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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
	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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