Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Fixed maturity securities, held-to-maturity – at carrying value (fair value: $448,529 – 2013; $594,661 – 2012)	$ 421,962	$ 554,069
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale – at fair value (amortized cost: $3,573,751– 2013 ; $3,130,683 – 2012)	3,633,432	3,296,013
Equity securities, available-for-sale – at fair value (cost: $158,323 – 2013; $132,441 – 2012)	180,506	151,382
Short-term investments (at cost which approximates fair value)	172,087	214,479
Other investments	108,073	114,076
Total investments	4,516,060	4,330,019
Cash	177	210
Interest and dividends due or accrued	36,044	35,984
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of: $4,513 – 2013; $3,906 – 2012	569,214	484,388
Reinsurance recoverables, net	555,579	1,421,109
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	149,182	132,637
Current federal income tax	1,551	2,569
Deferred federal income tax	131,603	119,136
Property and equipment – at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of: $176,718 – 2013; $169,428 – 2012	50,020	47,131
Deferred policy acquisition costs	177,211	155,523
Goodwill	7,849	7,849
Other assets	71,855	57,661
Total assets	6,266,345	6,794,216
Liabilities And Stockholders' Equity
Reserve for loss and loss expenses	3,316,291	4,068,941
Unearned premiums	1,111,539	974,706
Notes payable	392,407	307,387
Accrued salaries and benefits	116,682	152,396
Other liabilities	205,217	200,194
Total liabilities	5,142,136	5,703,624
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock of $0 par value per share: Authorized shares: 5,000,000; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock of $2 par value per share Authorized shares: 360,000,000 Issued: 98,957,182 – 2013; 98,194,224 – 2012	197,914	196,388
Additional paid-in capital	284,067	270,654
Retained earnings	1,184,084	1,125,154
Accumulated other comprehensive income	17,083	54,040
Treasury stock - at cost (shares: 43,182,331 – 2013; 43,030,776 – 2012)	(558,939)	(555,644)
Total stockholders' equity	1,124,209	1,090,592
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 6,266,345	$ 6,794,216

The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits, net of any related valuation allowance.

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