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Schedule of Accrued Property and Liability Losses (Detail) (Accrued property and liability losses, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Accrued property and liability losses
   
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]    
Accrued property and liability losses $ 14,203us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
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$ 8,917us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent
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