Reinsurance Receivables Level 4 Losses and LAE Incurred (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]
Direct and Assumed	$ 23,069	$ 21,589	$ 66,198	$ 60,752
Ceded	(11,639)	(11,875)	(33,926)	(32,414)
Net losses and LAE Incurred	$ 11,430	$ 9,714	$ 32,272	$ 28,338

Total provision in the period for future policy benefits, claims incurred and costs incurred in the claims settlement process before the effects of reinsurance arrangements.

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Provision for benefits, claims and claims settlement expenses incurred during the period net of the effects of contracts assumed and ceded.

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The reduction in the amount of the provision for the period for claims and benefits incurred on contract risks ceded to other insurers under reinsurance arrangements.

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