Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 590,961	$ 521,853
Equity securities	109,099	201,763
Limited partnerships	64,369	70,806
Short-term and other	1,000	1,000
Total Investments	765,429	795,422
Cash and cash equivalents	108,993	64,680
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	6,138	4,033
Accounts receivable	113,386	87,551
Reinsurance recoverable	350,647	318,331
Other assets	94,906	80,061
Current federal income taxes recoverable	7,531	6,938
Total Assets	1,447,030	1,357,016
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	777,837	680,274
Reserves for unearned premiums	68,108	53,085
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Accounts payable and other liabilities	191,953	170,488
Deferred federal income taxes	1,087	14,358
Total Liabilities	1,058,985	938,205
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	55,115	55,078
Unrealized net gains (losses) on investments	(5,638)	46,700
Foreign exchange adjustment	(518)	(309)
Retained earnings	338,448	316,700
Shareholders' equity	388,045	418,811
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,447,030	1,357,016
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	112	112
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 526	$ 530