Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost $2,509,057; $2,523,042)	$ 2,619,867	$ 2,560,653
Equity securities (cost $444,915; $223,933)	496,511	281,883
Short-term investments (cost $291,646; $315,886)	291,325	315,776
Total investments	3,407,703	3,158,312
Cash	279,681	266,508
Receivables:
Premiums	395,688	366,075
Accrued investment income	38,171	36,120
Other	22,212	23,029
Total receivables	456,071	425,224
Deferred policy acquisition costs	201,438	194,466
Fixed assets, net	160,134	156,716
Deferred income taxes	0	15,220
Goodwill	42,796	42,796
Other intangible assets, net	37,118	41,603
Other assets	24,065	14,336
Total assets	4,609,006	4,315,181
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,062,913	1,038,984
Unearned premiums	1,012,619	953,527
Notes payable	290,000	190,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	141,897	127,663
Current income taxes	7,792	11,856
Deferred income taxes	5,306	0
Other liabilities	163,839	170,665
Total liabilities	2,684,366	2,492,695
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock without par value or stated value: Authorized 70,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,021; 54,975	83,666	81,591
Additional paid-in capital	3,046	411
Retained earnings	1,837,928	1,740,484
Total shareholders’ equity	1,924,640	1,822,486
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 4,609,006	$ 4,315,181