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Segment Information (Income From Continuing Operations, Before Federal Income Tax) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Underwriting loss $ (26,962) $ (34,002) $ (28,325) $ (46,700)
GAAP combined ratio 106.90% 109.60% 103.70% 106.60%
Statutory combined ratio 106.20% 109.50% 102.70% 106.10%
Net investment income 34,006 39,345 66,634 82,818
Net realized gain on investments 178 2,146 4,536 7,906
Total investment income, before federal income tax 34,184 41,491 71,170 90,724
Total all segments 7,222 7,489 42,845 44,024
Interest expense (4,723) (4,559) (9,423) (9,116)
General corporate and other expenses (3,191) (3,029) (10,923) (8,849)
(Loss) income before federal income tax (692) (99) 22,499 26,059
Total Commercial Lines [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Underwriting loss (19,524) (23,446) (24,008) (29,638)
Total Personal Lines [Member]
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Underwriting loss $ (7,438) $ (10,556) $ (4,317) $ (17,062)