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Reinsurance (Ceded Premiums and Losses Related to Flood Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Ceded premiums written | $ (103,517) | $ (100,154) | $ (290,836) | $ (280,719)
Ceded premiums earned | (92,884) | (91,805) | (274,947) | (264,174)
Ceded loss and loss expense incurred | (38,955) | (74,595) | (126,526) | (245,246)
National Flood Insurance Program [Member] |  |  |  |
Ceded premiums written | (69,922) | (64,196) | (193,000) | (183,364)
Ceded premiums earned | (60,761) | (57,920) | (178,260) | (169,697)
Ceded loss and loss expense incurred | $ (14,008) | $ (34,879) | $ (48,099) | $ (162,780)

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