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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Ceded premium recoverable from predecessor quota-share reinsurer in dispute |  |  | $ 5.4
Write-off of the reinsurance receivable | $ 5.4 | $ 5.4 |
After tax effect of write off of reinsurance receivable per diluted share | $ 0.08 | $ 0.08 |

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