Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 469,015	$ 491,904
Equity securities	187,917	119,945
Limited partnerships	67,087	76,469
Short-term and other	1,500	1,500
Total Investments	725,519	689,818
Cash and cash equivalents	81,080	62,976
Accounts receivable	70,339	64,984
Reinsurance recoverable	299,380	255,024
Other assets	69,979	78,732
Current federal income taxes recoverable	9,995	2,603
Total Assets	1,256,292	1,154,137
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	627,725	576,330
Reserves for unearned premiums	31,660	21,694
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Accounts payable and other liabilities	162,000	120,356
Deferred federal income taxes	14,136	11,412
Total Liabilities	855,521	749,792
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	55,205	54,286
Unrealized net gains on investments	42,866	34,051
Foreign exchange adjustment	(378)	(831)
Retained earnings	302,433	316,195
Shareholders' equity	400,771	404,345
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,256,292	1,154,137
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	112	112
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 533	$ 532