Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost $2,597,393; $2,523,042)	$ 2,704,628	$ 2,560,653
Equity securities (cost $379,951; $223,933)	455,542	281,883
Short-term investments (cost $229,665; $315,886)	229,412	315,776
Total investments	3,389,582	3,158,312
Cash	258,473	266,508
Receivables:
Premiums	384,388	366,075
Accrued investment income	39,254	36,120
Other	21,462	23,029
Total receivables	445,104	425,224
Deferred policy acquisition costs	199,217	194,466
Fixed assets, net	157,428	156,716
Deferred income taxes	0	15,220
Goodwill	42,796	42,796
Other intangible assets, net	38,613	41,603
Other assets	31,187	14,336
Total assets	4,562,400	4,315,181
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,053,030	1,038,984
Unearned premiums	993,462	953,527
Notes payable	270,000	190,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	120,839	127,663
Current income taxes	24,476	11,856
Deferred income taxes	12,962	0
Other liabilities	163,968	170,665
Total liabilities	2,638,737	2,492,695
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock without par value or stated value: Authorized 70,000 shares; issued and outstanding 54,979; 54,975	81,784	81,591
Additional paid-in capital	1,410	411
Retained earnings	1,840,469	1,740,484
Total shareholders’ equity	1,923,663	1,822,486
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 4,562,400	$ 4,315,181