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Reinsurance (Ceded Premiums and Losses Related to Flood Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Ceded premiums written	$ (88,991)	$ (87,174)
Ceded premiums earned	(90,390)	(85,589)
Ceded loss and loss expense incurred	(45,282)	(104,871)
National Flood Insurance Program [Member]
Ceded premiums written	(57,303)	(56,707)
Ceded premiums earned	(58,286)	(55,327)
Ceded loss and loss expense incurred	$ (7,379)	$ (76,176)

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Amount of earned premiums ceded to other entities.

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