Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
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| Revenues: | ||||
| Net premiums earned | $ 189,821,058 | $ 187,661,705 | $ 566,657,613 | $ 555,140,395 |
| Investment income, net of investment expenses | 7,389,749 | 6,620,491 | 21,727,904 | 19,341,012 |
| Net investment gains (losses) | (369,041) | 3,463,504 | 19,294,229 | 4,062,475 |
| Lease income | 110,598 | 119,934 | 333,852 | 365,930 |
| Installment payment fees | 1,057,536 | 1,305,778 | 3,204,130 | 3,959,936 |
| Equity in earnings of Donegal Financial Services Corporation | 732,768 | 295,000 | 2,152,738 | |
| Total revenues | 198,009,900 | 199,904,180 | 611,512,728 | 585,022,486 |
| Expenses: | ||||
| Net losses and loss expenses | 130,743,395 | 140,726,106 | 385,361,331 | 433,063,019 |
| Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 31,304,000 | 31,110,000 | 92,821,000 | 91,354,000 |
| Other underwriting expenses | 26,516,518 | 24,528,860 | 85,409,737 | 82,343,932 |
| Policyholder dividends | 2,446,696 | 1,050,200 | 6,765,834 | 3,565,971 |
| Interest | 443,179 | 651,768 | 1,311,894 | 1,682,200 |
| Other expenses, net | 251,228 | 560,260 | 1,155,493 | 1,604,595 |
| Total expenses | 191,705,016 | 198,627,194 | 572,825,289 | 613,613,717 |
| Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | 6,304,884 | 1,276,986 | 38,687,439 | (28,591,231) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,118,505 | 70,630 | 5,689,442 | (10,829,654) |
| Net income (loss) | $ 5,186,379 | $ 1,206,356 | $ 32,997,997 | $ (17,761,577) |
| Class A Common Stock [Member] | ||||
| Earnings (loss) per common share: | ||||
| Common stock - basic | $ 0.19 | $ 0.04 | $ 1.18 | $ (0.64) |
| Common stock - diluted | 0.18 | 0.04 | 1.17 | (0.64) |
| Class B Common Stock [Member] | ||||
| Earnings (loss) per common share: | ||||
| Common stock - basic | 0.16 | 0.04 | 1.06 | (0.59) |
| Common stock - diluted | 0.16 | 0.04 | 1.06 | (0.59) |
| Common stock - basic and diluted | $ 0.16 | $ 0.04 | $ 1.06 | $ (0.59) |
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- Definition The total amount of expense recognized during the period for future policy benefits, claims and claims adjustment costs, and for selling, general and administrative costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Income from agency and brokerage operations (includes sales of annuities and supplemental contracts); service charges, commissions, and fees from the sale of insurance and related services; and management fees from separate accounts, deferred annuities, and universal life products. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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