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Note 6 - Investments Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded in AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Change In Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded In AOCI [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax | $ (22,573) | $ 13,650 | $ 19,149
Less reclassification adjustment for net (losses) gains included in net income (loss), net of tax | 44,183 | (1,039) | 656
Net unrealized gains on investments | (66,756) | 14,689 | 18,493
Fixed Maturities [Member] |  |  |
Change In Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded In AOCI [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax | (24,246) | 4,531 | (240)
Less reclassification adjustment for net (losses) gains included in net income (loss), net of tax | (764) | (1,039) | 929
Net unrealized gains on investments | (23,482) | 5,570 | (1,169)
Equity securities |  |  |
Change In Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recorded In AOCI [Line Items] |  |  |
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax | 1,673 | 9,119 | 19,389
Less reclassification adjustment for net (losses) gains included in net income (loss), net of tax | 44,947 | 0 | (273)
Net unrealized gains on investments | $ (43,274) | $ 9,119 | $ 19,662

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