Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Fixed income securities, held-to-maturity – at carrying value (fair value: $403,536 – 2014; $416,981 – 2013)	$ 382,056	$ 392,879
Fixed income securities, available-for-sale – at fair value (amortized cost: $3,784,456– 2014; $3,675,977 – 2013)	3,815,853	3,715,536
Equity securities, available-for-sale – at fair value (cost: $162,370 – 2014; $155,350 – 2013)	197,687	192,771
Short-term investments (at cost which approximates fair value)	137,733	174,251
Other investments	106,720	107,875
Total investments	4,640,049	4,583,312
Cash	245	193
Interest and dividends due or accrued	36,967	37,382
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of: $3,771 – 2014; $4,442 – 2013	553,912	524,870
Reinsurance recoverables, net	574,621	550,897
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	141,603	143,000
Current federal income tax	0	512
Deferred federal income tax	113,061	122,613
Property and equipment – at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of: $181,959 – 2014; $179,192 – 2013	53,725	50,834
Deferred policy acquisition costs	177,678	172,981
Goodwill	7,849	7,849
Other assets	70,526	75,727
Total assets	6,370,236	6,270,170
Liabilities And Stockholders' Equity
Reserve for loss and loss expenses	3,432,432	3,349,770
Unearned premiums	1,078,012	1,059,155
Notes payable	392,420	392,414
Current federal income tax	3,249	0
Accrued salaries and benefits	89,558	111,427
Other liabilities	189,034	203,476
Total liabilities	5,184,705	5,116,242
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: 99,536,697 – 2014; 99,120,235 – 2013	199,073	198,240
Additional paid-in capital	294,365	288,182
Retained earnings	1,212,577	1,202,015
Accumulated other comprehensive income	41,529	24,851
Treasury stock - at cost (shares: 43,317,498 – 2014; 43,198,622 – 2013)	(562,013)	(559,360)
Total stockholders' equity	1,185,531	1,153,928
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 6,370,236	$ 6,270,170

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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