REINSURANCE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

REINSURANCE [Abstract]

Reinsurance Recoverables

	December 31,
	2016		2015
	(in thousands)
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses	$	7,451	$	5,218
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses		41,079		7,496
Reinsurance recoverable, net	$	48,530	$	12,714

Premiums Written and Earned

	Year Ended
	December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
	(in thousands)
Net premiums written:
Direct	$	605,485	$	493,770	$	377,156
Ceded		(285,986)		(268,516)		(201,998)
	$	319,499	$	225,254	$	175,158
Net premiums earned:
Direct	$	565,423	$	432,234	$	313,075
Ceded		(305,551)		(222,214)		(142,170)
	$	259,872	$	210,020	$	170,905