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Reinsurance (Ceded Premiums and Losses Related to Flood Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Percentage of unpaid NFIP claims ceded by federal government	100.00%
Ceded premiums written	$ (357,463)	$ (369,296)	$ (367,284)
Ceded premiums earned	(363,567)	(365,302)	(356,922)
Ceded losses and loss expenses incurred	(143,327)	(183,550)	(281,233)
National Flood Insurance Program [Member]
Ceded premiums written	(228,907)	(237,718)	(236,309)
Ceded premiums earned	(233,940)	(234,224)	(228,650)
Ceded losses and loss expenses incurred	$ (62,078)	$ (57,323)	$ (183,142)

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