity securities - available for sale, at fair value (cost: $275,827)	284,639	0
Short-term investments, at cost (approximates fair value)	363,053	133,917
Other investments, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012 -$18,375 and 2011-$38,037)	20,925	35,897
Other assets	130,143	122,549
Total assets	10,267,807	9,597,278
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Notes payable	583,944	478,790
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	875,574	665,231
Liabilities	6,725,195	6,323,296
Total shareholders' equity	3,542,612	3,273,982	3,278,400	3,013,151
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	10,267,807	9,597,278
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Cash	4,932	1,560	1,091	72,813
Fixed income securities - available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012 - $311,085; 2011 - $221,188)	325,552	233,566
Equity securities - available for sale, at fair value (cost: $275,827)	120,640	0
Short-term investments, at cost (approximates fair value)	22,409	1,422
Investment in subsidiaries	3,575,796	3,354,628
Other investments, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012 -$18,375 and 2011-$38,037)	20,908	35,703
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries for acquisitions	177,052	158,560
Receivable from subsidiaries	58,209	89,750
Other assets	6,554	8,007
Total assets	4,312,052	3,883,196
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Payable to subsidiaries	17,375	22,677
Notes payable	583,944	478,790
Intercompany loans from subsidiaries	25,300	0
Deferred Federal income tax	10,359	11,815
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	132,462	95,932
Liabilities	769,440	609,214
Total shareholders' equity	3,542,612	3,273,982
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 4,312,052	$ 3,883,196