Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 472,364	$ 437,184
Equity securities	137,744	145,498
Limited partnerships	72,794	75,458
Short-term	1,500	2,220
Total Investments	684,402	660,360
Cash and cash equivalents	61,545	73,538
Accounts receivable	64,141	66,522
Reinsurance recoverable	235,995	215,888
Other assets	66,174	65,761
Current federal income taxes	63	3,702
Total Assets	1,112,320	1,085,771
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	541,348	513,596
Reserves for unearned premiums	22,390	25,291
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	114,752	121,188
Deferred federal income taxes	9,517	11,198
Total Liabilities	708,007	691,273
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	54,286	52,946
Unrealized net gains on investments	34,674	38,924
Foreign exchange adjustment	(523)	(1,066)
Retained earnings	315,232	303,053
Shareholders' equity	404,313	394,498
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,112,320	1,085,771
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	112	112
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 532	$ 529