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Reinsurance
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Reinsurance [Abstract]  
Reinsurance
(3) Reinsurance:
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s transactions with reinsurers for the 2013 and 2012 comparative periods.
 

   
2013
  
2012
 
Quarter ended June 30:
      
   Premiums ceded to reinsurers
 $29,398  $24,472 
   Losses and loss expenses
        
      ceded to reinsurers
  19,397   11,333 
   Commissions from reinsurers
  5,214   3,137 
          
Six months ended June 30:
        
   Premiums ceded to reinsurers
  56,411   49,220 
   Losses and loss expenses
        
      ceded to reinsurers
  41,531   19,137 
   Commissions from reinsurers
  9,251   6,973