REINSURANCE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

REINSURANCE [Abstract]

Reinsurance Recoverables

	March 31,		December 31,
	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses	$	14,572	$	7,451
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses		35,881		41,079
Reinsurance recoverable, net	$	50,453	$	48,530

Premiums Written and Earned

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
	(in thousands)
Net premiums written:
Direct	$	146,051	$	136,025
Ceded		(27,304)		(43,570)
	$	118,747	$	92,455
Net premiums earned:
Direct	$	147,978	$	128,100
Ceded		(69,485)		(73,103)
	$	78,493	$	54,997