Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 415,856	$ 415,554
Equity securities	85,169	96,657
Limited partnerships	55,801	77,352
Short-term	5,144	4,225
Total Investments	561,970	593,788
Cash and cash equivalents	52,714	38,223
Accounts receivable	50,324	42,953
Reinsurance recoverable	130,484	127,228
Notes receivable from employees	1,287	1,414
Other assets	35,647	34,340
Current federal income taxes	3,431	0
Deferred federal income taxes	12,434	0
Total Assets	848,291	837,946
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	409,107	344,520
Reserves for unearned premiums	41,889	29,819
Short-term borrowings	10,000	15,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	75,393	66,441
Current federal income taxes	0	6,659
Deferred federal income taxes	0	6,772
Total Liabilities	536,389	469,211
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	48,595	47,874
Unrealized net gains on investments	21,583	33,894
Retained earnings	241,091	286,335
Shareholders' equity	311,902	368,735
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	848,291	837,946
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	112	112
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 521	$ 520