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SEC Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract]  
Supplementary Insurance Information, for Insurance Companies Disclosure [Text Block]
Safety Insurance Group, Inc.   
Supplementary Insurance Information   
Schedule III   
(Dollars in thousands)   
                  
 As of December 31,         
    Future Policy            
 Deferred Benefits,            
 Policy Losses,            
 Acquisition Claims and LossUnearned         
SegmentCosts Expenses Premiums         
Property and Casualty Insurance                 
2011$ 56,716 $ 403,872 $ 329,562         
2010  52,824   404,391   306,053         
2009  47,900   439,706   282,434         
                  
                  
 Years Ended December 31,   
       Benefits,         
       Claims,       Amortization of
    Net Losses, and Other     Deferred Policy
 Premium Investment Settlement Operating Premiums  Acquisition
SegmentRevenue Income Expenses Expenses Written  Costs
Property and Casualty Insurance                 
2011$ 598,368 $ 39,060 $ 466,640 $ 68,362 $ 620,316 $ 110,795
2010  551,950   41,395   360,848   70,843   576,807   101,980
2009  531,969   43,308   346,301   74,621   532,629   96,503