Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost $2,481,651; $2,270,903)	$ 2,538,514	$ 2,408,354
Equity securities (cost $267,614; $475,959)	336,367	477,088
Short-term investments (cost $251,550; $294,607)	251,449	294,653
Total investments	3,126,330	3,180,095
Cash	250,061	158,183
Receivables:
Premiums	372,818	345,387
Accrued investment income	35,316	31,109
Other	18,399	17,756
Total receivables	426,533	394,252
Deferred policy acquisition costs	196,284	185,910
Fixed assets, net	154,467	161,940
Current income taxes	0	7,058
Deferred income taxes	26,437	0
Goodwill	42,796	42,796
Other intangible assets, net	43,098	47,589
Other assets	74,450	11,863
Total assets	4,340,456	4,189,686
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,010,534	1,036,123
Unearned premiums	967,320	920,429
Notes payable	180,000	140,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	133,973	96,220
Current income taxes	26,324	0
Deferred income taxes	0	445
Other liabilities	182,150	153,972
Total liabilities	2,500,301	2,347,189
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock without par value or stated value: Authorized 70,000 shares; issued and outstanding 54,960; 54,922	81,109	79,380
Additional paid-in capital	128	0
Retained earnings	1,758,918	1,763,117
Total shareholders’ equity	1,840,155	1,842,497
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 4,340,456	$ 4,189,686