Schedule 5 Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

						SCHEDULE 5
	HCC INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(in thousands)
		2014		2013		2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts
	Balance at beginning of year	$	5,777	$	3,622	$	3,668
	Provision expense		1,448		2,807		1,584
	Amounts written off and other		(2,140)		(652)		(1,630)
	Balance at end of year	$	5,085	$	5,777	$	3,622

Reserve for uncollectible reinsurance
	Balance at beginning of year	$	1,500	$	1,500	$	1,875
	Provision recovery		-		-		(375)
	Balance at end of year	$	1,500	$	1,500	$	1,500