Change in Net Unrealized Gains and Losses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Gross unrealized gains (losses)	$ 23,509	$ (52,220)
Deferred income tax	8,094	(18,296)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses), net	15,415	(33,924)
Fixed maturities
Gross unrealized gains (losses)	21,948	(63,771)
Equity Securities
Gross unrealized gains (losses)	$ 1,561	$ 11,551

This item represents the pretax change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities that has been included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders' equity, during the period.

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The change in unrealized holding gain (loss), net of tax, on available-for-sale securities included in a separate component of shareholders' equity during the period.

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This item represents the tax effects occurring during the period which are related to the net unrealized gain (loss) resulting from changes in the fair [carrying] value during the period of available-for-sale securities. Such tax affects would have been charged or credited directly to other comprehensive income or to related components of shareholders' equity.

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