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Investments - Investment Income (Expense) Comprised Primarily of Interest and Dividends (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Total investment income	$ 1,690	$ 944	$ 3,035	$ 1,986
Less: Investment expenses	(483)	(532)	(966)	(1,056)
Net investment (expense) income	1,207	412	2,069	930
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Investment income	1,338	783	2,522	1,511
Equity Securities [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Investment income	206	152	263	454
Short-term Investments [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Investment income	67		105
Other [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Investment income	$ 79	$ 9	$ 145	$ 21

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Represents the total of interest and dividend income, including any amortization and accretion (as applicable) of discounts and premiums, earned from (1) loans and leases whether held-for-sale or held-in-portfolio; (2) investment securities; (3) federal funds sold; (4) securities purchased under agreements to resell; (5) investments in banker's acceptances, commercial paper, or certificates of deposit; (6) dividend income; or (7) other investments not otherwise specified herein.

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Amount, after investment expense, of income earned from investments in securities and real estate. Includes, but is not limited to, real estate investment, policy loans, dividends, and interest. Excludes realized gain (loss) on investments.

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