Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 470,983	$ 437,184
Equity securities	138,043	145,498
Limited partnerships	73,279	75,458
Short-term	2,215	2,220
Total Investments	684,520	660,360
Cash and cash equivalents	47,545	73,538
Accounts receivable	66,525	66,522
Reinsurance recoverable	229,740	215,888
Other assets	69,679	65,761
Current federal income taxes	0	3,702
Total Assets	1,098,009	1,085,771
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	524,793	513,596
Reserves for unearned premiums	23,176	25,291
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	121,530	121,188
Current federal income taxes	1,140	0
Deferred federal income taxes	9,145	11,198
Total Liabilities	699,784	691,273
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	54,167	52,946
Unrealized net gains on investments	30,874	38,924
Foreign exchange adjustment	(647)	(1,066)
Retained earnings	313,188	303,053
Shareholders' equity	398,225	394,498
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,098,009	1,085,771
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	112	112
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 531	$ 529