Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred and Paid - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Insurance [Abstract]
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$ (30,636)	$ (845)	$ 4,877

Amount of expense (gain) for claims incurred in prior reporting periods and related claims settlement costs.

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