Acquisition (Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2015 USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Investments - Fixed Maturity Securities	$ 8,008
Cash	18,979
Premium, claims and other receivables	179,451
Reinsurance recoverables	197,292
Ceded unearned premium	33,127
Other assets	72,347
Total identifiable assets acquired	509,204
Loss and loss adjustment expense payable	202,265
Reinsurance, premium and claims payable	131,677
Unearned premium	56,946
Notes payable	15,004
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	48,049
Total liabilities assumed	453,941
Net identifiable assets acquired	55,263
Goodwill	47,145
Net assets acquired	$ 102,408