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Acquisition - Narrative (Details) - Workmen's Auto Insurance Company [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 12, 2015 | Jan. 02, 2015
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Cash |  | $ 8,000
Less: Amount held in escrow |  | $ 2,000
Maximum duration for escrow security |  | 3 years
Capital contribution to WAIC | $ 15,000 |

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