Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 417,176	$ 415,554
Equity securities	104,933	96,657
Limited partnerships	71,873	77,352
Short-term	4,308	4,225
Total Investments	598,290	593,788
Cash and cash equivalents	57,844	38,223
Accounts receivable	52,297	42,953
Reinsurance recoverable	133,775	127,228
Notes receivable from employees	1,381	1,414
Other assets	36,755	34,340
Current federal income taxes	3,259	0
Total Assets	883,601	837,946
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	402,789	344,520
Reserves for unearned premiums	43,527	29,819
Short-term borrowings	10,000	15,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	78,704	66,441
Current federal income taxes	0	6,659
Deferred federal income taxes	3,290	6,772
Total Liabilites	538,310	469,211
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	48,475	47,874
Unrealized net gains on investments	37,716	33,894
Retained earnings	258,467	286,335
Shareholders' equity	345,291	368,735
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	883,601	837,946
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock	112	112
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock	$ 521	$ 520