Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost $2,413,895; $2,270,903)	$ 2,482,052	$ 2,408,354
Equity securities (cost $492,573; $475,959)	528,725	477,088
Short-term investments (cost $165,783; $294,607)	165,520	294,653
Total investments	3,176,297	3,180,095
Cash	180,331	158,183
Receivables:
Premiums	356,061	345,387
Accrued investment income	33,783	31,109
Other	17,846	17,756
Total receivables	407,690	394,252
Deferred policy acquisition costs	189,599	185,910
Fixed assets, net	154,884	161,940
Current income taxes	0	7,058
Deferred income taxes	17,689	0
Goodwill	42,796	42,796
Other intangible assets, net	44,593	47,589
Other assets	17,941	11,863
Total assets	4,231,820	4,189,686
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,007,036	1,036,123
Unearned premiums	938,112	920,429
Notes payable	140,000	140,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	116,561	96,220
Current income taxes	2,395	0
Deferred income taxes	0	445
Other liabilities	193,848	153,972
Total liabilities	2,397,952	2,347,189
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock without par value or stated value: Authorized 70,000 shares; issued and outstanding 54,959; 54,922	80,857	79,380
Retained earnings	1,753,011	1,763,117
Total shareholders’ equity	1,833,868	1,842,497
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 4,231,820	$ 4,189,686