Investment Income

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Investment Income [Abstract]

Investment Income

(8) Investment Income:

The components of investment income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

($ in thousands)	2011			2010		2009
Interest and dividend income	$	2,184		$	3,471	$	5,291
Investment gain		1,071			3,010		-
Equity earnings		(864	)		367		994
Total investment income	$	2,391		$	6,848	$	6,285

During 2011 and 2010, we recognized gains of $1.1 million and $3.0 million associated with cash received on a previously written-off investment.