10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

OR

o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File No. 0-50167

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Incorporated under the Laws of Ohio	03-0483872
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2201 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(205) 870-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes x   No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x   No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	o  (Do not check if smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨
Emerging growth company	o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of April 28, 2017, there were 11,050,471 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page
	PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Earnings	3
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	5
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity	6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	7
	Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	34
Item 4	Controls and Procedures	34
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1	Legal Proceedings	34
Item 1A	Risk Factors	35
Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35
Item 6	Exhibits	35
	Signature	36

2

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1

Financial Statements

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016			% Change
Revenues:
Earned premium	$	341,368		$	336,184		1.5	%
Installment and other fee income	26,949			25,518			5.6	%
Net investment income	8,695			8,063			7.8	%
Net realized gains on investments (1)	509			139			265.8	%
Other income	275			258			6.7	%
Total revenues	377,797			370,162			2.1	%
Costs and Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	270,676			265,284			2.0	%
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	85,939			88,607			(3.0	)%
Interest expense	3,512			3,509			0.1	%
Corporate general and administrative expenses	2,271			1,704			33.2	%
Other expenses	322			282			13.9	%
Total costs and expenses	362,719			359,386			0.9	%
Earnings before income taxes	15,078			10,776			39.9	%
Provision for income taxes	4,432			3,068			44.5	%
Net Earnings	$	10,646		$	7,708		38.1	%
Net Earnings per Common Share:
Basic	$	0.97		$	0.70		38.6	%
Diluted	0.96			0.69			39.1	%
Average Number of Common Shares:
Basic	10,998			11,036			(0.3	)%
Diluted	11,127			11,134			(0.1	)%
Cash Dividends per Common Share	$	0.58		$	0.52		11.5	%
(1) Net realized gains on sales	$	519		$	257		102.1	%
Total other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses	(46		)	(118		)	(61.3	)%
Non-credit portion in other comprehensive income	36			0			NM
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(10		)	(118		)	(91.6	)%
Total net realized gains on investments	$	509		$	139		265.8	%

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

3

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

($ in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Net earnings	$	10,646		$	7,708
Other comprehensive income before tax:
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	(13		)	(11		)
Unrealized gains on investments:
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period	10,664			15,459
Less: Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net earnings	(509		)	(139		)
Unrealized gains on investments, net	10,155			15,320
Other comprehensive income, before tax	10,143			15,309
Income tax expense related to components of other comprehensive income	(3,550		)	(5,358		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6,593			9,951
Comprehensive income	$	17,239		$	17,659

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

4

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts in line descriptions)

	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(unaudited)
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturities – at fair value (amortized cost $1,423,704 and $1,392,660)	$	1,425,640		$	1,390,167
Equity securities – at fair value (cost $77,608 and $77,013)	96,960			90,640
Short-term investments – at fair value (amortized cost $504 and $2,909)	503			2,907
Total investments	1,523,103			1,483,714
Cash and cash equivalents	69,361			92,800
Accrued investment income	12,239			12,485
Agents’ balances and premium receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $12,495 and $14,207	512,262			495,157
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $74,363 and $70,559	92,862			96,166
Prepaid reinsurance premium	3,109			3,410
Recoverables from reinsurers (includes $502 and $121 on paid losses and LAE)	16,635			17,251
Deferred policy acquisition costs	94,093			91,136
Current and deferred income taxes	16,753			21,635
Receivable for securities sold	5,210			795
Other assets	18,381			12,777
Goodwill	75,275			75,275
Total assets	$	2,439,283		$	2,402,601
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	678,947		$	685,455
Unearned premium	641,290			614,347
Long-term debt (fair value $289,831 and $278,726)	273,644			273,591
Commissions payable	14,467			16,176
Payable for securities purchased	14,729			13,922
Other liabilities	107,036			99,924
Total liabilities	1,730,113			1,703,414
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, no par value (50,000,000 shares authorized; 21,843,574 and 21,809,954 shares issued)	21,848			21,829
Additional paid-in capital	380,175			378,745
Retained earnings	781,939			777,695
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	14,500			7,907
Treasury stock, at cost (10,790,415 and 10,766,211 shares)	(489,293		)	(486,990		)
Total shareholders’ equity	709,170			699,187
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,439,283		$	2,402,601

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

5

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

($ in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax			Treasury Stock			Total
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	21,794	$	376,025	$	757,604		$	7,811		$	(475,638	)	$	687,595
Net earnings	—		—		7,708			—			—			7,708
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	—		—		—			(7		)	—			(7		)
Change in unrealized gain on investments	—		—		—			9,906			—			9,906
Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities	—		—		—			52			—			52
Comprehensive income														17,659
Dividends paid to common shareholders	—		—		(5,744		)	—			—			(5,744		)
Shares issued and share-based compensation expense, including tax benefit	5		375		—			—			—			380
Acquisition of treasury stock	—		—		—			—			(8,394		)	(8,394		)
Balance at March 31, 2016	$	21,799	$	376,400	$	759,567		$	17,762		$	(484,032	)	$	691,496
Net earnings	—		—		35,377			—			—			35,377
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	—		—		—			64			—			64
Change in unrealized gain on investments	—		—		—			(10,143		)	—			(10,143		)
Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities	—		—		—			225			—			225
Comprehensive income														25,523
Dividends paid to common shareholders	—		—		(17,249		)	—			—			(17,249		)
Shares issued and share-based compensation expense, including tax benefit	30		2,345		—			—			—			2,375
Acquisition of treasury stock	—		—		—			—			(2,958		)	(2,958		)
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	21,829	$	378,745	$	777,695		$	7,907		$	(486,990	)	$	699,187
Net earnings	—		—		10,646			—			—			10,646
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	—		—		—			(8		)	—			(8		)
Change in unrealized gain on investments	—		—		—			6,579			—			6,579
Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities	—		—		—			22			—			22
Comprehensive income														17,239
Dividends paid to common shareholders	—		—		(6,402		)	—			—			(6,402		)
Shares issued and share-based compensation expense	18		1,430		—			—			—			1,449
Acquisition of treasury stock	—		—		—			—			(2,303		)	(2,303		)
Balance at March 31, 2017	$	21,848	$	380,175	$	781,939		$	14,500		$	(489,293	)	$	709,170

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

6

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

($ in thousands, unaudited)

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$	10,646		$	7,708
Adjustments:
Depreciation	4,022			3,083
Amortization	5,327			5,801
Net realized gains on investments	(509		)	(139		)
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment	(2		)	3
Share-based compensation expense	1,384			323
Activity related to rabbi trust	69			18
Change in accrued investment income	246			823
Change in agents’ balances and premium receivable	(17,105		)	(31,061		)
Change in reinsurance receivables	917			(3,730		)
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs	(2,957		)	(4,056		)
Change in other assets	(4,276		)	(3,130		)
Change in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	(6,508		)	3,511
Change in unearned premium	26,943			35,850
Change in other liabilities	5,341			(4,039		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	23,538			10,965
Investing Activities:
Purchases of fixed maturities	(120,831		)	(157,887		)
Purchases of equity securities	(1,900		)	0
Purchases of property and equipment	(889		)	(4,945		)
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities	43,319			39,298
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities	37,671			103,935
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	2,002			0
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	2,400			4,602
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	19			0
Net cash used in investing activities	(38,209		)	(14,996		)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from stock options exercised and employee stock purchases	65			57
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	(135		)	(120		)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(2,296		)	(9,021		)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(6,402		)	(5,744		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(8,768		)	(14,829		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(23,438		)	(18,860		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	92,800			62,483
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	69,361		$	43,623

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

7

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2017

INDEX TO NOTES

1.	Significant Reporting and Accounting Policies	7.	Additional Information
2.	Computation of Net Earnings Per Share	8.	Insurance Reserves
3.	Fair Value	9.	Commitments and Contingencies
4.	Investments	10.	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
5.	Long-Term Debt	11.	Segment Information
6.	Income Taxes

Note 1Significant Reporting and Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

We are a holding company that provides insurance through our subsidiaries for personal auto with a concentration on nonstandard risks, commercial vehicles and classic collectors. Although licensed to write insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, we focus on select states that we believe offer the greatest opportunity for premium growth and profitability.

Basis of Consolidation and Reporting

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, focuses on our financial performance since the beginning of the year.

These financial statements reflect certain adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations and financial position. Such adjustments consist of normal, recurring accruals recorded to accurately match expenses with their related revenue streams and the elimination of all significant intercompany transactions and balances.

We have evaluated events that occurred after March 31, 2017, for recognition or disclosure in our financial statements and the notes to the financial statements.

Schedules may not foot due to rounding.

Estimates

We based certain accounts and balances within these financial statements upon our estimates and assumptions. The amount of reserves for claims not yet paid, for example, is an item that we can only record by estimation. Unrealized capital gains and losses on investments are subject to market fluctuations, and we use judgment in the determination of whether unrealized losses on certain securities are temporary or other-than-temporary. Should actual results differ significantly from these estimates, the effect on our results of operations could be material. The results of operations for the periods presented may not be indicative of our results for the entire year.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In March 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for employee share-based payments. The guidance addresses the recognition, presentation and classification of awards, forfeitures and shares withheld for tax purposes. We adopted the change to the presentation of excess tax benefits on the consolidated statements of cash flow retrospectively and all other portions of the standard prospectively as of January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

8

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2017 the FASB issued an ASU related to the amortization of premium on purchased callable debt securities. The guidance amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Securities that contain explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates should shorten the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date (and if the call option is not exercised, the effective yield is reset using the payment terms of the debt security). The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim period within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the recognition of income tax on intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The guidance requires the income tax to be recognized when the transfer occurs rather than when the asset is sold to an outside party. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within the year of adoption, and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for credit losses. The guidance generally requires credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities to be recognized as an allowance rather than as a reduction to the amortized cost of a security. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within the year of adoption, with prospective application of the ASU required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized before the implementation date. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for leases. The guidance requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and is to be applied retrospectively, with an option to use a modified retrospective approach for leases which commenced prior to the effective date of this ASU. We continue to evaluate the impact this ASU will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016 the FASB issued an ASU amending the guidance on classifying and measuring financial instruments. The guidance requires equity securities to be measured at fair value and changes in that fair value to be recognized through net income. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We currently record equity securities at fair value and as of March 31, 2017, we have $12.6 million net unrealized gains, net of tax, recognized as a component of other comprehensive income.

In May 2014 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. Insurance contracts have been excluded from the scope of the guidance. In August 2015 the FASB issued an ASU to defer the effective date from fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. As an insurance-entity, we are largely exempt from the provisions of this standard, with only fee income totaling $107.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, subject to this new standard.

9

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 2Computation of Net Earnings per Share

The following table illustrates our computations of basic and diluted net earnings per common share ($ in thousands, except per

share figures):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
Net earnings	$	10,646	$	7,708
Average basic shares outstanding	10,998		11,036
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.97	$	0.70
Average basic shares outstanding	10,998		11,036
Restricted stock not vested	33		21
Dilutive effect of Performance Share Plan	96		77
Average diluted shares outstanding	11,127		11,134
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.96	$	0.69

10

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 3Fair Value

Fair values of instruments are based on:

(i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1);

(ii) quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets (Level 2); or

(iii) valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace (Level 3).

The following tables present, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, our assets and liabilities for which we report fair value on a recurring basis ($ in thousands):

	Fair Value
March 31, 2017	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	69,361		$	0		$	0		$	69,361
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. government	63,262			0			0			63,262
State and municipal	0			491,753			3,479			495,231
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	0			347,329			0			347,329
Commercial	0			57,252			0			57,252
Total mortgage-backed securities	0			404,580			0			404,580
Asset-backed securities	0			39,558			4,584			44,142
Corporates	0			415,872			2,553			418,425
Total fixed maturities	63,262			1,351,763			10,616			1,425,640
Equity securities	96,960			0			0			96,960
Short-term investments	0			503			0			503
Total cash and investments	$	229,583		$	1,352,266		$	10,616		$	1,592,465
Percentage of total cash and investments	14.4		%	84.9		%	0.7		%	100.0		%
December 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents	$	92,800		$	0		$	0		$	92,800
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. government	62,480			5			0			62,485
State and municipal	0			472,471			3,860			476,331
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	0			340,367			0			340,367
Commercial	0			69,801			0			69,801
Total mortgage-backed securities	0			410,169			0			410,169
Asset-backed securities	0			37,196			412			37,608
Corporates	0			402,909			666			403,575
Total fixed maturities	62,480			1,322,749			4,938			1,390,167
Equity securities	90,640			0			0			90,640
Short-term investments	769			2,139			0			2,907
Total cash and investments	$	246,689		$	1,324,888		$	4,938		$	1,576,514
Percentage of total cash and investments	15.6		%	84.0		%	0.3		%	100.0		%

11

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

We do not report our long-term debt at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The $289.8 million and $278.7 million fair value of our long-term debt at March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, would be included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy if it were reported at fair value.

Level 1 includes cash and cash equivalents, U.S. Treasury securities, an exchange-traded fund and equities held in a rabbi trust which funds our Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP). Level 2 includes securities whose fair value was determined using observable market inputs. Level 3 securities are comprised of (i) securities for which there is no active or inactive market for similar instruments; (ii) securities whose fair value is determined based on unobservable inputs; and (iii) securities, other than those backed by the U.S. Government, that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). We recognize transfers between levels at the beginning of the reporting period.

A third party nationally recognized pricing service provides the fair value of securities in Level 2. A summary of the significant valuation techniques and market inputs for each class of security follows:

U.S. Government: In determining the fair value for U.S. Government securities we use the market approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.

State and municipal: In determining the fair value for state and municipal securities we use the market approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.

Mortgage-backed securities: In determining the fair value for mortgage-backed securities we use the market approach and to a lesser extent the income approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data, industry and economic events and monthly payment information.

Asset-backed securities: In determining the fair value for asset-backed securities we use the market approach and to a lesser extent the income approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data, industry and economic events, monthly payment information and collateral performance.

Corporate: In determining the fair value for corporate securities we use the market approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads (for investment grade securities), observations of equity and credit default swap curves (for high-yield corporates), reference data and industry and economic events.

We review the third party pricing methodologies quarterly and test for significant differences between the market price used to value the security and recent sales activity.

12

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables present the progression in the Level 3 fair value category ($ in thousands):

Three months ended March 31, 2017	State and Municipal			Asset-Backed Securities			Corporates			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,860		$	412		$	666		$	4,938
Total (losses) gains, unrealized or realized
Included in net earnings	(31		)	0			1			(30		)
Included in other comprehensive income	15			1			(22		)	(6		)
Purchases	0			4,259			2,000			6,259
Sales	(694		)	0			0			(694		)
Settlements	0			(88		)	(92		)	(180		)
Transfers in	329			0			0			329
Balance at end of period	$	3,479		$	4,584		$	2,553		$	10,616
Three months ended March 31, 2016
Balance at beginning of period	$	10		$	0		$	1,524		$	1,534
Total (losses) gains, unrealized or realized
Included in net earnings	(0		)	0			3			3
Included in other comprehensive income	(0		)	1			1			1
Purchases	0			0			0			0
Sales	0			0			0			0
Settlements	(10		)	0			(86		)	(96		)
Transfers in	0			1,338			0			1,338
Balance at end of period	$	0		$	1,338		$	1,442		$	2,781

Of the $10.6 million fair value of securities in Level 3 at March 31, 2017, which consisted of twelve securities, we priced nine based on non-binding broker quotes and threesecurities, which were included in Level 3 because they were not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization, were priced by a nationally recognized pricing service.

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, one security, which was an exchange of a rated municipal bond for an unrated refunded bond, was transferred from Level 2 into Level 3 . There were no transfers of securities between Levels 1 and 2. One security was transferred from Level 2 into Level 3 during the first quarter of 2016 because a price could not be determined using observable market inputs.

The gains or losses included in net earnings are included in the line item "Net realized gains on investments" in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We recognize the net gains or losses included in other comprehensive income in the line item "Unrealized gains on investments, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and the line item "Change in unrealized gain on investments" or the line item "Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities" in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity.

13

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments ($ in thousands):

	March 31, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	69,361	$	69,361	$	92,800	$	92,800
Available-for-sale securities:
Fixed maturities	1,425,640		1,425,640		1,390,167		1,390,167
Equity securities	96,960		96,960		90,640		90,640
Short-term investments	503		503		2,907		2,907
Total cash and investments	$	1,592,465	$	1,592,465	$	1,576,514	$	1,576,514
Liabilities:
Long-term debt	$	273,644	$	289,831	$	273,591	$	278,726

Refer to Note 4 – Investments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on investments and Note 5 – Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on long-term debt.

Note 4Investments

We consider all fixed maturity and equity securities to be available-for-sale and report them at fair value with the net unrealized gains or losses reported after-tax (net of any valuation allowance) as a component of other comprehensive income. The proceeds from sales of securities for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and March 31, 2016, were $42.1 million and $108.5 million, respectively. The proceeds for the three months ended March 31, 2017, were net of $5.2 million of receivable for securities sold as of March 31, 2017. The proceeds for the three months ended March 31, 2016, were net of $2.1 million of receivable for securities sold during the first quarter of 2016 that had not settled as of March 31, 2016.

Gross gains of $0.7 million and gross losses of $0.2 million were realized on sales of available-for-sale securities during the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared with gross gains of $1.3 million and gross losses of $1.0 million realized on sales during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Gains or losses on securities are determined on a specific identification basis.

14

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Summarized information for the major categories of our investment portfolio follows ($ in thousands):

March 31, 2017	Amortized Cost or Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI(1)
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	$	63,533	$	46	$	(316	)	$	63,262	$	0
State and municipal	493,034		3,756		(1,559		)	495,231		(51		)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	350,636		2,043		(5,350		)	347,329		(1,944		)
Commercial	58,035		49		(832		)	57,252		0
Total mortgage-backed securities	408,670		2,092		(6,182		)	404,580		(1,944		)
Asset-backed securities	44,100		90		(48		)	44,142		(8		)
Corporates	414,366		5,140		(1,082		)	418,425		(31		)
Total fixed maturities	1,423,704		11,124		(9,188		)	1,425,640		(2,035		)
Equity securities	77,608		19,352		0			96,960		0
Short-term investments	504		0		(1		)	503		0
Total	$	1,501,815	$	30,476	$	(9,188	)	$	1,523,103	$	(2,035	)
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	$	62,808	$	55	$	(377	)	$	62,485	$	0
State and municipal	477,834		2,313		(3,816		)	476,331		(51		)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	343,095		2,306		(5,034		)	340,367		(1,967		)
Commercial	70,676		63		(939		)	69,801		0
Total mortgage-backed securities	413,772		2,369		(5,972		)	410,169		(1,967		)
Asset-backed securities	37,562		93		(47		)	37,608		(8		)
Corporates	400,685		4,389		(1,499		)	403,575		(41		)
Total fixed maturities	1,392,660		9,219		(11,711		)	1,390,167		(2,068		)
Equity securities	77,013		13,627		0			90,640		0
Short-term investments	2,909		0		(2		)	2,907		0
Total	$	1,472,582	$	22,846	$	(11,713	)	$	1,483,714	$	(2,068	)
(1) The total non-credit portion of OTTI recognized in Accumulated OCI reflecting the original non-credit loss at the time the credit impairment was determined.

15

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables set forth the amount of unrealized loss by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position ($ in thousands):

	Less than 12 Months								12 Months or More
March 31, 2017	Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Unrealized Losses as % of Cost		Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Unrealized Losses as % of Cost
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	33	$	49,337	$	(316	)	0.6	%	0	$	0	$	0		0.0	%
State and municipal	91	176,005		(1,550		)	0.9	%	1	1,089		(9		)	0.9	%
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	404	235,776		(4,846		)	2.0	%	43	11,998		(504		)	4.0	%
Commercial	14	36,390		(778		)	2.1	%	5	13,895		(54		)	0.4	%
Total mortgage-backed securities	418	272,167		(5,624		)	2.0	%	48	25,893		(558		)	2.1	%
Asset-backed securities	14	11,515		(41		)	0.4	%	2	1,906		(7		)	0.4	%
Corporates	76	95,913		(928		)	1.0	%	6	5,672		(154		)	2.6	%
Total fixed maturities	632	604,937		(8,459		)	1.4	%	57	34,560		(729		)	2.1	%
Short-term investments	1	503		(1		)	0.1	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Total	633	$	605,440	$	(8,459	)	1.4	%	57	$	34,560	$	(729	)	2.1	%
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	31	$	47,640	$	(377	)	0.8	%	0	$	0	$	0		0.0	%
State and municipal	146	303,428		(3,816		)	1.2	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	381	225,117		(4,559		)	2.0	%	40	11,891		(474		)	3.8	%
Commercial	14	38,002		(788		)	2.0	%	7	26,537		(150		)	0.6	%
Total mortgage-backed securities	395	263,119		(5,347		)	2.0	%	47	38,428		(625		)	1.6	%
Asset-backed securities	9	7,836		(46		)	0.6	%	1	519		(1		)	0.1	%
Corporates	98	145,089		(1,272		)	0.9	%	7	7,745		(227		)	2.8	%
Total fixed maturities	679	767,112		(10,859		)	1.4	%	55	46,693		(852		)	1.8	%
Short-term investments	3	2,907		(2		)	0.1	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Total	682	$	770,019	$	(10,861	)	1.4	%	55	$	46,693	$	(852	)	1.8	%

The determination of whether unrealized losses are “other-than-temporary” requires judgment based on subjective as well as objective factors. Factors we considered and resources we used in our determination include:

• whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates;

• the length of time the security’s market value has been below its cost;

• the extent to which fair value is less than cost basis;

• the intent to sell the security;

• whether it is more likely than not that there will be a requirement to sell the security before its anticipated recovery;

• historical operating, balance sheet and cash flow data contained in issuer SEC filings;

• issuer news releases;

• near-term prospects for improvement in the issuer and/or its industry;

• industry research and communications with industry specialists; and

• third-party research and credit rating reports.

We regularly evaluate for potential impairment each security position that has either of the following: a fair value of less than 95% of its book value or an unrealized loss that equals or exceeds $100,000.

16

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table summarizes those securities, excluding the rabbi trust, with unrealized gains or losses:

	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
Number of positions held with unrealized:
Gains	620		527
Losses	690		737
Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized:
Gains of $500,000	2		1
Losses of $500,000	0		0
Percentage of positions held with unrealized:
Gains that were investment grade	86	%	85	%
Losses that were investment grade	96	%	97	%
Percentage of fair value held with unrealized:
Gains that were investment grade	87	%	84	%
Losses that were investment grade	97	%	97	%

The following table sets forth the amount of unrealized losses, excluding the rabbi trust, by age and severity at March 31, 2017, ($ in thousands):

Age of Unrealized Losses	Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses		Total Gross Unrealized Losses			Less  Than 5%*			5% - 10%*			Total Gross Greater Than 10%*
Three months or less	$	130,821	$	(342	)	$	(342	)	$	0		$	0
Four months through six months	357,707		(5,972		)	(5,939		)	(33		)	0
Seven months through nine months	112,199		(2,075		)	(1,977		)	(98		)	0
Ten months through twelve months	4,744		(71		)	(71		)	0			0
Greater than twelve months	34,529		(728		)	(597		)	(131		)	0
Total	$	640,000	$	(9,188	)	$	(8,926	)	$	(262	)	$	0

* As a percentage of amortized cost or cost.

The change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities included the following ($ in thousands):

	Pre-tax
Three months ended March 31, 2017	Fixed Maturities			Equity Securities			Short-Term Investments			Tax Effects			Net
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period	$	4,368		$	6,294		$	3		$	(3,733	)	$	6,932
Realized losses (gains) on securities sold	52			(569		)	(1		)	182			(337		)
Impairment loss recognized in earnings	10			0			0			(3		)	6
Change in unrealized, net	$	4,429		$	5,725		$	1		$	(3,554	)	$	6,601
Three months ended March 31, 2016
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period	$	15,332		$	125		$	2		$	(5,411	)	$	10,048
Realized (gains) losses on securities sold	(259		)	0			2			90			(167		)
Impairment loss recognized in earnings	118			0			0			(41		)	76
Change in unrealized, net	$	15,190		$	125		$	4		$	(5,362	)	$	9,958

For fixed maturity securities that are other-than-temporarily impaired, we assess our intent to sell and the likelihood that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of our amortized cost. If a fixed maturity security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired but we do not intend to and are not more than likely to be required to sell the security before our recovery to amortized

17

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

cost, the amount of the impairment is separated into a credit loss component and the amount due to all other factors ("non-credit component"). The excess of the amortized cost over the present value of the expected cash flows determines the credit loss component of an impairment charge on a fixed maturity security. The present value is determined using the best estimate of cash flows discounted at (i) the effective interest rate implicit at the date of acquisition for non-structured securities; or (ii) the book yield for structured securities. The techniques and assumptions for determining the best estimate of cash flows vary depending on the type of security. We recognize the credit loss component of an impairment charge in net earnings and the non-credit component in accumulated other comprehensive income. If we intend to sell or will, more likely than not, be required to sell a security, the entire amount of the impairment is treated as a credit loss.

For our securities held with unrealized losses, we believe, based on our analysis, that we will recover our cost basis in these securities and we do not intend to sell the securities nor is it more likely than not that there will be a requirement to sell the securities before they recover in value.

The following table is a progression of credit losses on fixed maturity securities that were bifurcated between a credit and non-credit component ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Beginning balance	$	557		$	683
Additions for:
Newly impaired securities	10			0
Reductions for:
Securities sold and paid down	(24		)	(26		)
Ending balance	$	542		$	658

The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2017, based on their fair values ($ in thousands). We report securities that do not have a single maturity date at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.

	Fair Value								Amortized Cost
Maturity	Securities with Unrealized Gains		Securities with Unrealized Losses		Securities with No Unrealized Gains or Losses		All Fixed Maturity Securities		All Fixed Maturity Securities
One year or less	$	67,637	$	34,894	$	4,210	$	106,740	$	106,491
After one year through five years	419,832		198,613		0		618,445		614,983
After five years through ten years	153,514		88,491		0		242,005		239,813
After ten years	1,708		6,019		2,000		9,727		9,646
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	137,242		311,480		0		448,723		452,771
Total	$	779,933	$	639,497	$	6,210	$	1,425,640	$	1,423,704

Note 5Long-Term Debt

($ in thousands)	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
Principal	$	275,000	$	275,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	1,356		1,409
Long-term debt less unamortized debt issuance costs	$	273,644	$	273,591

In September 2012 we issued $275 million principal of senior notes due September 2022 (the “5.0% Senior Notes”). The 5.0% Senior Notes accrue interest at 5.0%, payable semiannually. At the time we issued the 5.0% Senior Notes, we capitalized $2.2 million of debt issuance costs, which we are amortizing over the term of the 5.0% Senior Notes. We calculated the March 31, 2017, fair value of $289.8 million using a 150 basis point spread to the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note of 2.389%.

18

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In August 2014 we renewed our agreement for a $50 millionthree-year revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) that requires us to meet certain financial and other covenants. We are currently in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement, and as of March 31, 2017, there were no borrowings outstanding against it.

Note 6Income Taxes

The following is a reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate of 35.0% to the effective provision for income taxes as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Earnings before income taxes	$	15,078		$	10,776
Income taxes at statutory rate	5,277			3,772
Effect of:
Dividends-received deduction	(79		)	(72		)
Tax-exempt interest	(633		)	(639		)
Other	(134		)	8
Provision for income taxes as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings	$	4,432		$	3,068
GAAP effective tax rate	29.4		%	28.5		%

Note 7Additional Information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

We made the following payments that we do not separately disclose in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
Income tax payments	$	3,100	$	0
Interest payments on debt	6,875		6,875
Interest payments on capital leases	21		20

Negative Cash Book Balances

Negative cash book balances, included in the line item “Other liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $48.1 million and $40.6 million at March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively.

19

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 8Insurance Reserves

Insurance reserves include liabilities for unpaid losses, both known and estimated for incurred but not reported (IBNR), and unpaid loss adjustment expenses (LAE). The following table provides an analysis of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE on a GAAP basis ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Balance at Beginning of Period
Unpaid losses on known claims	$	238,412		$	237,660
IBNR losses	306,641			290,097
LAE	140,402			142,207
Total unpaid losses and LAE	685,455			669,965
Reinsurance recoverables	(17,130		)	(14,694		)
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables	668,325			655,271
Current Activity
Loss and LAE incurred:
Current accident year	277,044			271,167
Prior accident years	(6,368		)	(5,883		)
Total loss and LAE incurred	270,676			265,284
Loss and LAE payments:
Current accident year	(96,869		)	(89,444		)
Prior accident years	(179,319		)	(175,360		)
Total loss and LAE payments	(276,187		)	(264,804		)
Balance at End of Period
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables	662,814			655,751
Add back reinsurance recoverables	16,133			17,724
Total unpaid losses and LAE	678,947			673,475
Unpaid losses on known claims	233,303			236,701
IBNR losses	307,932			295,281
LAE	137,712			141,493
Total unpaid losses and LAE	$	678,947		$	673,475

The $6.4 million of favorable reserve development during the three months ended March 31, 2017, was primarily due to decreases in frequency estimates in California and Florida material damage coverages related to accident year 2016, partially offset by increases in severity estimates in personal injury protection coverages and in bodily injury coverages in our commercial vehicle product related to accident years 2016 and prior.

The $5.9 million of favorable reserve development during the three months ended March 31, 2016, was primarily due to decreases in severity estimates and loss adjustment expenses related to Florida and California bodily injury coverages as well as a decrease in severity estimates in Florida personal injury protection, all related to accident years 2014 and prior. This was partially offset by unfavorable development from accident year 2015 in California material damage coverages, driven by an increase in severity.

Note 9Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

There have been no material changes from the commitments discussed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. For a description of our previously reported commitments, refer to Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

20

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Contingencies

From time to time we and our subsidiaries are named as defendants in various lawsuits incidental to our insurance operations. We consider legal actions relating to claims made in the ordinary course of seeking indemnification for a loss covered by the insurance policy in establishing loss and LAE reserves.

We also face, in the ordinary course of business, lawsuits that seek damages beyond policy limits, commonly known as extra-contractual claims, as well as class action and individual lawsuits that involve issues not unlike those facing other insurance companies and employers. In addition, regulatory bodies, including state insurance departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission, among others, may make inquiries, investigate consumer complaints or conduct on-site examinations concerning specific business practices or compliance more generally. Such inquiries, investigations or examinations have in the past and may in the future directly or indirectly result in regulatory orders requiring remedial, injunctive or other actions or the assessment of substantial fines or other penalties.

During the first quarter of 2017, as a result of our review of certain business practices surrounding a California consumer complaint to the California Department of Insurance, a $3.8 million adjustment was made to written and earned premium, as a result of premium to be returned to policyholders.

We continually evaluate potential liabilities and reserves for contingencies of these types using the criteria established by the Contingencies topic of the FASC. Under this guidance we may only record reserves for a loss if the likelihood of occurrence is probable and we can reasonably estimate the amount. If a material loss is judged to be reasonably possible, we will disclose an estimated range of loss or state that an estimate cannot be made. We consider each legal action using this guidance and record reserves for losses as warranted by establishing a reserve captured within our Consolidated Balance Sheets line-items “Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses” for extra-contractual claims and “Other liabilities” for class action and other non-claims related lawsuits. We record amounts incurred on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings within “Losses and loss adjustment expenses” for extra-contractual claims and “Other expenses” for class action and other non-claims related lawsuits.

Certain claims and regulatory or legal actions have been threatened or brought against us for which we have accrued no loss, and for which an estimate of a possible range of loss cannot be made under the above rules. While it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of these claims or actions, we do not believe they are likely to have a material effect on our financial condition or liquidity. However, losses incurred because of these cases could have a material adverse impact on net earnings in a given period.

For a description of previously reported contingencies, refer to Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

21

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 10Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The components of other comprehensive income before and after tax are as follows ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017									2016
	Before Tax			Income Tax			Net			Before Tax			Income Tax			Net
Accumulated change in post-retirement benefit liability, beginning of period	$	1,033		$	(361	)	$	671		$	944		$	(331	)	$	614
Effect on other comprehensive income	(13		)	4			(8		)	(11		)	4			(7		)
Accumulated change in post-retirement benefit liability, end of period	1,020			(357		)	663			934			(327		)	607
Accumulated unrealized gains on investments, net, beginning of period	11,133			(3,896		)	7,236			11,072			(3,875		)	7,197
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	10,664			(3,733		)	6,932			15,459			(5,411		)	10,048
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairments included in net income	10			(3		)	6			118			(41		)	76
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income	(519		)	182			(337		)	(257		)	90			(167		)
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,155			(3,554		)	6,601			15,320			(5,362		)	9,958
Accumulated unrealized gains on investments, net, end of period	21,288			(7,451		)	13,837			26,392			(9,237		)	17,155
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	12,165			(4,258		)	7,907			12,016			(4,206		)	7,811
Change in post-retirement benefit liability	(13		)	4			(8		)	(11		)	4			(7		)
Change in unrealized gains on investments, net	10,155			(3,554		)	6,601			15,320			(5,362		)	9,958
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,143			(3,550		)	6,593			15,309			(5,358		)	9,951
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	$	22,308		$	(7,808	)	$	14,500		$	27,326		$	(9,564	)	$	17,762

Note 11Segment Information

We manage our business based on product line and have three operating segments: Personal Auto, Commercial Vehicle and Classic Collector (our reportable segments are Personal Auto and Commercial Vehicle).

Our Personal Auto product provides coverage to individuals for liability to others for bodily injury and property damage and for physical damage to an insured's own vehicle from collision and various other perils. In addition, some states require policies to provide for first party personal injury protection, frequently referred to as no-fault coverage.

Our Commercial Vehicle product provides coverage to businesses for liability to others for bodily injury and property damage and for physical damage to vehicles from collision and various other perils. We primarily target businesses with fleets of 20 or fewer vehicles and average 1.9 vehicles per policy. We avoid businesses that are involved in what we consider to be hazardous operations or interstate commerce.

Our Classic Collector product provides coverage to individuals with classic or antique automobiles for liability to others for bodily injury and property damage and for physical damage to an insured's own vehicle from collision and various other perils.

22

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

All segment revenues are generated from external customers. The following table provides revenues by segment and a reconciliation to "Total revenues" as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
Gross written premium:	2017			2016
Personal Auto	$	324,352		$	337,500
Commercial Vehicle	42,785			35,240
Classic Collector	3,565			3,229
Total gross written premium	370,702			375,968
Ceded reinsurance:
Personal Auto	(983		)	(1,012		)
Commercial Vehicle	(1,412		)	(2,994		)
Classic Collector	(213		)	(250		)
Total ceded reinsurance	(2,608		)	(4,256		)
Net written premium:
Personal Auto	323,369			336,488
Commercial Vehicle	41,373			32,246
Classic Collector	3,352			2,979
Total net written premium	368,094			371,712
Change in unearned premium:
Personal Auto	(20,983		)	(32,700		)
Commercial Vehicle	(6,170		)	(3,433		)
Classic Collector	428			606
Total change in unearned premium	(26,726		)	(35,528		)
Earned premium:
Personal Auto	302,386			303,788
Commercial Vehicle	35,203			28,812
Classic Collector	3,780			3,584
Total earned premium	341,368			336,184
Installment and other fee income:
Personal Auto	24,148			23,171
Commercial Vehicle	2,802			2,346
Classic Collector	0			0
Total installment and other fee income	26,949			25,518
Net investment income	8,695			8,063
Net realized gains on investments	509			139
Other income	275			258
Total revenues	$	377,797		$	370,162

23

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Our management uses underwriting income and combined ratios calculated on a statutory accident year basis as primary measures of profitability. Statutory accident year underwriting income is calculated by subtracting losses and loss adjustment expenses and commissions and other underwriting expenses (including bad debt charge-offs on agents' balances and premium receivables) from the total of earned premium and installment and other fee income. The statutory accident year combined ratio represents the sum of the following ratios: (i) losses and LAE incurred, excluding development from prior accident years, as a percentage of net earned premium; and (ii) underwriting expenses incurred, including bad debt and net of fees, as a percentage of net written premium.

The primary differences between the calculation of the statutory accident year used by management and the statutory calendar year combined ratios is the exclusion of bad debt charge-offs and the inclusion of development on prior accident year loss and LAE reserves.

Certain expenses are treated differently under statutory accounting principles. Under GAAP, commissions, premium taxes and other variable costs incurred in connection with successfully writing new and renewal business are capitalized as deferred policy acquisition costs and amortized on a pro rata basis over the period in which the related premium is earned. On a statutory basis, these items are expensed as incurred. Additionally, bad debt charge-offs on agents' balances and premium receivables are included in the GAAP combined ratios.

The following tables present the underwriting income and combined ratio on a statutory accident year basis with reconciliations to "Earnings before income taxes" as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands). We do not allocate assets or "Provision for income taxes" to operating segments.

	Three months ended March 31, 2017
	Personal Auto				Commercial Vehicle					Classic Collector				Total
	Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$	1,594	98.3	%	$	629		95.3	%	$	335	95.3	%	$	2,558		98.0	%
Bad debt charge-offs	2,251				291					10				2,552
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	6,986				(874		)			256				6,368
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	10,831		95.2	%	45			97.1	%	602		88.3	%	11,478			95.4	%
Statutory-to-GAAP underwriting income differences														225
GAAP calendar year underwriting income														11,703			96.6	%
Net investment income														8,695
Net realized gains on investments														509
Other income														275
Interest expense														(3,512		)
Corporate general and administrative expenses														(2,271		)
Other expenses														(322		)
Earnings before income taxes														$	15,078
(1) Management includes the provision for uncollectible accounts in the underwriting income and combined ratio on both statutory accident year and GAAP calendar year bases.

24

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

	Three months ended March 31, 2016
	Personal Auto					Commercial Vehicle					Classic Collector				Total
	Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$	(2,050	)	98.8	%	$	(715	)	100.5	%	$	790	83.5	%	$	(1,975	)	98.7	%
Bad debt charge-offs	3,032					354					11				3,397
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	3,655					1,880					349				5,883
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	4,636			96.4	%	1,519			92.9	%	1,149		73.3	%	7,304			96.0	%
Statutory-to-GAAP underwriting income differences															507
GAAP calendar year underwriting income															7,812			97.7	%
Net investment income															8,063
Net realized gains on investments															139
Other income															258
Interest expense															(3,509		)
Corporate general and administrative expenses															(1,704		)
Other expenses															(282		)
Earnings before income taxes															$	10,776
(1) Management includes the provision for uncollectible accounts in the underwriting income and combined ratio on both statutory accident year and GAAP calendar year bases.

25

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

ITEM 2

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” which anticipate results based on our estimates, assumptions and plans that are subject to uncertainty. We make these statements subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this report not dealing with historical results or current facts are forward-looking and we base them on estimates, assumptions and projections. Statements which include the words “assumes,” “believes,” “seeks,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “intends,” “likely,” “targets,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or the negative version of those words and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking statements include statements relating to expectations concerning market conditions, premium growth, earnings, investment performance, expected losses, rate changes and loss experience.

The primary events or circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from what we expect include determinations with respect to reserve adequacy, realized gains or losses on the investment portfolio (including other-than-temporary impairments for credit losses), loss cost trends, and competitive conditions in our key Focus States (defined in Results of Operations – Underwriting – Premium). We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of some of the foregoing risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements refer to Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

OVERVIEW

A decline in new application counts in California and Florida, partially offset by new business growth, higher average premium and an increase in retention in Texas as well as renewal policy growth in our Commercial Vehicle product resulted in a reduction of gross written premium of 1.4% during the first quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2016. Refer to Results of Operations – Underwriting – Premium for a more detailed discussion of our gross written premium.

Net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017, were $10.6 million and $0.96, respectively, compared with $7.7 million and $0.69, respectively, for the same period of 2016. The increase in net earnings and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017, was primarily due to a decrease in the accident year combined ratio from 99.4% at March 31, 2016, to 98.4% at March 31, 2017.

Included in net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2017, was $4.1 million ($6.4 million pre-tax) of favorable development on prior accident year loss and LAE reserves. This development was primarily due to decreases in frequency estimates in California and Florida material damage coverages related to accident year 2016, partially offset by increases in severity estimates in personal injury protection coverages and in bodily injury coverages in our commercial vehicle product related to accident years 2016 and prior. Included in net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2016, was $3.8 million ($5.9 million pre-tax) of favorable development on prior accident year loss and LAE reserves. This development was primarily due to decreases in severity estimates and loss adjustment expenses related to Florida and California bodily injury coverages as well as a decrease in severity estimates in Florida personal injury protection, all related to accident years 2014 and prior. This was partially offset by unfavorable development from accident year 2015 in California material damage coverages, driven by an increase in severity.

26

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table displays combined ratio results by accident year developed through March 31, 2017:

	Accident Year Combined Ratio Developed Through								Prior Accident Year (Favorable) Unfavorable Development ($ in millions)
	Dec 2015		Mar 2016		Dec 2016		Mar 2017		Q1 2017
Accident Year
Prior											$	0.2
2009	92.4	%	92.4	%	92.4	%	92.4	%	0.0	%	0.1
2010	99.4	%	99.3	%	99.3	%	99.3	%	0.0	%	0.0
2011	100.2	%	100.0	%	99.8	%	99.9	%	0.0	%	0.3
2012	100.1	%	99.9	%	99.6	%	99.5	%	(0.1	)%	(1.6		)
2013	95.5	%	95.3	%	94.8	%	94.9	%	0.1	%	1.4
2014	95.4	%	95.0	%	94.4	%	94.4	%	0.1	%	0.8
2015	97.8	%	98.3	%	98.3	%	98.4	%	0.0	%	0.4
2016			99.4	%	98.4	%	97.8	%	(0.6	)%	(8.0		)
2017 YTD							98.4	%
											$	(6.4	)

During the first quarter of 2017, a $3.8 million adjustment was made to written and earned premium as a result of premium to be returned to policyholders in California. Excluding the adjustment, the accident year combined ratio at March 31, 2017 is 97.4%. For more details on the premium adjustment, refer to Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements and for a more detailed discussion of our underwriting results, refer to Results of Operations – Underwriting – Profitability.

Pre-tax net investment income increased from $8.1 millionduring the three months endedMarch 31, 2016, to $8.7 millionduring the three months endedMarch 31, 2017, primarily due to lower premium amortization on mortgage-backed securities during 2017.

Our book value per share increased1.3% from $63.31 at December 31, 2016, to $64.16 at March 31, 2017. This increase was primarily due to earnings and an increase in unrealized gains, partially offset by shareholder dividends and share repurchases during the year.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Underwriting

Premium

Our insurance subsidiaries provide personal automobile insurance products with a concentration on nonstandard auto insurance. While there is no industry-recognized definition of nonstandard auto insurance, we believe that it is generally understood to mean coverage for drivers who, due to factors such as their driving record, driving experience, lapse in (or the absence of) prior insurance, or credit history, represent a higher than normal risk. Customers in the market for nonstandard auto insurance generally seek minimum required liability limits and are willing to accept restrictive coverages in exchange for more affordable insurance, given their risk profile. We also write commercial vehicle insurance and insurance for classic collectible automobiles (Classic Collector).

We are licensed to write insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, but we focus our operations in targeted urban areas that we believe offer the greatest opportunity for premium growth and profitability.

27

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Our net earned premium was as follows ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016			Change			% Change
Gross written premium:
Personal Auto	$	324,352		$	337,500		$	(13,148	)	(3.9	)%
Commercial Vehicle	42,785			35,240			7,545			21.4	%
Classic Collector	3,565			3,229			336			10.4	%
Total gross written premium	370,702			375,968			(5,267		)	(1.4	)%
Ceded reinsurance	(2,608		)	(4,256		)	1,648			(38.7	)%
Net written premium	368,094			371,712			(3,618		)	(1.0	)%
Change in unearned premium	(26,726		)	(35,528		)	8,802			(24.8	)%
Net earned premium	$	341,368		$	336,184		$	5,184		1.5	%

The following table summarizes our policies in force:

	At March 31,
	2017	2016	Change		% Change
Personal Auto	706,783	766,166	(59,383	)	(7.8	)%
Commercial Vehicle	53,756	50,531	3,225		6.4	%
Classic Collector	41,547	41,226	321		0.8	%
Total policies in force	802,086	857,923	(55,837	)	(6.5	)%

During the first three months of 2017, we implemented rate revisions in various states with an overall rate increase of 2.0%. Policies in force at March 31, 2017, decreased6.5% compared with the same period in 2016.

The decrease in gross written premium in Personal Auto during the first quarter of 2017 was primarily due to premium declines in Florida and California, partially offset by growth in Texas. New business in California and Florida declined during the first quarter of 2017 due to a reduction in application counts as we focused on improving profitability in these states. Growth during the first three months in Texas was primarily due to new business growth, higher average premium and an increase in retention.

The gross written premium growth in our Commercial Vehicle product during the first quarter of 2017 was primarily due to renewal policy growth and higher average premium in Texas, California and Florida.

Profitability

A key operating performance measure of insurance companies is underwriting profitability, as opposed to overall profitability or net earnings. We measure underwriting profitability by the combined ratio. When the combined ratio is under 100%, we consider underwriting results profitable; when the ratio is over 100%, we consider underwriting results unprofitable. The combined ratio does not reflect investment income, other income, interest expense, corporate general and administrative expenses, other expenses or federal income taxes.

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, we report results on a statutory basis for insurance regulatory purposes. We evaluate underwriting profitability based on a combined ratio calculated using statutory accounting principles. The statutory combined ratio represents the sum of the following ratios: (i) losses and LAE incurred as a percentage of net earned premium; and (ii) underwriting expenses incurred, net of installment and other fees, as a percentage of net written premium. Certain expenses are treated differently under statutory and GAAP accounting principles. Under GAAP, commissions, premium taxes and other variable costs incurred in connection with writing new and renewal business are capitalized as deferred policy acquisition costs and amortized on a pro rata basis over the period in which the related premium is earned. On a statutory basis, these items are expensed as incurred. Additionally, bad debt charge-offs on agent balances and premium receivables are included only in the GAAP combined ratios.

The discussion of underwriting results that follows focuses on statutory ratios and the components thereof, unless otherwise indicated.

28

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table presents statutory and GAAP combined ratios:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017						2016						% Point Change
	Loss & LAE Ratio		Underwriting Ratio		Combined Ratio		Loss & LAE Ratio		Underwriting Ratio		Combined Ratio		Loss & LAE Ratio		Underwriting Ratio		Combined Ratio
Personal Auto	79.6	%	15.6	%	95.2	%	79.6	%	16.9	%	96.4	%	0.1	%	(1.3	)%	(1.2	)%
Commercial Vehicle	81.0	%	16.1	%	97.1	%	77.3	%	15.6	%	92.9	%	3.7	%	0.5	%	4.2	%
Classic Collector	51.0	%	37.2	%	88.3	%	41.3	%	32.0	%	73.3	%	9.7	%	5.2	%	14.9	%
Total statutory ratios	79.5	%	15.9	%	95.4	%	79.1	%	17.0	%	96.0	%	0.5	%	(1.1	)%	(0.6	)%
Total statutory ratios excluding development	81.4	%	15.9	%	97.3	%	80.8	%	17.0	%	97.8	%	0.6	%	(1.1	)%	(0.5	)%
GAAP ratios	79.3	%	17.3	%	96.6	%	78.9	%	18.8	%	97.7	%	0.4	%	(1.5	)%	(1.1	)%
GAAP ratios excluding development	81.2	%	17.3	%	98.4	%	80.7	%	18.8	%	99.4	%	0.5	%	(1.5	)%	(1.0	)%

During the first quarter of 2017, a $3.8 million adjustment was made to written and earned premium as a result of premium to be refunded to policyholders in California. Excluding the adjustment, the statutory and GAAP combined ratios for the first quarter of 2017 would have been 94.3% and 95.5%, respectively.

The statutory combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2017, decreased by 0.6point from the same period of 2016. The first quarter of 2017 included $6.4 million of favorable reserve development on prior accident year loss and LAE reserves primarily due to decreases in frequency estimates in California and Florida material damage coverages related to accident year 2016, partially offset by increases in severity estimates in personal injury protection coverages and in bodily injury coverages in our commercial vehicle product related to accident years 2016 and prior. The first quarter of 2016 included $5.9 million of favorable development on prior accident year loss and LAE reserves primarily due to decreases in severity estimates and loss adjustment expenses related to Florida and California bodily injury coverages as well as a decrease in severity estimates in Florida personal injury protection, all related to accident years 2014 and prior. This was partially offset by unfavorable development from accident year 2015 in California material damage coverages, driven by an increase in severity. Excluding the effect of development, the statutory combined ratio decreased0.5point during the first quarter of 2017, compared with the same period of 2016.

The GAAP combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2017, decreased by 1.1points from the same period of 2016. Excluding the effect of development, the GAAP combined ratio decreased by 1.0point during the first quarter of 2017 primarily due to lower commission expense and higher fee income.

Losses from catastrophes were $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared with $1.2 million for the same period of 2016.

The 1.2pointsdecrease in the Personal Auto combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared with the same period of 2016, was primarily due to a reduction in commission expense in Florida and Texas and an increase in fee income in Texas.

The 4.2pointsincrease in the Commercial Vehicle combined ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2017, was primarily due to an increase in large losses paid during the first quarter of 2017.

Installment and Other Fee Income

	Three months ended
	March 31,
($ in thousands)	2017		2016
Installment and other fee income	$	26,949	$	25,518

The increase in installment and other fee income charged to policyholders during the first three months of 2017 was primarily related to an increase in installment fees.

29

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Net Investment Income

Net investment income is comprised of gross investment income less investment management fees and expenses, as shown in the following table ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Gross investment income:
Interest income on fixed maturities, cash and cash equivalents	$	8,890		$	8,280
Dividends on equity securities	376			345
Gross investment income	9,266			8,626
Investment expenses	(570		)	(563		)
Net investment income	8,695			8,063
Average investment balance, at cost	$	1,542,245		$	1,506,349
Annualized returns excluding realized gains and losses	2.3%			2.1%
Annualized returns including realized gains and losses	2.4%			2.2%

Pre-tax net investment income increased from $8.1 millionduring the three months endedMarch 31, 2016, to $8.7 millionduring the three months endedMarch 31, 2017, primarily due to lower premium amortization on mortgage-backed securities during 2017.

The book yield on our portfolio continues to exceed our new money rates. Therefore, we expect investment returns will gradually decline as proceeds from maturing or prepaid investments are expected to be reinvested at yields lower than the average book yield for the total portfolio.

The following table provides information about our fixed maturity investments at March 31, 2017, which are sensitive to interest rate risk. The table shows expected principal cash flows by expected maturity date for each of the five subsequent years and collectively for all years thereafter. Callable bonds and notes are included based on call date or maturity date depending upon which date produces the most conservative yield. Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) and sinking fund issues are included based on maturity year adjusted for expected payment patterns.

	Expected Principal Cash Flows
($ in thousands)	MBS and ABS only		Excluding MBS and ABS		Total		Maturing Book Yield
For the period ending December 31,
2017	$	59,088	$	100,764	$	159,852	2.3%
2018	52,402		133,757		186,159		2.2%
2019	44,805		180,987		225,792		2.1%
2020	39,701		180,617		220,318		2.5%
2021	29,365		119,935		149,301		2.7%
Thereafter	210,837		204,922		415,759		2.7%
Total	$	436,199	$	920,982	$	1,357,181	2.5%

The cash flows presented take into consideration historical relationships of market yields and prepayment rates. However, the actual prepayment rate may differ from historical trends, resulting in actual principal cash flows that differ from those presented above.

30

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Investments

We recorded net realized gains (losses) on sales and impairments for unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary as follows (before tax, $ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31, 2017									Three months ended March 31, 2016
	Net Realized (Losses) Gains on Sales			Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings			Total Net Realized (Losses) Gains on Investments			Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Sales			Net Impairment Losses Recognized in Earnings			Total Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Investments
Fixed maturities	$	(52	)	$	(10	)	$	(62	)	$	259		$	(118	)	$	141
Equity securities	569			0			569			0			0			0
Short-term investments	1			0			1			(2		)	0			(2		)
Total	$	519		$	(10	)	$	509		$	257		$	(118	)	$	139

For our securities held with unrealized losses, we believe, based on our analysis, that (i) we will recover our cost basis in these securities; and (ii) we do not intend to sell the securities nor is it more likely than not that there will be a requirement to sell the securities before they recover in value. Should either of these beliefs change with regard to a particular security, a charge for impairment would likely be required. While it is not possible to predict accurately if or when a specific security will become impaired, charges for other-than-temporary impairments could be material to results of operations in a future period.

Interest Expense

	Three months ended
	March 31,
($ in thousands)	2017		2016
5.0% Senior Notes	$	3,438	$	3,438
Amortization of debt issuance costs	53		51
Capital leases	21		20
Total	$	3,512	$	3,509

At March 31, 2017, we had $275 million principal outstanding of senior notes. These notes carry a coupon rate of 5.0% and require no principal payment until maturity in September 2022. Refer to Note 5 – Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the 5.0% Senior Notes.

Income Taxes

Our GAAP effective tax rate was 29.4% and 28.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and 2016, respectively. The GAAP effective tax rate has increased in 2017 primarily as a result of an increase in pre-tax income, offset by a change in how the difference between tax and book expense related to the payment of stock compensation is recorded. Refer to Note 6 – Income Taxes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on income taxes.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Sources of Funds

We are a holding company and our insurance subsidiaries conduct our operations. Accordingly, we will have continuing cash needs for administrative expenses, the payment of interest on borrowings, shareholder dividends, share repurchases and taxes.

Funds to meet expenditures at the holding company level come primarily from dividends and tax payments from the insurance subsidiaries, as well as cash and investments held by the holding company. As of March 31, 2017, the holding company had $156.0 million of cash and investments. In 2017 our insurance subsidiaries may pay us up to $59.3 million in ordinary dividends without prior regulatory approval. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, our insurance subsidiaries have paid us ordinary dividends of $14.5 million.

Our insurance subsidiaries generate liquidity to satisfy their obligations primarily by collecting and investing premiums in advance of paying claims and generating investment income on their $1.4 billion investment portfolio. Our insurance subsidiaries generated

31

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

positive cash flows from operations of $28.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared with positive operating cash flows of $23.1 million during the same period of 2016.

At March 31, 2017, we had $275 million principal outstanding of 5.0% Senior Notes. The 5.0% Senior Notes accrue interest at 5.0%, payable semiannually each March and September. Refer to Note 5 – Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our long-term debt.

In August 2014 we renewed our agreement for a $50 million three-year revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) that requires us to meet certain financial and other covenants. We are currently in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement, and as of March 31, 2017, there were no borrowings outstanding against it. We intend to renew our line of credit in August 2017.

On February 29, 2016, we filed a "shelf" registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission registering securities, and as long as it remains effective, it will allow us to sell any combination of senior or subordinated debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, warrants, depositary shares, purchase contracts and units in one or more offerings should we choose to do so in the future. This shelf registration statement expires March 1, 2019.

Uses of Funds

In February 2017 we increased our quarterly dividend to $0.58 per share from $0.52 per share. At this current amount, our 2017 annualized dividend payments would be approximately $25.6 million.

On November 4, 2014, our Board of Directors increased the authority of our share and debt repurchase program to a total of $75 million and extended the date to execute the program to December 31, 2016, from December 31, 2014. On November 1, 2016, our Board approved the extension of the date to execute the program from December 31, 2016, to December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, we had $34.1 million of authority remaining under this program. Share repurchases during the first three months of 2017 were as follows:

	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share (Excluding Commissions)
First quarter	8,756	$	89.58

We believe that cash balances, cash flows generated from operations or borrowings, and maturities and sales of investments are adequate to meet our future liquidity needs and those of our insurance subsidiaries.

Reinsurance

Premium ceded under all reinsurance agreements for the three months ended March 31, 2017, was $2.6 million compared with $4.3 million for the same period of 2016. Refer to Note 11 - Reinsurance to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, for more information on our reinsurance contracts.

Investments

Our consolidated investment portfolio at March 31, 2017, contained approximately $1.4 billion in fixed maturity securities, $97.0 million in equity securities and $0.5 million of short-term investments. All of these are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity, on an after-tax basis. At March 31, 2017, we had pre-tax net unrealized gains of $1.9 million on fixed maturities and pre-tax net unrealized gains of $19.4 million on equity securities. Combined, the pre-tax net unrealized gain increased by $10.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. This increase occurred as a result of lower market interest rates and a rise in global equity markets. The average option adjusted duration of our fixed maturity portfolio was 3.5 years at March 31, 2017, compared with 3.3 years at December 31, 2016.

Since we carry all of these securities at fair value in our balance sheet, there is virtually no effect on liquidity or financial condition upon the sale and ultimate realization of unrealized gains and losses.

Approximately 91.0% of our fixed maturity investments at March 31, 2017, were rated “investment grade,” and, as of the same date, the average credit rating of our fixed maturity portfolio was AA-. Investment grade securities generally bear lower yields and have lower degrees of risk than those that are unrated or non-investment grade. We believe that a high quality investment portfolio is more likely to generate a stable and predictable investment return.

32

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Fair values of instruments are based on (i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); (ii) quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets (Level 2); or (iii) valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace (Level 3).

Our Level 1 securities are U.S. Treasury securities, an exchange-traded fund and equity securities held in a rabbi trust. Our Level 2 securities are comprised of securities whose fair value was determined using observable market inputs. Our Level 3 securities are comprised of (i) securities for which there is no active or inactive market for similar instruments; (ii) securities whose fair value is determined based on unobservable inputs; and (iii) securities that nationally recognized statistical rating organizations do not rate.

Summarized information for our investment portfolio at March 31, 2017, was as follows ($ in thousands):

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		% of Total  Fair Value
Fixed Maturities:
U.S. government	$	63,533	$	63,262	4.2	%
State and municipal	493,034		495,231		32.5	%
Mortgage- and asset-backed:
Residential mortgage-backed securities	350,636		347,329		22.8	%
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	58,035		57,252		3.8	%
Asset-backed securities (ABS):
Auto loans	29,495		29,514		1.9	%
Equipment leases	7,589		7,613		0.5	%
Credit card	2,514		2,523		0.2	%
All other	4,501		4,492		0.3	%
Total ABS	44,100		44,142		2.9	%
Total mortgage- and asset-backed	452,771		448,723		29.5	%
Corporates
Investment grade	291,768		293,320		19.3	%
Non-investment grade	122,599		125,104		8.2	%
Total corporates	414,366		418,425		27.5	%
Total fixed maturities	1,423,704		1,425,640		93.6	%
Equity securities	77,608		96,960		6.4	%
Short-term investments	504		503		0.0	%
Total investments	$	1,501,815	$	1,523,103	100.0	%

We categorize securities by rating based upon available ratings issued by Moody's, Standard & Poor's or Fitch. If all three ratings are available but not equivalent, we exclude the lowest rating and the lower of the remaining ratings is used. If ratings are only available from two agencies, the lowest is used. This methodology is consistent with that used by the major bond indices.

33

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table presents the credit rating and fair value of our fixed maturity portfolio by major security type at March 31, 2017, ($ in thousands):

	Rating
	AAA		AA		A		BBB		Non-investment Grade		Total Fair Value		% of Total Exposure
U.S. government	$	63,262	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	63,262	4.4	%
State and municipal	145,851		261,041		84,861		0		3,479		495,231		34.7	%
Mortgage- and asset-backed	428,519		15,832		1,268		3,103		0		448,723		31.5	%
Corporates	1,705		34,840		130,383		126,392		125,104		418,425		29.3	%
Total fair value	$	639,337	$	311,713	$	216,512	$	129,495	$	128,583	$	1,425,640	100.0	%
% of total fair value	44.8%		21.9%		15.2%		9.1%		9.0%		100.0%

ITEM 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

As of March 31, 2017, there were no material changes to the information provided on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, under the caption “Exposure to Market Risk” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Refer to Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis under the caption “Investments” for updates to disclosures made under the subcaption “Credit Risk” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

ITEM 4

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of March 31, 2017. Based on that evaluation, we concluded that the controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with or submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017, there have been no changes to our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1

Legal Proceedings

We have not become a party to any material legal proceedings and there have not been any material developments in our legal proceedings disclosed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. For a description of our previously reported legal proceedings, refer to Part I, Item 3, Legal Proceedings of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

34

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

ITEM 1A

Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in our risk factors as disclosed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. For a description of our previously reported risk factors, refer to Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

ITEM 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)	Average Price Paid per Share (b)		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (c)
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2017	4,000	$	87.13	4,000	$	34,530,431
February 1, 2017 - February 28, 2017	2,200	88.22		2,200	34,334,922
March 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017	18,004	97.56		2,556	34,092,355
Total	24,204	$	94.99	8,756	$	34,092,355

(a) Includes 15,448 shares surrendered to cover the withholding taxes related to the issuance of shares under the performance share plan.

(b) Average price paid per share excludes commissions.

(c) On November 4, 2014, our Board of Directors increased the authority under our current share and debt repurchase plan to a total of $75.0 million and extended the date to execute the program to December 31, 2016, from December 31, 2014. On November 1, 2016, our Board approved the extension of the date to execute the program from December 31, 2016, to December 31, 2017.

ITEM 6

Exhibit 31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer under Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer under Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
Exhibit 32	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Exhibit 101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
Exhibit 101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
Exhibit 101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)
Exhibit 101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
Exhibit 101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)
(1) Furnished with this report, in accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the information in these exhibits shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

35

INFINITY PROPERTY AND CASUALTY CORPORATION FORM 10-Q

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation
	BY:	/s/ ROBERT H. BATEMAN
May 4, 2017		Robert H. Bateman
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

36

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, James R. Gober, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

May 4, 2017	BY:	/s/ JAMES R. GOBER
		James R. Gober
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Robert H. Bateman, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

May 4, 2017	BY:	/s/ ROBERT H. BATEMAN
		Robert H. Bateman
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Quarterly Report of Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017 (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that to the best of his knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

May 4, 2017	BY:	/s/ JAMES R. GOBER
		James R. Gober President and Chief Executive Officer
May 4, 2017	BY:	/s/ ROBERT H. BATEMAN
		Robert H. Bateman Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

A signed original of this written statement will be retained by the Registrant and

furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

XML

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Apr. 28, 2017
Document Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	INFINITY PROPERTY & CASUALTY CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0001195933
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		11,050,471

XML

Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues:
Earned premium	$ 341,368	$ 336,184
Percent change, Earned premium	1.50%
Installment and other fee income	$ 26,949	25,518
Percent change, Installment and other fee income	5.60%
Net investment income	$ 8,695	8,063
Percent change, Net investment Income	7.80%
Total net realized gains on investments	$ 509	139
Percent change, Net realized gains on investments	265.80%
Other income	$ 275	258
Percent change, Other income	6.70%
Total revenues	$ 377,797	370,162
Percent change, Total revenues	2.10%
Costs and Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	$ 270,676	265,284
Percent change, Losses and loss adjustment expenses	2.00%
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	$ 85,939	88,607
Percent change, Commissions and other underwriting expenses	(3.00%)
Interest expense	$ 3,512	3,509
Percent change, Interest expense	0.10%
Corporate general and administrative expenses	$ 2,271	1,704
Percent change, Corporate general and administrative expenses	33.20%
Other expenses	$ 322	282
Percent change, Other expenses	13.90%
Total costs and expenses	$ 362,719	359,386
Percent change, Total costs and expenses	0.90%
Earnings before income taxes	$ 15,078	10,776
Percent change, Earnings before income taxes	39.90%
Provision for income taxes	$ 4,432	3,068
Percent change, Provision for income taxes	44.50%
Net Earnings	$ 10,646	$ 7,708
Percent change, Net Earnings	38.10%
Net Earnings per Common Share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.97	$ 0.70
Percent change, Basic	38.60%
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.96	$ 0.69
Percent change, Diluted	39.10%
Average Number of Common Shares:
Basic (shares)	10,998	11,036
Percent change, Basic	(0.30%)
Diluted (shares)	11,127	11,134
Percent change, Diluted	(0.10%)
Cash Dividends per Common Share (usd per share)	$ 0.58	$ 0.52
Percent change, Cash Dividends per Common Share	11.50%
Net realized gains on sales	$ 519	$ 257
Percent change, Net realized gains on sales	102.10%
Total other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses	$ (46)	(118)
Percent change, Total other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) losses	(61.30%)
Non-credit portion in other comprehensive income	$ (36)	0
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	$ 10	118
Percent change, Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(91.60%)
Total net realized gains on investments	$ 509	$ 139
Percent change, Total net realized gains on investments	265.80%

XML

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 10,646	$ 7,708
Other comprehensive income before tax:
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	(13)	(11)
Unrealized gains on investments:
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period	10,664	15,459
Less: Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net earnings	(509)	(139)
Unrealized gains on investments, net	10,155	15,320
Other comprehensive income, before tax	10,143	15,309
Income tax expense related to components of other comprehensive income	(3,550)	(5,358)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6,593	9,951
Comprehensive income	$ 17,239	$ 17,659

XML

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments:
Fixed maturities – at fair value (amortized cost $1,423,704 and $1,392,660)	$ 1,425,640	$ 1,390,167
Equity securities – at fair value (cost $77,608 and $77,013)	96,960	90,640
Short-term investments – at fair value (amortized cost $504 and $2,909)	503	2,907
Total investments	1,523,103	1,483,714
Cash and cash equivalents	69,361	92,800
Accrued investment income	12,239	12,485
Agents’ balances and premium receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $12,495 and $14,207	512,262	495,157
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $74,363 and $70,559	92,862	96,166
Prepaid reinsurance premium	3,109	3,410
Recoverables from reinsurers (includes $502 and $121 on paid losses and LAE)	16,635	17,251
Deferred policy acquisition costs	94,093	91,136
Current and deferred income taxes	16,753	21,635
Receivable for securities sold	5,210	795
Other assets	18,381	12,777
Goodwill	75,275	75,275
Total assets	2,439,283	2,402,601
Liabilities:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	678,947	685,455
Unearned premium	641,290	614,347
Long-term debt (fair value $289,831 and $278,726)	273,644	273,591
Commissions payable	14,467	16,176
Payable for securities purchased	14,729	13,922
Other liabilities	107,036	99,924
Total liabilities	1,730,113	1,703,414
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, no par value (50,000,000 shares authorized; 21,843,574 and 21,809,954 shares issued)	21,848	21,829
Additional paid-in capital	380,175	378,745
Retained earnings	781,939	777,695
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	14,500	7,907
Treasury stock, at cost (10,790,415 and 10,766,211 shares)	(489,293)	(486,990)
Total shareholders’ equity	709,170	699,187
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 2,439,283	$ 2,402,601

XML

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 1,423,704	$ 1,392,660
Equity securities, cost	77,608	77,013
Short term investments, amortized cost	504	2,909
Agents' balances and premium receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	12,495	14,207
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	74,363	70,559
Recoverable from reinsurers, paid losses and loss adjustment expenses	502	121
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 289,831	$ 278,726
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	21,843,574	21,809,954
Treasury stock, shares (shares)	10,790,415	10,766,211

XML

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	Treasury Stock
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 687,595	$ 21,794	$ 376,025	$ 757,604	$ 7,811	$ (475,638)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	7,708			7,708
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	(7)				(7)
Change in unrealized gain on investments	9,906				9,906
Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities	52				52
Comprehensive income	17,659
Dividends paid to common shareholders	(5,744)			(5,744)
Shares issued and share-based compensation expense, including tax benefit	380	5	375
Acquisition of treasury stock	(8,394)					(8,394)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2016	691,496	21,799	376,400	759,567	17,762	(484,032)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	35,377			35,377
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	64				64
Change in unrealized gain on investments	(10,143)				(10,143)
Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities	225				225
Comprehensive income	25,523
Dividends paid to common shareholders	(17,249)			(17,249)
Shares issued and share-based compensation expense, including tax benefit	2,375	30	2,345
Acquisition of treasury stock	(2,958)					(2,958)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	699,187	21,829	378,745	777,695	7,907	(486,990)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	10,646			10,646
Net change in post-retirement benefit liability	(8)				(8)
Change in unrealized gain on investments	6,579				6,579
Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities	22				22
Comprehensive income	17,239
Dividends paid to common shareholders	(6,402)			(6,402)
Shares issued and share-based compensation expense, including tax benefit	1,449	18	1,430
Acquisition of treasury stock	(2,303)					(2,303)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 709,170	$ 21,848	$ 380,175	$ 781,939	$ 14,500	$ (489,293)

XML

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$ 10,646	$ 7,708
Adjustments:
Depreciation	4,022	3,083
Amortization	5,327	5,801
Net realized gains on investments	(509)	(139)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	(2)	3
Share-based compensation expense	1,384	323
Activity related to rabbi trust	69	18
Change in accrued investment income	246	823
Change in agents’ balances and premium receivable	(17,105)	(31,061)
Change in reinsurance receivables	917	(3,730)
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs	(2,957)	(4,056)
Change in other assets	(4,276)	(3,130)
Change in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	(6,508)	3,511
Change in unearned premium	26,943	35,850
Change in other liabilities	5,341	(4,039)
Net cash provided by operating activities	23,538	10,965
Investing Activities:
Purchases of fixed maturities	(120,831)	(157,887)
Purchases of equity securities	(1,900)	0
Purchases of property and equipment	(889)	(4,945)
Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturities	43,319	39,298
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities	37,671	103,935
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	2,002	0
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	2,400	4,602
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	19	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(38,209)	(14,996)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from stock options exercised and employee stock purchases	65	57
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	(135)	(120)
Acquisition of treasury stock	(2,296)	(9,021)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(6,402)	(5,744)
Net cash used in financing activities	(8,768)	(14,829)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(23,438)	(18,860)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	92,800	62,483
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 69,361	$ 43,623

XML

Significant Reporting And Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Reporting And Accounting Policies

Significant Reporting and Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

We are a holding company that provides insurance through our subsidiaries for personal auto with a concentration on nonstandard risks, commercial vehicles and classic collectors. Although licensed to write insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, we focus on select states that we believe offer the greatest opportunity for premium growth and profitability.

Basis of Consolidation and Reporting

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, focuses on our financial performance since the beginning of the year.

These financial statements reflect certain adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations and financial position. Such adjustments consist of normal, recurring accruals recorded to accurately match expenses with their related revenue streams and the elimination of all significant intercompany transactions and balances.

We have evaluated events that occurred after March 31, 2017, for recognition or disclosure in our financial statements and the notes to the financial statements.

Schedules may not foot due to rounding.

Estimates

We based certain accounts and balances within these financial statements upon our estimates and assumptions. The amount of reserves for claims not yet paid, for example, is an item that we can only record by estimation. Unrealized capital gains and losses on investments are subject to market fluctuations, and we use judgment in the determination of whether unrealized losses on certain securities are temporary or other-than-temporary. Should actual results differ significantly from these estimates, the effect on our results of operations could be material. The results of operations for the periods presented may not be indicative of our results for the entire year.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In March 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for employee share-based payments. The guidance addresses the recognition, presentation and classification of awards, forfeitures and shares withheld for tax purposes. We adopted the change to the presentation of excess tax benefits on the consolidated statements of cash flow retrospectively and all other portions of the standard prospectively as of January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2017 the FASB issued an ASU related to the amortization of premium on purchased callable debt securities. The guidance amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Securities that contain explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates should shorten the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date (and if the call option is not exercised, the effective yield is reset using the payment terms of the debt security). The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim period within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the recognition of income tax on intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The guidance requires the income tax to be recognized when the transfer occurs rather than when the asset is sold to an outside party. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within the year of adoption, and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for credit losses. The guidance generally requires credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities to be recognized as an allowance rather than as a reduction to the amortized cost of a security. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within the year of adoption, with prospective application of the ASU required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized before the implementation date. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for leases. The guidance requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and is to be applied retrospectively, with an option to use a modified retrospective approach for leases which commenced prior to the effective date of this ASU. We continue to evaluate the impact this ASU will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016 the FASB issued an ASU amending the guidance on classifying and measuring financial instruments. The guidance requires equity securities to be measured at fair value and changes in that fair value to be recognized through net income. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We currently record equity securities at fair value and as of March 31, 2017, we have $12.6 million net unrealized gains, net of tax, recognized as a component of other comprehensive income.

In May 2014 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. Insurance contracts have been excluded from the scope of the guidance. In August 2015 the FASB issued an ASU to defer the effective date from fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. As an insurance-entity, we are largely exempt from the provisions of this standard, with only fee income totaling $107.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, subject to this new standard.

XML

Computation Of Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Net Earnings per Share

Computation of Net Earnings per Share

The following table illustrates our computations of basic and diluted net earnings per common share ($ in thousands, except per

share figures):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
Net earnings	$	10,646	$	7,708
Average basic shares outstanding	10,998		11,036
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.97	$	0.70
Average basic shares outstanding	10,998		11,036
Restricted stock not vested	33		21
Dilutive effect of Performance Share Plan	96		77
Average diluted shares outstanding	11,127		11,134
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.96	$	0.69

XML

Fair Value

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair values of instruments are based on:

(i) quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1);

(ii) quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets (Level 2); or

(iii) valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable in the marketplace (Level 3).

The following tables present, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, our assets and liabilities for which we report fair value on a recurring basis ($ in thousands):

	Fair Value
March 31, 2017	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	69,361		$	0		$	0		$	69,361
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. government	63,262			0			0			63,262
State and municipal	0			491,753			3,479			495,231
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	0			347,329			0			347,329
Commercial	0			57,252			0			57,252
Total mortgage-backed securities	0			404,580			0			404,580
Asset-backed securities	0			39,558			4,584			44,142
Corporates	0			415,872			2,553			418,425
Total fixed maturities	63,262			1,351,763			10,616			1,425,640
Equity securities	96,960			0			0			96,960
Short-term investments	0			503			0			503
Total cash and investments	$	229,583		$	1,352,266		$	10,616		$	1,592,465
Percentage of total cash and investments	14.4		%	84.9		%	0.7		%	100.0		%
December 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents	$	92,800		$	0		$	0		$	92,800
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. government	62,480			5			0			62,485
State and municipal	0			472,471			3,860			476,331
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	0			340,367			0			340,367
Commercial	0			69,801			0			69,801
Total mortgage-backed securities	0			410,169			0			410,169
Asset-backed securities	0			37,196			412			37,608
Corporates	0			402,909			666			403,575
Total fixed maturities	62,480			1,322,749			4,938			1,390,167
Equity securities	90,640			0			0			90,640
Short-term investments	769			2,139			0			2,907
Total cash and investments	$	246,689		$	1,324,888		$	4,938		$	1,576,514
Percentage of total cash and investments	15.6		%	84.0		%	0.3		%	100.0		%

We do not report our long-term debt at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The $289.8 million and $278.7 million fair value of our long-term debt at March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, would be included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy if it were reported at fair value.

Level 1 includes cash and cash equivalents, U.S. Treasury securities, an exchange-traded fund and equities held in a rabbi trust which funds our Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP). Level 2 includes securities whose fair value was determined using observable market inputs. Level 3 securities are comprised of (i) securities for which there is no active or inactive market for similar instruments; (ii) securities whose fair value is determined based on unobservable inputs; and (iii) securities, other than those backed by the U.S. Government, that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). We recognize transfers between levels at the beginning of the reporting period.

A third party nationally recognized pricing service provides the fair value of securities in Level 2. A summary of the significant valuation techniques and market inputs for each class of security follows:

U.S. Government: In determining the fair value for U.S. Government securities we use the market approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.

State and municipal: In determining the fair value for state and municipal securities we use the market approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.

Mortgage-backed securities: In determining the fair value for mortgage-backed securities we use the market approach and to a lesser extent the income approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data, industry and economic events and monthly payment information.

Asset-backed securities: In determining the fair value for asset-backed securities we use the market approach and to a lesser extent the income approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data, industry and economic events, monthly payment information and collateral performance.

Corporate: In determining the fair value for corporate securities we use the market approach. The primary inputs to the valuation include reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads (for investment grade securities), observations of equity and credit default swap curves (for high-yield corporates), reference data and industry and economic events.

We review the third party pricing methodologies quarterly and test for significant differences between the market price used to value the security and recent sales activity.

The following tables present the progression in the Level 3 fair value category ($ in thousands):

Three months ended March 31, 2017	State and Municipal			Asset-Backed Securities			Corporates			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,860		$	412		$	666		$	4,938
Total (losses) gains, unrealized or realized
Included in net earnings	(31		)	0			1			(30		)
Included in other comprehensive income	15			1			(22		)	(6		)
Purchases	0			4,259			2,000			6,259
Sales	(694		)	0			0			(694		)
Settlements	0			(88		)	(92		)	(180		)
Transfers in	329			0			0			329
Balance at end of period	$	3,479		$	4,584		$	2,553		$	10,616
Three months ended March 31, 2016
Balance at beginning of period	$	10		$	0		$	1,524		$	1,534
Total (losses) gains, unrealized or realized
Included in net earnings	(0		)	0			3			3
Included in other comprehensive income	(0		)	1			1			1
Purchases	0			0			0			0
Sales	0			0			0			0
Settlements	(10		)	0			(86		)	(96		)
Transfers in	0			1,338			0			1,338
Balance at end of period	$	0		$	1,338		$	1,442		$	2,781

Of the $10.6 million fair value of securities in Level 3 at March 31, 2017, which consisted of twelve securities, we priced nine based on non-binding broker quotes and threesecurities, which were included in Level 3 because they were not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization, were priced by a nationally recognized pricing service.

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, one security, which was an exchange of a rated municipal bond for an unrated refunded bond, was transferred from Level 2 into Level 3 . There were no transfers of securities between Levels 1 and 2. One security was transferred from Level 2 into Level 3 during the first quarter of 2016 because a price could not be determined using observable market inputs.

The gains or losses included in net earnings are included in the line item "Net realized gains on investments" in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We recognize the net gains or losses included in other comprehensive income in the line item "Unrealized gains on investments, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and the line item "Change in unrealized gain on investments" or the line item "Change in non-credit component of impairment losses on fixed maturities" in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity.

The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments ($ in thousands):

	March 31, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	69,361	$	69,361	$	92,800	$	92,800
Available-for-sale securities:
Fixed maturities	1,425,640		1,425,640		1,390,167		1,390,167
Equity securities	96,960		96,960		90,640		90,640
Short-term investments	503		503		2,907		2,907
Total cash and investments	$	1,592,465	$	1,592,465	$	1,576,514	$	1,576,514
Liabilities:
Long-term debt	$	273,644	$	289,831	$	273,591	$	278,726

Refer to Note 4 – Investments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on investments and Note 5 – Long-Term Debt to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on long-term debt.

XML

Investments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

We consider all fixed maturity and equity securities to be available-for-sale and report them at fair value with the net unrealized gains or losses reported after-tax (net of any valuation allowance) as a component of other comprehensive income. The proceeds from sales of securities for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and March 31, 2016, were $42.1 million and $108.5 million, respectively. The proceeds for the three months ended March 31, 2017, were net of $5.2 million of receivable for securities sold as of March 31, 2017. The proceeds for the three months ended March 31, 2016, were net of $2.1 million of receivable for securities sold during the first quarter of 2016 that had not settled as of March 31, 2016.

Gross gains of $0.7 million and gross losses of $0.2 million were realized on sales of available-for-sale securities during the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared with gross gains of $1.3 million and gross losses of $1.0 million realized on sales during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Gains or losses on securities are determined on a specific identification basis.

Summarized information for the major categories of our investment portfolio follows ($ in thousands):

March 31, 2017	Amortized Cost or Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI(1)
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	$	63,533	$	46	$	(316	)	$	63,262	$	0
State and municipal	493,034		3,756		(1,559		)	495,231		(51		)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	350,636		2,043		(5,350		)	347,329		(1,944		)
Commercial	58,035		49		(832		)	57,252		0
Total mortgage-backed securities	408,670		2,092		(6,182		)	404,580		(1,944		)
Asset-backed securities	44,100		90		(48		)	44,142		(8		)
Corporates	414,366		5,140		(1,082		)	418,425		(31		)
Total fixed maturities	1,423,704		11,124		(9,188		)	1,425,640		(2,035		)
Equity securities	77,608		19,352		0			96,960		0
Short-term investments	504		0		(1		)	503		0
Total	$	1,501,815	$	30,476	$	(9,188	)	$	1,523,103	$	(2,035	)
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	$	62,808	$	55	$	(377	)	$	62,485	$	0
State and municipal	477,834		2,313		(3,816		)	476,331		(51		)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	343,095		2,306		(5,034		)	340,367		(1,967		)
Commercial	70,676		63		(939		)	69,801		0
Total mortgage-backed securities	413,772		2,369		(5,972		)	410,169		(1,967		)
Asset-backed securities	37,562		93		(47		)	37,608		(8		)
Corporates	400,685		4,389		(1,499		)	403,575		(41		)
Total fixed maturities	1,392,660		9,219		(11,711		)	1,390,167		(2,068		)
Equity securities	77,013		13,627		0			90,640		0
Short-term investments	2,909		0		(2		)	2,907		0
Total	$	1,472,582	$	22,846	$	(11,713	)	$	1,483,714	$	(2,068	)
(1) The total non-credit portion of OTTI recognized in Accumulated OCI reflecting the original non-credit loss at the time the credit impairment was determined.

The following tables set forth the amount of unrealized loss by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position ($ in thousands):

	Less than 12 Months								12 Months or More
March 31, 2017	Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Unrealized Losses as % of Cost		Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Unrealized Losses as % of Cost
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	33	$	49,337	$	(316	)	0.6	%	0	$	0	$	0		0.0	%
State and municipal	91	176,005		(1,550		)	0.9	%	1	1,089		(9		)	0.9	%
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	404	235,776		(4,846		)	2.0	%	43	11,998		(504		)	4.0	%
Commercial	14	36,390		(778		)	2.1	%	5	13,895		(54		)	0.4	%
Total mortgage-backed securities	418	272,167		(5,624		)	2.0	%	48	25,893		(558		)	2.1	%
Asset-backed securities	14	11,515		(41		)	0.4	%	2	1,906		(7		)	0.4	%
Corporates	76	95,913		(928		)	1.0	%	6	5,672		(154		)	2.6	%
Total fixed maturities	632	604,937		(8,459		)	1.4	%	57	34,560		(729		)	2.1	%
Short-term investments	1	503		(1		)	0.1	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Total	633	$	605,440	$	(8,459	)	1.4	%	57	$	34,560	$	(729	)	2.1	%
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	31	$	47,640	$	(377	)	0.8	%	0	$	0	$	0		0.0	%
State and municipal	146	303,428		(3,816		)	1.2	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	381	225,117		(4,559		)	2.0	%	40	11,891		(474		)	3.8	%
Commercial	14	38,002		(788		)	2.0	%	7	26,537		(150		)	0.6	%
Total mortgage-backed securities	395	263,119		(5,347		)	2.0	%	47	38,428		(625		)	1.6	%
Asset-backed securities	9	7,836		(46		)	0.6	%	1	519		(1		)	0.1	%
Corporates	98	145,089		(1,272		)	0.9	%	7	7,745		(227		)	2.8	%
Total fixed maturities	679	767,112		(10,859		)	1.4	%	55	46,693		(852		)	1.8	%
Short-term investments	3	2,907		(2		)	0.1	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Total	682	$	770,019	$	(10,861	)	1.4	%	55	$	46,693	$	(852	)	1.8	%

The determination of whether unrealized losses are “other-than-temporary” requires judgment based on subjective as well as objective factors. Factors we considered and resources we used in our determination include:

• whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates;

• the length of time the security’s market value has been below its cost;

• the extent to which fair value is less than cost basis;

• the intent to sell the security;

• whether it is more likely than not that there will be a requirement to sell the security before its anticipated recovery;

• historical operating, balance sheet and cash flow data contained in issuer SEC filings;

• issuer news releases;

• near-term prospects for improvement in the issuer and/or its industry;

• industry research and communications with industry specialists; and

• third-party research and credit rating reports.

We regularly evaluate for potential impairment each security position that has either of the following: a fair value of less than 95% of its book value or an unrealized loss that equals or exceeds $100,000.

The following table summarizes those securities, excluding the rabbi trust, with unrealized gains or losses:

	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
Number of positions held with unrealized:
Gains	620		527
Losses	690		737
Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized:
Gains of $500,000	2		1
Losses of $500,000	0		0
Percentage of positions held with unrealized:
Gains that were investment grade	86	%	85	%
Losses that were investment grade	96	%	97	%
Percentage of fair value held with unrealized:
Gains that were investment grade	87	%	84	%
Losses that were investment grade	97	%	97	%

The following table sets forth the amount of unrealized losses, excluding the rabbi trust, by age and severity at March 31, 2017, ($ in thousands):

Age of Unrealized Losses	Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses		Total Gross Unrealized Losses			Less  Than 5%*			5% - 10%*			Total Gross Greater Than 10%*
Three months or less	$	130,821	$	(342	)	$	(342	)	$	0		$	0
Four months through six months	357,707		(5,972		)	(5,939		)	(33		)	0
Seven months through nine months	112,199		(2,075		)	(1,977		)	(98		)	0
Ten months through twelve months	4,744		(71		)	(71		)	0			0
Greater than twelve months	34,529		(728		)	(597		)	(131		)	0
Total	$	640,000	$	(9,188	)	$	(8,926	)	$	(262	)	$	0

* As a percentage of amortized cost or cost.

The change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities included the following ($ in thousands):

	Pre-tax
Three months ended March 31, 2017	Fixed Maturities			Equity Securities			Short-Term Investments			Tax Effects			Net
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period	$	4,368		$	6,294		$	3		$	(3,733	)	$	6,932
Realized losses (gains) on securities sold	52			(569		)	(1		)	182			(337		)
Impairment loss recognized in earnings	10			0			0			(3		)	6
Change in unrealized, net	$	4,429		$	5,725		$	1		$	(3,554	)	$	6,601
Three months ended March 31, 2016
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period	$	15,332		$	125		$	2		$	(5,411	)	$	10,048
Realized (gains) losses on securities sold	(259		)	0			2			90			(167		)
Impairment loss recognized in earnings	118			0			0			(41		)	76
Change in unrealized, net	$	15,190		$	125		$	4		$	(5,362	)	$	9,958

For fixed maturity securities that are other-than-temporarily impaired, we assess our intent to sell and the likelihood that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of our amortized cost. If a fixed maturity security is considered other-than-temporarily impaired but we do not intend to and are not more than likely to be required to sell the security before our recovery to amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is separated into a credit loss component and the amount due to all other factors ("non-credit component"). The excess of the amortized cost over the present value of the expected cash flows determines the credit loss component of an impairment charge on a fixed maturity security. The present value is determined using the best estimate of cash flows discounted at (i) the effective interest rate implicit at the date of acquisition for non-structured securities; or (ii) the book yield for structured securities. The techniques and assumptions for determining the best estimate of cash flows vary depending on the type of security. We recognize the credit loss component of an impairment charge in net earnings and the non-credit component in accumulated other comprehensive income. If we intend to sell or will, more likely than not, be required to sell a security, the entire amount of the impairment is treated as a credit loss.

For our securities held with unrealized losses, we believe, based on our analysis, that we will recover our cost basis in these securities and we do not intend to sell the securities nor is it more likely than not that there will be a requirement to sell the securities before they recover in value.

The following table is a progression of credit losses on fixed maturity securities that were bifurcated between a credit and non-credit component ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Beginning balance	$	557		$	683
Additions for:
Newly impaired securities	10			0
Reductions for:
Securities sold and paid down	(24		)	(26		)
Ending balance	$	542		$	658

The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2017, based on their fair values ($ in thousands). We report securities that do not have a single maturity date at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.

	Fair Value								Amortized Cost
Maturity	Securities with Unrealized Gains		Securities with Unrealized Losses		Securities with No Unrealized Gains or Losses		All Fixed Maturity Securities		All Fixed Maturity Securities
One year or less	$	67,637	$	34,894	$	4,210	$	106,740	$	106,491
After one year through five years	419,832		198,613		0		618,445		614,983
After five years through ten years	153,514		88,491		0		242,005		239,813
After ten years	1,708		6,019		2,000		9,727		9,646
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	137,242		311,480		0		448,723		452,771
Total	$	779,933	$	639,497	$	6,210	$	1,425,640	$	1,423,704

XML

Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

($ in thousands)	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
Principal	$	275,000	$	275,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	1,356		1,409
Long-term debt less unamortized debt issuance costs	$	273,644	$	273,591

In September 2012 we issued $275 million principal of senior notes due September 2022 (the “5.0% Senior Notes”). The 5.0% Senior Notes accrue interest at 5.0%, payable semiannually. At the time we issued the 5.0% Senior Notes, we capitalized $2.2 million of debt issuance costs, which we are amortizing over the term of the 5.0% Senior Notes. We calculated the March 31, 2017, fair value of $289.8 million using a 150 basis point spread to the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note of 2.389%.

In August 2014 we renewed our agreement for a $50 millionthree-year revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) that requires us to meet certain financial and other covenants. We are currently in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement, and as of March 31, 2017, there were no borrowings outstanding against it.

XML

Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The following is a reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate of 35.0% to the effective provision for income taxes as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Earnings before income taxes	$	15,078		$	10,776
Income taxes at statutory rate	5,277			3,772
Effect of:
Dividends-received deduction	(79		)	(72		)
Tax-exempt interest	(633		)	(639		)
Other	(134		)	8
Provision for income taxes as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings	$	4,432		$	3,068
GAAP effective tax rate	29.4		%	28.5		%

XML

Additional Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Additional Information

Additional Information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

We made the following payments that we do not separately disclose in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
Income tax payments	$	3,100	$	0
Interest payments on debt	6,875		6,875
Interest payments on capital leases	21		20

Negative Cash Book Balances

Negative cash book balances, included in the line item “Other liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $48.1 million and $40.6 million at March 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively.

XML

Insurance Reserves

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Insurance [Abstract]

Insurance Reserves

Insurance Reserves

Insurance reserves include liabilities for unpaid losses, both known and estimated for incurred but not reported (IBNR), and unpaid loss adjustment expenses (LAE). The following table provides an analysis of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE on a GAAP basis ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Balance at Beginning of Period
Unpaid losses on known claims	$	238,412		$	237,660
IBNR losses	306,641			290,097
LAE	140,402			142,207
Total unpaid losses and LAE	685,455			669,965
Reinsurance recoverables	(17,130		)	(14,694		)
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables	668,325			655,271
Current Activity
Loss and LAE incurred:
Current accident year	277,044			271,167
Prior accident years	(6,368		)	(5,883		)
Total loss and LAE incurred	270,676			265,284
Loss and LAE payments:
Current accident year	(96,869		)	(89,444		)
Prior accident years	(179,319		)	(175,360		)
Total loss and LAE payments	(276,187		)	(264,804		)
Balance at End of Period
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables	662,814			655,751
Add back reinsurance recoverables	16,133			17,724
Total unpaid losses and LAE	678,947			673,475
Unpaid losses on known claims	233,303			236,701
IBNR losses	307,932			295,281
LAE	137,712			141,493
Total unpaid losses and LAE	$	678,947		$	673,475

The $6.4 million of favorable reserve development during the three months ended March 31, 2017, was primarily due to decreases in frequency estimates in California and Florida material damage coverages related to accident year 2016, partially offset by increases in severity estimates in personal injury protection coverages and in bodily injury coverages in our commercial vehicle product related to accident years 2016 and prior.

The $5.9 million of favorable reserve development during the three months ended March 31, 2016, was primarily due to decreases in severity estimates and loss adjustment expenses related to Florida and California bodily injury coverages as well as a decrease in severity estimates in Florida personal injury protection, all related to accident years 2014 and prior. This was partially offset by unfavorable development from accident year 2015 in California material damage coverages, driven by an increase in severity.

XML

Commitments And Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

There have been no material changes from the commitments discussed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. For a description of our previously reported commitments, refer to Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Contingencies

From time to time we and our subsidiaries are named as defendants in various lawsuits incidental to our insurance operations. We consider legal actions relating to claims made in the ordinary course of seeking indemnification for a loss covered by the insurance policy in establishing loss and LAE reserves.

We also face, in the ordinary course of business, lawsuits that seek damages beyond policy limits, commonly known as extra-contractual claims, as well as class action and individual lawsuits that involve issues not unlike those facing other insurance companies and employers. In addition, regulatory bodies, including state insurance departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission, among others, may make inquiries, investigate consumer complaints or conduct on-site examinations concerning specific business practices or compliance more generally. Such inquiries, investigations or examinations have in the past and may in the future directly or indirectly result in regulatory orders requiring remedial, injunctive or other actions or the assessment of substantial fines or other penalties.

During the first quarter of 2017, as a result of our review of certain business practices surrounding a California consumer complaint to the California Department of Insurance, a $3.8 million adjustment was made to written and earned premium, as a result of premium to be returned to policyholders.

We continually evaluate potential liabilities and reserves for contingencies of these types using the criteria established by the Contingencies topic of the FASC. Under this guidance we may only record reserves for a loss if the likelihood of occurrence is probable and we can reasonably estimate the amount. If a material loss is judged to be reasonably possible, we will disclose an estimated range of loss or state that an estimate cannot be made. We consider each legal action using this guidance and record reserves for losses as warranted by establishing a reserve captured within our Consolidated Balance Sheets line-items “Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses” for extra-contractual claims and “Other liabilities” for class action and other non-claims related lawsuits. We record amounts incurred on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings within “Losses and loss adjustment expenses” for extra-contractual claims and “Other expenses” for class action and other non-claims related lawsuits.

Certain claims and regulatory or legal actions have been threatened or brought against us for which we have accrued no loss, and for which an estimate of a possible range of loss cannot be made under the above rules. While it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of these claims or actions, we do not believe they are likely to have a material effect on our financial condition or liquidity. However, losses incurred because of these cases could have a material adverse impact on net earnings in a given period.

For a description of previously reported contingencies, refer to Note 14 Commitments and Contingencies of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

XML

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The components of other comprehensive income before and after tax are as follows ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017									2016
	Before Tax			Income Tax			Net			Before Tax			Income Tax			Net
Accumulated change in post-retirement benefit liability, beginning of period	$	1,033		$	(361	)	$	671		$	944		$	(331	)	$	614
Effect on other comprehensive income	(13		)	4			(8		)	(11		)	4			(7		)
Accumulated change in post-retirement benefit liability, end of period	1,020			(357		)	663			934			(327		)	607
Accumulated unrealized gains on investments, net, beginning of period	11,133			(3,896		)	7,236			11,072			(3,875		)	7,197
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	10,664			(3,733		)	6,932			15,459			(5,411		)	10,048
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairments included in net income	10			(3		)	6			118			(41		)	76
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income	(519		)	182			(337		)	(257		)	90			(167		)
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,155			(3,554		)	6,601			15,320			(5,362		)	9,958
Accumulated unrealized gains on investments, net, end of period	21,288			(7,451		)	13,837			26,392			(9,237		)	17,155
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	12,165			(4,258		)	7,907			12,016			(4,206		)	7,811
Change in post-retirement benefit liability	(13		)	4			(8		)	(11		)	4			(7		)
Change in unrealized gains on investments, net	10,155			(3,554		)	6,601			15,320			(5,362		)	9,958
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,143			(3,550		)	6,593			15,309			(5,358		)	9,951
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	$	22,308		$	(7,808	)	$	14,500		$	27,326		$	(9,564	)	$	17,762

XML

Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

We manage our business based on product line and have three operating segments: Personal Auto, Commercial Vehicle and Classic Collector (our reportable segments are Personal Auto and Commercial Vehicle).

Our Personal Auto product provides coverage to individuals for liability to others for bodily injury and property damage and for physical damage to an insured's own vehicle from collision and various other perils. In addition, some states require policies to provide for first party personal injury protection, frequently referred to as no-fault coverage.

Our Commercial Vehicle product provides coverage to businesses for liability to others for bodily injury and property damage and for physical damage to vehicles from collision and various other perils. We primarily target businesses with fleets of 20 or fewer vehicles and average 1.9 vehicles per policy. We avoid businesses that are involved in what we consider to be hazardous operations or interstate commerce.

Our Classic Collector product provides coverage to individuals with classic or antique automobiles for liability to others for bodily injury and property damage and for physical damage to an insured's own vehicle from collision and various other perils.

All segment revenues are generated from external customers. The following table provides revenues by segment and a reconciliation to "Total revenues" as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
Gross written premium:	2017			2016
Personal Auto	$	324,352		$	337,500
Commercial Vehicle	42,785			35,240
Classic Collector	3,565			3,229
Total gross written premium	370,702			375,968
Ceded reinsurance:
Personal Auto	(983		)	(1,012		)
Commercial Vehicle	(1,412		)	(2,994		)
Classic Collector	(213		)	(250		)
Total ceded reinsurance	(2,608		)	(4,256		)
Net written premium:
Personal Auto	323,369			336,488
Commercial Vehicle	41,373			32,246
Classic Collector	3,352			2,979
Total net written premium	368,094			371,712
Change in unearned premium:
Personal Auto	(20,983		)	(32,700		)
Commercial Vehicle	(6,170		)	(3,433		)
Classic Collector	428			606
Total change in unearned premium	(26,726		)	(35,528		)
Earned premium:
Personal Auto	302,386			303,788
Commercial Vehicle	35,203			28,812
Classic Collector	3,780			3,584
Total earned premium	341,368			336,184
Installment and other fee income:
Personal Auto	24,148			23,171
Commercial Vehicle	2,802			2,346
Classic Collector	0			0
Total installment and other fee income	26,949			25,518
Net investment income	8,695			8,063
Net realized gains on investments	509			139
Other income	275			258
Total revenues	$	377,797		$	370,162

Our management uses underwriting income and combined ratios calculated on a statutory accident year basis as primary measures of profitability. Statutory accident year underwriting income is calculated by subtracting losses and loss adjustment expenses and commissions and other underwriting expenses (including bad debt charge-offs on agents' balances and premium receivables) from the total of earned premium and installment and other fee income. The statutory accident year combined ratio represents the sum of the following ratios: (i) losses and LAE incurred, excluding development from prior accident years, as a percentage of net earned premium; and (ii) underwriting expenses incurred, including bad debt and net of fees, as a percentage of net written premium.

The primary differences between the calculation of the statutory accident year used by management and the statutory calendar year combined ratios is the exclusion of bad debt charge-offs and the inclusion of development on prior accident year loss and LAE reserves.

Certain expenses are treated differently under statutory accounting principles. Under GAAP, commissions, premium taxes and other variable costs incurred in connection with successfully writing new and renewal business are capitalized as deferred policy acquisition costs and amortized on a pro rata basis over the period in which the related premium is earned. On a statutory basis, these items are expensed as incurred. Additionally, bad debt charge-offs on agents' balances and premium receivables are included in the GAAP combined ratios.

The following tables present the underwriting income and combined ratio on a statutory accident year basis with reconciliations to "Earnings before income taxes" as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands). We do not allocate assets or "Provision for income taxes" to operating segments.

	Three months ended March 31, 2017
	Personal Auto				Commercial Vehicle					Classic Collector				Total
	Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$	1,594	98.3	%	$	629		95.3	%	$	335	95.3	%	$	2,558		98.0	%
Bad debt charge-offs	2,251				291					10				2,552
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	6,986				(874		)			256				6,368
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	10,831		95.2	%	45			97.1	%	602		88.3	%	11,478			95.4	%
Statutory-to-GAAP underwriting income differences														225
GAAP calendar year underwriting income														11,703			96.6	%
Net investment income														8,695
Net realized gains on investments														509
Other income														275
Interest expense														(3,512		)
Corporate general and administrative expenses														(2,271		)
Other expenses														(322		)
Earnings before income taxes														$	15,078
(1) Management includes the provision for uncollectible accounts in the underwriting income and combined ratio on both statutory accident year and GAAP calendar year bases.

	Three months ended March 31, 2016
	Personal Auto					Commercial Vehicle					Classic Collector				Total
	Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$	(2,050	)	98.8	%	$	(715	)	100.5	%	$	790	83.5	%	$	(1,975	)	98.7	%
Bad debt charge-offs	3,032					354					11				3,397
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	3,655					1,880					349				5,883
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	4,636			96.4	%	1,519			92.9	%	1,149		73.3	%	7,304			96.0	%
Statutory-to-GAAP underwriting income differences															507
GAAP calendar year underwriting income															7,812			97.7	%
Net investment income															8,063
Net realized gains on investments															139
Other income															258
Interest expense															(3,509		)
Corporate general and administrative expenses															(1,704		)
Other expenses															(282		)
Earnings before income taxes															$	10,776
(1) Management includes the provision for uncollectible accounts in the underwriting income and combined ratio on both statutory accident year and GAAP calendar year bases.

XML

Significant Reporting And Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Consolidation and Reporting

Basis of Consolidation and Reporting

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, focuses on our financial performance since the beginning of the year.

These financial statements reflect certain adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations and financial position. Such adjustments consist of normal, recurring accruals recorded to accurately match expenses with their related revenue streams and the elimination of all significant intercompany transactions and balances.

We have evaluated events that occurred after March 31, 2017, for recognition or disclosure in our financial statements and the notes to the financial statements.

Schedules may not foot due to rounding.

Estimates

Estimates

We based certain accounts and balances within these financial statements upon our estimates and assumptions. The amount of reserves for claims not yet paid, for example, is an item that we can only record by estimation. Unrealized capital gains and losses on investments are subject to market fluctuations, and we use judgment in the determination of whether unrealized losses on certain securities are temporary or other-than-temporary. Should actual results differ significantly from these estimates, the effect on our results of operations could be material. The results of operations for the periods presented may not be indicative of our results for the entire year.

Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In March 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for employee share-based payments. The guidance addresses the recognition, presentation and classification of awards, forfeitures and shares withheld for tax purposes. We adopted the change to the presentation of excess tax benefits on the consolidated statements of cash flow retrospectively and all other portions of the standard prospectively as of January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2017 the FASB issued an ASU related to the amortization of premium on purchased callable debt securities. The guidance amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Securities that contain explicit, noncontingent call features that are callable at fixed prices and on preset dates should shorten the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date (and if the call option is not exercised, the effective yield is reset using the payment terms of the debt security). The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim period within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the recognition of income tax on intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The guidance requires the income tax to be recognized when the transfer occurs rather than when the asset is sold to an outside party. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within the year of adoption, and is to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for credit losses. The guidance generally requires credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities to be recognized as an allowance rather than as a reduction to the amortized cost of a security. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within the year of adoption, with prospective application of the ASU required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized before the implementation date. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2016 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for leases. The guidance requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and is to be applied retrospectively, with an option to use a modified retrospective approach for leases which commenced prior to the effective date of this ASU. We continue to evaluate the impact this ASU will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016 the FASB issued an ASU amending the guidance on classifying and measuring financial instruments. The guidance requires equity securities to be measured at fair value and changes in that fair value to be recognized through net income. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We currently record equity securities at fair value and as of March 31, 2017, we have $12.6 million net unrealized gains, net of tax, recognized as a component of other comprehensive income.

In May 2014 the FASB issued an ASU related to the accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. Insurance contracts have been excluded from the scope of the guidance. In August 2015 the FASB issued an ASU to defer the effective date from fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. As an insurance-entity, we are largely exempt from the provisions of this standard, with only fee income totaling $107.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, subject to this new standard.

XML

Computation of Net Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share

The following table illustrates our computations of basic and diluted net earnings per common share ($ in thousands, except per

share figures):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
Net earnings	$	10,646	$	7,708
Average basic shares outstanding	10,998		11,036
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.97	$	0.70
Average basic shares outstanding	10,998		11,036
Restricted stock not vested	33		21
Dilutive effect of Performance Share Plan	96		77
Average diluted shares outstanding	11,127		11,134
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.96	$	0.69

XML

Fair Value (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair value by hierarchy

The following tables present, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, our assets and liabilities for which we report fair value on a recurring basis ($ in thousands):

	Fair Value
March 31, 2017	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	69,361		$	0		$	0		$	69,361
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. government	63,262			0			0			63,262
State and municipal	0			491,753			3,479			495,231
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	0			347,329			0			347,329
Commercial	0			57,252			0			57,252
Total mortgage-backed securities	0			404,580			0			404,580
Asset-backed securities	0			39,558			4,584			44,142
Corporates	0			415,872			2,553			418,425
Total fixed maturities	63,262			1,351,763			10,616			1,425,640
Equity securities	96,960			0			0			96,960
Short-term investments	0			503			0			503
Total cash and investments	$	229,583		$	1,352,266		$	10,616		$	1,592,465
Percentage of total cash and investments	14.4		%	84.9		%	0.7		%	100.0		%
December 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents	$	92,800		$	0		$	0		$	92,800
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. government	62,480			5			0			62,485
State and municipal	0			472,471			3,860			476,331
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	0			340,367			0			340,367
Commercial	0			69,801			0			69,801
Total mortgage-backed securities	0			410,169			0			410,169
Asset-backed securities	0			37,196			412			37,608
Corporates	0			402,909			666			403,575
Total fixed maturities	62,480			1,322,749			4,938			1,390,167
Equity securities	90,640			0			0			90,640
Short-term investments	769			2,139			0			2,907
Total cash and investments	$	246,689		$	1,324,888		$	4,938		$	1,576,514
Percentage of total cash and investments	15.6		%	84.0		%	0.3		%	100.0		%

Fair value level 3 reconciliation

The following tables present the progression in the Level 3 fair value category ($ in thousands):

Three months ended March 31, 2017	State and Municipal			Asset-Backed Securities			Corporates			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,860		$	412		$	666		$	4,938
Total (losses) gains, unrealized or realized
Included in net earnings	(31		)	0			1			(30		)
Included in other comprehensive income	15			1			(22		)	(6		)
Purchases	0			4,259			2,000			6,259
Sales	(694		)	0			0			(694		)
Settlements	0			(88		)	(92		)	(180		)
Transfers in	329			0			0			329
Balance at end of period	$	3,479		$	4,584		$	2,553		$	10,616
Three months ended March 31, 2016
Balance at beginning of period	$	10		$	0		$	1,524		$	1,534
Total (losses) gains, unrealized or realized
Included in net earnings	(0		)	0			3			3
Included in other comprehensive income	(0		)	1			1			1
Purchases	0			0			0			0
Sales	0			0			0			0
Settlements	(10		)	0			(86		)	(96		)
Transfers in	0			1,338			0			1,338
Balance at end of period	$	0		$	1,338		$	1,442		$	2,781

Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value

The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments ($ in thousands):

	March 31, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	69,361	$	69,361	$	92,800	$	92,800
Available-for-sale securities:
Fixed maturities	1,425,640		1,425,640		1,390,167		1,390,167
Equity securities	96,960		96,960		90,640		90,640
Short-term investments	503		503		2,907		2,907
Total cash and investments	$	1,592,465	$	1,592,465	$	1,576,514	$	1,576,514
Liabilities:
Long-term debt	$	273,644	$	289,831	$	273,591	$	278,726

XML

Investments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Summary of information of investment portfolio

Summarized information for the major categories of our investment portfolio follows ($ in thousands):

March 31, 2017	Amortized Cost or Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI(1)
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	$	63,533	$	46	$	(316	)	$	63,262	$	0
State and municipal	493,034		3,756		(1,559		)	495,231		(51		)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	350,636		2,043		(5,350		)	347,329		(1,944		)
Commercial	58,035		49		(832		)	57,252		0
Total mortgage-backed securities	408,670		2,092		(6,182		)	404,580		(1,944		)
Asset-backed securities	44,100		90		(48		)	44,142		(8		)
Corporates	414,366		5,140		(1,082		)	418,425		(31		)
Total fixed maturities	1,423,704		11,124		(9,188		)	1,425,640		(2,035		)
Equity securities	77,608		19,352		0			96,960		0
Short-term investments	504		0		(1		)	503		0
Total	$	1,501,815	$	30,476	$	(9,188	)	$	1,523,103	$	(2,035	)
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	$	62,808	$	55	$	(377	)	$	62,485	$	0
State and municipal	477,834		2,313		(3,816		)	476,331		(51		)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	343,095		2,306		(5,034		)	340,367		(1,967		)
Commercial	70,676		63		(939		)	69,801		0
Total mortgage-backed securities	413,772		2,369		(5,972		)	410,169		(1,967		)
Asset-backed securities	37,562		93		(47		)	37,608		(8		)
Corporates	400,685		4,389		(1,499		)	403,575		(41		)
Total fixed maturities	1,392,660		9,219		(11,711		)	1,390,167		(2,068		)
Equity securities	77,013		13,627		0			90,640		0
Short-term investments	2,909		0		(2		)	2,907		0
Total	$	1,472,582	$	22,846	$	(11,713	)	$	1,483,714	$	(2,068	)
(1) The total non-credit portion of OTTI recognized in Accumulated OCI reflecting the original non-credit loss at the time the credit impairment was determined.

Unrealized loss by investment category and length of time

The following tables set forth the amount of unrealized loss by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position ($ in thousands):

	Less than 12 Months								12 Months or More
March 31, 2017	Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Unrealized Losses as % of Cost		Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Unrealized Losses as % of Cost
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	33	$	49,337	$	(316	)	0.6	%	0	$	0	$	0		0.0	%
State and municipal	91	176,005		(1,550		)	0.9	%	1	1,089		(9		)	0.9	%
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	404	235,776		(4,846		)	2.0	%	43	11,998		(504		)	4.0	%
Commercial	14	36,390		(778		)	2.1	%	5	13,895		(54		)	0.4	%
Total mortgage-backed securities	418	272,167		(5,624		)	2.0	%	48	25,893		(558		)	2.1	%
Asset-backed securities	14	11,515		(41		)	0.4	%	2	1,906		(7		)	0.4	%
Corporates	76	95,913		(928		)	1.0	%	6	5,672		(154		)	2.6	%
Total fixed maturities	632	604,937		(8,459		)	1.4	%	57	34,560		(729		)	2.1	%
Short-term investments	1	503		(1		)	0.1	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Total	633	$	605,440	$	(8,459	)	1.4	%	57	$	34,560	$	(729	)	2.1	%
December 31, 2016
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government	31	$	47,640	$	(377	)	0.8	%	0	$	0	$	0		0.0	%
State and municipal	146	303,428		(3,816		)	1.2	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	381	225,117		(4,559		)	2.0	%	40	11,891		(474		)	3.8	%
Commercial	14	38,002		(788		)	2.0	%	7	26,537		(150		)	0.6	%
Total mortgage-backed securities	395	263,119		(5,347		)	2.0	%	47	38,428		(625		)	1.6	%
Asset-backed securities	9	7,836		(46		)	0.6	%	1	519		(1		)	0.1	%
Corporates	98	145,089		(1,272		)	0.9	%	7	7,745		(227		)	2.8	%
Total fixed maturities	679	767,112		(10,859		)	1.4	%	55	46,693		(852		)	1.8	%
Short-term investments	3	2,907		(2		)	0.1	%	0	0		0			0.0	%
Total	682	$	770,019	$	(10,861	)	1.4	%	55	$	46,693	$	(852	)	1.8	%

Summary of unrealized gains or losses

The following table summarizes those securities, excluding the rabbi trust, with unrealized gains or losses:

	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
Number of positions held with unrealized:
Gains	620		527
Losses	690		737
Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized:
Gains of $500,000	2		1
Losses of $500,000	0		0
Percentage of positions held with unrealized:
Gains that were investment grade	86	%	85	%
Losses that were investment grade	96	%	97	%
Percentage of fair value held with unrealized:
Gains that were investment grade	87	%	84	%
Losses that were investment grade	97	%	97	%

Unrealized loss by age and severity

The following table sets forth the amount of unrealized losses, excluding the rabbi trust, by age and severity at March 31, 2017, ($ in thousands):

Age of Unrealized Losses	Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses		Total Gross Unrealized Losses			Less  Than 5%*			5% - 10%*			Total Gross Greater Than 10%*
Three months or less	$	130,821	$	(342	)	$	(342	)	$	0		$	0
Four months through six months	357,707		(5,972		)	(5,939		)	(33		)	0
Seven months through nine months	112,199		(2,075		)	(1,977		)	(98		)	0
Ten months through twelve months	4,744		(71		)	(71		)	0			0
Greater than twelve months	34,529		(728		)	(597		)	(131		)	0
Total	$	640,000	$	(9,188	)	$	(8,926	)	$	(262	)	$	0

* As a percentage of amortized cost or cost.

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities

The change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities included the following ($ in thousands):

	Pre-tax
Three months ended March 31, 2017	Fixed Maturities			Equity Securities			Short-Term Investments			Tax Effects			Net
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period	$	4,368		$	6,294		$	3		$	(3,733	)	$	6,932
Realized losses (gains) on securities sold	52			(569		)	(1		)	182			(337		)
Impairment loss recognized in earnings	10			0			0			(3		)	6
Change in unrealized, net	$	4,429		$	5,725		$	1		$	(3,554	)	$	6,601
Three months ended March 31, 2016
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period	$	15,332		$	125		$	2		$	(5,411	)	$	10,048
Realized (gains) losses on securities sold	(259		)	0			2			90			(167		)
Impairment loss recognized in earnings	118			0			0			(41		)	76
Change in unrealized, net	$	15,190		$	125		$	4		$	(5,362	)	$	9,958

Progression of credit losses on fixed maturity securities

The following table is a progression of credit losses on fixed maturity securities that were bifurcated between a credit and non-credit component ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017			2016
Beginning balance	$	557		$	683
Additions for:
Newly impaired securities	10			0
Reductions for:
Securities sold and paid down	(24		)	(26		)
Ending balance	$	542		$	658

Scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities

The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2017, based on their fair values ($ in thousands). We report securities that do not have a single maturity date at average maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain securities may be called or prepaid by the issuers.

	Fair Value								Amortized Cost
Maturity	Securities with Unrealized Gains		Securities with Unrealized Losses		Securities with No Unrealized Gains or Losses		All Fixed Maturity Securities		All Fixed Maturity Securities
One year or less	$	67,637	$	34,894	$	4,210	$	106,740	$	106,491
After one year through five years	419,832		198,613		0		618,445		614,983
After five years through ten years	153,514		88,491		0		242,005		239,813
After ten years	1,708		6,019		2,000		9,727		9,646
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities	137,242		311,480		0		448,723		452,771
Total	$	779,933	$	639,497	$	6,210	$	1,425,640	$	1,423,704

XML

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of long-term debt

($ in thousands)	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016
Principal	$	275,000	$	275,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	1,356		1,409
Long-term debt less unamortized debt issuance costs	$	273,644	$	273,591

XML

Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Reconciliation of provision for income taxes

The following is a reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate of 35.0% to the effective provision for income taxes as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Earnings before income taxes	$	15,078		$	10,776
Income taxes at statutory rate	5,277			3,772
Effect of:
Dividends-received deduction	(79		)	(72		)
Tax-exempt interest	(633		)	(639		)
Other	(134		)	8
Provision for income taxes as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings	$	4,432		$	3,068
GAAP effective tax rate	29.4		%	28.5		%

XML

Additional Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

We made the following payments that we do not separately disclose in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
Income tax payments	$	3,100	$	0
Interest payments on debt	6,875		6,875
Interest payments on capital leases	21		20

XML

Insurance Reserves (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Insurance [Abstract]

Liability for unpaid losses and LAE

The following table provides an analysis of changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE on a GAAP basis ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Balance at Beginning of Period
Unpaid losses on known claims	$	238,412		$	237,660
IBNR losses	306,641			290,097
LAE	140,402			142,207
Total unpaid losses and LAE	685,455			669,965
Reinsurance recoverables	(17,130		)	(14,694		)
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables	668,325			655,271
Current Activity
Loss and LAE incurred:
Current accident year	277,044			271,167
Prior accident years	(6,368		)	(5,883		)
Total loss and LAE incurred	270,676			265,284
Loss and LAE payments:
Current accident year	(96,869		)	(89,444		)
Prior accident years	(179,319		)	(175,360		)
Total loss and LAE payments	(276,187		)	(264,804		)
Balance at End of Period
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables	662,814			655,751
Add back reinsurance recoverables	16,133			17,724
Total unpaid losses and LAE	678,947			673,475
Unpaid losses on known claims	233,303			236,701
IBNR losses	307,932			295,281
LAE	137,712			141,493
Total unpaid losses and LAE	$	678,947		$	673,475

XML

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Comprehensive Income Before and After Tax

The components of other comprehensive income before and after tax are as follows ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2017									2016
	Before Tax			Income Tax			Net			Before Tax			Income Tax			Net
Accumulated change in post-retirement benefit liability, beginning of period	$	1,033		$	(361	)	$	671		$	944		$	(331	)	$	614
Effect on other comprehensive income	(13		)	4			(8		)	(11		)	4			(7		)
Accumulated change in post-retirement benefit liability, end of period	1,020			(357		)	663			934			(327		)	607
Accumulated unrealized gains on investments, net, beginning of period	11,133			(3,896		)	7,236			11,072			(3,875		)	7,197
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	10,664			(3,733		)	6,932			15,459			(5,411		)	10,048
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairments included in net income	10			(3		)	6			118			(41		)	76
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income	(519		)	182			(337		)	(257		)	90			(167		)
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,155			(3,554		)	6,601			15,320			(5,362		)	9,958
Accumulated unrealized gains on investments, net, end of period	21,288			(7,451		)	13,837			26,392			(9,237		)	17,155
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	12,165			(4,258		)	7,907			12,016			(4,206		)	7,811
Change in post-retirement benefit liability	(13		)	4			(8		)	(11		)	4			(7		)
Change in unrealized gains on investments, net	10,155			(3,554		)	6,601			15,320			(5,362		)	9,958
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,143			(3,550		)	6,593			15,309			(5,358		)	9,951
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	$	22,308		$	(7,808	)	$	14,500		$	27,326		$	(9,564	)	$	17,762

XML

Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Revenues and Earnings Before Income Taxes

The following table provides revenues by segment and a reconciliation to "Total revenues" as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
Gross written premium:	2017			2016
Personal Auto	$	324,352		$	337,500
Commercial Vehicle	42,785			35,240
Classic Collector	3,565			3,229
Total gross written premium	370,702			375,968
Ceded reinsurance:
Personal Auto	(983		)	(1,012		)
Commercial Vehicle	(1,412		)	(2,994		)
Classic Collector	(213		)	(250		)
Total ceded reinsurance	(2,608		)	(4,256		)
Net written premium:
Personal Auto	323,369			336,488
Commercial Vehicle	41,373			32,246
Classic Collector	3,352			2,979
Total net written premium	368,094			371,712
Change in unearned premium:
Personal Auto	(20,983		)	(32,700		)
Commercial Vehicle	(6,170		)	(3,433		)
Classic Collector	428			606
Total change in unearned premium	(26,726		)	(35,528		)
Earned premium:
Personal Auto	302,386			303,788
Commercial Vehicle	35,203			28,812
Classic Collector	3,780			3,584
Total earned premium	341,368			336,184
Installment and other fee income:
Personal Auto	24,148			23,171
Commercial Vehicle	2,802			2,346
Classic Collector	0			0
Total installment and other fee income	26,949			25,518
Net investment income	8,695			8,063
Net realized gains on investments	509			139
Other income	275			258
Total revenues	$	377,797		$	370,162

The following tables present the underwriting income and combined ratio on a statutory accident year basis with reconciliations to "Earnings before income taxes" as presented on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings ($ in thousands). We do not allocate assets or "Provision for income taxes" to operating segments.

	Three months ended March 31, 2017
	Personal Auto				Commercial Vehicle					Classic Collector				Total
	Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$	1,594	98.3	%	$	629		95.3	%	$	335	95.3	%	$	2,558		98.0	%
Bad debt charge-offs	2,251				291					10				2,552
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	6,986				(874		)			256				6,368
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	10,831		95.2	%	45			97.1	%	602		88.3	%	11,478			95.4	%
Statutory-to-GAAP underwriting income differences														225
GAAP calendar year underwriting income														11,703			96.6	%
Net investment income														8,695
Net realized gains on investments														509
Other income														275
Interest expense														(3,512		)
Corporate general and administrative expenses														(2,271		)
Other expenses														(322		)
Earnings before income taxes														$	15,078
(1) Management includes the provision for uncollectible accounts in the underwriting income and combined ratio on both statutory accident year and GAAP calendar year bases.

	Three months ended March 31, 2016
	Personal Auto					Commercial Vehicle					Classic Collector				Total
	Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)		Combined Ratio (1)		Pre-tax Profit (Loss)			Combined Ratio (1)
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$	(2,050	)	98.8	%	$	(715	)	100.5	%	$	790	83.5	%	$	(1,975	)	98.7	%
Bad debt charge-offs	3,032					354					11				3,397
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	3,655					1,880					349				5,883
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	4,636			96.4	%	1,519			92.9	%	1,149		73.3	%	7,304			96.0	%
Statutory-to-GAAP underwriting income differences															507
GAAP calendar year underwriting income															7,812			97.7	%
Net investment income															8,063
Net realized gains on investments															139
Other income															258
Interest expense															(3,509		)
Corporate general and administrative expenses															(1,704		)
Other expenses															(282		)
Earnings before income taxes															$	10,776
(1) Management includes the provision for uncollectible accounts in the underwriting income and combined ratio on both statutory accident year and GAAP calendar year bases.

XML

Significant Reporting And Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) state	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of states licensed to write insurance | state	50
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during period, net of tax	$ 6,932	$ 10,048
Installment and other fee income	26,949	$ 25,518	$ 107,400
Equity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during period, net of tax	$ 12,600

XML

Computation of Net Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Computation of net earnings per share
Net earnings	$ 10,646	$ 7,708	$ 35,377
Average basic shares outstanding (shares)	10,998	11,036
Basic net earnings per share (usd per share)	$ 0.97	$ 0.70
Average diluted shares outstanding (shares)	11,127	11,134
Diluted net earnings per share (usd per share)	$ 0.96	$ 0.69
Restricted stock not vested
Computation of net earnings per share
Dilutive shares (shares)	33	21
Dilutive effect of Performance Share Plan
Computation of net earnings per share
Dilutive shares (shares)	96	77

XML

Fair Value - Fair Value by Hierarchy (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 1,523,103	$ 1,483,714
Recurring basis | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Long-term debt	289,800	278,700
Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Cash and cash equivalents	69,361	92,800
Long-term debt	289,831	278,726
Fair Value | Fixed Maturities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	1,425,640	1,390,167
Fair Value | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	96,960	90,640
Fair Value | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	503	2,907
Fair Value | Recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Cash and cash equivalents	69,361	92,800
Total cash and investments	$ 1,592,465	$ 1,576,514
Percentage of total cash and investments (percent)	100.00%	100.00%
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Fixed Maturities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 1,425,640	$ 1,390,167
Fair Value | Recurring basis | U.S. government
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	63,262	62,485
Fair Value | Recurring basis | State and Municipal
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	495,231	476,331
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Mortgage- Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	404,580	410,169
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Residential
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	347,329	340,367
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Commercial
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	57,252	69,801
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	44,142	37,608
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Corporates
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	418,425	403,575
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	96,960	90,640
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	503	2,907
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Cash and cash equivalents	69,361	92,800
Total cash and investments	$ 229,583	$ 246,689
Percentage of total cash and investments (percent)	14.40%	15.60%
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Fixed Maturities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 63,262	$ 62,480
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | U.S. government
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	63,262	62,480
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | State and Municipal
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Mortgage- Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Residential
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Commercial
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Corporates
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	96,960	90,640
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 1 | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	769
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Total cash and investments	$ 1,352,266	$ 1,324,888
Percentage of total cash and investments (percent)	84.90%	84.00%
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Fixed Maturities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 1,351,763	$ 1,322,749
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | U.S. government
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	5
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | State and Municipal
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	491,753	472,471
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Mortgage- Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	404,580	410,169
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Residential
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	347,329	340,367
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Commercial
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	57,252	69,801
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	39,558	37,196
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporates
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	415,872	402,909
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 2 | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	503	2,139
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Total cash and investments	$ 10,616	$ 4,938
Percentage of total cash and investments (percent)	0.70%	0.30%
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Fixed Maturities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 10,616	$ 4,938
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | U.S. government
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | State and Municipal
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	3,479	3,860
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Mortgage- Backed Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Residential
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Commercial
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	4,584	412
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Corporates
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	2,553	666
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	0	0
Fair Value | Recurring basis | Level 3 | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 0	$ 0

XML

Fair Value - Level 3 Investments (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) security	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) security
Level 3 reconciliation
Number of securities transferred into Level 3 (securities) | security	1	1
Level 3
Level 3 reconciliation
Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,938	$ 1,534
Included in net earnings	(30)	3
Included in other comprehensive income	(6)	1
Purchases	6,259	0
Sales	(694)	0
Settlements	(180)	(96)
Transfers in	329	1,338
Balance at end of period	$ 10,616	2,781
Number of positions (securities) | security	12
Level 3 | Non-binding broker quotes
Level 3 reconciliation
Number of positions (securities) | security	9
Level 3 | Nationally recognized pricing service
Level 3 reconciliation
Number of positions (securities) | security	3
State and Municipal | Level 3
Level 3 reconciliation
Balance at beginning of period	$ 3,860	10
Included in net earnings	(31)	0
Included in other comprehensive income	15	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	(694)	0
Settlements	0	(10)
Transfers in	329	0
Balance at end of period	3,479	0
Asset-backed securities | Level 3
Level 3 reconciliation
Balance at beginning of period	412	0
Included in net earnings	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income	1	1
Purchases	4,259	0
Sales	0	0
Settlements	(88)	0
Transfers in	0	1,338
Balance at end of period	4,584	1,338
Corporates | Level 3
Level 3 reconciliation
Balance at beginning of period	666	1,524
Included in net earnings	1	3
Included in other comprehensive income	(22)	1
Purchases	2,000	0
Sales	0	0
Settlements	(92)	(86)
Transfers in	0	0
Balance at end of period	$ 2,553	$ 1,442

XML

Fair Value - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 1,523,103	$ 1,483,714
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	69,361	92,800
Total cash and investments	1,592,465	1,576,514
Long-term debt	273,644	273,591
Carrying Value | Fixed Maturities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities:	1,425,640	1,390,167
Carrying Value | Equity securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities:	96,960	90,640
Carrying Value | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities:	503	2,907
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	69,361	92,800
Total cash and investments	1,592,465	1,576,514
Long-term debt	289,831	278,726
Fair Value | Fixed Maturities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities:	1,425,640	1,390,167
Fair Value | Equity securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities:	96,960	90,640
Fair Value | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities:	$ 503	$ 2,907

XML

Investments - Textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	$ 42,100	$ 108,500
Receivable for securities sold	5,210	2,100	$ 795
Gross realized gains	700	1,300
Gross realized losses	$ 200	$ 1,000

XML

Investments - Investments by major category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	$ 1,423,704	$ 1,392,660
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	1,425,640	1,390,167
Equity Securities
Equity securities, Amortized cost	77,608	77,013
Equity securities, Fair Value	96,960	90,640
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost or Cost, Total	1,501,815	1,472,582
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	30,476	22,846
Available-for-sale securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,188)	(11,713)
Available-for-sale securities, Fair Value	1,523,103	1,483,714
Available-for-sale securities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	(2,035)	(2,068)
Fixed Maturities
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	1,423,704	1,392,660
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	11,124	9,219
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,188)	(11,711)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	1,425,640	1,390,167
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	(2,035)	(2,068)
U.S. government
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	63,533	62,808
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	46	55
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(316)	(377)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	63,262	62,485
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	0	0
State and Municipal
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	493,034	477,834
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	3,756	2,313
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,559)	(3,816)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	495,231	476,331
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	(51)	(51)
Mortgage- Backed Securities
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	408,670	413,772
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	2,092	2,369
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(6,182)	(5,972)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	404,580	410,169
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	(1,944)	(1,967)
Residential
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	350,636	343,095
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	2,043	2,306
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,350)	(5,034)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	347,329	340,367
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	(1,944)	(1,967)
Commercial
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	58,035	70,676
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	49	63
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(832)	(939)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	57,252	69,801
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	0	0
Asset-backed securities
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	44,100	37,562
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	90	93
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(48)	(47)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	44,142	37,608
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	(8)	(8)
Corporates
Fixed Maturities
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	414,366	400,685
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Gains	5,140	4,389
Fixed maturities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,082)	(1,499)
Fixed maturities, Fair Value	418,425	403,575
Fixed maturities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	(31)	(41)
Equity securities
Equity Securities
Equity securities, Amortized cost	77,608	77,013
Equity securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	19,352	13,627
Equity securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Equity securities, Fair Value	96,960	90,640
Equity securities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	0	0
Short-term investments
Equity Securities
Equity securities, Amortized cost	504	2,909
Equity securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Equity securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(1)	(2)
Equity securities, Fair Value	503	2,907
Equity securities, OTTI Recognized in Accumulated OCI	$ 0	$ 0

XML

Investments - Continuous loss position investments (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) security	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) security
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	690	737
Maximum
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of book value (percent)	95.00%
Minimum
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized loss amount	$ 100,000
Less than 12 Months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	633	682
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 605,440,000	$ 770,019,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (8,459,000)	$ (10,861,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	1.40%	1.40%
Less than 12 Months | Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	632	679
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 604,937,000	$ 767,112,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (8,459,000)	$ (10,859,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	1.40%	1.40%
Less than 12 Months | U.S. government
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	33	31
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 49,337,000	$ 47,640,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (316,000)	$ (377,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.60%	0.80%
Less than 12 Months | State and Municipal
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	91	146
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 176,005,000	$ 303,428,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (1,550,000)	$ (3,816,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.90%	1.20%
Less than 12 Months | Mortgage- Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	418	395
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 272,167,000	$ 263,119,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (5,624,000)	$ (5,347,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	2.00%	2.00%
Less than 12 Months | Residential
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	404	381
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 235,776,000	$ 225,117,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (4,846,000)	$ (4,559,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	2.00%	2.00%
Less than 12 Months | Commercial
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	14	14
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 36,390,000	$ 38,002,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (778,000)	$ (788,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	2.10%	2.00%
Less than 12 Months | Asset-backed securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	14	9
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 11,515,000	$ 7,836,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (41,000)	$ (46,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.40%	0.60%
Less than 12 Months | Corporates
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	76	98
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 95,913,000	$ 145,089,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (928,000)	$ (1,272,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	1.00%	0.90%
Less than 12 Months | Short-term investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	1	3
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 503,000	$ 2,907,000
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (1,000)	$ (2,000)
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.10%	0.10%
12 Months or More
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	57	55
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	2.10%	1.80%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 34,560,000	$ 46,693,000
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (729,000)	$ (852,000)
12 Months or More | Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	57	55
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	2.10%	1.80%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 34,560,000	$ 46,693,000
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (729,000)	$ (852,000)
12 Months or More | U.S. government
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	0	0
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.00%	0.00%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 0	$ 0
12 Months or More | State and Municipal
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	1	0
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.90%	0.00%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 1,089,000	$ 0
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (9,000)	$ 0
12 Months or More | Mortgage- Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	48	47
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	2.10%	1.60%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 25,893,000	$ 38,428,000
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (558,000)	$ (625,000)
12 Months or More | Residential
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	43	40
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	4.00%	3.80%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 11,998,000	$ 11,891,000
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (504,000)	$ (474,000)
12 Months or More | Commercial
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	5	7
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.40%	0.60%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 13,895,000	$ 26,537,000
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (54,000)	$ (150,000)
12 Months or More | Asset-backed securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	2	1
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.40%	0.10%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 1,906,000	$ 519,000
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (7,000)	$ (1,000)
12 Months or More | Corporates
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	6	7
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	2.60%	2.80%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 5,672,000	$ 7,745,000
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ (154,000)	$ (227,000)
12 Months or More | Short-term investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Number of Securities with Unrealized Losses (positions) | security	0	0
Unrealized Losses as Percentage of Cost	0.00%	0.00%
12 Months or More, Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0
12 Months of More, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 0	$ 0

XML

Investments - Summary of unrealized gains and losses (Details) - security	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Number of positions held with unrealized gains (positions)	620	527
Number of positions held with unrealized losses (positions)	690	737
Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized gains of $500,000 (positions)	2.00	1.00
Number of positions held that individually exceed unrealized losses of $500,000 (positions)	0	0
Percentage of positions held with unrealized gains that were investment grade (percent)	86.00%	85.00%
Percentage of positions held with unrealized losses that were investment grade (percent)	96.00%	97.00%
Percentage of fair value held with unrealized gains that were investment grade (percent)	87.00%	84.00%
Percentage of fair value held with unrealized losses that were investment grade (percent)	97.00%	97.00%

XML

Investments - Unrealized losses by age and severity (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses	$ 640,000
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(9,188)
Three months or less
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses	130,821
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(342)
Four months through six months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses	357,707
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,972)
Seven months through nine months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses	112,199
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(2,075)
Ten months through twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses	4,744
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(71)
Greater than twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value of Securities with Unrealized Losses	34,529
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(728)
Less Than 5% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(8,926)	[1]
Less Than 5% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Three months or less
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(342)	[1]
Less Than 5% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Four months through six months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,939)	[1]
Less Than 5% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Seven months through nine months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,977)	[1]
Less Than 5% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Ten months through twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(71)	[1]
Less Than 5% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Greater than twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(597)	[1]
5% - 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(262)	[1]
5% - 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Three months or less
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]
5% - 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Four months through six months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(33)	[1]
5% - 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Seven months through nine months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(98)	[1]
5% - 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Ten months through twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]
5% - 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Greater than twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	(131)	[1]
Greater Than 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]
Greater Than 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Three months or less
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]
Greater Than 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Four months through six months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]
Greater Than 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Seven months through nine months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]
Greater Than 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Ten months through twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]
Greater Than 10% as a Percentage of Amortized Cost or Cost | Greater than twelve months
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 0	[1]

[1] As a percentage of amortized cost or cost.

XML

Investments - Change in unrealized gains and losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period, pre-tax	$ 10,664	$ 15,459
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period, tax effects	(3,733)	(5,411)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during period, net of tax	6,932	10,048
Realized gains on securities sold, pre-tax	(519)	(257)
Realized gains on securities sold, tax effects	182	90
Realized gains on securities sold, net of tax	(337)	(167)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	10	118
Impairment loss recognized in earnings, tax effects	(3)	(41)
Impairment loss recognized in earnings	6	76
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net, pre-tax	10,155	15,320
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net, tax effects	(3,554)	(5,362)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net, net of tax	6,601	9,958
Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period, pre-tax	4,368	15,332
Realized gains on securities sold, pre-tax	52	(259)
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	10	118
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net, pre-tax	4,429	15,190
Equity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period, pre-tax	6,294	125
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during period, net of tax	12,600
Realized gains on securities sold, pre-tax	(569)	0
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	0	0
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net, pre-tax	5,725	125
Short-term investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period, pre-tax	3	2
Realized gains on securities sold, pre-tax	(1)	2
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	0	0
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net, pre-tax	$ 1	$ 4

XML

Investments - Credit losses rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Credit losses on fixed maturity securities
Beginning balance	$ 557	$ 683
Additions for: Newly impaired securities	10	0
Reductions for: Securities sold and paid down	(24)	(26)
Ending balance	$ 542	$ 658

XML

Investments - Investments by contractual maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
One year or less, fair value	$ 106,740
One year or less, amortized cost	106,491
After one year through five years, fair value	618,445
After one year through five years, amortized cost	614,983
After five years through ten years, fair value	242,005
After five years through ten years, amortized cost	239,813
After ten years, fair value	9,727
After ten years, amortized cost basis	9,646
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, fair value	448,723
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, amortized cost	452,771
Fair Value, Fixed maturities	1,425,640	$ 1,390,167
Amortized Cost, Fixed Maturities	1,423,704	$ 1,392,660
Securities with Unrealized Gains
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
One year or less, fair value	67,637
After one year through five years, fair value	419,832
After five years through ten years, fair value	153,514
After ten years, fair value	1,708
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, fair value	137,242
Fair Value, Fixed maturities	779,933
Securities with Unrealized Losses
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
One year or less, fair value	34,894
After one year through five years, fair value	198,613
After five years through ten years, fair value	88,491
After ten years, fair value	6,019
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, fair value	311,480
Fair Value, Fixed maturities	639,497
Securities with No Unrealized Gains or Losses
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
One year or less, fair value	4,210
After one year through five years, fair value	0
After five years through ten years, fair value	0
After ten years, fair value	2,000
Mortgage-backed, asset-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, fair value	0
Fair Value, Fixed maturities	$ 6,210

XML

Long-Term Debt - Long-term Debt Less Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt less unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 273,644,000	$ 273,591,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	275,000,000	275,000,000	$ 275,000,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	1,356,000	1,409,000
Long-term debt less unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 273,644,000	$ 273,591,000

XML

Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value		$ 289,831,000	$ 278,726,000
US Treasury Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term of note used (years)		10 years
Effective percentage (percent)		2.389%
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility capacity	$ 50,000,000
Term of revolving credit facility (years)	3 years
Senior Notes Due 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal		$ 275,000,000	$ 275,000,000	$ 275,000,000
Coupon rate (percent)				5.00%
Capitalized debt issuance costs				$ 2,200,000
Long-term debt, fair value		$ 289,800,000
10-year U.S. Treasury note | Senior Notes Due 2022 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis points		1.50%

XML

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate (percent)	35.00%
Income tax reconciliation
Earnings before income taxes	$ 15,078	$ 10,776
Income taxes at statutory rate	5,277	3,772
Dividends-received deduction	(79)	(72)
Tax-exempt interest	(633)	(639)
Other	(134)	8
Provision for income taxes as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings	$ 4,432	$ 3,068
GAAP effective tax rate (percent)	29.40%	28.50%

XML

Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Income tax payments	$ 3,100	$ 0
Interest payments on debt	6,875	6,875
Interest payments on capital leases	21	$ 20
Negative cash book balances	$ 48,100		$ 40,600

XML

Insurance Reserves - Changes in the liability for unpaid losses and LAE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Unpaid losses on known claims, balance at beginning of period	$ 238,412	$ 237,660
IBNR losses, balance at beginning of period	306,641	290,097
LAE, balance at beginning of period	140,402	142,207
Total unpaid losses and LAE, balance at beginning of period	685,455	669,965
Reinsurance recoverables, balance at beginning of period	(17,130)	(14,694)
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables, balance at beginning of period	668,325	655,271
Loss and LAE incurred, current accident year	277,044	271,167
Loss and LAE incurred, Prior accident years	(6,368)	(5,883)
Total loss and LAE incurred	270,676	265,284
Loss and LAE payments, current accident year	(96,869)	(89,444)
Loss and LAE payments, prior accident years	(179,319)	(175,360)
Total loss and LAE payments	(276,187)	(264,804)
Unpaid losses and LAE, net of reinsurance recoverables, balance at end of period	662,814	655,751
Add back reinsurance recoverables, balance at end of period	16,133	17,724
Total unpaid losses and LAE, balance at end of period	678,947	673,475
Unpaid losses on known claims, balance at end of period	233,303	236,701
IBNR losses, balance at end of period	307,932	295,281
LAE, balance at end of period	$ 137,712	$ 141,493

XML

Insurance Reserves - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Insurance [Abstract]
Favorable reserve development related to prior accident years	$ 6,368	$ 5,883

XML

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
California consumer complaint to California Department of Insurance | Premium to be returned to policyholders
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Adjustment to written and earned premium	$ 3.8

XML

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Before Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	$ 12,165	$ 12,016
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,143	15,309
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	22,308	27,326
Income Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	(4,258)	(4,206)
Effect on other comprehensive income	(3,550)	(5,358)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	(7,808)	(9,564)
Net [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	7,907	7,811
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6,593	9,951
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	14,500	17,762
Accumulated Change Post-retirement Benefit Liability
Before Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	1,033	944
Effect on other comprehensive income	(13)	(11)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	1,020	934
Income Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	(361)	(331)
Effect on other comprehensive income	4	4
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	(357)	(327)
Net [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	671	614
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(8)	(7)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	663	607
Accumulated Unrealized Gains on Investments, Net and Other-than-Temporary Impairments
Before Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	11,133	11,072
Effect on other comprehensive income	10,155	15,320
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	10,664	15,459
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	21,288	26,392
Income Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	(3,896)	(3,875)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	(3,733)	(5,411)
Effect on other comprehensive income	(3,554)	(5,362)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	(7,451)	(9,237)
Net [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, beginning of period	7,236	7,197
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	6,932	10,048
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	6,601	9,958
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of period	13,837	17,155
Reclassification Adjustment for Other-than-Temporary Impairments
Before Tax [Abstract]
Reclassicification adjustment	10	118
Income Tax [Abstract]
Reclassification adjustment	(3)	(41)
Net [Abstract]
Reclassicification adjustment	6	76
Accumulated Unrealized Gains on Investments, Net
Before Tax [Abstract]
Reclassicification adjustment	(519)	(257)
Income Tax [Abstract]
Reclassification adjustment	182	90
Net [Abstract]
Reclassicification adjustment	$ (337)	$ (167)

XML

Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 vehicle / policy vehicle segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments | segment	3
Number of vehicles in fleet in target businesses (or fewer) | vehicle	20
Average vehicles per policy | vehicle / policy	1.9

XML

Segment Information - Revenues by segment and reconciliation to Total revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross written premium	$ 370,702	$ 375,968
Ceded reinsurance	(2,608)	(4,256)
Net written premium	368,094	371,712
Change in unearned premium	(26,726)	(35,528)
Earned premium	341,368	336,184
Installment and other fee income	26,949	25,518	$ 107,400
Net investment income	8,695	8,063
Net realized gains on investments	509	139
Other income	275	258
Total revenues	377,797	370,162
Personal Auto
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross written premium	324,352	337,500
Ceded reinsurance	(983)	(1,012)
Net written premium	323,369	336,488
Change in unearned premium	(20,983)	(32,700)
Earned premium	302,386	303,788
Installment and other fee income	24,148	23,171
Commercial Vehicle
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross written premium	42,785	35,240
Ceded reinsurance	(1,412)	(2,994)
Net written premium	41,373	32,246
Change in unearned premium	(6,170)	(3,433)
Earned premium	35,203	28,812
Installment and other fee income	2,802	2,346
Classic Collector
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross written premium	3,565	3,229
Ceded reinsurance	(213)	(250)
Net written premium	3,352	2,979
Change in unearned premium	428	606
Earned premium	3,780	3,584
Installment and other fee income	$ 0	$ 0

XML

Segment Information - Underwriting income and reconciliations to Earnings before income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$ 2,558	$ (1,975)
Statutory accident year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	98.00%	98.70%
Bad debt charge-offs	$ 2,552	$ 3,397
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	6,368	5,883
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	$ 11,478	$ 7,304
Statutory calendar year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	95.40%	96.00%
Statutory-to-GAAP underwriting income differences	$ 225	$ 507
GAAP calendar year underwriting income	$ 11,703	$ 7,812
GAAP calendar year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	96.60%	97.70%
Net investment income	$ 8,695	$ 8,063
Net realized gains on investments	509	139
Other income	275	258
Interest expense	(3,512)	(3,509)
Corporate general and administrative expenses	(2,271)	(1,704)
Other expenses	(322)	(282)
Earnings before income taxes	15,078	10,776
Personal Auto
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$ 1,594	$ (2,050)
Statutory accident year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	98.30%	98.80%
Bad debt charge-offs	$ 2,251	$ 3,032
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	6,986	3,655
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	$ 10,831	$ 4,636
Statutory calendar year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	95.20%	96.40%
Commercial Vehicle
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$ 629	$ (715)
Statutory accident year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	95.30%	100.50%
Bad debt charge-offs	$ 291	$ 354
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	(874)	1,880
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	$ 45	$ 1,519
Statutory calendar year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	97.10%	92.90%
Classic Collector
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Statutory accident year underwriting income	$ 335	$ 790
Statutory accident year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	95.30%	83.50%
Bad debt charge-offs	$ 10	$ 11
Favorable (unfavorable) development on prior accident years	256	349
Statutory calendar year underwriting income	$ 602	$ 1,149
Statutory calendar year underwriting income, Combined Ratio	88.30%	73.30%