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Reinsurance (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Reinsurance [Abstract]        
Premiums ceded to reinsurers $ 30,925 $ 27,110 $ 87,335 $ 76,329
Losses and loss expenses ceded to reinsurers 26,558 19,179 61,806 30,158
Commissions from reinsurers $ 5,844 $ 3,550 $ 15,095 $ 10,523