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Reinsurance (Details Textual) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Reinsurance (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Paid Losses Recoverable Outstanding Due date | 90 days |  |
Paid losses Recoverable | $ 746,000 | $ 764,000 |
Received Reinsurance Recoveries | $ 5,344,000 | $ 2,861,000 | $ 3,667,000
Unsecured reinsurance recoverable by Reinsurer reporting threshold | 1.50% |  |

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