Supplemental Financial Statement Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Supplemental Financial Statement Data [Abstract]

Supplemental Financial Statement Data

Supplemental Financial Statement Data

Other operating costs and expenses consist of the following:

(In thousands)	2012			2011			2010
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	$	917,583		$	785,118		$	708,577
Other underwriting expenses	675,163			653,011			610,301
Service company expenses	84,986			75,231			72,372
Net foreign currency (gains) losses	(6,092		)	(1,884		)	2,126
Other costs and expenses	127,983			115,050			107,381
Total	$	1,799,623		$	1,626,526		$	1,500,757