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Statutory Information and Restrictions (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Statutory Surplus and Subsidiary Dividend Restrictions (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Minimum statutory-basis capital and surplus | $ 124,444 | $ 117,684
Restricted net assets of HMEC's insurance subsidiaries | 17,967 | 18,565
Aggregate amount of dividends | 82,000 |
Statutory capital and surplus of insurance subsidiaries | 809,241 | 754,153
Liquid assets | $ 24,387 |
Number of financial reinsurance agreements | 0 |

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