Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 410,648	$ 409,460
Equity securities	101,077	88,085
Limited partnerships	53,280	54,705
Short-term	3,346	3,675
Total Investments	568,351	555,925
Cash and cash equivalents	87,625	89,726
Accounts receivable	71,537	74,094
Reinsurance recoverable	128,375	138,404
Notes receivable from employees	0	1,302
Other assets	38,754	35,370
Current federal income taxes	8,755	3,354
Deferred federal income taxes	0	7,119
Total Assets	903,397	905,294
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	408,380	421,556
Reserves for unearned premiums	38,400	39,919
Short-term borrowings	10,000	10,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	112,093	114,758
Deferred federal income taxes	3,564	0
Total Liablities	572,437	586,233
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	49,187	48,751
Unrealized net gains on investments	29,992	26,592
Retained earnings	251,147	243,084
Shareholders' equity	330,960	319,061
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	903,397	905,294
Class A voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	112	112
Class B non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 522	$ 522