Unpaid losses and LAE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unpaid losses and LAE [Abstract]
Unpaid losses and LAE, period start	$ 49,908	$ 59,983
Less reinsurance recoverables	(3,503)	(2,088)
Unpaid Losses and LAE, net, period start	46,405	57,895
Incurred related to Unpaid losses and LAE [Abstract]
Current year	35,791	31,636
Prior years	792	(1,427)
Total incurred losses and LAE	36,583	30,209
Paid Related To Unpaid Losses And LAE [Abstract]
Current year	14,426	15,892
Prior years	19,296	25,807
Total paid	33,722	41,699
Unpaid Losses and LAE, net, period end	49,266	46,405
Plus reinsurance recoverables	2,684	3,503
Unpaid losses and LAE, period end	$ 51,950	$ 49,908