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Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves - Schedule of activity in the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]      
Gross reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of period $ 134,331 $ 67,271 $ 113,100
Less: loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, beginning of period (9,277) 0 (4,190)
Net reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of period (125,054) (67,271) 108,910
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:      
Current year 88,059 67,154  
Prior years' 2,609 (2,824)  
Total incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses 90,668 64,330  
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses paid in respect of losses occurring in:      
Current year (22,141) (6,044)  
Prior years' (19,228) (16,647)  
Total net paid losses (41,369) (22,691)  
Net reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses, end of period 174,353 (125,054) 108,910
Plus: loss and loss adjustment expenses recoverable, end of period 10,274 9,277 4,190
Gross reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses, end of period 184,627 134,331 113,100
Decrease in Reserve
      
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:      
Prior years'   (2,800)  
Favorable Loss/ Experience on Contracts
      
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:      
Prior years' 1,100    
Premium Estimate Decreases/Increases
      
Increase (decrease) in net loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred in respect of losses occurring in:      
Prior years' $ 1,500