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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

3. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts is composed of the following:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2011		2010			2009

Balance, beginning of year	$	44	$	44		$	81
Provision for doubtful accounts		—		17			5
Uncollectible accounts written off		—		(17	)		(42	)
Balance, end of year	$	44	$	44		$	44

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for determining the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts for premium amounts due from policyholders, insureds, and other insurance entities. May include factors that management considered, such as historical loss experience and current economic and competitive conditions.

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