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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 10, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Total expended with respect to the assessment |  | $ 117
Other liabilities, accrued at acquisition, net |  | 33
Premium Tax [Member] |  |
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency amount |  | 1,754
Proposed premium tax adjustment with interest | 1,913 |
Accrued amount |  | $ 0
Loss contingency related to credit disallowance |  | The FDR auditor's proposed adjustments primarily relate to the disallowance of the entire amount of $1,754 in Florida salary credits applicable to that period

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