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Reinsurance - Summary of Quota Reinsurance Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Ceded losses incurred | $ 4,899 | $ 7,521
Quota Share Reinsurance Agreements, Excluding Captives [Member] |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Ceded premiums written and earned, net of profit commission | 28,895 | 31,666
Ceded losses incurred | 4,687 | 8,513
Ceding commissions | 12,003 | 11,576
Profit commission | $ 31,117 | $ 26,215

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