Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Fixed income securities, held-to-maturity – at carrying value (fair value: $385,502 – 2014; $416,981 – 2013)	$ 364,938	$ 392,879
Fixed income securities, available-for-sale – at fair value (amortized cost: $3,792,036– 2014; $3,675,977 – 2013)	3,890,200	3,715,536
Equity securities, available-for-sale – at fair value (cost: $166,214 – 2014; $155,350 – 2013)	211,348	192,771
Short-term investments (at cost which approximates fair value)	166,488	174,251
Other investments	106,125	107,875
Total investments	4,739,099	4,583,312
Cash	1,547	193
Interest and dividends due or accrued	37,747	37,382
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of: $3,733 – 2014; $4,442 – 2013	589,617	524,870
Reinsurance recoverables, net	558,758	550,897
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	148,256	143,000
Current federal income tax	0	512
Deferred federal income tax	97,401	122,613
Property and equipment – at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of: $184,748 – 2014; $179,192 – 2013	53,836	50,834
Deferred policy acquisition costs	182,087	172,981
Goodwill	7,849	7,849
Other assets	74,388	75,727
Total assets	6,490,585	6,270,170
Liabilities And Stockholders' Equity
Reserve for loss and loss expenses	3,451,306	3,349,770
Unearned premiums	1,100,864	1,059,155
Notes payable	392,290	392,414
Current federal income tax	10,150	0
Accrued salaries and benefits	84,870	111,427
Other liabilities	213,030	203,476
Total liabilities	5,252,510	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: 99,697,374 – 2014; 99,120,235 – 2013	199,395	198,240
Additional paid-in capital	298,352	288,182
Retained earnings	1,234,462	1,202,015
Accumulated other comprehensive income	68,012	24,851
Treasury stock - at cost (shares: 43,323,441 – 2014; 43,198,622 – 2013)	(562,146)	(559,360)
Total stockholders' equity	1,238,075	1,153,928
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 6,490,585	$ 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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