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Reinsurance (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of reinsurance recoverables
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses	$ 124,368	$ 156,026
Reinsurance recoverable on outstanding losses	459,900	459,134
Reinsurance recoverable on incurred but not reported losses	638,676	663,597
Reserve for uncollectible reinsurance	(1,500)	(1,500)
Total reinsurance recoverables	$ 1,221,444	$ 1,277,257

The sum for all reinsurance arrangements of the known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from a given reinsurer for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses for each reinsurance arrangement (or, the sum of all cases determined individually, probably applying different assumptions to each arrangement).

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Amount after valuation allowance currently billed or billable under reinsurance contracts.

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