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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies |
Schedule of roll forward activity in the insurance reserve |
(in thousands) |  | 2013 |  | 2012 |
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Balance at beginning of period |  | $ | 39,583 |  | $ | 38,850 |
Net increases in reserves |  |  | 16,861 |  |  | 19,743 |
Net payments made |  |  | (17,333 | ) |  | (19,010 | )
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Balance at end of period |  | $ | 39,111 |  | $ | 39,583 |
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