Summary of Components of Net Earned Premium (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Insurance [Abstract]
Direct									$ 1,425,582	$ 1,330,265	$ 1,223,840
Assumed									187,609	171,978	175,153
Ceded									(426,771)	(401,898)	(414,906)
Net Earned Premiums	$ 305,099	$ 301,355	$ 293,835	$ 286,131	$ 283,985	$ 284,010	$ 267,992	$ 264,358	$ 1,186,420	$ 1,100,345	$ 984,087