Schedule 2 HCCIH Financial Statements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash	$ 102,093	$ 58,301	$ 71,390	$ 104,550
Fixed income securities - available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014 - $726,301 and 2013 - $497,233)	6,610,368	6,022,473
Equity securities - available for sale, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $134,156)	296,352	517,466
Short-term investments, at cost (approximates fair value)	258,186	178,753
Other assets	115,239	125,559
Total assets	10,714,346	10,344,520
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Notes payable	824,251	654,098
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	615,552	500,007
Total liabilities	6,810,995	6,670,090
Total shareholders' equity	3,903,351	3,674,430	3,542,612	3,273,982
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	10,714,346	10,344,520
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Cash	11,647	2,206	4,932	1,560
Fixed income securities - available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014 - $726,301 and 2013 - $497,233)	750,033	518,822
Equity securities - available for sale, at fair value (cost: 2013 - $134,156)	0	157,122
Short-term investments, at cost (approximates fair value)	76,759	6,498
Investment in subsidiaries	3,820,270	3,538,542
Intercompany loans to subsidiaries	176,002	174,280
Receivable from subsidiaries	94,989	80,946
Other assets	12,400	9,833
Total assets	4,942,100	4,488,249
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Payable to subsidiaries	36,415	36,654
Notes payable	824,251	654,098
Deferred Federal income tax	16,526	18,690
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	161,557	104,377
Total liabilities	1,038,749	813,819
Total shareholders' equity	3,903,351	3,674,430
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,942,100	$ 4,488,249