CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Investments and cash:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2011, $1,799,369; 2010, $1,855,598)	$ 1,847,221		$ 1,882,245
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: 2011, $68,035; 2010, $64,793)	94,737		87,258
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	185,032		153,057
Cash	40,340		31,768
Total investments and cash	2,167,330		2,154,328
Premiums receivable	273,327		188,368
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	176,960		156,869
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses	65,856		56,658
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	852,992		843,296
Deferred policy acquisition costs	60,468		55,201
Accrued investment income	14,212		15,590
Goodwill and other intangible assets	7,037		6,925
Current income tax receivable, net	6,877		1,054
Deferred income tax, net	6,871		15,141
Other assets	23,979		38,029
Total assets	3,655,909	[1]	3,531,459
Liabilities:
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses	2,033,556		1,985,838
Unearned premiums	534,474		463,515
Reinsurance balances payable	125,482		105,904
Senior notes	115,547		114,138
Accounts payable and other liabilities	28,931		32,710
Total liabilities	2,837,990		2,702,105
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.10 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued
Common stock, $.10 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued 17,400,857 shares for 2011 and 17,274,440 shares for 2010	1,744		1,728
Additional paid-in capital	323,174		312,588
Treasury stock, at cost (2,385,393 shares for 2011 and 1,532,273 shares for 2010)	(106,377)		(64,935)
Retained earnings	541,123		539,512
Accumulated other comprehensive income	58,255		40,461
Total stockholders' equity	817,919		829,354
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 3,655,909		$ 3,531,459

[1] Includes inter-segment transactions causing the row not to cross foot.