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Commitment and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a)    Legal proceedings:
In connection with its operations in the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are named as defendants in various actions for damages and costs allegedly sustained by the plaintiffs. While it is not possible to estimate the loss, or range of loss, if any, that may be incurred in connection with any of the various proceedings at this time, it is possible an individual action may result in a loss having a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
(b)    Guarantee:
The Company provided an indemnity and hold harmless agreement to a third party for certain customs bonds reinsured by Lincoln General Insurance Company ("Lincoln General") during a period of the time Lincoln General was a subsidiary of the Company.  This agreement may require the Company to compensate the third party if Lincoln General is unable to fulfill its obligations relating to the customs bonds. The Company's potential exposure under this agreement is not determinable, and no liability has been recorded in the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements at June 30, 2017.
The third party filed a lawsuit on May 11, 2016 seeking damages of $0.2 million from the Company. The third party’s claim has subsequently been amended to seek damages of $0.9 million from the Company. With respect to this particular lawsuit, the Company does not believe the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable. As a result, no liability has been accrued in the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements at June 30, 2017 with respect to this particular lawsuit. No assurances can be given, however, the Company will not be required to perform under this agreement in a manner that has a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.      

(c)    Commitment:
The Company has entered into subscription agreements to commit up to $2.5 million of capital to allow for participation in limited liability investments. At June 30, 2017, the unfunded commitment was $1.2 million.