Protective Insurance (PTVCA) 10-Q 9 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	BALDWIN & LYONS INC
Entity Central Index Key	9,346
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Class A (voting) [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,623,109
Class B (nonvoting) [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		12,460,900

Unaudited Consolidated Balance

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments:
Fixed maturities	$ 486,137	$ 437,184
Equity securities	134,454	145,498
Limited partnerships	77,197	75,458
Short-term	1,500	2,220
Total Investments	699,288	660,360
Cash and cash equivalents	67,372	73,538
Accounts receivable	62,195	66,522
Reinsurance recoverable	242,183	215,888
Other assets	70,570	65,761
Current federal income taxes	3,770	3,702
Total Assets	1,145,378	1,085,771
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Reserves for losses and loss expenses	565,559	513,596
Reserves for unearned premiums	21,916	25,291
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	118,200	121,188
Deferred federal income taxes	12,781	11,198
Total Liabilities	738,456	691,273
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	54,286	52,946
Unrealized net gains on investments	37,410	38,924
Foreign exchange adjustment	(668)	(1,066)
Retained earnings	315,250	303,053
Shareholders' equity	406,922	394,498
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,145,378	1,085,771
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	112	112
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 532	$ 529

Unaudited Consolidated Balance3

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Class A Voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	3,000,000	3,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	2,623,109	2,623,109
Class B Non-voting [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	12,460,900	12,402,941

Unaudited Consolidated Statemen

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenues
Net premiums earned	$ 71,235	$ 65,445	$ 206,870	$ 197,340
Net investment income	3,513	3,014	10,501	8,727
Commissions and other income	1,207	1,173	4,035	3,970
Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding impairment losses	9,576	2,310	22,023	5,994
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses on investments	(1,844)	(4,396)	(4,999)	(5,503)
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	7,732	(2,086)	17,024	491
Total revenue	83,687	67,546	238,430	210,528
Expenses
Losses and loss expenses incurred	56,827	35,212	138,116	113,890
Other operating expenses	21,225	20,724	64,326	67,307
Total expenses	78,052	55,936	202,442	181,197
Income before federal income taxes	5,635	11,610	35,988	29,331
Federal income taxes	1,634	3,830	11,906	9,590
Net income	$ 4,001	$ 7,780	$ 24,082	$ 19,741
Per share data:
Basic and diluted earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.52	$ 1.60	$ 1.31
Dividends paid to shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.25	$ 0.78	$ 0.75
Reconciliation of shares outstanding:
Average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	15,084	15,015	15,068	15,009
Dilutive effect of share equivalents (in shares)	0	3	16	10
Average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	15,084	15,018	15,084	15,019

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme5

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,001	$ 7,780	$ 24,082	$ 19,741
Unrealized net gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized net gains (losses) arising during the period	4,900	(13,192)	7,471	(13,299)
Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains (losses) included in net income	2,164	2,739	8,985	1,658
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments	2,736	(15,931)	(1,514)	(14,957)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(145)	(429)	398	(1,102)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,591	(16,360)	(1,116)	(16,059)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 6,592	$ (8,580)	$ 22,966	$ 3,682

Unaudited Consolidated Stateme6

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 32,397	$ 30,806
Investing activities:
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	(310,398)	(275,591)
Proceeds from sales or maturities of available-for-sale investments	286,580	262,707
Net sales of short-term investments	720	746
Other investing activities	(3,978)	(1,281)
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,076)	(13,419)
Financing activities:
Dividends paid to shareholders	(11,885)	(11,267)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,885)	(11,267)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	398	(1,102)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(6,166)	5,018
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	73,538	64,632
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 67,372	$ 69,650

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation: Investments Other investments, if any, are carried at either fair value or cost, depending on the nature of the investment. Short-term investments are carried at cost, which approximates their fair values. Realized gains and losses on disposals of investments are determined by specific identification of the cost of investments sold and are included in income. All fixed maturity and equity securities are considered to be available for sale; the related unrealized net gains or losses (net of applicable tax effect) are reflected directly in shareholders' equity. Included within available for sale fixed maturity securities are insurance-linked securities and convertible debt securities. The changes in fair values of insurance-linked securities and portions of the changes in fair values of convertible debt securities are reflected as a component of net realized gains (losses) on investments. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) With respect to other–than-temporary impairment of investments, if a fixed maturity security is in an unrealized loss position and the Company has the intent to sell the fixed maturity security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will have to sell the fixed maturity security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary and is recorded to net realized losses on investments in the consolidated statements of income. For impaired fixed maturity securities that the Company does not intend to sell or if it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell such securities, but the Company expects that it will not fully recover the amortized cost basis, the credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in net realized losses on investments in the consolidated statements of income and the non-credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized directly in shareholders' equity (accumulated other comprehensive income). The credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment is determined by comparing the net present value of projected future cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity security. Furthermore, unrealized losses caused by non-credit related factors related to fixed maturity securities for which the Company expects to fully recover the amortized cost basis continue to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. The unrealized net gains or losses (net of applicable tax effect) related to equity securities are reflected directly in shareholders' equity, unless a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, in which case the loss is charged to income. In determining if and when a decline in market value below cost is other-than-temporary, an objective analysis is made of each individual security where current market value is less than cost. For any equity security where the unrealized loss exceeds 20% of original or adjusted cost, and where that decline has existed for a period of at least six months, the decline is treated as an other-than-temporary impairment, subject to an evaluation as to possible future recovery. Additionally, for any equity security where the decline has existed for a period of at least one year, the decline is treated as an other-than-temporary impairment, regardless of the percentage decline. Furthermore, the Company takes into account any known subjective information in evaluating for impairment without consideration to the Company's quantitative criteria defined above. Recent Accounting Pronouncements: January 2016 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) expected to have a material impact on the Company's statement of financial position, income statement or liquidity. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-09, Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts, and this new guidance will enhance disclosures about an entity's insurance liabilities. This guidance will provide additional information about unpaid claims and claim development, including supplemental disaggregated incurred and paid claim data. Under the guidance, enhanced disclosures on claim frequency and reserving methodologies are required and will be included within the Company's financial statement footnote disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, however early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet adopted the guidance and the adoption of this guidance will not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07 – Fair Value Measurement – (Topic 820) Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its equivalent) (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force), which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. The new pronouncement was issued to ensure that all investments categorized in the fair value hierarchy are classified using a consistent approach. The Company adopted the guidance and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on presentation of data in our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as amended by subsequently issued ASUs, to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue. While insurance contracts are not within the scope of this updated guidance, the Company's service and fee income could be subject to this updated guidance. The updated guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue as performance obligations are met, in order to reflect the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity is entitled to receive for those goods or services. The following steps are applied in the updated guidance: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to the quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity, however the Company does not expect the guidance to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	(2) Investments: The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Net Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Gains Value Cost Gains Losses (Losses) September 30, 2016 Fixed maturities U.S. government obligations $ 96,573 $ 96,209 $ 366 $ (2 ) $ 364 Residential mortgage-backed securities 5,608 5,433 221 (46 ) 175 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 29,809 29,651 952 (794 ) 158 States and municipal obligations 131,697 130,783 1,144 (230 ) 914 Corporate securities 197,677 196,984 3,248 (2,555 ) 693 Foreign government obligations 24,773 25,921 363 (1,511 ) (1,148 ) Total fixed maturities 486,137 484,981 6,294 (5,138 ) 1,156 Equity securities: Financial institutions 20,251 13,261 7,299 (309 ) 6,990 Industrial & miscellaneous 114,203 64,795 51,066 (1,658 ) 49,408 Total equity securities 134,454 78,056 58,365 (1,967 ) 56,398 Total $ 620,591 $ 563,037 $ 64,659 $ (7,105 ) 57,554 Applicable federal income taxes (20,144 ) Net unrealized gains - net of tax $ 37,410 December 31, 2015 Fixed maturities U.S. government obligations $ 103,245 $ 103,448 $ 56 $ (259 ) $ (203 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 4,776 4,668 162 (54 ) 108 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 30,595 30,977 247 (629 ) (382 ) State and municipal obligations 110,578 109,932 806 (160 ) 646 Corporate securities 164,025 168,137 2,445 (6,557 ) (4,112 ) Foreign government obligations 23,965 25,416 404 (1,855 ) (1,451 ) Total fixed maturities 437,184 442,578 4,120 (9,514 ) (5,394 ) Equity securities: Financial institutions 21,694 10,836 11,069 (211 ) 10,858 Industrial & miscellaneous 123,804 69,385 59,338 (4,919 ) 54,419 Total equity securities 145,498 80,221 70,407 (5,130 ) 65,277 Total $ 582,682 $ 522,799 $ 74,527 $ (14,644 ) 59,883 Applicable federal income taxes (20,959 ) Net unrealized gains - net of tax $ 38,924 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) The following table summarizes, for fixed maturity and equity security investments in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss categorized by the duration those securities have been continuously in an unrealized loss position. September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Number of Securities Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Number of Securities Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Fixed maturity securities: 12 months or less 251 $ 198,916 $ (2,882 ) 328 $ 205,475 $ (5,070 ) Greater than 12 months 54 19,596 (2,256 ) 168 108,043 (4,444 ) Total fixed maturities 305 218,512 (5,138 ) 496 313,518 (9,514 ) Equity securities: 12 months or less 58 30,629 (1,967 ) 73 26,517 (5,130 ) Greater than 12 months - - - - - - Total equity securities 58 30,629 (1,967 ) 73 26,517 (5,130 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities 363 $ 249,141 $ (7,105 ) 569 $ 340,035 $ (14,644 ) The fair value and the cost or amortized costs of fixed maturity investments at September 30, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may ultimately differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have, in some cases, the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Pre-refunded municipal bonds are classified based on their pre-refunded call dates. Fair Value Cost or Amortized Cost One year or less $ 92,876 $ 92,984 Excess of one year to five years 261,413 261,261 Excess of five years to ten years 43,440 42,700 Excess of ten years 3,907 3,595 Contractual maturities 401,636 400,540 Asset-backed securities 84,501 84,441 Total $ 486,137 $ 484,981 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) Following is a summary of the components of net realized gains (losses) on investments for the periods presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fixed maturities: Gross gains $ 7,496 $ 1,294 $ 9,338 $ 3,426 Gross losses (8,434 ) (5,087 ) (12,470 ) (8,876 ) Net realized losses (938 ) (3,793 ) (3,132 ) (5,450 ) Equity securities: Gross gains 5,086 10,320 21,722 12,299 Gross losses (819 ) (2,312 ) (4,767 ) (4,297 ) Net realized gains 4,267 8,008 16,955 8,002 Limited partnerships - net gain (loss) 4,403 (6,301 ) 3,201 (2,061 ) Total net gains (losses) $ 7,732 $ (2,086 ) $ 17,024 $ 491 Net realized gains (losses) activity for investments, as shown in the previous table, are further detailed as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Realized net gains on the disposal of securities $ 3,482 $ 7,957 $ 10,649 $ 7,544 Mark-to-market adjustment 108 (300 ) (326 ) (692 ) Equity in gains (losses) of limited partnership investments - realized and unrealized 4,403 (6,301 ) 3,201 (2,061 ) Impairment: Write-downs based upon objective criteria (1,844 ) (4,396 ) (4,999 ) (5,503 ) Recovery of prior write-downs upon sale or disposal 1,583 954 8,499 1,203 Total net gains (losses) $ 7,732 $ (2,086 ) $ 17,024 $ 491 The mark-to-market adjustments in the table above represent the changes in fair value of (1) options embedded in convertible debt securities and (2) insurance-linked securities held by the Company. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) Shareholders' equity at September 30, 2016 included approximately $28,606, net of federal income taxes, of reported earnings which remain undistributed by limited partnerships. The Company's bridge loan investment program was terminated and the Company had no remaining committed funds related to bridge loan agreements as of September 30, 2016. The Company historically retained possession of these funds which were only loaned in the unlikely event that long-term financing was unavailable to the counter party in the market. At September 30, 2016, limited partnership investments included approximately $46,855 consisting of two partnerships which are managed by organizations in which certain of the Company's directors are officers, directors, general partners or owners. Each of these investments contains profit sharing agreements, pursuant to which a portion of the gains will be paid to the affiliated organizations. At September 30, 2016, invested assets other than limited partnerships included approximately $39,572 in portfolios managed by organizations in which certain of the Company's directors are officers, directors, general partners or owners.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Reinsurance	(3) Reinsurance: The following table summarizes the Company's transactions with reinsurers for the 2016 and 2015 comparative periods. 2016 2015 Quarter ended September 30: Premiums ceded to reinsurers $ 30,996 $ 32,822 Losses and loss expenses ceded to reinsurers 21,237 21,068 Commissions from reinsurers 11,898 10,228 Nine months ended September 30: Premiums ceded to reinsurers $ 94,331 $ 95,397 Losses and loss expenses ceded to reinsurers 70,081 59,306 Commissions from reinsurers 32,587 25,273

Reportable Segments

Reportable Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Reportable Segments	(4) Reportable Segments The Company has two reportable business segments in its operations: Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance. The Property and Casualty Insurance segment provides multiple line insurance coverage primarily to fleet transportation companies as well as to independent contractors who contract with fleet transportation companies. In addition, the Company provides private passenger automobile products to individuals, workers' compensation coverage to small businesses and professional liability products on a selective basis. In late 2015, the Company discontinued marketing private passenger automobile liability and physical damage coverages and all business for this product line will expire by the end of 2016. The Reinsurance segment currently accepts professional liability cessions from other insurance companies from current in-force business. From 1992 until July 1, 2014, the Reinsurance segment accepted property cessions The following table provides certain revenue and profit and loss information for each reportable segment. All amounts presented are computed based upon U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Segment profit for Property and Casualty Insurance includes the direct marketing agency operations conducted by the parent company for this segment and is computed after elimination of inter-company commissions. 2016 2015 Gross Premiums Written Net Premiums Earned Segment Underwriting Gain (Loss) Gross Premiums Written Net Premiums Earned Segment Underwriting Gain Three months ended September 30: Property and Casualty Insurance $ 100,467 $ 68,828 $ 2,009 $ 92,584 $ 60,837 $ 10,446 Reinsurance 1,454 2,407 (6,854 ) 3,368 4,608 86 Totals $ 101,921 $ 71,235 $ (4,845 ) $ 95,952 $ 65,445 $ 10,532 Nine months ended September 30: Property and Casualty Insurance $ 291,929 $ 197,970 $ 15,281 $ 272,260 $ 180,152 $ 18,678 Reinsurance 6,191 8,900 (7,680 ) 13,467 17,188 1,099 Totals $ 298,120 $ 206,870 $ 7,601 $ 285,727 $ 197,340 $ 19,777 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) The following table reconciles reportable segment underwriting gain (loss) to income before federal income taxes included in the Company's consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Profit: Segment underwriting gain (loss) $ (4,845 ) $ 10,532 $ 7,601 $ 19,777 Net investment income 3,513 3,014 10,501 8,727 Net realized gains (losses) on investments 7,732 (2,086 ) 17,024 491 Corporate expenses and other (765 ) 150 862 336 Income before federal income taxes $ 5,635 $ 11,610 $ 35,988 $ 29,331 Management does not identify or allocate assets to reportable segments when evaluating segment performance and depreciation expense is not material for any of the reportable segments.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	(5) Debt The Company maintains a revolving line of credit with a $40,000 limit and an expiration date of September 23, 2018. Interest on this line of credit is referenced to LIBOR and can be fixed for periods of up to one year at the Company's option. Outstanding drawings on this line of credit were $20,000 as of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. At September 30, 2016, the effective interest rate was 1.64%. The Company has $20,000 remaining unused under the line of credit at September 30, 2016.

Taxes

Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Taxes [Abstract]
Taxes	(6) Taxes As of September 30, 2016, the Company's calendar years 2015 and 2014 remain subject to examination by the IRS. The effective federal income tax rate differs from the normal statutory rate primarily as a result of tax-exempt investment income.

Fair Value

Fair Value	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair Value	(7) Fair Value: Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The following tables summarize fair value measurements by level for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis: As of September 30, 2016: Description Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fixed maturities: U.S. government obligations $ 96,573 $ - $ 96,573 $ - Residential mortgage-backed securities 5,608 - 3,874 1,734 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 29,809 - 28,418 1,391 State and municipal obligations 131,697 - 131,697 - Corporate securities 194,033 - 178,588 15,445 Options embedded in convertible securities 3,644 - 3,644 - Foreign government obligations 24,773 - 24,493 280 Total fixed maturities 486,137 - 467,287 18,850 Equity securities: Financial institutions 20,251 20,251 - - Industrial & miscellaneous 114,203 114,203 - - Total equity securities 134,454 134,454 - - Short-term 1,500 1,500 - - Cash equivalents 62,812 - 62,812 - $ 684,903 $ 135,954 $ 530,099 $ 18,850 As of December 31, 2015: Description Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fixed maturities: U.S. government obligations $ 103,245 $ - $ 103,245 $ - Residential mortgage-backed securities 4,776 - 4,776 - Commercial mortgage-backed securities 30,595 - 29,226 1,369 State and municipal obligations 110,578 - 110,578 - Corporate securities 161,630 - 146,488 15,142 Options embedded in convertible securities 2,395 - 2,395 - Foreign government obligations 23,965 - 23,683 282 Total fixed maturities 437,184 - 420,391 16,793 Equity securities: Financial institutions 21,694 21,694 - - Industrial & miscellaneous 123,804 123,804 - - Total equity securities 145,498 145,498 - - Short-term 2,220 2,220 - - Cash equivalents 69,517 - 69,517 - $ 654,419 $ 147,718 $ 489,908 $ 16,793 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) Level inputs, as defined by FASB Fair Value Measurements, are as follows: Level Input: Input Definition: Level 1 Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date. Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date. Level 3 Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The following methods, assumptions and inputs were used to determine the fair value of each class of the following assets recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets: Cash equivalents Fixed maturities Equity securities Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs is as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2015: 2016 2015 Beginning of period balance $ 16,793 $ 12,208 Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized) included in income (2,270 ) (104 ) Purchases 3,124 2,284 Settlements (5,290 ) (8,068 ) Transfers into Level 3 6,869 11,586 Transfers out of Level 3 (376 ) (1,113 ) End of period balance $ 18,850 $ 16,793 Quoted market prices are obtained whenever possible. Where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using present value or other valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by our assumptions, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows. Potential taxes and other transaction costs have not been considered in estimating fair values. Transfers between levels, if any, are recorded as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no significant transfers of assets between Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. In addition to the preceding disclosures on assets recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets, FASB guidance also requires the disclosure of fair values for certain other financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value, whether or not such values are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Non-financial instruments such as real estate, property and equipment, other assets, deferred income taxes and intangible assets, and certain financial instruments such as reserves for losses and loss expenses are excluded from the fair value disclosures. Therefore, the fair value amounts cannot be aggregated to determine the Company's underlying economic value. The carrying amounts for cash, accounts receivables, reinsurance recoverable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, income taxes receivable or payable and unearned premiums approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items. These assets and liabilities are not included in the table below. The following methods, assumptions and inputs were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument: Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) Limited partnerships Short-term borrowings A summary of the carrying value and fair value by level of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: Carrying Fair Value Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total September 30, 2016 Assets: Limited partnerships $ 77,197 $ - $ - $ 77,197 $ 77,197 Liabilities: Short-term borrowings 20,000 - 20,000 - 20,000 December 31, 2015 Assets: Limited partnerships 75,458 - - 75,458 75,458 Liabilities: Short-term borrowings 20,000 - 20,000 - 20,000

Restricted Stock

Restricted Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Restricted Stock [Abstract]
Restricted Stock	(8) Restricted Stock: The Company grants shares of class B restricted stock to the Company's outside directors, in lieu of cash, as their annual retainer compensation. The shares are distributed on the vesting date, one year following the date of grant, and have had an aggregate total value of $480 and $440 for the 2015 and 2016 annual periods presented, respectively. The table below provides detail of the stock issuances for 2015 and 2016: Value Per Share Effective Number of Shares Vesting Service on Grant Date Issued Date Period Date 5/12/2015 21,252 5/12/2016 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 $ 22.59 5/10/2016 17,677 5/10/2017 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 $ 24.89 Compensation expense related to the above stock grant is recognized over the period in which the directors render services. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) Effective February 5, 2016, the Company issued 47,333 shares of class B restricted stock to certain of the Company's executives under the Company's existing equity plan. The restricted shares will be paid solely in the Company's class B common stock. The restricted shares represent a portion of the calendar year 2015 compensation to certain executives under the terms of the Company's Executive Incentive Bonus Plan. The restricted shares will vest ratably over a three-year period from the date of grant and are accelerated for retirement eligible recipients in accordance with the non-substantive post-grant date vesting clause of Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC")

Litigation, Commitments and Con

Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies	(9) Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies: In the ordinary, regular and routine course of their business, the Company and its insurance subsidiaries are frequently involved in various matters of litigation relating principally to claims for insurance coverage provided. No currently pending matter is deemed by management to be material to the Company.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	(10) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: The following table illustrates changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2016: Unrealized holding gains on Foreign available-for-sale Currency securities Total Beginning balance $ (1,066 ) $ 38,924 $ 37,858 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 398 7,471 7,869 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - (8,985 ) (8,985 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income 398 (1,514 ) (1,116 ) Ending balance $ (668 ) $ 37,410 $ 36,742

Other Operating Expenses

Other Operating Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Other Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating Expenses	( 11) Other Operating Expenses: The Company incurred commission expense in connection with insurance policies written in 2016 through an insurance management firm of which a director of the Company is CEO and a Managing Director. Total commission expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $140 and $280, respectively.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	( 12) Subsequent Events: We have evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements filed on Form 10-Q with the SEC and no events have occurred during the period which require recognition or disclosure.

Summary of Significant Accoun19

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation:
Investments	Investments Other investments, if any, are carried at either fair value or cost, depending on the nature of the investment. Short-term investments are carried at cost, which approximates their fair values. Realized gains and losses on disposals of investments are determined by specific identification of the cost of investments sold and are included in income. All fixed maturity and equity securities are considered to be available for sale; the related unrealized net gains or losses (net of applicable tax effect) are reflected directly in shareholders' equity. Included within available for sale fixed maturity securities are insurance-linked securities and convertible debt securities. The changes in fair values of insurance-linked securities and portions of the changes in fair values of convertible debt securities are reflected as a component of net realized gains (losses) on investments. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) With respect to other–than-temporary impairment of investments, if a fixed maturity security is in an unrealized loss position and the Company has the intent to sell the fixed maturity security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will have to sell the fixed maturity security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary and is recorded to net realized losses on investments in the consolidated statements of income. For impaired fixed maturity securities that the Company does not intend to sell or if it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell such securities, but the Company expects that it will not fully recover the amortized cost basis, the credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in net realized losses on investments in the consolidated statements of income and the non-credit component of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized directly in shareholders' equity (accumulated other comprehensive income). The credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment is determined by comparing the net present value of projected future cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity security. Furthermore, unrealized losses caused by non-credit related factors related to fixed maturity securities for which the Company expects to fully recover the amortized cost basis continue to be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. The unrealized net gains or losses (net of applicable tax effect) related to equity securities are reflected directly in shareholders' equity, unless a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, in which case the loss is charged to income. In determining if and when a decline in market value below cost is other-than-temporary, an objective analysis is made of each individual security where current market value is less than cost. For any equity security where the unrealized loss exceeds 20% of original or adjusted cost, and where that decline has existed for a period of at least six months, the decline is treated as an other-than-temporary impairment, subject to an evaluation as to possible future recovery. Additionally, for any equity security where the decline has existed for a period of at least one year, the decline is treated as an other-than-temporary impairment, regardless of the percentage decline. Furthermore, the Company takes into account any known subjective information in evaluating for impairment without consideration to the Company's quantitative criteria defined above.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements: January 2016 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) expected to have a material impact on the Company's statement of financial position, income statement or liquidity. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-09, Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts, and this new guidance will enhance disclosures about an entity's insurance liabilities. This guidance will provide additional information about unpaid claims and claim development, including supplemental disaggregated incurred and paid claim data. Under the guidance, enhanced disclosures on claim frequency and reserving methodologies are required and will be included within the Company's financial statement footnote disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, however early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet adopted the guidance and the adoption of this guidance will not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07 – Fair Value Measurement – (Topic 820) Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its equivalent) (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force), which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. The new pronouncement was issued to ensure that all investments categorized in the fair value hierarchy are classified using a consistent approach. The Company adopted the guidance and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on presentation of data in our consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as amended by subsequently issued ASUs, to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue. While insurance contracts are not within the scope of this updated guidance, the Company's service and fee income could be subject to this updated guidance. The updated guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue as performance obligations are met, in order to reflect the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity is entitled to receive for those goods or services. The following steps are applied in the updated guidance: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to the quarter ending March 31, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity, however the Company does not expect the guidance to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Summary of available for sale securities	The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Net Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Fair Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Gains Value Cost Gains Losses (Losses) September 30, 2016 Fixed maturities U.S. government obligations $ 96,573 $ 96,209 $ 366 $ (2 ) $ 364 Residential mortgage-backed securities 5,608 5,433 221 (46 ) 175 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 29,809 29,651 952 (794 ) 158 States and municipal obligations 131,697 130,783 1,144 (230 ) 914 Corporate securities 197,677 196,984 3,248 (2,555 ) 693 Foreign government obligations 24,773 25,921 363 (1,511 ) (1,148 ) Total fixed maturities 486,137 484,981 6,294 (5,138 ) 1,156 Equity securities: Financial institutions 20,251 13,261 7,299 (309 ) 6,990 Industrial & miscellaneous 114,203 64,795 51,066 (1,658 ) 49,408 Total equity securities 134,454 78,056 58,365 (1,967 ) 56,398 Total $ 620,591 $ 563,037 $ 64,659 $ (7,105 ) 57,554 Applicable federal income taxes (20,144 ) Net unrealized gains - net of tax $ 37,410 December 31, 2015 Fixed maturities U.S. government obligations $ 103,245 $ 103,448 $ 56 $ (259 ) $ (203 ) Residential mortgage-backed securities 4,776 4,668 162 (54 ) 108 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 30,595 30,977 247 (629 ) (382 ) State and municipal obligations 110,578 109,932 806 (160 ) 646 Corporate securities 164,025 168,137 2,445 (6,557 ) (4,112 ) Foreign government obligations 23,965 25,416 404 (1,855 ) (1,451 ) Total fixed maturities 437,184 442,578 4,120 (9,514 ) (5,394 ) Equity securities: Financial institutions 21,694 10,836 11,069 (211 ) 10,858 Industrial & miscellaneous 123,804 69,385 59,338 (4,919 ) 54,419 Total equity securities 145,498 80,221 70,407 (5,130 ) 65,277 Total $ 582,682 $ 522,799 $ 74,527 $ (14,644 ) 59,883 Applicable federal income taxes (20,959 ) Net unrealized gains - net of tax $ 38,924
Fixed maturity and equity security investments in unrealized loss position	The following table summarizes, for fixed maturity and equity security investments in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss categorized by the duration those securities have been continuously in an unrealized loss position. September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Number of Securities Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Number of Securities Fair Value Gross Unrealized Loss Fixed maturity securities: 12 months or less 251 $ 198,916 $ (2,882 ) 328 $ 205,475 $ (5,070 ) Greater than 12 months 54 19,596 (2,256 ) 168 108,043 (4,444 ) Total fixed maturities 305 218,512 (5,138 ) 496 313,518 (9,514 ) Equity securities: 12 months or less 58 30,629 (1,967 ) 73 26,517 (5,130 ) Greater than 12 months - - - - - - Total equity securities 58 30,629 (1,967 ) 73 26,517 (5,130 ) Total fixed maturity and equity securities 363 $ 249,141 $ (7,105 ) 569 $ 340,035 $ (14,644 )
Fair value and cost or amortized cost of fixed maturity investments by contractual maturity	The fair value and the cost or amortized costs of fixed maturity investments at September 30, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may ultimately differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have, in some cases, the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Pre-refunded municipal bonds are classified based on their pre-refunded call dates. Fair Value Cost or Amortized Cost One year or less $ 92,876 $ 92,984 Excess of one year to five years 261,413 261,261 Excess of five years to ten years 43,440 42,700 Excess of ten years 3,907 3,595 Contractual maturities 401,636 400,540 Asset-backed securities 84,501 84,441 Total $ 486,137 $ 484,981
Realized gains (losses) on investments	Following is a summary of the components of net realized gains (losses) on investments for the periods presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Fixed maturities: Gross gains $ 7,496 $ 1,294 $ 9,338 $ 3,426 Gross losses (8,434 ) (5,087 ) (12,470 ) (8,876 ) Net realized losses (938 ) (3,793 ) (3,132 ) (5,450 ) Equity securities: Gross gains 5,086 10,320 21,722 12,299 Gross losses (819 ) (2,312 ) (4,767 ) (4,297 ) Net realized gains 4,267 8,008 16,955 8,002 Limited partnerships - net gain (loss) 4,403 (6,301 ) 3,201 (2,061 ) Total net gains (losses) $ 7,732 $ (2,086 ) $ 17,024 $ 491
Schedule of realized gains (losses)	Net realized gains (losses) activity for investments, as shown in the previous table, are further detailed as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Realized net gains on the disposal of securities $ 3,482 $ 7,957 $ 10,649 $ 7,544 Mark-to-market adjustment 108 (300 ) (326 ) (692 ) Equity in gains (losses) of limited partnership investments - realized and unrealized 4,403 (6,301 ) 3,201 (2,061 ) Impairment: Write-downs based upon objective criteria (1,844 ) (4,396 ) (4,999 ) (5,503 ) Recovery of prior write-downs upon sale or disposal 1,583 954 8,499 1,203 Total net gains (losses) $ 7,732 $ (2,086 ) $ 17,024 $ 491

Reinsurance (Tables)

Reinsurance (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Reinsurance	The following table summarizes the Company's transactions with reinsurers for the 2016 and 2015 comparative periods. 2016 2015 Quarter ended September 30: Premiums ceded to reinsurers $ 30,996 $ 32,822 Losses and loss expenses ceded to reinsurers 21,237 21,068 Commissions from reinsurers 11,898 10,228 Nine months ended September 30: Premiums ceded to reinsurers $ 94,331 $ 95,397 Losses and loss expenses ceded to reinsurers 70,081 59,306 Commissions from reinsurers 32,587 25,273

Reportable Segments (Tables)

Reportable Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information, by segment	The following table provides certain revenue and profit and loss information for each reportable segment. All amounts presented are computed based upon U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Segment profit for Property and Casualty Insurance includes the direct marketing agency operations conducted by the parent company for this segment and is computed after elimination of inter-company commissions. 2016 2015 Gross Premiums Written Net Premiums Earned Segment Underwriting Gain (Loss) Gross Premiums Written Net Premiums Earned Segment Underwriting Gain Three months ended September 30: Property and Casualty Insurance $ 100,467 $ 68,828 $ 2,009 $ 92,584 $ 60,837 $ 10,446 Reinsurance 1,454 2,407 (6,854 ) 3,368 4,608 86 Totals $ 101,921 $ 71,235 $ (4,845 ) $ 95,952 $ 65,445 $ 10,532 Nine months ended September 30: Property and Casualty Insurance $ 291,929 $ 197,970 $ 15,281 $ 272,260 $ 180,152 $ 18,678 Reinsurance 6,191 8,900 (7,680 ) 13,467 17,188 1,099 Totals $ 298,120 $ 206,870 $ 7,601 $ 285,727 $ 197,340 $ 19,777
Reconciles reportable segment underwriting gain (loss)	The following table reconciles reportable segment underwriting gain (loss) to income before federal income taxes included in the Company's consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2016 2015 2016 2015 Profit: Segment underwriting gain (loss) $ (4,845 ) $ 10,532 $ 7,601 $ 19,777 Net investment income 3,513 3,014 10,501 8,727 Net realized gains (losses) on investments 7,732 (2,086 ) 17,024 491 Corporate expenses and other (765 ) 150 862 336 Income before federal income taxes $ 5,635 $ 11,610 $ 35,988 $ 29,331

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value measurements by level for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The following tables summarize fair value measurements by level for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis: As of September 30, 2016: Description Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fixed maturities: U.S. government obligations $ 96,573 $ - $ 96,573 $ - Residential mortgage-backed securities 5,608 - 3,874 1,734 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 29,809 - 28,418 1,391 State and municipal obligations 131,697 - 131,697 - Corporate securities 194,033 - 178,588 15,445 Options embedded in convertible securities 3,644 - 3,644 - Foreign government obligations 24,773 - 24,493 280 Total fixed maturities 486,137 - 467,287 18,850 Equity securities: Financial institutions 20,251 20,251 - - Industrial & miscellaneous 114,203 114,203 - - Total equity securities 134,454 134,454 - - Short-term 1,500 1,500 - - Cash equivalents 62,812 - 62,812 - $ 684,903 $ 135,954 $ 530,099 $ 18,850 As of December 31, 2015: Description Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fixed maturities: U.S. government obligations $ 103,245 $ - $ 103,245 $ - Residential mortgage-backed securities 4,776 - 4,776 - Commercial mortgage-backed securities 30,595 - 29,226 1,369 State and municipal obligations 110,578 - 110,578 - Corporate securities 161,630 - 146,488 15,142 Options embedded in convertible securities 2,395 - 2,395 - Foreign government obligations 23,965 - 23,683 282 Total fixed maturities 437,184 - 420,391 16,793 Equity securities: Financial institutions 21,694 21,694 - - Industrial & miscellaneous 123,804 123,804 - - Total equity securities 145,498 145,498 - - Short-term 2,220 2,220 - - Cash equivalents 69,517 - 69,517 - $ 654,419 $ 147,718 $ 489,908 $ 16,793
Reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using level 3 inputs	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs is as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2015: 2016 2015 Beginning of period balance $ 16,793 $ 12,208 Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized) included in income (2,270 ) (104 ) Purchases 3,124 2,284 Settlements (5,290 ) (8,068 ) Transfers into Level 3 6,869 11,586 Transfers out of Level 3 (376 ) (1,113 ) End of period balance $ 18,850 $ 16,793
Summary of the carrying value and fair value by level of financial instruments	A summary of the carrying value and fair value by level of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: Carrying Fair Value Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total September 30, 2016 Assets: Limited partnerships $ 77,197 $ - $ - $ 77,197 $ 77,197 Liabilities: Short-term borrowings 20,000 - 20,000 - 20,000 December 31, 2015 Assets: Limited partnerships 75,458 - - 75,458 75,458 Liabilities: Short-term borrowings 20,000 - 20,000 - 20,000

Restricted Stock (Tables)

Restricted Stock (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Restricted Stock [Abstract]
Summary of stock issuances	The table below provides detail of the stock issuances for 2015 and 2016: Value Per Share Effective Number of Shares Vesting Service on Grant Date Issued Date Period Date 5/12/2015 21,252 5/12/2016 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 $ 22.59 5/10/2016 17,677 5/10/2017 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 $ 24.89

Accumulated Other Comprehensi25

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component	The following table illustrates changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2016: Unrealized holding gains on Foreign available-for-sale Currency securities Total Beginning balance $ (1,066 ) $ 38,924 $ 37,858 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 398 7,471 7,869 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - (8,985 ) (8,985 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income 398 (1,514 ) (1,116 ) Ending balance $ (668 ) $ 37,410 $ 36,742

Summary of Significant Accoun26

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of decline on cost of securities treated as other-than-temporary impairment	20.00%
Period of decline on the cost of equity securities that will be considered other-than-temporary impairment	6 months

Investments (Details)

Investments (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Security	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)SecurityPartnership	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Security
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	$ 486,137		$ 486,137
Cost or amortized cost	$ 484,981		484,981
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Applicable federal income taxes			(20,144)		$ (20,959)
Net unrealized gains - net of tax			$ 37,410		$ 38,924
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Number of Securities, total | Security	363		363		569
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value, total	$ 249,141		$ 249,141		$ 340,035
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Gross unrealized loss, total	(7,105)		(7,105)		(14,644)
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
One year or less, Fair Value	92,876		92,876
Excess of one year to five years, Fair Value	261,413		261,413
Excess of five years to ten years, Fair Value	43,440		43,440
Excess of ten years, Fair Value	3,907		3,907
Contractual maturities, Fair Value	401,636		401,636
Asset-backed securities, Fair Value	84,501		84,501
Total, Fair Value	486,137		486,137
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
One year or less, Cost or Amortized Cost Basis	92,984		92,984
Excess of one year to five years, Cost or Amortized Cost Basis	261,261		261,261
Excess of five years to ten years, Cost or Amortized Cost Basis	42,700		42,700
Excess of ten years, Cost or Amortized Cost Basis	3,595		3,595
Contractual maturities, Cost or Amortized Cost Basis	400,540		400,540
Asset-backed securities, Cost or Amortized Cost Basis	84,441		84,441
Cost or amortized cost	484,981		484,981
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Limited partnerships - net gain (loss)	4,403	$ (6,301)	3,201	$ (2,061)
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	7,732	(2,086)	17,024	491
Available for Sale Securities Gain Loss Activity [Abstract]
Realized net gains on the disposal of securities	3,482	7,957	10,649	7,544
Mark-to-market adjustment	108	(300)	(326)	(692)
Equity in gains (losses) of limited partnership investments - realized and unrealized	4,403	(6,301)	3,201	(2,061)
Write-downs based upon objective criteria	(1,844)	(4,396)	(4,999)	(5,503)
Recovery of prior write-downs upon sale or disposal	1,583	954	8,499	1,203
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	7,732	(2,086)	17,024	491
Undistributed earnings of limited partnership, net of taxes	28,606		28,606
Committed funds for bridge loans	0		0
Total investment in limited partnerships	46,855		$ 46,855
Number of partnerships investment | Partnership			2
Investment assets other than limited partnership			$ 39,572
U.S. Government Obligations [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	96,573		96,573		103,245
Cost or amortized cost	96,209		96,209		103,448
Gross unrealized gains	366		366		56
Gross unrealized losses	(2)		(2)		(259)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	364		364		(203)
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
Total, Fair Value	96,573		96,573		103,245
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost or amortized cost	96,209		96,209		103,448
Residential Mortgage-backed Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	5,608		5,608		4,776
Cost or amortized cost	5,433		5,433		4,668
Gross unrealized gains	221		221		162
Gross unrealized losses	(46)		(46)		(54)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	175		175		108
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
Total, Fair Value	5,608		5,608		4,776
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost or amortized cost	5,433		5,433		4,668
Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	29,809		29,809		30,595
Cost or amortized cost	29,651		29,651		30,977
Gross unrealized gains	952		952		247
Gross unrealized losses	(794)		(794)		(629)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	158		158		(382)
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
Total, Fair Value	29,809		29,809		30,595
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost or amortized cost	29,651		29,651		30,977
States and Municipal Obligations [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	131,697		131,697		110,578
Cost or amortized cost	130,783		130,783		109,932
Gross unrealized gains	1,144		1,144		806
Gross unrealized losses	(230)		(230)		(160)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	914		914		646
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
Total, Fair Value	131,697		131,697		110,578
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost or amortized cost	130,783		130,783		109,932
Corporate Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	197,677		197,677		164,025
Cost or amortized cost	196,984		196,984		168,137
Gross unrealized gains	3,248		3,248		2,445
Gross unrealized losses	(2,555)		(2,555)		(6,557)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	693		693		(4,112)
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
Total, Fair Value	197,677		197,677		164,025
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost or amortized cost	196,984		196,984		168,137
Foreign Government Obligations [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	24,773		24,773		23,965
Cost or amortized cost	25,921		25,921		25,416
Gross unrealized gains	363		363		404
Gross unrealized losses	(1,511)		(1,511)		(1,855)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	(1,148)		(1,148)		(1,451)
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
Total, Fair Value	24,773		24,773		23,965
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost or amortized cost	25,921		25,921		25,416
Total Fixed Maturities [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	486,137		486,137		437,184
Cost or amortized cost	484,981		484,981		442,578
Gross unrealized gains	6,294		6,294		4,120
Gross unrealized losses	(5,138)		(5,138)		(9,514)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	$ 1,156		$ 1,156		$ (5,394)
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Number of Securities, 12 months or less | Security	251		251		328
Number of Securities, Greater than 12 months | Security	54		54		168
Number of Securities, total | Security	305		305		496
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value, 12 months or less	$ 198,916		$ 198,916		$ 205,475
Fair value, Greater than 12 months	19,596		19,596		108,043
Fair value, total	218,512		218,512		313,518
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Gross unrealized loss, 12 months or less	(2,882)		(2,882)		(5,070)
Gross unrealized loss, Greater than 12 months	(2,256)		(2,256)		(4,444)
Gross unrealized loss, total	(5,138)		(5,138)		(9,514)
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract]
Total, Fair Value	486,137		486,137		437,184
Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost or amortized cost	484,981		484,981		442,578
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross gains	7,496	1,294	9,338	3,426
Gross losses	(8,434)	(5,087)	(12,470)	(8,876)
Net realized gains (losses)	(938)	(3,793)	(3,132)	(5,450)
Financial Institutions [Member]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	20,251		20,251		21,694
Cost or amortized cost	13,261		13,261		10,836
Gross unrealized gains	7,299		7,299		11,069
Gross unrealized losses	(309)		(309)		(211)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	6,990		6,990		10,858
Industrial & Miscellaneous [Member]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	114,203		114,203		123,804
Cost or amortized cost	64,795		64,795		69,385
Gross unrealized gains	51,066		51,066		59,338
Gross unrealized losses	(1,658)		(1,658)		(4,919)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	49,408		49,408		54,419
Total Equity Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	134,454		134,454		145,498
Cost or amortized cost	78,056		78,056		80,221
Gross unrealized gains	58,365		58,365		70,407
Gross unrealized losses	(1,967)		(1,967)		(5,130)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	$ 56,398		$ 56,398		$ 65,277
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Number of Securities, 12 months or less | Security	58		58		73
Number of Securities, Greater than 12 months | Security	0		0		0
Number of Securities, total | Security	58		58		73
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value, 12 months or less	$ 30,629		$ 30,629		$ 26,517
Fair value, Greater than 12 months	0		0		0
Fair value, total	30,629		30,629		26,517
Available-for-sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Gross unrealized loss, 12 months or less	(1,967)		(1,967)		(5,130)
Gross unrealized loss, Greater than 12 months	0		0		0
Gross unrealized loss, total	(1,967)		(1,967)		(5,130)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross gains	5,086	10,320	21,722	12,299
Gross losses	(819)	(2,312)	(4,767)	(4,297)
Net realized gains (losses)	4,267	$ 8,008	16,955	$ 8,002
Total Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Fair value	620,591		620,591		582,682
Cost or amortized cost	563,037		563,037		522,799
Gross unrealized gains	64,659		64,659		74,527
Gross unrealized losses	(7,105)		(7,105)		(14,644)
Net unrealized gains (losses)	$ 57,554		$ 57,554		$ 59,883

Reinsurance (Details)

Reinsurance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Premiums ceded to reinsurers	$ 30,996	$ 32,822	$ 94,331	$ 95,397
Losses and loss expenses ceded to reinsurers	21,237	21,068	70,081	59,306
Commissions from reinsurers	$ 11,898	$ 10,228	$ 32,587	$ 25,273

Reportable Segments (Details)

Reportable Segments (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Segment	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | Segment			2
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Premium Earned	$ 71,235	$ 65,445	$ 206,870	$ 197,340
Reconciliation from segment totals to consolidated [Abstract]
Income before federal income taxes	5,635	11,610	35,988	29,331
Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Premiums Written	101,921	95,952	298,120	285,727
Net Premium Earned	71,235	65,445	206,870	197,340
Segment Underwriting Gain (Loss)	(4,845)	10,532	7,601	19,777
Reconciliation from segment totals to consolidated [Abstract]
Segment underwriting gain (loss)	(4,845)	10,532	7,601	19,777
Reportable Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Premiums Written	100,467	92,584	291,929	272,260
Net Premium Earned	68,828	60,837	197,970	180,152
Segment Underwriting Gain (Loss)	2,009	10,446	15,281	18,678
Reconciliation from segment totals to consolidated [Abstract]
Segment underwriting gain (loss)	2,009	10,446	15,281	18,678
Reportable Segments [Member] | Reinsurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross Premiums Written	1,454	3,368	6,191	13,467
Net Premium Earned	2,407	4,608	8,900	17,188
Segment Underwriting Gain (Loss)	(6,854)	86	(7,680)	1,099
Reconciliation from segment totals to consolidated [Abstract]
Segment underwriting gain (loss)	(6,854)	86	(7,680)	1,099
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Reconciliation from segment totals to consolidated [Abstract]
Net investment income	3,513	3,014	10,501	8,727
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	7,732	(2,086)	17,024	491
Corporate expenses and other	$ (765)	$ 150	$ 862	$ 336

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt [Abstract]
Revolving line of credit limit	$ 40,000
Line of credit maturity date	Sep. 23, 2018
Period of fixed interest on line of credit at company's options	1 year
Outstanding drawings on line of credit	$ 20,000	$ 20,000
Effective interest rate	1.64%
Remaining unused amount under line of credit	$ 20,000

Fair Value (Details)

Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
Total fixed maturities	$ 486,137	$ 437,184
Equity securities [Abstract]
Total equity securities	134,454	145,498
Short-term	1,500	2,220
Recurring [Member]
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
U.S. government obligations	96,573	103,245
Residential mortgage-backed securities	5,608	4,776
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	29,809	30,595
State and municipal obligations	131,697	110,578
Corporate securities	194,033	161,630
Options embedded in convertible securities	3,644	2,395
Foreign government obligations	24,773	23,965
Total fixed maturities	486,137	437,184
Equity securities [Abstract]
Financial institutions	20,251	21,694
Industrial & miscellaneous	114,203	123,804
Total equity securities	134,454	145,498
Short-term	1,500	2,220
Cash equivalents	62,812	69,517
Total fair value	684,903	654,419
Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
U.S. government obligations	0	0
Residential mortgage-backed securities	0	0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	0	0
State and municipal obligations	0	0
Corporate securities	0	0
Options embedded in convertible securities	0	0
Foreign government obligations	0	0
Total fixed maturities	0	0
Equity securities [Abstract]
Financial institutions	20,251	21,694
Industrial & miscellaneous	114,203	123,804
Total equity securities	134,454	145,498
Short-term	1,500	2,220
Cash equivalents	0	0
Total fair value	135,954	147,718
Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
U.S. government obligations	96,573	103,245
Residential mortgage-backed securities	3,874	4,776
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	28,418	29,226
State and municipal obligations	131,697	110,578
Corporate securities	178,588	146,488
Options embedded in convertible securities	3,644	2,395
Foreign government obligations	24,493	23,683
Total fixed maturities	467,287	420,391
Equity securities [Abstract]
Financial institutions	0	0
Industrial & miscellaneous	0	0
Total equity securities	0	0
Short-term	0	0
Cash equivalents	62,812	69,517
Total fair value	530,099	489,908
Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
U.S. government obligations	0	0
Residential mortgage-backed securities	1,734	0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	1,391	1,369
State and municipal obligations	0	0
Corporate securities	15,445	15,142
Options embedded in convertible securities	0	0
Foreign government obligations	280	282
Total fixed maturities	18,850	16,793
Equity securities [Abstract]
Financial institutions	0	0
Industrial & miscellaneous	0	0
Total equity securities	0	0
Short-term	0	0
Cash equivalents	0	0
Total fair value	$ 18,850	$ 16,793

Fair Value, Unobservable Input

Fair Value, Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period balance	$ 16,793	$ 12,208
Total gains or losses (realized or unrealized) included in income	(2,270)	(104)
Purchases	3,124	2,284
Settlements	(5,290)	(8,068)
Transfers into Level 3	6,869	11,586
Transfers out of Level 3	(376)	(1,113)
End of period balance	$ 18,850	$ 16,793

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Group

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets [Abstract]
Limited partnerships	$ 77,197	$ 75,458
Carrying Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Limited partnerships	77,197	75,458
Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Fair Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Limited partnerships	77,197	75,458
Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Limited partnerships	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Limited partnerships	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	20,000	20,000
Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Limited partnerships	77,197	75,458
Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term borrowings	$ 0	$ 0

Restricted Stock (Details)

Restricted Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 05, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares distribution period from grant date			1 year
5/12/2015 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Value of each share issued on grant date (in dollars per share)		$ 22.59
Summary of stock Issuances [Abstract]
Number of shares issued (in shares)		21,252
Vesting date		May 12, 2016
Service Period		7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
5/10/2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Value of each share issued on grant date (in dollars per share)		$ 24.89
Summary of stock Issuances [Abstract]
Number of shares issued (in shares)		17,677
Vesting date		May 10, 2017
Service Period		7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Summary of stock Issuances [Abstract]
Period restricted stocks will vest ratably from date of grant			3 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Class B [Member] | Outside Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total value of shares issued			$ 440	$ 480
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Class B [Member] | Executives [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total value of shares issued	$ 1,103
Shares issued (in shares)	47,333
Value of each share issued on grant date (in dollars per share)	$ 23.30

Accumulated Other Comprehensi35

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 394,498
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			7,869
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			(8,985)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 2,591	$ (16,360)	(1,116)	$ (16,059)
Ending balance	406,922		406,922
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			37,858
Ending balance	36,742		36,742
Foreign Currency [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			(1,066)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			398
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)			398
Ending balance	(668)		(668)
Unrealized Holding Gains on Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			38,924
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			7,471
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			(8,985)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(1,514)
Ending balance	$ 37,410		$ 37,410

Other Operating Expenses (Detai

Other Operating Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total commission expense	$ 140	$ 280