Other Operating Expenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Other Operating Expenses [Abstract]

Details of other operating expenses

Details of other operating expenses for the years ended December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
Amortization of gross deferred policy acquisition costs		$	47,414		$	41,957		$	40,712
Other underwriting expenses			35,281			27,242			25,290
Expense allowances from reinsurers			(20,822	)		(15,185	)		(11,503	)
	Total underwriting expenses		61,873			54,014			54,499
Operating expenses of non-insurance companies			23,488			23,416			18,829
	Total other operating expenses	$	85,361		$	77,430		$	73,328