Activity in the Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses for Property and Casualty Insurance (Table Text Block)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

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Activity in the Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses for Property and Casualty Insurance

		December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
Balance at January 1	$	295,126	$	330,093	$	382,328
Less: reinsurance recoverable		136,535		176,439		223,865
Net balance at January 1		158,591		153,654		158,463
Incurred related to:
Current year		11,690		9,861		8,962
Prior years		(694)		1,652		7,036
Total incurred		10,996		11,513		15,998
Paid related to:
Current year		6,155		5,226		4,405
Prior years		12,717		1,350		16,402
Total paid		18,872		6,576		20,807
Net balance at December 31		150,715		158,591		153,654
Plus: reinsurance recoverable		120,894		136,535		176,439
Balance at December 31	$	271,609	$	295,126	$	330,093