Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost $2,503,494; $2,523,042)	$ 2,618,400	$ 2,560,653
Equity securities (cost $387,851; $223,933)	412,880	281,883
Short-term investments (cost $373,180; $315,886)	372,542	315,776
Total investments	3,403,822	3,158,312
Cash	289,907	266,508
Receivables:
Premiums	390,009	366,075
Accrued investment income	38,737	36,120
Other	21,202	23,029
Total receivables	449,948	425,224
Deferred policy acquisition costs	197,202	194,466
Fixed assets, net	158,976	156,716
Current income taxes	503	0
Deferred income taxes	0	15,220
Goodwill	42,796	42,796
Other intangible assets, net	35,623	41,603
Other assets	21,512	14,336
Total assets	4,600,289	4,315,181
Liabilities:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,091,797	1,038,984
Unearned premiums	999,798	953,527
Notes payable	290,000	190,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	130,887	127,663
Current income taxes	0	11,856
Deferred income taxes	5,333	0
Other liabilities	207,028	170,665
Total liabilities	2,724,843	2,492,695
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock without par value or stated value: Authorized 70,000 shares; issued and outstanding 55,121; 54,975	88,705	81,591
Additional paid-in capital	3,804	411
Retained earnings	1,782,937	1,740,484
Total shareholders’ equity	1,875,446	1,822,486
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 4,600,289	$ 4,315,181