Document and Entity Information (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Mar. 03, 2015
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Document and Entity [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Trading Symbol | MHLD | ||
Entity Registrant Name | MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001412100 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Data | --12-31 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 73,092,169 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 633.1 |
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "Other". No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Trading symbol of an instrument as listed on an exchange. No definition available.
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Interest, dividends, rents, ancillary and other revenues earned but not yet received by the entity on its investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include, but not limited to, taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Also includes the aggregate carrying amount of liabilities not separately disclosed. No definition available.
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net amount of deferred policy acquisition costs capitalized on contracts remaining in force as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets are assets, not including financial assets, lacking physical substance. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer) identified as Junior Subordinated Notes, which have a lower priority than senior instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, reflects the carrying amount of unpaid loan amounts due from related parties at the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date due the entity from (a) agents and insureds, (b) uncollected premiums and (c) others, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation allowance recoverable including premium paid under reinsurance contracts. Examples include, but are not limited to, settled and unsettled claims, incurred but not reported losses, loss adjustment expense, premium paid, policy benefits and policy reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. This element is for unclassified presentations; for classified presentations there is a separate and distinct element. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of premiums written on insurance contracts that have not been earned as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net amount of deferred policy acquisition costs capitalized on contracts remaining in force as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes other investments and securities that are not at fair value as of the balance sheet date and those that are not accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date due the entity from (a) agents and insureds, (b) uncollected premiums and (c) others, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation allowance recoverable including premium paid under reinsurance contracts. Examples include, but are not limited to, settled and unsettled claims, incurred but not reported losses, loss adjustment expense, premium paid, policy benefits and policy reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of premiums written on insurance contracts that have not been earned as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accelerated Amortization of Debt Discount and Issuance Cost, Junior Subordinated Debentures No definition available.
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Foreign Currency Transaction and Other Gain (Loss), before Tax No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expense related to deferred policy acquisition costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of decrease (increase) in unearned premiums. No definition available.
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense for debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accretion (amortization) of discount (premium), and investment expense, of interest income and dividend income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reflects the sum of all other revenue and income recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) on investment in available-for-sale debt security, recognized in other comprehensive loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on investments in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale which have been recognized in earnings during the period. Such impairment losses consist of other than temporary impairments (OTTI) on equity securities, credit losses on investments in debt securities, and when the entity intends to sell an impaired debt security or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the impaired debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after effects of policies assumed or ceded, of expense related to the provision for policy benefits and costs incurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of preferred stock dividends that is an adjustment to net income apportioned to common stockholders. No definition available.
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of direct and assumed premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities and Write down of Securities, Net of Tax No definition available.
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss), attributable to noncontrolling interests. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments, of unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of other than temporary impairment (OTTI) on investment in available-for-sale debt security, recognized in other comprehensive loss, attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax on (expense) benefit available-for-sale fixed maturities | $ (52) | $ 17 | $ (81) |
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Amount of tax expense (benefit) before reclassification adjustments of unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of decrease in additional paid in capital (APIC) resulting from direct costs associated with issuing stock. Includes, but is not limited to, legal and accounting fees and direct costs associated with stock issues under a shelf registration. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid common stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash, stock and payment-in-kind (PIK). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid preferred stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash, stock and payment-in-kind (PIK). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities, attributable to parent entity. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends provided by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock issued as a result of the exercise of stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the periodic adjustments of the differences between securities' face values and purchase prices that are charged against earnings. This is called accretion if the security was purchased at a discount and amortization if it was purchased at premium. As a noncash item, this element is an adjustment to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Also includes the amortization of share-based compensation expenses and discount on trust preferred securities. No definition available.
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Foreign Currency Transaction and Other Gain (Loss), before Tax No definition available.
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Non cash movements in funds withheld No definition available.
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in investment income that has been earned but not yet received in cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of accrued expenses and other operating obligations not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the balance sheet value of capitalized sales costs that are associated with acquiring a new insurance customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the reserve account established to account for expected but unspecified losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in the premium receivable balance on the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of benefits the ceding insurer expects to recover on insurance policies ceded to other insurance entities as of the balance sheet date for all guaranteed benefit types. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) unearned premiums written. Excludes portion of unearned premiums amortized into income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of investments that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on investments in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale which have been recognized in earnings during the period. Such impairment losses consist of other than temporary impairments (OTTI) on equity securities, credit losses on investments in debt securities, and when the entity intends to sell an impaired debt security or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the impaired debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to preferred shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to acquire debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities, because they are not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with other investments held by the entity for investment purposes not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for securities or other assets acquired, which qualify for treatment as an investing activity and are to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a borrowing with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with maturities (principal being due), prepayments and calls (requests of early payments) on securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale and maturity (principal being due) of other investments, prepayment and call (request of early payment) of other investments not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from sales of all investments, including securities and other assets, having ready marketability and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Organization
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Organization | Organization Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (sometimes referred to as "Maiden Holdings" or "Parent Company") is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in June 2007, primarily focused on serving the needs of regional and specialty insurers in the United States and Europe by providing innovative reinsurance solutions designed to support their capital needs. Together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company", "We" or "Maiden"), Maiden specializes in reinsurance solutions that optimize financing by providing coverage within the more predictable and actuarially credible lower layers of coverage and/or reinsure risks that are believed to be lower hazard, more predictable and generally not susceptible to catastrophe claims. Our tailored solutions include a variety of value added services focused on helping our clients grow and prosper. We provide reinsurance through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Maiden Reinsurance Ltd. ("Maiden Bermuda", formerly known as Maiden Insurance Company Ltd.) and Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc. ("Maiden US", formerly known as Maiden Reinsurance Company) and have operations in Bermuda and the United States, respectively. Maiden Bermuda does not underwrite any direct insurance business. Internationally, we provide reinsurance-related services through Maiden Global Holdings, Ltd. ("Maiden Global") and its subsidiaries. Maiden Global primarily focuses on providing branded auto and credit life insurance products through its insurer partners to retail clients in the European Union and other global markets, which also produce reinsurance programs which are underwritten by Maiden Bermuda. Certain international credit life business is also written on a primary basis by Maiden Life Försäkrings AB ("Maiden LF"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maiden Holdings, as part of Maiden Global’s service offerings. |
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The entire disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Significant Accounting Policies | Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Reporting and Consolidation — These Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and include the accounts of Maiden Holdings and all of its subsidiaries. These Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the period and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Certain prior year comparatives have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. In the third quarter of 2014, the Company revised the structure of its reportable segments following a review which concluded that the former segment, NGHC Quota Share, currently in run-off, no longer meets the reportable segment criteria under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 280 Segment Reporting. As a result, the Company determined that it no longer requires separate disclosure of the NGHC Quota Share as a reportable segment. Furthermore, it was concluded that the remnants of the excess and surplus ("E&S") business, which is also in run-off, no longer meets the aggregation criteria under ASC 280 Segment Reporting and therefore is no longer aggregated with the other operating segments of the Diversified Reinsurance reportable segment. Due to these presentation revisions, the results of operations of the former NGHC Quota Share segment and the remnants of the E&S business have been included in "Other" category, and all prior periods presented herein have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. Estimates — The preparation of U.S. GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. The significant estimates include, but are not limited to:
Investments — The Company currently classifies all of its fixed maturity investments as "available-for-sale" ("AFS") and, accordingly, they are carried at estimated fair value. The fair value of fixed maturity securities is generally determined from quotations received from nationally recognized pricing services, or when such prices are not available, by reference to broker or underwriter bid indications. Short-term investments comprise securities due to mature within one year of the date of purchase. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) The Company's other investments comprise both quoted and unquoted investments. The Company's quoted equity investment is based on a quoted market price from a third party, a nationally recognized pricing service provider ("Pricing Service"), reflecting the closing price quoted for the final trading day of the period. The Company accounts for its unquoted other investments at fair value in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC Topic 944, "Financial Services" ("ASC 944"). Unquoted other investments primarily comprise investments in limited partnerships which are reported at fair value based on the financial information received from the fund managers and other information available to management. Unrealized gains or losses on fixed maturities and other investments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are determined based on the first in first out cost method. Net investment income is recognized when earned and includes interest and dividend income together with amortization of market premiums and discounts using the effective yield method and is net of investment management fees and other expenses. For mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and any other holdings for which there is a prepayment risk, prepayment assumptions are evaluated and revised as necessary. Any adjustments required due to the change in effective yields and maturities are recognized on a prospective basis through yield adjustments. A security is potentially impaired when its fair value is below its amortized cost. On a quarterly basis, we review all impaired AFS securities to determine if the impairment is other than temporary impairment ("OTTI"). OTTI assessments are inherently judgmental, especially where securities have experienced severe declines in fair value in a short period. Our review process begins with a quantitative analysis to identify securities to be further evaluated for potential OTTI. For all identified securities, further fundamental analysis is performed that considers, but not limited to, the following quantitative and qualitative factors:
The Company recognizes OTTI in earnings for its impaired AFS fixed maturity securities (i) for which the Company has the intent to sell the security or (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery and (iii) for those securities which have a credit loss. In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. In instances in which a determination is made that an impairment exists but the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis, the impairment is separated into (i) the amount of the total impairment related to the credit loss and (ii) the amount of the total impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. In periods after the recognition of OTTI on the Company’s AFS fixed maturity securities, the Company accounts for such securities as if they had been purchased on the measurement date of the OTTI at an amortized cost basis equal to the previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings. For fixed maturity securities in which OTTI was recognized in earnings, the difference between the new amortized cost basis and the cash flows expected to be collected will be amortized into net investment income. As our AFS investment portfolio is the largest component of our consolidated assets, OTTI on our AFS fixed maturity securities could be material to our financial condition and operating results particularly during periods of dislocation in the financial markets. Fair Value Measurements — ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820") defines fair value as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between open market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The availability of observable inputs can vary from financial instrument to financial instrument and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires significantly more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by management in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. We use prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition could cause an instrument to be reclassified between levels. For investments that have quoted market prices in active markets, the Company uses the quoted market prices as fair value and includes these prices in the amounts disclosed in the Level 1 hierarchy. The Company receives the quoted market prices the Pricing Service. When quoted market prices are unavailable, the Company utilizes the Pricing Service to determine an estimate of fair value. The fair value estimates are included in the Level 2 hierarchy. The Company will challenge any prices for its investments which are considered not to be representation of fair value. If quoted market prices and an estimate from the Pricing Service are unavailable, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on dealer quotations for recent activity in positions with the same or similar characteristics to that being valued or through consensus pricing of a pricing service. The Company determines whether the fair value estimate is in the Level 2 or Level 3 hierarchy depending on the level of observable inputs available when estimating the fair value. The Company bases its estimates of fair values for assets on the bid price as it represents what a third party market participant would be willing to pay in an orderly transaction. Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company maintains its cash accounts in several banks and brokerage institutions. Cash equivalents consist of investments in money market funds and short-term investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Restricted cash and cash equivalents are separately reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accordingly, changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents are reported as an investing activity in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company maintains certain cash and investments in trust accounts to be used primarily as collateral for unearned premiums and loss and loss adjustment expenses reserves owed to insureds. The Company is required to maintain minimum balances in these accounts based on pre-determined formulas. See "Note 4. (e) Investments" for additional details. Premiums and Related Expenses — For pro-rata contracts and excess-of-loss contracts where no deposit or minimum premium is specified in the contract, written premium is recognized based on estimates of ultimate premiums provided by the ceding companies. Initial estimates of written premium are recognized in the period in which the underlying risks are incepted. Subsequent adjustments, based on reports of actual premium by the ceding companies, or revisions in estimates, are recorded in the period in which they are determined. Reinsurance premiums assumed are generally earned on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the underlying policies or reinsurance contracts. Contracts and policies written on a "losses occurring" basis cover claims that may occur during the term of the contract or policy, which is typically 12 months. Accordingly, the premium is earned evenly over the term. Contracts which are written on a "risks attaching" basis cover claims which attach to the underlying insurance policies written during the terms of such contracts. Premiums earned on such contracts usually extend beyond the original term of the reinsurance contract, typically resulting in recognition of premiums earned over a 24-month period. Reinsurance premiums on specialty risk and extended warranty are earned based on the estimated program coverage period. These estimates are based on the expected distribution of coverage periods by contract at inception, because a single contract may contain multiple coverage period options, and these estimates are revised based on the actual coverage period selected by the original insured. Unearned premiums represent the portion of premiums written which is applicable to the unexpired term of the contract or policy in force. These premiums can be subject to estimates based upon information received from ceding companies and any subsequent differences arising on such estimates are recorded in the period in which they are determined. The unearned portion of reinsurance purchased by the Company (retrocession or reinsurance premiums ceded) is reported as prepaid reinsurance premiums and amortized over the contract period in proportion to the amount of insurance protection provided. The ultimate amount of premiums, including adjustments, is recognized as premiums ceded, and amortized over the applicable contract period to which they apply. Reserves are established for the unexpensed portion of premiums ceded and losses recoverable are recorded as an asset called reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses. Premiums earned are reported net of reinsurance in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Assumed and ceded reinsurance contracts that lack a significant transfer of risk are treated as deposits. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Acquisition expenses represent the costs of writing business that vary with, and are primarily related to, the production of insurance and reinsurance business. Policy and contract acquisition expenses, including assumed commissions and other direct operating expenses that are related to successful contracts are deferred and recognized as expense as related premiums are earned. Only certain expenses incurred in the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts are capitalized. Those expenses include incremental direct costs of contract acquisition that result directly from and are essential to the contract transaction and would not have been incurred had the contract transaction not occurred. All other acquisition-related expenses, such as costs incurred for soliciting business, administration, and unsuccessful acquisition or renewal efforts are charged to expense as incurred. Administrative expenses, including rent, depreciation, occupancy, equipment, and all other general overhead expenses are considered indirect and are expensed as incurred. The Company considers anticipated investment income in determining the recoverability of these costs and believes they are fully recoverable. A premium deficiency is recognized if the sum of anticipated losses and loss adjustment expenses, unamortized acquisition expenses and anticipated investment income exceed unearned premium. Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred — Loss and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") represent the estimated ultimate net costs of all reported and unreported losses incurred through December 31. The reserve for loss and LAE is estimated using individual case-basis valuations and statistical analysis and is not discounted. Although considerable variability is inherent in the estimates of reserves for loss and LAE, management believes that the reserve for loss and LAE is adequate. In estimating reserves, the Company utilizes a variety of standard actuarial methods. The estimates are continually reviewed and adjusted as necessary as experience develops or new information becomes known. Such adjustments are included in current operations. Debt Obligations and Deferred Debt Issuance Costs — Costs incurred in issuing debt are capitalized and amortized over the life of the debt. The amortization of these costs is included in interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets — A purchase price that is in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired arising from a business combination is recorded as goodwill, and is not amortized. Other intangible assets with a finite life are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset. Other intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Definite life intangible assets are reviewed for indicators of impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, and tested for impairment if appropriate. For purposes of the annual impairment evaluation, goodwill is assigned to the applicable reporting unit of the acquired entities giving rise to the goodwill. The Company has established October 1 as the date for performing its annual impairment tests. If goodwill or other intangible assets are impaired, they are written down to their estimated fair values with a corresponding loss reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Noncontrolling Interests — The Company accounts for its noncontrolling interests in accordance with ASC Topic 810 "Consolidations", and presents such noncontrolling shareholders' interest in the equity section of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests is presented separately in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes using ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes" for its subsidiaries operating in taxable jurisdictions. Deferred income taxes reflect the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is recorded if it is more likely than not that some or all of a deferred tax asset may not be realized. The Company considers future taxable income and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. In the event the Company determines that it will not be able to realize all or part of its deferred income tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred income tax assets would be charged to income in the period in which such determination is made. In addition, if the Company subsequently assesses that the valuation allowance is no longer needed, a benefit would be recorded to income in the period in which such determination is made. U.S. GAAP allows for the recognition of tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is more likely than not to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. A liability is established for any tax benefit claimed in a tax return in excess of this threshold. Income tax related interest and penalties would be included as income tax expense. The Company has not recorded any interest or penalties during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and the Company has not accrued any payment of interest and penalties at December 31, 2014 and 2013. Share-Based Compensation Expense — The Company is authorized to issue restricted share awards and units, performance based restricted share units ("PB-RSUs"), share options and other equity-based awards to its employees and directors. The Company recognizes the compensation expense for share options, restricted share and share unit grants, based on the fair value of the award on the date of grant, over the vesting period, which is the requisite service period. The fair value of the grant will be amortized ratably over its vesting period as a charge to compensation expense (a component of salaries and benefits) and an increase to additional paid in capital in Shareholders’ Equity. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) The fair value of the PB-RSUs is recognized as a charge to compensation expense and an increase to additional paid in capital in Shareholders’ Equity following certain criteria such as operating return on common equity, underwriting performance, revenue growth and operating expense being met during the specified performance period as well as based on the recommendation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Earnings Per Share — Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and exclude any dilutive effects of options and restricted share units ("RSUs"). Dilutive earnings per share are computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period adjusted for the dilutive impact of share options, RSUs, PB-RSUs and the mandatory convertible preference shares using the if-converted method. The two-class method is used to determine earnings per share based on dividends declared on common shares and participating securities (i.e. distributed earnings) and participation rights of participating securities in any undistributed earnings. Each unvested restricted share granted by the Company to certain senior leaders is considered a participating security and the Company uses the two-class method to calculate its net income (loss) attributable to Maiden common shareholders per common share – basic and diluted. Treasury Shares — Treasury shares are common shares repurchased by the Company and not subsequently cancelled. These shares are recorded at cost and result in a reduction of our shareholders’ equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Foreign Currency Transactions — The functional currency of the Company and many of its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. For these companies, we translate monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year-end exchange rates, with the resulting foreign exchange gains and losses recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Revenues and expenses in foreign currencies are converted at average exchange rates during the year. Monetary assets and liabilities include investments, cash and cash equivalents, reinsurance balances receivable, reserve for loss and LAE and accrued expenses and other liabilities. Accounts that are classified as non-monetary, such as deferred commission and other acquisition expenses and unearned premiums, are not revalued. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries and divisions, whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, are translated at year-end exchange rates. Revenues and expenses of these entities are translated at average exchange rates during the year. The effects of the translation adjustments for foreign entities are included in AOCI. The amount of cumulative translation adjustment at December 31, 2014 was $16,714 (2013 - $(8,944)). Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Updates Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carry-forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry-forward Exists On July 18, 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-11 which provides guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss ("NOL") carry-forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward exists. Under this ASU, an entity must present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a NOL carry-forward, similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward. There are two exceptions to this form of presentation as follows:
If either of these conditions exists, an entity should present an unrecognized benefit in the financial statements as a liability and should not net the unrecognizable tax benefit with a deferred tax asset. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The update was adopted effective January 1, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity In March 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-05 with the objective of resolving the diversity about whether ASC 810-10, Consolidation - Overall, or ASC 830-30, Foreign Currency Matters - Translation of Financial Statements, applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Under this guidance, when a reporting entity that is also the parent entity, ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity, the parent is required to apply the guidance in ASC 830-30 to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. Additionally, for an equity method investment that is a foreign entity, the partial sale guidance in ASC 830-30-40 continues to be applicable. As such, a pro rata portion of the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon a partial sale of such an equity method investment. However, this treatment does not apply to an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity. In those instances, the cumulative translation adjustment is released into net income only if the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that contains the equity method investment. Furthermore, the amendments in this ASU clarify that the sale of an investment in a foreign entity includes both: (1) events that result in the loss of a controlling financial interest in a foreign entity (that is, irrespective of any retained investment); and (2) events that result in an acquirer obtaining control of an acquiree in which it held an equity interest immediately before the acquisition date (sometimes also referred to as a step acquisition). Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon the occurrence of those events. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. The update was adopted effective January 1, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity On April 10, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, which amends the definition of a discontinued operation in ASC 205-20 and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about disposal transactions that both meet and do not meet the discontinued-operations criteria. Under the previous guidance, the results of operations of a component of an entity were classified as a discontinued operation if all of the following conditions were met:
The revised guidance will change how entities identify disposal transactions under U.S. GAAP by eliminating the second and third criteria above for classifying operations as discontinued. The new guidance instead requires classification of a component or group of components as discontinued operations if it represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major impact on an entity’s operations or financial results. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively to all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that occur in annual periods (and interim periods therein) beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. Entities are prohibited from applying the new ASU to any component that is classified as held for sale before the adoption date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition. Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period On June 19, 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-12 to clarify how entities should treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award. The ASU states that the share-based payment award should be treated as a performance condition that affects vesting and therefore, an entity would not record compensation expense (measured as of the grant date without taking into account the effect of the performance target) related to an award for which transfer to the employee is contingent on the entity’s satisfaction of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. No new disclosures are required under the ASU. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. In addition, all entities will have the option of applying the guidance either prospectively (i.e. only to awards granted or modified on or after the effective date of the issue) or retrospectively. Retrospective application would only apply to awards with performance targets outstanding at or after the beginning of the first annual period presented (i.e. the earliest presented comparative period). The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have an impact on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. |
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Segment Information | Segment Information The Company currently has two reportable segments: Diversified Reinsurance and AmTrust Reinsurance (previously titled AmTrust Quota Share Reinsurance segment). During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company revised the structure of its reportable segments. Please refer to "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies" for a discussion on the revised structure of the Company's segments. The Company evaluates segment performance separately from the results of our investment portfolio. Other operating expenses allocated to the segments are called General and Administrative expenses which are allocated on an actual basis except salaries and benefits where management’s judgment is applied. The Company does not allocate general corporate expenses to the segments. In determining total assets by reportable segment, the Company identifies those assets that are attributable to a particular segment such as reinsurance balances receivable, reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses, deferred commission and other acquisition expenses, loans, goodwill and intangible assets, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments, and prepaid reinsurance premiums, reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and funds withheld (which are presented as part of other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets). All remaining assets are allocated to Corporate. Fee-generating business is considered part of the underwriting operations of the Company and is separately reported on the line captioned "Other insurance revenue" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. To the extent that the fees are earned on underlying insurance contracts sold to third parties that are also ceded under quota share reinsurance contracts with Maiden Bermuda, a proportionate share of the fee is offset against the related acquisition expense. 3. Segment Information (continued) The following tables summarize our reporting segment's underwriting results and the reconciliation of our reportable segments and Other category's underwriting results to our consolidated net income:
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3. Segment Information (continued) The following tables summarize the financial position of our reportable segments including the reconciliation to our consolidated assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
3. Segment Information (continued) The following table shows an analysis of the Company’s gross and net premiums written and net premiums earned by geographic location for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. In case of business assumed from AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. ("AmTrust"), it is the location of the relevant AmTrust subsidiaries.
The following tables set forth financial information relating to net premiums written by major line of business and reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
3. Segment Information (continued) The following tables set forth financial information relating to net premiums earned by major line of business and reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
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Investments | Investments a) Fixed Maturities and Other Investments The original or amortized cost, estimated fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses of AFS fixed maturities and other investments at December 31, 2014 and 2013, are as follows:
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The contractual maturities of our fixed maturities are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
The following tables summarize fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position and the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has continuously been in an unrealized loss position:
At December 31, 2014, there were approximately 141 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $1,113,166 and unrealized losses of $39,011. Of these securities, there were 46 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater with a fair value of $588,017 and unrealized losses of $20,898. 4. Investments (continued)
At December 31, 2013, there were approximately 140 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $1,582,739 and unrealized losses of $66,373. Of these securities, there were 19 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater with a fair value of $229,896 and unrealized losses of $8,826. OTTI The Company performs quarterly reviews of its AFS fixed maturities in order to determine whether declines in fair value below the amortized cost basis were considered other-than-temporary in accordance with applicable guidance. Based on our qualitative and quantitative OTTI review of each security within our fixed maturity portfolio, during the year ended December 31, 2014, we determined that there was a credit impairment in respect of one corporate bond. The Company does not intend to sell this security, but we do not believe it is probable that we will recover the amortized cost basis of the security. The Company has therefore recognized $2,364 of OTTI through earnings for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company recognized no OTTI for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. In respect of the rest of our portfolio, we have determined that the unrealized losses on fixed maturities at December 31, 2014 were primarily due to widening of credit spreads since their date of purchase. Because we do not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to do so until a recovery of fair value to amortized cost, we currently believe it is probable that we will collect all amounts due according to their respective contractual terms. Therefore, we do not consider these fixed maturities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2014. The following summarizes the credit ratings of our AFS fixed maturities:
4. Investments (continued)
*Ratings as assigned by Standard & Poor's ("S&P") b) Other Investments The table below shows our portfolio of other investments:
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company invested in a private placement of an insurance company and prior to year-end, these common shares began trading on NASDAQ following a resale registration statement becoming effective. The Company has a remaining unfunded commitment on its investment in limited partnerships of approximately $736 at December 31, 2014. c) Net Investment Income Net investment income was derived from the following sources:
4. Investments (continued) d) Realized Gains (Losses) on Investment Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are determined on the basis of the first in first out cost method. The following provides an analysis of net realized gains on investment included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities classified as AFS were $171,216, $355,863 and $142,694, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net unrealized gains were as follows:
e) Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments We are required to maintain assets on deposit to support our reinsurance operations and to serve as collateral for our reinsurance liabilities under various reinsurance agreements. The assets on deposit are available to settle reinsurance liabilities. We also utilize trust accounts to collateralize business with our reinsurance counterparties. These trust accounts generally take the place of letter of credit requirements. 4. Investments (continued) The assets in trust as collateral are primarily cash and highly rated fixed maturities. The fair value of our restricted assets was as follows:
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Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements a) Fair Values of Financial Instruments ASC 825, "Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires all entities to disclose the fair value of their financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to determine the fair value of financial instruments held at December 31, 2014. U.S. government and U.S. government agencies — Comprised primarily of bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Government National Mortgage Association and the Federal National Mortgage Association. The fair values of U.S. treasury bonds are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and are included in the Level 1 fair value hierarchy. We believe the market for U.S. treasury bonds is an actively traded market given the high level of daily trading volume. The fair values of U.S. government agency bonds are determined using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. As the yields for the risk-free yield curve and the spreads for these securities are observable market inputs, the fair values of U.S. government agency bonds are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy. Non-U.S. government and supranational bonds — Comprised of bonds issued by non-U.S. governments and their agencies along with supranational organizations. These securities are generally priced by independent pricing services. The Pricing Service may use current market trades for securities with similar quality, maturity and coupon. If no such trades are available, the Pricing Service typically uses analytical models which may incorporate spreads, interest rate data and market/sector news. As the significant inputs used to price non-U.S. government and supranational bonds are observable market inputs, the fair values of non-U.S. government and supranational bonds are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy. Other mortgage-backed securities — Comprised of commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS"). These securities are priced by independent pricing services and brokers. The pricing provider applies dealer quotes and other available trade information, prepayment speeds, yield curves and credit spreads to the valuation. As the significant inputs used to price the CMBS are observable market inputs, the fair value of the CMBS is included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy. Corporate bonds — Comprised of bonds issued by corporations that on acquisition are rated BBB-/Baa3 or higher. These securities are generally priced by independent pricing services. The fair values of corporate bonds that are short-term are priced, by the pricing services, using the spread above the London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") yield curve and the fair value of corporate bonds that are long-term are priced using the spread above the risk-free yield curve. The spreads are sourced from broker/dealers, trade prices and the new issue market. Where pricing is unavailable from pricing services, we obtain non-binding quotes from broker-dealers. As the significant inputs used to price corporate bonds are observable market inputs, the fair values of corporate bonds are included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy. 5. Fair Value Measurements (continued) Municipal bonds - auction rate — Comprised of auction rate securities issued by U.S. state and municipality entities or agencies. Municipal auction rate securities are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value which approximates their cost. As the significant inputs used to price the auction rate securities are observable market inputs, auction rate securities are classified within Level 2. Municipal bonds - other — Comprised of bonds issued by U.S. state and municipality entities or agencies. The fair values of municipal bonds are generally priced by independent pricing services. The pricing services typically use spreads obtained from broker-dealers, trade prices and the new issue market. As the significant inputs used to price the municipal bonds are observable market inputs, municipal bonds are classified within Level 2. Short-term investments — Comprised of commercial paper issued by corporations, all with maturities greater than 90 days and less than one year at the date of purchase. The fair values of these short-term investments are priced by independent pricing services, using market pricing and other observable market inputs for the same or similar securities obtained from a number of industry standard data providers. As the significant inputs used to price the commercial paper securities are observable market inputs, commercial paper securities are classified within Level 2. Other investments — The Company's other investments comprise both quoted and unquoted investments. The Company's quoted equity investment is based on the price obtained from the Pricing Service, reflecting the closing price quoted for the final trading day of the period. Unquoted other investments comprise investments in limited partnerships and an investment in preference shares of a start-up insurance producer. The fair values of the limited partnerships are determined by the fund manager based on recent filings, operating results, balance sheet stability, growth and other business and market sector fundamentals, and as such, the fair values are included in the Level 3 fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the investment in preference shares of a start-up insurance producer was determined using recent private market transactions and as such, the fair value is included in the Level 3 fair value hierarchy. Reinsurance balances receivable — The carrying values reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for these financial instruments approximate their fair value due to short term nature of the assets. Loan to related party — The carrying value reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for this financial instrument approximates its fair value. Senior notes — The amount reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for these financial instruments represents the carrying value of the notes. The fair values are based on quoted prices of identical instruments in inactive markets and as such, are included in the Level 2 hierarchy. Junior subordinated debt — The amount reported in the accompanying balance sheets for this financial instrument represents the carrying value of the debt. The fair value of the debt was derived using the Black-Derman-Toy model. As the fair value of the junior subordinated debt was determined using observable market inputs in the Black-Derman-Toy model, the fair value was included in the Level 2 fair value hierarchy for the year ended December 31, 2013. On January 15, 2014, the Company's wholly owned U.S. holding company, Maiden Holdings North America, Ltd. ("Maiden NA"), repurchased all of the outstanding junior subordinated debt at face value. b) Fair Value Hierarchy The Company’s estimates of fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities are based on the framework established in ASC 820. The framework is based on the inputs used in valuation and gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. The disclosure of fair value estimates in the ASC 820 hierarchy is based on whether the significant inputs into the valuation are observable. In determining the level of the hierarchy in which the estimate is disclosed, the highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s significant market assumptions. 5. Fair Value Measurements (continued) At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we classified our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the following valuation hierarchy:
The Company utilized a Pricing Service to estimate fair value measurements for approximately 99.9% and 95.3% of its fixed maturities at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Pricing Service utilizes market quotations for fixed maturity securities that have quoted market prices in active markets. Since fixed maturities other than U.S. treasury bonds generally do not trade on a daily basis, the Pricing Service prepares estimates of fair value measurements using relevant market data, benchmark curves, sector groupings and matrix pricing and these have been classified as Level 2. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, 0.1% and 4.7%, respectively, of the fixed maturities are valued using the market approach. At those dates, a total of one security and five securities, respectively, or approximately $5,016 and $150,298, respectively, of Level 2 fixed maturities, were priced using a quotation from a broker and/or custodian as opposed to the Pricing Service. The Pricing Service was not able to value one corporate bond at December 31, 2014 and five newly-issued U.S. agency bonds at December 31, 2013 due to lack of information available. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we have not adjusted any pricing provided to us based on the review performed by our investment managers. 5. Fair Value Measurements (continued) Other investments: The Company utilized a Pricing Service to estimate fair value measurement for the quoted equity investment reflecting the closing price quoted for the final trading day of the period. For the unquoted other investments, the Company has $5,581 or approximately 0.2% of its investment portfolio in limited partnerships, where the fair value estimate is determined by the fund manager based on recent filings, operating results, balance sheet stability, growth, other business and market sector fundamentals and an investment of $1,000 in preference shares of a start-up insurance producer, the fair value of which was determined using recent private market transactions Due to the significant unobservable inputs in these valuations, the Company includes the estimate of the fair value of the unquoted investments as Level 3. There have not been any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the periods represented by these Consolidated Financial Statements. During the year ended December 31, 2014, there was a transfer from Level 3 to Level 1 following a private placement investment made by the Company, the fair value of which was initially determined using private market transactions and a subscription via a 144a prospectus, which began trading on NASDAQ following a resale registration statement coming into effect. At December 31, 2014, this investment of $5,990 is now included within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. c) Level 3 Financial Instruments The Company has determined that its investments in Level 3 securities are not material to its financial position or results of operations. The following table presents changes in Level 3 of our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
d) Fair Value of Liabilities The following table presents the carrying values and fair values of the Senior Notes and Junior Subordinated Debt at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill Goodwill is calculated as the excess of purchase price over the net fair value of assets acquired. The Company performs an annual impairment analysis to identify potential goodwill impairment and measures the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. This annual test is performed during the fourth quarter of each year or more frequently if events or circumstances change in a way that requires the Company to perform the impairment analysis on an interim basis. Goodwill impairment testing requires an evaluation of the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including the goodwill. An impairment charge is recorded if the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of the reporting unit. No impairments have been identified to date. Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of finite and indefinite life assets. Finite life intangible assets include customer and producer relationships and trademarks. Insurance company licenses are considered indefinite life intangible assets subject to annual impairment testing. The following tables show the analysis of goodwill and intangible assets:
The goodwill and intangible assets were recognized as a result of the acquisition of the reinsurance operations of GMAC Insurance ("GMACI"), including its book of assumed reinsurance business, GMAC RE Insurance Services LLC (renamed Maiden Re), GMAC Direct Insurance Company (renamed Maiden US) and Integon Specialty Insurance Company (renamed Maiden Specialty Insurance Company ("Maiden Specialty") (collectively referred to as the "GMAC Acquisition") on October 31, 2008 and the acquisition of the majority of the reinsurance-related infrastructure, assets and liabilities of U.K. based GMAC International Insurance Services ("IIS") (the "IIS Acquisition") on November 30, 2010. The goodwill and intangible assets are assigned to the Diversified Reinsurance segment and are subject to annual impairment testing. No impairment was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. 6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets (continued) The estimated amortization of intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
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Long-Term Debt | Long-Term Debt a) Senior Notes The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Maiden NA, completed public debt offerings on three separate occasions, with the issuance of senior notes in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively, (the "Senior Notes"). Each issuance is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and are an unsecured and unsubordinated obligation of the Company. The following table presents details about the Company's Senior Notes issuances:
The interest expense incurred on the Senior Notes for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $28,687 (2013 - $18,084, 2012 - $14,980), of which $1,523 and $1,720 was accrued at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The debt issuance costs related to the Senior Notes were capitalized and are being amortized over the life of the notes. The amount of amortization expense was $375 for the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013 - $223, 2012 - $266). b) Junior Subordinated Debt On January 15, 2014, Maiden NA repurchased the remaining portion of the outstanding Junior Subordinated Debt, with a face value of $152,500, using primarily the proceeds of its 2013 Senior Notes, as well as cash on hand. The Company incurred a non-recurring, non-cash charge of $28,240, which represents the accelerated amortization of original issuance discount and write-off of issuance costs associated with the Junior Subordinated Debt. The interest and amortization expenses incurred on the Junior Subordinated Debt for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $893 (2013 - $21,413, 2012 - $21,404), of which $nil and $4,448 was accrued at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
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Reinsurance | Reinsurance The Company utilizes reinsurance and retrocessional reinsurance ("ceded reinsurance") agreements to reduce its exposure to large claims and catastrophic loss occurrences with various reinsurance companies. These agreements provide for recovery from reinsurers of a portion of losses and LAE under certain circumstances without relieving the Company of its obligations to the policyholders. The Company remains liable to the extent that any reinsurance company fails to meet its obligations. Losses and LAE incurred and premiums earned are reported after deduction for reinsurance. In the event that one or more of the reinsurers are unable to meet their obligations under these reinsurance agreements, the Company would not realize the full value of the reinsurance recoverable balances. 8. Reinsurance (continued) The effect of retrocessional activity on net premiums written and earned and on net loss and LAE for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
The reinsurers with the three largest balances accounted for 45.6%, 10.6% and 9.9%, respectively, of the Company's reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses balance at December 31, 2014 (2013 – 38.0%, 13.3% and 11.7%, respectively). At December 31, 2014, 92.9% of the reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses was due from reinsurers with credit ratings from A.M Best of A or better, 5.6% due from reinsurers with credit ratings of A- and 0.9% of the reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses was due from reinsurers with credit ratings of B++. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had no valuation allowance against reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses. |
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Reserve for Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses | Reserve for Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Our reserve for loss and LAE comprises:
9. Reserve for Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses (continued) The following table represents a reconciliation of our beginning and ending gross and net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves:
Management believes that its use of both historical experience and industry-wide loss development factors provide a reasonable basis for estimating future losses. As the Company writes more business and develops more credible data, the Company expects to assign more weight to its own historical experience than industry-wide results. In either case, future events beyond the control of management, such as changes in law, judicial interpretations of law, and inflation may favorably or unfavorably impact the ultimate settlement of the Company’s loss and LAE reserves. The anticipated effect of inflation is implicitly considered when estimating liabilities for losses and LAE. While anticipated changes in claim costs due to inflation are considered in estimating the ultimate claim costs, changes in average severity of claims are caused by a number of factors that vary with the individual type of policy written. Ultimate losses are projected based on historical trends adjusted for implemented changes in underwriting standards, policy provisions, and general economic trends. Those anticipated trends are monitored based on actual development and are modified if necessary. During 2014, the Company recorded estimated net adverse development on prior year loss reserves of $18,846 or 1.0% of prior year net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves compared to net favorable development $1,413 or 0.1% in 2013 and net adverse development of $23,332 or 1.7% in 2012, respectively. The run-off NGHC quota share had adverse development of $8,371, $6,078 and $5,179 during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Prior period development arises from changes to loss estimates recognized in the current year that relate to loss reserves in previous calendar years. The development reflects changes in the actuarial assessments of the ultimate losses under the relevant reinsurance policies. |
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Related Party Transactions | Related Party Transactions The Founding Shareholders of the Company are Michael Karfunkel, George Karfunkel and Barry Zyskind. Michael Karfunkel is the non-executive chairman of the board of AmTrust, George Karfunkel is a director of AmTrust, and Barry Zyskind is the president, chief executive officer and director of AmTrust. The Founding Shareholders, including Leah Karfunkel (wife of Michael Karfunkel), own or control approximately 53.9% of the outstanding common shares of AmTrust. AmTrust owns 13.2% of the issued and outstanding shares of NGHC common stock, and Michael Karfunkel individually and the Michael Karfunkel 2005 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (which is controlled by Leah Karfunkel, wife of Michael Karfunkel) own a combined 48.8% of the outstanding common shares of NGHC. Michael Karfunkel is the chairman and chief executive officer of NGHC, and Barry Zyskind is a director of NGHC. AmTrust The following describes transactions between the Company and AmTrust: AmTrust Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement Effective July 1, 2007, the Company and AmTrust entered into a master agreement, as amended (the "Master Agreement"), by which they caused Maiden Bermuda, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and AmTrust's Bermuda reinsurance subsidiary, AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd. ("AII"), to enter into a quota share reinsurance agreement (the "Reinsurance Agreement") by which (a) AII retrocedes to Maiden Bermuda an amount equal to 40% of the premium written by subsidiaries of AmTrust, net of the cost of unaffiliated inuring reinsurance (and in the case of AmTrust's U.K. insurance subsidiary, AmTrust Europe Limited ("AEL"), net of commissions) and 40% of losses and (b) AII transferred to Maiden Bermuda 40% of the AmTrust subsidiaries' unearned premiums, effective July 1, 2007, with respect to the current lines of business. The Master Agreement further provided that AII receives a ceding commission of 31% of ceded written premiums. On June 11, 2008, Maiden Bermuda and AII amended the Reinsurance Agreement to add Retail Commercial Package Business to the Covered Business as a consequence of AmTrust's acquisition of Unitrin Business Insurance ("UBI"). Under the amendment, AmTrust's subsidiaries ceded, upon collection, to Maiden Bermuda 100% of $82.2 million of unearned premium (net of inuring reinsurance) from the acquisition of UBI's in-force book of business. Additionally, AmTrust cedes to Maiden Bermuda 40% of net premiums written, effective June 1, 2008. Maiden Bermuda will pay to AmTrust a ceding commission of 34.375% on the unearned premium cession and the Retail Commercial Package Business. On February 9, 2009, Maiden Bermuda and AII amended the Reinsurance Agreement to clarify that (i) AII would offer Maiden Bermuda the opportunity to reinsure Excess Retention Business, which is defined as a policy issued by an AmTrust insurance subsidiary with respect to which the insurance subsidiary's retention is greater than $5,000 and (ii) the deduction for the cost of inuring reinsurance from Affiliate Subject Premium (as defined in the Reinsurance Agreement) retroceded to Maiden Bermuda is net of ceding commission. Effective April 1, 2011, Maiden Bermuda and AII amended the Master Agreement to reduce the commission on all business ceded except Retail Commercial Package Business to 30% until December 31, 2011. Thereafter, the rate shall be 31% subject to an adjustment of 1% to 30% if the proportion of Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty premium ceded is greater than or equal to 42% of the Covered Business (excluding Retail Commercial Package Business). If the proportion of Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty premium ceded is greater than or equal to 38% but less than 42% of the Covered Business (excluding Retail Commercial Package Business), the commission rate shall be reduced by 0.5% to 30.5%. In addition, the collateral arrangements were restated to clarify that balances relating to all AmTrust subsidiaries are subject to collateral requirements. Effective March 7, 2013, Maiden Bermuda and AII amended the Reinsurance Agreement extending the term of the agreement to July 1, 2016, and shall automatically renew for successive three-year periods thereafter. If AII or Maiden Bermuda elects to so terminate the Reinsurance Agreement, it shall give written notice to the other party hereto not less than nine months prior to either July 1, 2016 or the expiration of any successive three-year period. In addition, either party is entitled to terminate on thirty days' notice or less upon the occurrence of certain early termination events, which include a default in payment, insolvency, change in control of AII or Maiden Bermuda, run-off, or a reduction of 50% or more of the shareholders' equity of Maiden Bermuda or the combined shareholders' equity of AII and the AmTrust subsidiaries. The amendment further provides that, effective January 1, 2013, AII will receive a ceding commission of 31% of ceded written premiums with respect to all Covered Business other than retail commercial package business, for which the ceding commission will remain 34.375%. Lastly, with regard to the Specialty Program portion of Covered Business only, AII will be responsible for ultimate net loss otherwise recoverable from Maiden Bermuda to the extent that the loss ratio to Maiden Bermuda, which shall be determined on an inception to date basis from July 1, 2007 through the date of calculation, is between 81.5% and 95%. Above and below the defined corridor, Maiden Bermuda will continue to reinsure losses at its proportional 40% share per the Reinsurance Agreement. 10. Related Party Transactions (continued) AmTrust European Hospital Liability Quota Share Agreement ("European Hospital Liability Quota Share") Effective April 1, 2011, Maiden Bermuda, entered into a quota share reinsurance contract with AEL and AmTrust International Underwriters Limited ("AIUL"), both wholly owned subsidiaries of AmTrust. Pursuant to the terms of the contract, Maiden Bermuda assumed 40% of the premiums and losses related to policies classified as European Hospital Liability, including associated liability coverages and policies covering physician defense costs, written or renewed on or after April 1, 2011. The contract also covers policies written or renewed on or before March 31, 2011, but only with respect to losses that occur, accrue or arise on or after April 1, 2011. The maximum limit of liability attaching shall be €5,000 or currency equivalent (on a 100% basis) per original claim for any one original policy. Maiden Bermuda will pay a ceding commission of 5% and shall allow the reinsured a profit share on original net premiums ceded under the contract. Effective January 1, 2012, the quota share reinsurance contract with AEL and AIUL was amended, thereby increasing the maximum liability attaching to €10,000 or currency equivalent (on a 100% basis) per original claim for any one original policy. Furthermore, amendments were also made to the contract to expand the territorial scope to include new territories, specifically France. The agreement has been renewed through March 31, 2016 and can be terminated at any April 1 by either party on four months notice. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded approximately $401,679 (2013 - $279,197, 2012 - $191,450) of commission expense as a result of both of these quota share arrangements with AmTrust. Other Reinsurance Agreements Effective September 1, 2010, the Company through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Maiden Specialty, entered into a quota share reinsurance agreement with Technology Insurance Company, Inc. ("Technology"), a subsidiary of AmTrust. Under the agreement, Maiden Specialty ceded (a) 90% of its gross liability written under the Open Lending Program ("OPL") and (b) 100% of its surplus lines general liability business under the Naxos Avondale Specialty Casualty Program ("NAXS"). Maiden Specialty's involvement is limited to certain states where Technology was not fully licensed. The agreement also provides that Maiden Specialty receives a ceding commission of 5% of ceded written premiums. The reinsurance agreement had a term of three years and remained continuously in force until terminated in accordance with the contract. The OPL program was terminated on December 31, 2011, on a run-off basis, and the NAXS program was terminated on October 31, 2012. Maiden Specialty recorded $171 of ceded premiums and $8 ceding commission income for the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013 - $928 and $186, respectively, 2012 - $7,363 and $2,171, respectively). Effective September 1, 2010, our indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Maiden US, entered into an arrangement whereby a subsidiary of AmTrust fronted a a reinsurance agreement in which Maiden US assumed 80% of the gross liabilities produced under the Southern General Agency program with the other 20% being assumed by a third party. This fronting arrangement compensated AmTrust with a 5% commission of ceded written premiums. The agreement was subsequently amended, effective September 1, 2012, whereby the termination date of the agreement was extended until August 31, 2013. This agreement expired on the termination date and is currently in run-off. Pursuant to the latest amendment, Maiden US now receives 100% of the premium and reinsures 100% of the gross liabilities incurred (from the effective date). Under this agreement, as amended, Maiden US recorded approximately $1,796 of premiums earned and $90 of commission expense for the year ended December 31, 2014, (2013 - $4,785 and $239, respectively, 2012 - $2,145 and $107, respectively). Effective April 1, 2012, Maiden US entered into a reinsurance agreement with AmTrust's wholly owned subsidiary, AmTrust North America, Inc. ("AmTrust NA"). Maiden US shall indemnify AmTrust NA, on an excess of loss basis, as a result of losses occurring on AmTrust NA's new and renewal policies relating to the lines of business classified as Automobile Liability by AmTrust NA in its annual statement utilizing the specific underwriting guidelines defined in the reinsurance agreement. AmTrust NA shall retain the first $1,000 of loss, per any one policy or per any one loss occurrence. Maiden US shall be liable for the amount by which AmTrust NA's loss exceeds $1,000, but the liability of Maiden US shall not exceed $1,000 on any one policy and any one loss occurrence. The agreement provides AmTrust NA with fixed ceding commissions on net premiums written varying between 10% to 27.5% depending on the commission rate in the underlying policy. This agreement has a term of one year and automatically renews annually unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Under this agreement, Maiden US recorded approximately $1,241 of net premiums earned and $262 of commission expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 ($643 and $388 net premiums earned and $158 and $81 commission expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively). Effective November 1, 2014, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Maiden LF, executed a Binding Authority Agreement with AEL, whereby Maiden LF effectively authorizes AEL to place Maiden LF on risk, within defined parameters, on an existing scheme that covers Medical Expenses, Life, Permanent Disability and Critical Illness of a Canadian domiciled company, that provides medical advice, access to health professionals and health related insurance products on a membership basis. 10. Related Party Transactions (continued) The maximum liability shall not exceed €20 per insured person and any bound agreement shall not exceed 12 months. This agreement may be terminated upon 90 days written notice by either party. Under this agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded $nil net premiums written. Collateral provided to AmTrust a) AmTrust Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement In order to provide AmTrust's U.S. insurance subsidiaries with credit for reinsurance on their statutory financial statements, AII, as the direct reinsurer of the AmTrust's insurance subsidiaries, has established trust accounts ("Trust Accounts") for their benefit. Maiden Bermuda has agreed to provide appropriate collateral to secure its proportional share under the Reinsurance Agreement of AII's obligations to the AmTrust subsidiaries to whom AII is required to provide collateral. This collateral may be in the form of (a) assets loaned by Maiden Bermuda to AII for deposit into the Trust Accounts, pursuant to a loan agreement between those parties, (b) assets transferred by Maiden Bermuda for deposit into the Trust Accounts, (c) a letter of credit obtained by Maiden Bermuda and delivered to an AmTrust subsidiary on AII's behalf (a "Letter of Credit"), or (d) premiums withheld by an AmTrust subsidiary at Maiden Bermuda's request in lieu of remitting such premiums to AII ("Withheld Funds"). Maiden Bermuda may provide any or a combination of these forms of collateral, provided that the aggregate value thereof equals Maiden Bermuda's proportionate share of its obligations under the Reinsurance Agreement with AII. The amount of collateral Maiden Bermuda is required to maintain, which is determined quarterly, equals its proportionate share of (a) the amount of ceded paid losses for which AII is responsible to such AmTrust subsidiaries but has not yet paid, (b) the amount of ceded loss reserves (including ceded reserves for claims reported but not resolved and losses incurred but not reported) for which AII is responsible to AmTrust subsidiaries, and (c) the amount of ceded reserves for unearned premiums ceded by AmTrust subsidiaries to AII. Maiden Bermuda satisfied its collateral requirements under the Reinsurance Agreement with AII as follows: •by lending funds in the amount of $167,975 at December 31, 2014 and 2013 pursuant to a loan agreement entered into between those parties. This loan was assigned by AII to AmTrust effective December 31, 2014 and is carried at cost. Interest is payable at a rate equivalent to the one-month LIBOR plus 90 basis points per annum computed on the basis of a 360-day year on the loan. •effective December 1, 2008, the Company entered into a Reinsurer Trust Assets Collateral agreement to provide to AII sufficient collateral to secure its proportional share of AII's obligations to the U.S. AmTrust subsidiaries. The amount of the collateral, at December 31, 2014 was approximately $1,691,970 (2013 - $1,094,964) and the accrued interest was $10,413 (2013 - $8,159). See "Note 4. (e) Investments" for additional information. b) European Hospital Liability Quota Share AEL requested, in accordance with the agreement, that Maiden Bermuda provide collateral to secure its proportional share under the agreement. The amount of collateral Maiden Bermuda provided at December 31, 2014 was $230,618 (2013 - $nil) and the accrued interest was $3,185 (2013 - $nil). See "Note 4. (e) Investments" for additional information. Brokerage Agreements Effective July 1, 2007, the Company entered into a reinsurance brokerage agreement with AII Reinsurance Broker Ltd. ("AIIB"), a subsidiary of AmTrust. Pursuant to the brokerage agreement, AIIB provides brokerage services relating to the Reinsurance Agreement and the European Hospital Liability Quota Share agreement for a fee equal to 1.25% of the premium assumed. The brokerage fee is payable in consideration of AIIB's brokerage services. AIIB is not the Company's exclusive broker. The agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by either party. Maiden Bermuda recorded $17,229, $12,361 and $9,097 of reinsurance brokerage expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and deferred reinsurance brokerage of $11,423 and $8,592 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, as a result of this agreement. Asset Management Agreement Effective July 1, 2007, the Company entered into an asset management agreement with AII Insurance Management Limited ("AIIM"), a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust, pursuant to which AIIM has agreed to provide investment management services to the Company. AIIM provides investment management services for a quarterly fee of 0.0375% if the average value of the account for the previous calendar quarter is greater than $1 billion. The agreement may be terminated upon 30 days written notice by either party. The Company recorded $5,214, $4,388 and $3,697 of investment management fees for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as a result of this agreement. 10. Related Party Transactions (continued) Other The Company entered into time sharing agreements for the lease of aircraft owned by AmTrust Underwriters, Inc. ("AUI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust, and by AmTrust on March 1, 2011 and November 5, 2014, respectively. The agreements automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the agreements. Pursuant to the agreements, the Company will reimburse AUI and AmTrust for actual expenses incurred as allowed by Federal Aviation Regulations. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded an expense of $88 (2013- $57, 2012 - $38) for the use of the aircraft. NGHC The following describes transactions between the Company and NGHC and its subsidiaries: NGHC Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement ("NGHC Quota Share") Maiden Bermuda, effective March 1, 2010, reinsures 25% of the net premiums of the GMAC personal lines business, pursuant to the NGHC Quota Share with the GMAC personal lines insurance companies, as cedents, and Maiden Bermuda. Maiden Bermuda has a 50% participation in the NGHC Quota Share, by which it receives 25% of net premiums of the personal lines automobile business and assumes 25% of the related net losses. The NGHC Quota Share provides that the reinsurers pay a provisional ceding commission equal to 32.5% of ceded earned premium, net of premiums ceded by the personal lines companies for inuring reinsurance, subject to adjustment. The ceding commission is subject to adjustment to a maximum of 34.5% if the loss ratio for the reinsured business is 60.0% or less and a minimum of 30.5% if the loss ratio is 64.5% or greater. Effective October 1, 2012, the parties amended the reinsurance agreement to decrease the provisional ceding commission from 32.5% to 32.0% of ceded earned premium, net of premiums ceded by the personal lines companies for inuring reinsurance, subject to adjustment. The ceding commission is subject to adjustment to a minimum of 30.0% (changed from 30.5%), if the loss ratio is 64.5% or greater. On August 1, 2013, the Company received notice from NGHC of the termination of the NGHC Quota Share effective on that date. The Company and NGHC mutually agreed that the termination is on a run-off basis, which means that Maiden Bermuda continues to earn premiums and remain liable for losses occurring subsequent to August 1, 2013 for any policies in force prior to and as of August 1, 2013 until those policies expire. Maiden Bermuda recorded $6,509 of ceding commission expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013- $75,382, 2012 - $85,296) as a result of this transaction. Other Effective April 1, 2013, Maiden US entered into a Medical Excess of Loss reinsurance agreement with wholly owned subsidiaries of NGHC, Distributors Insurance Company PCC, AIBD Insurance Company IC and Professional Services Captive Corporation IC. Pursuant to this agreement, Maiden US indemnifies on an excess of loss basis, for the amounts of net loss, paid from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Maiden US is liable, under layer 1 of this agreement, for 100% of the net loss for each covered person per agreement year in excess of the $1,000 retention (each covered person per agreement year). Under this layer, Maiden US's liability shall not exceed $4,000 per covered person per agreement year. Maiden US is also liable, under layer 2 of this agreement, for 100% of net loss for each covered person per agreement year in excess of layer 1. Maiden US' liability under layer 2 shall not exceed $5,000 per covered person per agreement year. In addition to the coverage provided under layers 1 and 2, Maiden US indemnifies extra contractual obligations with a maximum liability of $2,000. Effective April 1, 2014, Maiden US renewed this agreement whereby Maiden US indemnifies, on an excess of loss basis, the amounts of net losses paid from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Maiden US is liable for 100% of the net loss for each covered person per agreement year in excess of the $1,100 retention (each covered person per agreement year). Maiden US' liability shall not exceed $8,900 per covered person per agreement year. In addition to the coverage provided under layers 1 and 2, Maiden US continues to indemnify extra contractual obligations with a maximum liability of $2,000. This agreement terminates on March 31, 2015 and, unless mutually agreed, Maiden US will be relieved of all liability hereunder for losses incurred or paid subsequent to such termination date. Under these agreements, Maiden US recorded $190 of premiums earned for the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013 - $180). |
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Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies a) Concentrations of Credit Risk At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s assets where significant concentrations of credit risk may exist include investments, cash and cash equivalents, loan to related party and reinsurance balances receivable. The Company manages concentration of credit risk in the investment portfolio through issuer and sector exposure limitations. The Company believes it bears minimal credit risk in its cash on deposit. The Company also monitors the credit risk related to the loan to related party and its reinsurance balances receivable, within which the largest balance is due from AmTrust. To mitigate credit risk, we generally have a contractual right of offset thereby allowing us to settle claims net of any premiums or loan receivable. The Company believes these balances will be fully collectible. b) Concentrations of Revenue During 2014, our gross premiums written from AmTrust accounted for $1,610,485 or 64.2% of our total gross premiums written(2013 – $1,169,961 or 53.1% and 2012 – $840,348 or 42.0%). c) Brokers We market our Diversified Reinsurance segment in Bermuda through third party intermediaries and in the U.S. through a combination of third-party intermediaries and directly through our own marketing efforts. For the year ended December 31, 2014, 57.1% (2013 - 57.7%, 2012 - 66.1%) of the Diversified Reinsurance segment gross premiums written was sourced through brokers. Our top three brokers represented approximately 31.6% of gross premiums written by our Diversified Reinsurance segment for the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013 - 29.9%, 2012 - 37.1%) and is comprised of Aon Benfield Inc.: 15.8% (2013 – 11.9%, 2012 – 10.1%), Marsh & McLennan Companies (including Guy Carpenter):12.0% (2013– 12.6%, 2012 – 18.0%) and Tiger Risk Partners: 3.8% (Beach & Associates, Ltd.: 2013 – 5.4%, 2012 – 9.0%). d) Letters of Credit At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had letters of credit outstanding of $82,489 and $93,860, respectively. The letters of credit are secured by cash and fixed maturities with a fair value of $115,151 (2013 - $99,482). e) Employment agreements The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain individuals. The employment agreements provide for option awards, executive benefits and severance payments under certain circumstances. f) Operating Lease Commitments The Company leases office space, an apartment, equipment and vehicles under operating leases expiring in various years through 2020. The Company's office space lease in Hamilton, Bermuda for Maiden Holdings and Maiden Bermuda, which expires on November 30, 2017, has an option to renew for another five years. The Company's total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $2,432, $2,286 and $2,485, respectively. Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2014 under non-cancellable operating leases for the next five years are approximately as follows:
g) Unfunded Commitments The Company has an unfunded commitment on its investment in limited partnerships of approximately $736 at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $2,088). 11. Commitments and Contingencies (continued) h) Other Collateral In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into reinsurance agreements that may include terms which could require the Company to collateralize certain of its obligations. i) Deposit Insurance The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents balances at financial institutions in the U.S., Bermuda and other international jurisdictions. In the U.S., the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation secures accounts up to $250. In certain other international jurisdictions, there exist similar protections. Management monitors balances in excess of insured limits and believes they do not represent a significant credit risk to the Company. j) Legal Proceedings Except as noted below, the Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings. From time to time, the Company is subject to routine legal proceedings, including arbitrations, arising in the ordinary course of business. These legal proceedings generally relate to claims asserted by or against the Company in the ordinary course of insurance or reinsurance operations. Based on the Company's opinion, the eventual outcome of these legal proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. In April 2009, the Company learned that Bentzion S. Turin, the former Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of Maiden Holdings and Maiden Bermuda, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor claiming that his employment with the Company was terminated in retaliation for corporate whistle blowing in violation of the whistle blower protection provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Mr. Turin alleged concerns regarding corporate governance with respect to negotiation of the terms of the Trust Preferred Securities Offering and seeks reinstatement as Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of Maiden Holdings and Maiden Bermuda, back pay and legal fees incurred. On December 31, 2009, the U.S. Secretary of Labor found no reasonable cause for Mr. Turin’s claim and dismissed the complaint in its entirety. Mr. Turin objected to the Secretary's findings and requested a hearing before an administrative law judge in the U.S. Department of Labor. The Company moved to dismiss Mr. Turin's complaint, and its motion was granted by the Administrative Law Judge on June 30, 2011. On July 13, 2011, Mr. Turin filed a petition for review of the Administrative Law Judge's decision with the Administrative Review Board in the U.S. Department of Labor. The Company filed its brief in opposition to the petition for review on October 19, 2011. On March 29, 2013, the Administrative Review Board reversed the dismissal of the complaint on procedural grounds, and remanded the case to the administrative law judge. The administrative hearing began in September 2014, and we expect it to conclude in the first half of 2015. The Company believes that it had ample reason for terminating such employment for good and sufficient legal cause, and the Company believes that the claim is without merit and is vigorously defending this claim. k) Dividends declared On November 5, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the following quarterly dividend:
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Earnings per Common Share | Earnings per Common Share The following is a summary of the elements used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share:
(1) This represents earnings allocated to the holders of non-vested restricted shares issued to the Company's employees under the 2007 Share Incentive Plan. (2) The effect of mandatory convertible preference shares were excluded in the calculation of diluted EPS for the year ended December 31, 2014 as they were anti-dilutive. Please refer to "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 13. Shareholders' Equity" and "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 14. Share Compensation and Pension Plans" for the terms and conditions of each of these anti-dilutive instruments. Furthermore, the current number of additional common shares that could possibly be issued on conversion, if conversion after December 31, 2014 was permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of Form 424B Prospectus Supplement filed with the SEC, is 10,718,483, an increase of 73,321 common shares since October 1, 2013. At December 31, 2014, a total weighted average share options of 17,293 (2013 – nil; 2012 – 404,321) were excluded from diluted earnings per common share as they were anti-dilutive. |
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Shareholders' Equity | Shareholders’ Equity At December 31, 2014, the aggregate authorized share capital of the Company is 150,000,000 shares from which the Company has issued 73,900,889 common shares, of which 72,932,702 common shares are outstanding, and issued 9,300,000 preference shares. The remaining 66,799,111 are undesignated at December 31, 2014. a) Common Shares The following table shows the summary of changes in the Company's common shares outstanding:
13. Shareholders’ Equity (continued) The Company's common shares have a par value of $0.01 per share. The holders of our common shares are entitled to receive dividends and are allocated one vote per common share, subject to downward adjustment under certain circumstances. On December 24, 2012, the Company adopted a written trading plan to facilitate the repurchase of its common shares in accordance with the Company's existing share purchase reauthorization. On July 24, 2014, the Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to $75 million of the Company's common shares from time to time at market prices. b) Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B In October 2013, the Company issued a total of 3,300,000 7.25% Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B (the "Preference Shares - Series B"), par value $0.01, at a price of $50 per preference share. The Company received net proceeds of $159,675 from the offering after deducting issuance costs of $5,325, which were recognized as a reduction in additional paid-in capital. The Preference Shares - Series B are not redeemable. The authorized number of the Preference Shares - Series B is 3,300,000. The Company will pay cumulative dividends on each of the Preference Shares - Series B at a rate of 7.25% per annum on the initial liquidation preference of $50 per share (equivalent to $3.625 per annum per Preference Share - Series B or $0.90625 per quarter except on the initial payment date which was $0.745139). Dividends will accrue and accumulate from the date of issuance and, to the extent that the Company has lawfully available funds to pay dividends and the board of directors declares a dividend payable, it will pay dividends quarterly each year commencing on December 15, 2013, up to, and including, September 15, 2016 in cash and on September 15, 2016 or any earlier conversion date in cash, or common shares, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election and subject to the share cap, which is an amount per share equal to the product of (i) 2 and (ii) the maximum conversion rate of 4.0322, subject to conversion rate adjustments. On the mandatory conversion date, September 15, 2016, each of the then-outstanding Preference Shares - Series B will automatically convert into a variable number of the Company’s common shares equal to the conversion rate, which will not be more than 4.0322 of the Company's common shares and not less than 3.2258, subject to conversion rate adjustments, that are based on the volume weighted average price per share of the Company’s common shares over the forty consecutive trading day period beginning on, and including, the forty-second scheduled trading day immediately preceding September 15, 2016 (the "final averaging period"). The mandatory conversion date is the third business day immediately following the last trading day of the final averaging period. The conversion rate will be adjusted from time to time if the Company issues common shares as a dividend, increases the cash dividend from $0.09 per share or in some other cases as described under "Description of the Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Conversion Rate Adjustments" of the Form 424B2 Prospectus Supplement filed with the SEC on September 27, 2013. At any time prior to September 15, 2016, other than during the fundamental change conversion period (as defined in the prospectus supplement), a holder of mandatory convertible preference shares may elect to convert such holder's mandatory convertible preference shares at the minimum conversion rate of 3.2258 shares of the common share per mandatory convertible preference share, subject to adjustment as described under "Description of Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Conversion Rate Adjustments" of the Form 424B2 Prospectus Supplement filed with the SEC on September 27, 2013. The Preference Shares - Series B have no voting rights other than to elect two additional members of the board of directors if dividends on the Preference Shares - Series B have not been declared and paid for the equivalent of six or more dividend periods. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company declared and paid dividends on the Preference Shares - Series B of $11,962 and $2,459, respectively. c) Preference Shares - Series A On August 22, 2012, the Company issued six million 8.25% Preference Shares - Series A (the "Preference Shares - Series A"), par value $0.01 per share, at a price of $25 per preference share. The Company received net proceeds of $145,041 from its offering, after deducting issuance costs of $4,959, which were recognized as a reduction in additional paid-in capital. The Preference Shares - Series A have no stated maturity date and are redeemable in whole or in part at the option of the Company any time after August 29, 2017 at a redemption price of $25 per preference share plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. The authorized number of the Preference Shares - Series A is 6,000,000. Dividends on the Preference Shares - Series A are non-cumulative. Consequently, in the event dividends are not declared on the Preference Shares - Series A for any dividend period, holders of Preference Shares - Series A will not be entitled to receive a dividend for such period, and such undeclared dividend will not accrue and will not be payable. The holders of Preference Shares - Series A will be entitled to receive dividend payments only when, as and if declared by the Company's board of directors or a duly authorized committee of the board of directors. Any such dividends will be payable from, and including, the date of original issue on a non-cumulative basis, quarterly in arrears. 13. Shareholders’ Equity (continued) To the extent declared, these dividends will accumulate, with respect to each dividend period, in an amount per share equal to 8.25% of the $25 liquidation preference per annum. During any dividend period, so long as any Preference Shares - Series A remain outstanding, unless the full dividends for the latest completed dividend period on all outstanding Preference Shares - Series A have been declared and paid, no dividend shall be paid or declared on the common shares. The holders of the Preference Shares - Series A have no voting rights other than the right to elect up to two directors if preference share dividends are not declared and paid for six or more dividend periods. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company declared and paid dividends on the Preference Shares - Series A of $12,375, $12,375 and $3,644, respectively. d) Treasury Shares On February 19, 2014, the Company repurchased 5,851 shares from employees, at a price per share of $11.18, which represents withholdings from employees in respect of tax obligations on the issued vested restricted shares. e) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following table presents details about amounts reclassified from AOCI:
The following tables set forth financial information regarding the changes in the balances of each component of AOCI for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
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Share Compensation and Pension Plans | Share Compensation and Pension Plans The Company’s Amended and Restated 2007 Share Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), provides for grants of options, restricted common shares and restricted share units. The total number of common shares currently reserved for issuance under the Plan is 10,000,000. The Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee"). Share Options Exercise prices of options are established at or above the fair market value of the Company’s common shares at the date of grant. Under the Plan, unless otherwise determined by the Committee and provided in an award agreement, 25% of the options will become exercisable on the first anniversary of the grant date, with an additional 6.25% of the options vesting each quarter thereafter based on the grantee’s continued employment over a four-year period, and will expire ten years after grant date. The fair value of each option grant is separately estimated for each vesting date. The fair value of each option is amortized into compensation expense on a straight-line basis between the grant date for the award and each vesting date. The Company has estimated the fair value of all share option awards on the date of the grant by applying the Black-Scholes-Merton multiple-option pricing valuation model. The application of this valuation model involves assumptions that are judgmental and highly sensitive in the determination of compensation expense. 14. Share Compensation and Pension Plans (continued) The key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 and a summary of the methodology applied to develop each assumption were as follows:
Expected Price Volatility — This is a measure of the amount by which a price has fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate. Maiden began trading on May 6, 2008, thus, has a maximum of 6.6 years trading history for estimating historical volatility. Maiden's expected volatility for 2014 of 51.4% was based on the average of its historical volatility, measured over the maximum available term. Prior to 2013, it was not possible to use actual experience to estimate the expected volatility of the price of the common shares in estimating the value of the options granted because the Company's common shares only began trading in May 2008, thus, it does not have enough history over which to calculate an expected volatility representative of the volatility over the expected lives of the options. As a substitute for such estimate, the Company blended its historical volatility with the historical volatilities of a set of comparable companies in the industry in which the Company operates. Risk-Free Interest Rate — This is based on the yields on U.S. Treasury constant maturity notes with a term equal to the expected life of the option. An increase in the risk-free interest rate will increase compensation expense. Expected Lives — This is the period of time over which the options granted are expected to remain outstanding giving consideration to vesting schedules, historical exercise and forfeiture patterns. The Company uses the simplified method outlined in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Codification Topic 14 (SAB 14) to estimate expected lives for options granted during the period as historical exercise data is not available and the options meet the requirements set out in the Bulletin. Options granted have a maximum term of ten years. An increase in the expected life will increase compensation expense. Forfeiture Rate — This is the estimated percentage of options granted that are expected to be forfeited or cancelled before becoming fully vested. An increase in the forfeiture rate will decrease compensation expense. Dividend Yield — This is calculated by dividing the expected annual dividend by the share price of the Company at the valuation date. An increase in the dividend yield will decrease compensation expense. 14. Share Compensation and Pension Plans (continued) The following table shows all options granted, exercised, expired and exchanged under the Plan for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
The weighted average grant date fair value was $2.11, $2.03 and $2.05 for all options outstanding at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. There was $235 (2013 - $513) of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options at December 31, 2014 which will be recognized during the next 4 years. Cash in the amount of $592 was received from employees as a result of employee share option exercises during the year ended December 31, 2014 (2013 – $1,776, 2012 – $478). The Company issues new common shares upon the exercise of an option. In connection with these exercises, there was no tax benefit realized by the Company. Restricted Shares and Share Units The fair value of each restricted share or share unit is determined based on the market value of the Company's common shares on the date of grant. The total estimated fair value is amortized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period as determined by the Committee. Performance-Based Restricted Share Units The Committee approved the formation of a long-term incentive program under the Plan on March 1, 2011. On that date, the Committee determined to award PB-RSUs to certain senior leaders of the Company. The formula for determining the amount of PB-RSUs awarded uses a combination of a percentage of the employee's base salary (based on a benchmarking analysis from our compensation consultant) divided by the closing price on NASDAQ of our common shares on that date. The grants are performance based which require that certain criteria such as operating return on common equity, underwriting performance, revenue growth and operating expense be met during the performance period to attain a payout. Each metric has a corresponding weighted percentage with a target, threshold and maximum level of performance goal set to achieve a payout. All prior, current and future PB-RSUs are paid 50% based on certain criteria stated above, while the other 50% of the payout is based upon the recommendation of the Company's CEO and the Committee's ultimate discretion of individual contribution to business results and strategic success for the performance period. Settlement of the grants can be made in either common shares or cash upon the decision of the Committee and the performance cycles are for three years. 14. Share Compensation and Pension Plans (continued) Effective March 1, 2012, February 19, 2013 and February 18, 2014, the Committee approved the award of PB-RSUs to certain senior leaders of the Company for the fiscal years 2012-2014, 2013-2015 and 2014-2016, respectively. CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units On March 1, 2012, the Committee approved an award of NPB-RSUs to the Company's CEO. The award fully vested on December 31, 2013. On February 19, 2013, the Committee approved an award of NPB-RSUs to the Company's CEO with one-third automatically vested on February 19, 2014, with the next one-third automatically vesting on February 19, 2015, and of which the final one-third will automatically vest on February 19, 2016. The total fair value of the share units vested for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $500 (2013 - $nil). On February 18, 2014, the Committee approved an award of NPB-RSUs to the Company's CEO with one-third automatically vested on December 31, 2014, with the next one-third automatically vesting on December 31, 2015, and of which the final one-third will automatically vest on December 31, 2016. The total fair value of the share units vested for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $266. Non-CEO Discretionary Non-Performance-Based Restricted Shares ("NPB-RSs") On February 19, 2013, pursuant to the Plan, the Committee approved an award of NPB-RSs to certain senior leaders of the Company. 50% of which vested on the first anniversary of the grant date, with an additional 50% due to vest on the second anniversary of the grant date. The total fair value of restricted shares which vested during the year ended December 31, 2014 was $479. On February 18, 2014, pursuant to the Plan, the Committee approved an award of NPB-RSs to non-CEO named executive officers and senior leaders of the Company, 50% of which will vest on January 1, 2015, with an additional 50% due to vest on January 1, 2016. The following schedule shows the summary of activity under the Company's restricted awards:
1) For Performance Shares, the number of shares is stated at the maximum number that can be attained if the performance conditions are met. Forfeitures represent shares forfeited due to vesting below the maximum attainable as a result of the Company not fully meeting the performance conditions. 14. Share Compensation and Pension Plans (continued) There was $1,102 and $285 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs and restricted shares at December 31, 2014, which will be recognized during the next 1.6 years and 0.8 years, respectively. The adoption of ASC Topic 718 "Compensation - Stock Compensation" fair value method has resulted in share-based expense in the amount of $3,334, $2,205 and $1,347 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Pension Plans The Company provides pension benefits to eligible employees principally through various defined contribution plans sponsored by the Company which vary for each subsidiary. The Company’s expenses for its defined contribution plans were $2,809, $2,892 and $2,529 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
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Taxation | Taxation Under current Bermuda law, Maiden Holdings and Maiden Bermuda, have received an undertaking from the Bermuda government exempting them from all local income, withholding and capital gains taxes until March 31, 2035. At the present time, no such taxes are levied in Bermuda. Maiden Holdings and Maiden Bermuda believe that they operate in a manner such that they will not be considered to be engaged in a trade or business in the U.S. Accordingly, Maiden Holdings and Maiden Bermuda have not recorded any provision for U.S. taxation. Our U.S. subsidiaries are subject to federal, state and local corporate income taxes and other taxes applicable to U.S. corporations. The provision for federal income taxes has been determined under the principles of the consolidated tax provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and Regulations. Should the U.S. subsidiaries pay a dividend outside the U.S. group, withholding taxes will apply. Tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013 are not under examination but remain subject to examination in the U.S. The Company has subsidiary operations in various other locations around the world, including but not limited to Australia, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden and the U.K., that are subject to relevant taxes in those jurisdictions. Deferred income taxes have not been accrued with respect to certain undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as it is the intention that such earnings will remain reinvested or will not be taxable. If the earnings were to be distributed, as dividends or otherwise, such amounts may be subject to withholding tax in the country of the paying entity. Currently, however, no withholding taxes have been accrued. There were no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Income before taxes and income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
15. Taxation (continued) The following table is a reconciliation of the actual income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 to the amount computed by applying the effective tax rate of 0.0% under Bermuda law to income before income taxes:
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax impact of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. The significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
The net deferred tax liability at December 31, 2014 was $9,991 (2013 - $8,688). A valuation allowance has been established against the net U.S. deferred tax assets which is primarily attributable to net operating losses, unearned premium and loss reserve discounting. At this time, we believe it is necessary to establish a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets due to insufficient positive evidence regarding the utilization of these losses. During 2014, the Company recorded a decrease in the valuation allowance of $1,270 (2013 - increase of $25,782). At December 31, 2014, the Company has an available U.S. net operating loss carry-forward of approximately $155,782 (2013 - $147,339) for income tax purposes which expires beginning in 2029. |
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Statutory Requirements and Dividend Restrictions | Statutory Requirements and Dividend Restrictions Our insurance and reinsurance operations are subject to insurance and/or reinsurance laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which they operate, the most significant of which are Bermuda, the United States and Sweden. These regulations include certain liquidity and solvency requirements whereby restrictions are imposed on the amount of dividends or other distributions, such as loans or cash advances, available to shareholders without prior approval of the insurance regulatory authorities. The combined statutory capital and combined statutory net income (loss) of our principal operating subsidiaries in their respective jurisdictions were as follows:
At December 31, 2014, the Company's net assets were $1,241,166 (2013- $1,124,295), of which $718,050 (2013 - $264,629) are restricted primarily as a result of solvency and liquidity requirements imposed on the Company's insurance subsidiaries by local regulators as well as collateral requirements under various reinsurance agreements. a) Bermuda The Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA") is the group supervisor of the Company and has advised that Maiden Bermuda is the designated insurer. These regulations require that a group’s available statutory capital and surplus should be equal to or exceed the value of both its Minimum Solvency Margin ("MSM") and the Enhanced Capital Requirement ("ECR"). At December 31, 2014, the Company's ECR is 60% of the amount calculated using the group Bermuda Solvency Requirement ("BSCR") model of the BMA. The Company has complied with its regulatory capital requirements at December 31, 2014. Maiden Bermuda is registered as a Class 3B reinsurer under The Insurance Act 1978 (Bermuda), amendments thereto and related regulations (the "Insurance Act") and is required to prepare and file Statutory Financial Statements and a Statutory Financial Return with the BMA. For Bermuda registered insurance companies, there are some differences between financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and those prepared on a statutory basis. Certain assets are non-admitted under Bermuda regulations and so deferred commission and other acquisition expenses have been fully expensed and prepaid expenses and fixed assets removed from the statutory balance sheet. Under the Insurance Act, Maiden Bermuda is required to maintain a minimum share capital of $120 and a minimum statutory capital and surplus equal to the greater of MSM and the ECR. ECR is established by reference to the BSCR model. The BSCR employs a standard mathematical model that correlates the risk underwritten to the capital that is dedicated to the business. The regulatory requirements are designed to have insurers operate at or above a threshold capital level, which exceeds the BSCR. The BMA has established a target capital level ("TCL") for each Class 3B insurer equal to 120% of its ECR which serves as an early warning tool for the BMA and failure to maintain statutory capital of at least equal to the TCL will likely result in increased BMA regulatory oversight. The statutory capital and surplus of Maiden Bermuda at December 31, 2014 was $1,289,155 (2013 – $1,106,096) and the amount required to be maintained was $302,341 at December 31, 2014 (2013 – $255,327). Maiden Bermuda is also required to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio. All requirements were met by Maiden Bermuda throughout the period. Maiden Bermuda is prohibited from declaring or paying dividends of more than 25% of its total statutory capital and surplus, as shown in its previous financial year statutory balance sheet, unless at least seven days before payment of the dividends it files with the BMA an affidavit that it will continue to meet its minimum capital requirements as described above. In addition, Maiden Bermuda must obtain the BMA’s prior approval before reducing its total statutory capital, as shown in its previous financial year statutory balance sheet, by 15% or more. Maiden Bermuda is also restricted in paying dividends that would result in Maiden Bermuda failing to comply with the ECR as calculated based on the BSCR or cause Maiden Bermuda to fail to meet its relevant margins. Based upon the BSCR calculation, Maiden Bermuda is allowed to pay dividends or distributions not exceeding $222,489. 16. Statutory Requirements and Dividend Restrictions (continued) b) United States The Company’s insurance subsidiaries in the U.S., Maiden US and Maiden Specialty, file financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices ("SAP") prescribed or permitted by state insurance regulatory authorities. The minimum statutory capital and surplus necessary to satisfy regulatory requirements for Maiden US and Maiden Specialty for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $82,267 and $45,000, respectively (2013 - $80,987 and $45,000, respectively). These requirements were met by Maiden US and Maiden Specialty throughout the year ended December 31, 2014. Without prior approval of its domiciliary commissioner, dividends to shareholders are limited by the laws of the U.S. companies’ state of domicile, Missouri and North Carolina, respectively, to the greater of 10% of statutory policyholders’ surplus at the preceding December 31, or net income, less net realized capital gain on investments, for the 12-month period ending December 31 of the preceding year. Additionally, Maiden US may only pay dividends if it has positive unassigned funds. Accordingly, the maximum dividend payments that can be made to shareholders in the next year without prior approval by the Missouri Department of Insurance and North Carolina Department of Insurance is $0 and $5,174, respectively. c) Sweden The Company’s insurance subsidiary in Sweden, Maiden LF, is regulated by the Swedish Finansinspektionen ("Swedish FSA"). Maiden LF was required to maintain a minimum level of statutory capital and surplus of $4,477 at December 31, 2014 (2013 - $5,096). This requirement was met by Maiden LF throughout the year. Maiden LF is subject to statutory and regulatory restrictions under the Swedish FSA that limit the maximum amount of annual dividends or distributions paid by Maiden LF to Maiden Holdings. At December 31, 2014, Maiden LF is allowed to pay dividends or distributions not exceeding $2,508. |
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Schedule I Summary of Investments Other than Investments in Related Parties | Schedule I MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES (in thousands of U.S. dollars)
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Schedule II Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company | Schedule II MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS — PARENT COMPANY As of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
Schedule II MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME — PARENT COMPANY For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Schedule II MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — PARENT COMPANY For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
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Schedule IV Supplementary Reinsurance Information | Schedule IV MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. SUPPLEMENTARY REINSURANCE INFORMATION (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Schedule VI MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION CONCERNING PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE OPERATIONS (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
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Schedule VI Supplementary Reinsurance Information | Schedule IV MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD. SUPPLEMENTARY REINSURANCE INFORMATION (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
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The entire disclosure for the supplemental schedule of reinsurance information. Reinsurance schedule includes, but is not limited to, the type of insurance, gross amount of premiums, premiums ceded to other entities, premiums assumed from other entities, net amount of premium revenue, and the percentage of the premiums assumed to net premium revenue. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Basis of Reporting and Consolidation | Basis of Reporting and Consolidation — These Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and include the accounts of Maiden Holdings and all of its subsidiaries. These Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the period and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Certain prior year comparatives have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. In the third quarter of 2014, the Company revised the structure of its reportable segments following a review which concluded that the former segment, NGHC Quota Share, currently in run-off, no longer meets the reportable segment criteria under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 280 Segment Reporting. As a result, the Company determined that it no longer requires separate disclosure of the NGHC Quota Share as a reportable segment. Furthermore, it was concluded that the remnants of the excess and surplus ("E&S") business, which is also in run-off, no longer meets the aggregation criteria under ASC 280 Segment Reporting and therefore is no longer aggregated with the other operating segments of the Diversified Reinsurance reportable segment. Due to these presentation revisions, the results of operations of the former NGHC Quota Share segment and the remnants of the E&S business have been included in "Other" category, and all prior periods presented herein have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. |
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Estimates | Estimates — The preparation of U.S. GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. The significant estimates include, but are not limited to:
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Investments | Investments — The Company currently classifies all of its fixed maturity investments as "available-for-sale" ("AFS") and, accordingly, they are carried at estimated fair value. The fair value of fixed maturity securities is generally determined from quotations received from nationally recognized pricing services, or when such prices are not available, by reference to broker or underwriter bid indications. Short-term investments comprise securities due to mature within one year of the date of purchase. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) The Company's other investments comprise both quoted and unquoted investments. The Company's quoted equity investment is based on a quoted market price from a third party, a nationally recognized pricing service provider ("Pricing Service"), reflecting the closing price quoted for the final trading day of the period. The Company accounts for its unquoted other investments at fair value in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC Topic 944, "Financial Services" ("ASC 944"). Unquoted other investments primarily comprise investments in limited partnerships which are reported at fair value based on the financial information received from the fund managers and other information available to management. Unrealized gains or losses on fixed maturities and other investments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are determined based on the first in first out cost method. Net investment income is recognized when earned and includes interest and dividend income together with amortization of market premiums and discounts using the effective yield method and is net of investment management fees and other expenses. For mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and any other holdings for which there is a prepayment risk, prepayment assumptions are evaluated and revised as necessary. Any adjustments required due to the change in effective yields and maturities are recognized on a prospective basis through yield adjustments. A security is potentially impaired when its fair value is below its amortized cost. On a quarterly basis, we review all impaired AFS securities to determine if the impairment is other than temporary impairment ("OTTI"). OTTI assessments are inherently judgmental, especially where securities have experienced severe declines in fair value in a short period. Our review process begins with a quantitative analysis to identify securities to be further evaluated for potential OTTI. For all identified securities, further fundamental analysis is performed that considers, but not limited to, the following quantitative and qualitative factors:
The Company recognizes OTTI in earnings for its impaired AFS fixed maturity securities (i) for which the Company has the intent to sell the security or (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery and (iii) for those securities which have a credit loss. In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. In instances in which a determination is made that an impairment exists but the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis, the impairment is separated into (i) the amount of the total impairment related to the credit loss and (ii) the amount of the total impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. In periods after the recognition of OTTI on the Company’s AFS fixed maturity securities, the Company accounts for such securities as if they had been purchased on the measurement date of the OTTI at an amortized cost basis equal to the previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings. For fixed maturity securities in which OTTI was recognized in earnings, the difference between the new amortized cost basis and the cash flows expected to be collected will be amortized into net investment income. As our AFS investment portfolio is the largest component of our consolidated assets, OTTI on our AFS fixed maturity securities could be material to our financial condition and operating results particularly during periods of dislocation in the financial markets. |
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Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements — ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820") defines fair value as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between open market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The availability of observable inputs can vary from financial instrument to financial instrument and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires significantly more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by management in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. We use prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition could cause an instrument to be reclassified between levels. For investments that have quoted market prices in active markets, the Company uses the quoted market prices as fair value and includes these prices in the amounts disclosed in the Level 1 hierarchy. The Company receives the quoted market prices the Pricing Service. When quoted market prices are unavailable, the Company utilizes the Pricing Service to determine an estimate of fair value. The fair value estimates are included in the Level 2 hierarchy. The Company will challenge any prices for its investments which are considered not to be representation of fair value. If quoted market prices and an estimate from the Pricing Service are unavailable, the Company produces an estimate of fair value based on dealer quotations for recent activity in positions with the same or similar characteristics to that being valued or through consensus pricing of a pricing service. The Company determines whether the fair value estimate is in the Level 2 or Level 3 hierarchy depending on the level of observable inputs available when estimating the fair value. The Company bases its estimates of fair values for assets on the bid price as it represents what a third party market participant would be willing to pay in an orderly transaction. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company maintains its cash accounts in several banks and brokerage institutions. Cash equivalents consist of investments in money market funds and short-term investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Restricted cash and cash equivalents are separately reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accordingly, changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents are reported as an investing activity in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company maintains certain cash and investments in trust accounts to be used primarily as collateral for unearned premiums and loss and loss adjustment expenses reserves owed to insureds. The Company is required to maintain minimum balances in these accounts based on pre-determined formulas. See "Note 4. (e) Investments" for additional details. |
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Premiums and Related Costs | Premiums and Related Expenses — For pro-rata contracts and excess-of-loss contracts where no deposit or minimum premium is specified in the contract, written premium is recognized based on estimates of ultimate premiums provided by the ceding companies. Initial estimates of written premium are recognized in the period in which the underlying risks are incepted. Subsequent adjustments, based on reports of actual premium by the ceding companies, or revisions in estimates, are recorded in the period in which they are determined. Reinsurance premiums assumed are generally earned on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the underlying policies or reinsurance contracts. Contracts and policies written on a "losses occurring" basis cover claims that may occur during the term of the contract or policy, which is typically 12 months. Accordingly, the premium is earned evenly over the term. Contracts which are written on a "risks attaching" basis cover claims which attach to the underlying insurance policies written during the terms of such contracts. Premiums earned on such contracts usually extend beyond the original term of the reinsurance contract, typically resulting in recognition of premiums earned over a 24-month period. Reinsurance premiums on specialty risk and extended warranty are earned based on the estimated program coverage period. These estimates are based on the expected distribution of coverage periods by contract at inception, because a single contract may contain multiple coverage period options, and these estimates are revised based on the actual coverage period selected by the original insured. Unearned premiums represent the portion of premiums written which is applicable to the unexpired term of the contract or policy in force. These premiums can be subject to estimates based upon information received from ceding companies and any subsequent differences arising on such estimates are recorded in the period in which they are determined. The unearned portion of reinsurance purchased by the Company (retrocession or reinsurance premiums ceded) is reported as prepaid reinsurance premiums and amortized over the contract period in proportion to the amount of insurance protection provided. The ultimate amount of premiums, including adjustments, is recognized as premiums ceded, and amortized over the applicable contract period to which they apply. Reserves are established for the unexpensed portion of premiums ceded and losses recoverable are recorded as an asset called reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses. Premiums earned are reported net of reinsurance in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Assumed and ceded reinsurance contracts that lack a significant transfer of risk are treated as deposits. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Acquisition expenses represent the costs of writing business that vary with, and are primarily related to, the production of insurance and reinsurance business. Policy and contract acquisition expenses, including assumed commissions and other direct operating expenses that are related to successful contracts are deferred and recognized as expense as related premiums are earned. Only certain expenses incurred in the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts are capitalized. Those expenses include incremental direct costs of contract acquisition that result directly from and are essential to the contract transaction and would not have been incurred had the contract transaction not occurred. All other acquisition-related expenses, such as costs incurred for soliciting business, administration, and unsuccessful acquisition or renewal efforts are charged to expense as incurred. Administrative expenses, including rent, depreciation, occupancy, equipment, and all other general overhead expenses are considered indirect and are expensed as incurred. The Company considers anticipated investment income in determining the recoverability of these costs and believes they are fully recoverable. A premium deficiency is recognized if the sum of anticipated losses and loss adjustment expenses, unamortized acquisition expenses and anticipated investment income exceed unearned premium. |
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Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred | Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Incurred — Loss and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") represent the estimated ultimate net costs of all reported and unreported losses incurred through December 31. The reserve for loss and LAE is estimated using individual case-basis valuations and statistical analysis and is not discounted. Although considerable variability is inherent in the estimates of reserves for loss and LAE, management believes that the reserve for loss and LAE is adequate. In estimating reserves, the Company utilizes a variety of standard actuarial methods. The estimates are continually reviewed and adjusted as necessary as experience develops or new information becomes known. Such adjustments are included in current operations. |
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Debt Obligations and Deferred Debt Issuance Costs | Debt Obligations and Deferred Debt Issuance Costs — Costs incurred in issuing debt are capitalized and amortized over the life of the debt. The amortization of these costs is included in interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. |
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Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets | Business Combinations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets — A purchase price that is in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired arising from a business combination is recorded as goodwill, and is not amortized. Other intangible assets with a finite life are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset. Other intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Definite life intangible assets are reviewed for indicators of impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, and tested for impairment if appropriate. For purposes of the annual impairment evaluation, goodwill is assigned to the applicable reporting unit of the acquired entities giving rise to the goodwill. The Company has established October 1 as the date for performing its annual impairment tests. If goodwill or other intangible assets are impaired, they are written down to their estimated fair values with a corresponding loss reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. |
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Noncontrolling Interests | Noncontrolling Interests — The Company accounts for its noncontrolling interests in accordance with ASC Topic 810 "Consolidations", and presents such noncontrolling shareholders' interest in the equity section of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests is presented separately in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. |
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Income Taxes | Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes using ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes" for its subsidiaries operating in taxable jurisdictions. Deferred income taxes reflect the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is recorded if it is more likely than not that some or all of a deferred tax asset may not be realized. The Company considers future taxable income and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. In the event the Company determines that it will not be able to realize all or part of its deferred income tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred income tax assets would be charged to income in the period in which such determination is made. In addition, if the Company subsequently assesses that the valuation allowance is no longer needed, a benefit would be recorded to income in the period in which such determination is made. U.S. GAAP allows for the recognition of tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is more likely than not to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. A liability is established for any tax benefit claimed in a tax return in excess of this threshold. Income tax related interest and penalties would be included as income tax expense. The Company has not recorded any interest or penalties during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and the Company has not accrued any payment of interest and penalties at December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
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Share-Based Compensation Expense | Share-Based Compensation Expense — The Company is authorized to issue restricted share awards and units, performance based restricted share units ("PB-RSUs"), share options and other equity-based awards to its employees and directors. The Company recognizes the compensation expense for share options, restricted share and share unit grants, based on the fair value of the award on the date of grant, over the vesting period, which is the requisite service period. The fair value of the grant will be amortized ratably over its vesting period as a charge to compensation expense (a component of salaries and benefits) and an increase to additional paid in capital in Shareholders’ Equity. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) The fair value of the PB-RSUs is recognized as a charge to compensation expense and an increase to additional paid in capital in Shareholders’ Equity following certain criteria such as operating return on common equity, underwriting performance, revenue growth and operating expense being met during the specified performance period as well as based on the recommendation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. |
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Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share — Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and exclude any dilutive effects of options and restricted share units ("RSUs"). Dilutive earnings per share are computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period adjusted for the dilutive impact of share options, RSUs, PB-RSUs and the mandatory convertible preference shares using the if-converted method. The two-class method is used to determine earnings per share based on dividends declared on common shares and participating securities (i.e. distributed earnings) and participation rights of participating securities in any undistributed earnings. Each unvested restricted share granted by the Company to certain senior leaders is considered a participating security and the Company uses the two-class method to calculate its net income (loss) attributable to Maiden common shareholders per common share – basic and diluted. |
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Treasury Shares | Treasury Shares — Treasury shares are common shares repurchased by the Company and not subsequently cancelled. These shares are recorded at cost and result in a reduction of our shareholders’ equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
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Foreign Currency Transactions | Foreign Currency Transactions — The functional currency of the Company and many of its subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. For these companies, we translate monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year-end exchange rates, with the resulting foreign exchange gains and losses recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Revenues and expenses in foreign currencies are converted at average exchange rates during the year. Monetary assets and liabilities include investments, cash and cash equivalents, reinsurance balances receivable, reserve for loss and LAE and accrued expenses and other liabilities. Accounts that are classified as non-monetary, such as deferred commission and other acquisition expenses and unearned premiums, are not revalued. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries and divisions, whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, are translated at year-end exchange rates. Revenues and expenses of these entities are translated at average exchange rates during the year. The effects of the translation adjustments for foreign entities are included in AOCI. |
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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Updates | Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Updates Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carry-forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry-forward Exists On July 18, 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-11 which provides guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss ("NOL") carry-forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward exists. Under this ASU, an entity must present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a NOL carry-forward, similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry-forward. There are two exceptions to this form of presentation as follows:
If either of these conditions exists, an entity should present an unrecognized benefit in the financial statements as a liability and should not net the unrecognizable tax benefit with a deferred tax asset. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The update was adopted effective January 1, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity In March 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-05 with the objective of resolving the diversity about whether ASC 810-10, Consolidation - Overall, or ASC 830-30, Foreign Currency Matters - Translation of Financial Statements, applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Under this guidance, when a reporting entity that is also the parent entity, ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity, the parent is required to apply the guidance in ASC 830-30 to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. Additionally, for an equity method investment that is a foreign entity, the partial sale guidance in ASC 830-30-40 continues to be applicable. As such, a pro rata portion of the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon a partial sale of such an equity method investment. However, this treatment does not apply to an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity. In those instances, the cumulative translation adjustment is released into net income only if the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that contains the equity method investment. Furthermore, the amendments in this ASU clarify that the sale of an investment in a foreign entity includes both: (1) events that result in the loss of a controlling financial interest in a foreign entity (that is, irrespective of any retained investment); and (2) events that result in an acquirer obtaining control of an acquiree in which it held an equity interest immediately before the acquisition date (sometimes also referred to as a step acquisition). Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon the occurrence of those events. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. The update was adopted effective January 1, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity On April 10, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, which amends the definition of a discontinued operation in ASC 205-20 and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about disposal transactions that both meet and do not meet the discontinued-operations criteria. Under the previous guidance, the results of operations of a component of an entity were classified as a discontinued operation if all of the following conditions were met:
The revised guidance will change how entities identify disposal transactions under U.S. GAAP by eliminating the second and third criteria above for classifying operations as discontinued. The new guidance instead requires classification of a component or group of components as discontinued operations if it represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major impact on an entity’s operations or financial results. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively to all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that occur in annual periods (and interim periods therein) beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. Entities are prohibited from applying the new ASU to any component that is classified as held for sale before the adoption date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition. Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period On June 19, 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-12 to clarify how entities should treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award. The ASU states that the share-based payment award should be treated as a performance condition that affects vesting and therefore, an entity would not record compensation expense (measured as of the grant date without taking into account the effect of the performance target) related to an award for which transfer to the employee is contingent on the entity’s satisfaction of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. No new disclosures are required under the ASU. 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. In addition, all entities will have the option of applying the guidance either prospectively (i.e. only to awards granted or modified on or after the effective date of the issue) or retrospectively. Retrospective application would only apply to awards with performance targets outstanding at or after the beginning of the first annual period presented (i.e. the earliest presented comparative period). The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have an impact on our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity. |
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Underwriting results of operating segments | The following tables summarize our reporting segment's underwriting results and the reconciliation of our reportable segments and Other category's underwriting results to our consolidated net income:
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3. Segment Information (continued) The following tables summarize the financial position of our reportable segments including the reconciliation to our consolidated assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
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Gross and net premiums written and net premiums earned by geographic location | The following table shows an analysis of the Company’s gross and net premiums written and net premiums earned by geographic location for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. In case of business assumed from AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. ("AmTrust"), it is the location of the relevant AmTrust subsidiaries.
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Net premiums by major line of business | The following tables set forth financial information relating to net premiums written by major line of business and reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
3. Segment Information (continued) The following tables set forth financial information relating to net premiums earned by major line of business and reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
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Original or amortized cost, estimated fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale and other investments | The original or amortized cost, estimated fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses of AFS fixed maturities and other investments at December 31, 2014 and 2013, are as follows:
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Contractual maturities of fixed maturities, available-for-sale | The contractual maturities of our fixed maturities are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
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Summary of available-for-sale securities and other investments in an unrealized loss position and the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the securities have continuously been in an unrealized loss position | The following tables summarize fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position and the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has continuously been in an unrealized loss position:
At December 31, 2014, there were approximately 141 securities in an unrealized loss position with a fair value of $1,113,166 and unrealized losses of $39,011. Of these securities, there were 46 securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater with a fair value of $588,017 and unrealized losses of $20,898. 4. Investments (continued)
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Summary of the credit ratings of fixed maturities | The following summarizes the credit ratings of our AFS fixed maturities:
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Portfolio of other investments | The table below shows our portfolio of other investments:
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Net investment income | Net investment income was derived from the following sources:
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Analysis of realized and unrealized gains on investment | The following provides an analysis of net realized gains on investment included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
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Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other investments | Net unrealized gains were as follows:
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Fair value hierarchy of financial assets and financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis | At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we classified our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the following valuation hierarchy:
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Changes in Level 3 for financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis | The following table presents changes in Level 3 of our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
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Carrying values and fair values of the Senior Notes and Junior Subordinated debt | The following table presents the carrying values and fair values of the Senior Notes and Junior Subordinated Debt at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
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Tabular disclosure of liabilities, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, by class that are measured at fair value on a recurring and/or nonrecurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Where the quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, the Level 1 input is the quoted price of an identical liability when traded as an asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of assets and liabilities, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Changes in goodwill and intangible assets | The following tables show the analysis of goodwill and intangible assets:
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Senior Note Issuances | The following table presents details about the Company's Senior Notes issuances:
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Schedule of effects of reinsurance on premiums written and earned and liability for claims and claims adjustment expense | The effect of retrocessional activity on net premiums written and earned and on net loss and LAE for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
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Schedule of liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense | Our reserve for loss and LAE comprises:
9. Reserve for Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses (continued) The following table represents a reconciliation of our beginning and ending gross and net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves:
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Schedule of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases | Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2014 under non-cancellable operating leases for the next five years are approximately as follows:
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Schedule of dividends payable | On November 5, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the following quarterly dividend:
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Summary of elements used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share | The following is a summary of the elements used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share:
(1) This represents earnings allocated to the holders of non-vested restricted shares issued to the Company's employees under the 2007 Share Incentive Plan. (2) The effect of mandatory convertible preference shares were excluded in the calculation of diluted EPS for the year ended December 31, 2014 as they were anti-dilutive. Please refer to "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 13. Shareholders' Equity" and "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 14. Share Compensation and Pension Plans" for the terms and conditions of each of these anti-dilutive instruments. Furthermore, the current number of additional common shares that could possibly be issued on conversion, if conversion after December 31, 2014 was permitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of Form 424B Prospectus Supplement filed with the SEC, is 10,718,483, an increase of 73,321 common shares since October 1, 2013. |
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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
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Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income | The following tables set forth financial information regarding the changes in the balances of each component of AOCI for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
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Key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted | The key assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 and a summary of the methodology applied to develop each assumption were as follows:
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Schedule of all options granted, exercised, expired and forfeited under the Plan | The following table shows all options granted, exercised, expired and exchanged under the Plan for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
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Schedule of based compensation instrument granted, other than share options | The following schedule shows the summary of activity under the Company's restricted awards:
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Schedule of income tax expense | Income before taxes and income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
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Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation | The following table is a reconciliation of the actual income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 to the amount computed by applying the effective tax rate of 0.0% under Bermuda law to income before income taxes:
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Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities | The significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
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Schedule of subsequent events | On February 16, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the following quarterly dividends:
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Schedule of quarterly financial data | The following tables summarize our quarterly financial data:
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Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Net premiums written | $ 2,458,136,000 | $ 2,096,301,000 | $ 1,901,285,000 | |||||||||
Net premiums earned | 2,251,743,000 | 2,000,887,000 | 1,803,780,000 | |||||||||
Other insurance revenue | 13,410,000 | 14,232,000 | 12,890,000 | |||||||||
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses | (1,498,271,000) | (1,349,630,000) | (1,262,348,000) | |||||||||
Commission and other acquisition expenses | (659,315,000) | (556,578,000) | (492,031,000) | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (45,769,000) | (45,030,000) | (43,637,000) | |||||||||
Underwriting income | 61,798,000 | 63,881,000 | 18,654,000 | |||||||||
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Net investment income and realized gains on investments | 118,378,000 | 94,937,000 | 83,095,000 | |||||||||
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings | (2,364,000) | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | (3,277,000) | (3,780,000) | (4,362,000) | |||||||||
Foreign exchange and other gains | 4,150,000 | 2,809,000 | 1,638,000 | |||||||||
Interest and amortization expenses | (29,580,000) | (39,497,000) | (36,384,000) | |||||||||
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost | (28,240,000) | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Other general and administrative expenses | (17,168,000) | (13,631,000) | (10,167,000) | |||||||||
Income tax expense | (2,164,000) | (1,863,000) | (2,213,000) | |||||||||
Net income | 33,631,000 | 33,926,000 | 31,915,000 | 2,061,000 | 26,385,000 | 25,033,000 | 23,331,000 | 28,107,000 | 101,533,000 | 102,856,000 | 50,261,000 | |
Net loss and loss expense ratio | 66.10% | 67.00% | 69.50% | |||||||||
Acquisition cost ratio | 29.10% | 27.60% | 27.10% | |||||||||
General and administrative expense ratio | 2.80% | 2.90% | 2.90% | |||||||||
Combined ratio | 98.00% | 97.50% | 99.50% | |||||||||
Assets [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Reinsurance balances receivable, net | 512,996,000 | 560,145,000 | 512,996,000 | 560,145,000 | ||||||||
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | 75,873,000 | 84,036,000 | 75,873,000 | 84,036,000 | 110,858,000 | 20,289,000 | ||||||
Deferred commission and other acquisition expenses | 372,487,000 | 304,908,000 | 372,487,000 | 304,908,000 | ||||||||
Loan to related party | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | ||||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 87,336,000 | 90,613,000 | 87,336,000 | 90,613,000 | 94,393,000 | |||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments | 3,121,343,000 | 2,231,698,000 | 3,121,343,000 | 2,231,698,000 | ||||||||
Total assets | 5,164,092,000 | 4,713,379,000 | 5,164,092,000 | 4,713,379,000 | ||||||||
Diversified Reinsurance
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Net premiums written | 850,049,000 | 763,374,000 | 745,679,000 | |||||||||
Net premiums earned | 854,026,000 | 753,157,000 | 775,177,000 | |||||||||
Other insurance revenue | 13,410,000 | 14,232,000 | 12,890,000 | |||||||||
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses | (579,771,000) | (519,962,000) | (549,405,000) | |||||||||
Commission and other acquisition expenses | (233,711,000) | (190,604,000) | (205,307,000) | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (42,914,000) | (42,331,000) | (40,951,000) | |||||||||
Underwriting income | 11,040,000 | 14,492,000 | (7,596,000) | |||||||||
Reconciliation to net loss attributable to Maiden shareholders [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Net loss and loss expense ratio | 66.80% | 67.80% | 69.70% | |||||||||
Acquisition cost ratio | 26.90% | 24.80% | 26.10% | |||||||||
General and administrative expense ratio | 5.00% | 5.50% | 5.20% | |||||||||
Combined ratio | 98.70% | 98.10% | 101.00% | |||||||||
Assets [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Reinsurance balances receivable, net | 245,782,000 | 261,285,000 | 245,782,000 | 261,285,000 | ||||||||
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | 31,272,000 | 36,696,000 | 31,272,000 | 36,696,000 | ||||||||
Deferred commission and other acquisition expenses | 87,289,000 | 88,721,000 | 87,289,000 | 88,721,000 | ||||||||
Loan to related party | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 87,336,000 | 90,613,000 | 87,336,000 | 90,613,000 | ||||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments | 1,132,953,000 | 1,025,629,000 | 1,132,953,000 | 1,025,629,000 | ||||||||
Other assets | 40,032,000 | 61,462,000 | 40,032,000 | 61,462,000 | ||||||||
Total assets - reportable segments | 1,624,664,000 | 1,564,406,000 | 1,624,664,000 | 1,564,406,000 | ||||||||
Corporate Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Total assets | 1,624,664,000 | 1,564,406,000 | 1,624,664,000 | 1,564,406,000 | ||||||||
AmTrust Reinsurance
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Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Net premiums written | 1,610,485,000 | 1,169,961,000 | 840,348,000 | |||||||||
Net premiums earned | 1,378,327,000 | 988,900,000 | 727,783,000 | |||||||||
Other insurance revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses | (893,502,000) | (653,528,000) | (496,370,000) | |||||||||
Commission and other acquisition expenses | (418,908,000) | (291,559,000) | (200,547,000) | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (2,098,000) | (1,992,000) | (1,949,000) | |||||||||
Underwriting income | 63,819,000 | 41,821,000 | 28,917,000 | |||||||||
Reconciliation to net loss attributable to Maiden shareholders [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Net loss and loss expense ratio | 64.80% | 66.10% | 68.20% | |||||||||
Acquisition cost ratio | 30.40% | 29.50% | 27.50% | |||||||||
General and administrative expense ratio | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.30% | |||||||||
Combined ratio | 95.40% | 95.80% | 96.00% | |||||||||
Assets [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Reinsurance balances receivable, net | 256,779,000 | 278,573,000 | 256,779,000 | 278,573,000 | ||||||||
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Deferred commission and other acquisition expenses | 285,232,000 | 209,439,000 | 285,232,000 | 209,439,000 | ||||||||
Loan to related party | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | ||||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments | 1,930,502,000 | 1,102,317,000 | 1,930,502,000 | 1,102,317,000 | ||||||||
Other assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Total assets - reportable segments | 2,640,488,000 | 1,758,304,000 | 2,640,488,000 | 1,758,304,000 | ||||||||
Corporate Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Total assets | 2,640,488,000 | 1,758,304,000 | 2,640,488,000 | 1,758,304,000 | ||||||||
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Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Net premiums written | (2,398,000) | 162,966,000 | 315,258,000 | |||||||||
Net premiums earned | 19,390,000 | 258,830,000 | 300,820,000 | |||||||||
Other insurance revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses | (24,998,000) | (176,140,000) | (216,573,000) | |||||||||
Commission and other acquisition expenses | (6,696,000) | (74,415,000) | (86,177,000) | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (757,000) | (707,000) | (737,000) | |||||||||
Underwriting income | (13,061,000) | 7,568,000 | (2,667,000) | |||||||||
Reconciliation to net loss attributable to Maiden shareholders [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Net loss and loss expense ratio | 128.90% | 68.10% | 72.00% | |||||||||
Acquisition cost ratio | 34.50% | 28.80% | 28.60% | |||||||||
General and administrative expense ratio | 4.00% | 0.20% | 0.30% | |||||||||
Combined ratio | 167.40% | 97.10% | 100.90% | |||||||||
Total Reportable Segments, Excluding Other
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Assets [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
Reinsurance balances receivable, net | 502,561,000 | 539,858,000 | 502,561,000 | 539,858,000 | ||||||||
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | 31,272,000 | 36,696,000 | 31,272,000 | 36,696,000 | ||||||||
Deferred commission and other acquisition expenses | 372,521,000 | 298,160,000 | 372,521,000 | 298,160,000 | ||||||||
Loan to related party | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | ||||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 87,336,000 | 90,613,000 | 87,336,000 | 90,613,000 | ||||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments | 3,063,455,000 | 2,127,946,000 | 3,063,455,000 | 2,127,946,000 | ||||||||
Other assets | 40,032,000 | 61,462,000 | 40,032,000 | 61,462,000 | ||||||||
Total assets - reportable segments | 4,265,152,000 | 3,322,710,000 | 4,265,152,000 | 3,322,710,000 | ||||||||
Corporate Assets | 898,940,000 | 1,390,669,000 | 898,940,000 | 1,390,669,000 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ 5,164,092,000 | $ 4,713,379,000 | $ 5,164,092,000 | $ 4,713,379,000 |
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Net premiums earned less: net losses and loss expenses, acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses directly related to underwriting activities. No definition available.
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Ratio of non-life acquisition costs to non-life net premiums earned. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Ratio of non-life losses and loss expenses, non-life acquisition expenses and non-life general and administrative expenses, to non-life net premiums earned. No definition available.
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Amount of expense related to deferred policy acquisition costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net amount of deferred policy acquisition costs capitalized on contracts remaining in force as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Ratio of non-life general and administrative expenses to non-life net premiums earned. No definition available.
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Carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets are assets, not including financial assets, lacking physical substance. No definition available.
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Ratio of non-life losses and loss expenses to non-life net premiums earned. No definition available.
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Number of segments reported by the entity. A reportable segment is a component of an entity for which there is an accounting requirement to report separate financial information on that component in the entity's financial statements. No definition available.
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Reflects the sum of all other revenue and income recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on investments in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale which have been recognized in earnings during the period. Such impairment losses consist of other than temporary impairments (OTTI) on equity securities, credit losses on investments in debt securities, and when the entity intends to sell an impaired debt security or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the impaired debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after effects of policies assumed or ceded, of expense related to the provision for policy benefits and costs incurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date due the entity from (a) agents and insureds, (b) uncollected premiums and (c) others, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation allowance recoverable including premium paid under reinsurance contracts. Examples include, but are not limited to, settled and unsettled claims, incurred but not reported losses, loss adjustment expense, premium paid, policy benefits and policy reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash and investments whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. For use in an unclassified balance sheet. No definition available.
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Segment Information - Net Premiums (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Gross premiums written | $ 2,507,352,000 | $ 2,204,159,000 | $ 2,000,992,000 |
Net premiums written | 2,458,136,000 | 2,096,301,000 | 1,901,285,000 |
Net premiums earned | 2,251,743,000 | 2,000,887,000 | 1,803,780,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Diversified Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 850,049,000 | 763,374,000 | 745,679,000 |
Net premiums earned | 854,026,000 | 753,157,000 | 775,177,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 34.60% | 36.40% | 39.20% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 37.90% | 37.60% | 43.00% |
AmTrust Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 1,610,485,000 | 1,169,961,000 | 840,348,000 |
Net premiums earned | 1,378,327,000 | 988,900,000 | 727,783,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 65.50% | 55.80% | 44.20% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 61.20% | 49.40% | 40.30% |
Other
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | (2,398,000) | 162,966,000 | 315,258,000 |
Net premiums earned | 19,390,000 | 258,830,000 | 300,820,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | (0.10%) | 7.80% | 16.60% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 0.90% | 13.00% | 16.70% |
Property | Diversified Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 160,308,000 | 145,292,000 | 170,513,000 |
Net premiums earned | 174,785,000 | 150,261,000 | 191,835,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 6.50% | 6.90% | 8.90% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 7.70% | 7.50% | 10.60% |
Casualty | Diversified Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 535,518,000 | 473,732,000 | 433,305,000 |
Net premiums earned | 533,775,000 | 472,095,000 | 444,773,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 21.80% | 22.60% | 22.80% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 23.70% | 23.60% | 24.70% |
Accident and Health | Diversified Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 38,870,000 | 35,340,000 | 37,244,000 |
Net premiums earned | 39,918,000 | 36,165,000 | 41,968,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 1.60% | 1.70% | 2.00% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 1.80% | 1.80% | 2.30% |
International | Diversified Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 115,353,000 | 109,010,000 | 104,617,000 |
Net premiums earned | 105,548,000 | 94,636,000 | 96,601,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 4.70% | 5.20% | 5.50% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 4.70% | 4.70% | 5.40% |
Small Commercial Business | AmTrust Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 857,576,000 | 572,006,000 | 364,123,000 |
Net premiums earned | 752,188,000 | 493,774,000 | 313,110,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 34.90% | 27.30% | 19.20% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 33.40% | 24.70% | 17.30% |
Specialty Program | AmTrust Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 220,121,000 | 157,578,000 | 95,904,000 |
Net premiums earned | 175,286,000 | 140,478,000 | 85,814,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 8.90% | 7.50% | 5.00% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 7.80% | 7.00% | 4.80% |
Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty | AmTrust Reinsurance
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 532,788,000 | 440,377,000 | 380,321,000 |
Net premiums earned | 450,853,000 | 354,648,000 | 328,859,000 |
% of Total Net premiums written | 21.70% | 21.00% | 20.00% |
% of Total Net premiums earned | 20.00% | 17.70% | 18.20% |
North America
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Gross premiums written | 1,979,768,000 | 1,742,333,000 | 1,575,452,000 |
Net premiums written | 1,934,644,000 | 1,638,844,000 | 1,481,076,000 |
Net premiums earned | 1,778,579,000 | 1,602,128,000 | 1,413,596,000 |
Other (predominantly Europe)
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Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] | |||
Gross premiums written | 527,584,000 | 461,826,000 | 425,540,000 |
Net premiums written | 523,492,000 | 457,457,000 | 420,209,000 |
Net premiums earned | $ 473,164,000 | $ 398,759,000 | $ 390,184,000 |
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Amount of direct and assumed premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of unrealized gain in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investments in debt securities classified as available-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of unrealized loss in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) on investments in debt securities classified as available-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Percent of Total Fair Value No definition available.
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Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Percent of Total Fair Value No definition available.
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Amount after adjustments of available-for-sale debt securities at cost, maturing in the sixth fiscal year through the tenth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Adjustments include, but are not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized in earnings less cumulative-effect adjustments, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of available-for-sale debt securities maturing in the sixth fiscal year through the tenth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after adjustments of available-for-sale debt securities at cost, maturing in the second fiscal year through the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Adjustments include, but are not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized in earnings less cumulative-effect adjustments, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of available-for-sale debt securities maturing in the second fiscal year through the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after adjustments of available-for-sale debt securities at cost, maturing after the tenth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Adjustments include, but are not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized in earnings less cumulative-effect adjustments, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of available-for-sale debt securities maturing after the tenth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of investment in available-for-sale debt securities with a single maturity date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of investment in available-for-sale debt securities with a single maturity date at cost, after adjustments, including, but not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized in the statement of income and fair value hedge accounting adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after adjustments of available-for-sale debt securities at cost, maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Adjustments include, but are not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized in earnings less cumulative-effect adjustments, and fair value hedge accounting adjustments. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of available-for-sale debt securities maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of available-for-sale debt securities at cost, net of adjustments, that do not have a single maturity date and which the entity has decided to disclose separately rather than allocating the cost over several maturity groupings. Adjustments include, but are not limited to, accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI) recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments, as defined) and fair value hedge accounting adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of available-for-sale debt securities at fair value that do not have a single maturity date and which the entity has decided to disclose separately rather than allocating the fair value over several maturity groupings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale that have been in a continuous loss position for twelve months or longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale in a continuous loss position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the aggregate fair value of investments in debt and equity securities in an unrealized loss position which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on investments in debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale that have been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the aggregate fair value of investments in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the aggregate fair value of investments in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of investment positions in available-for-sale investments in a continuous unrealized loss position for which an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) has not been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of investment positions in available-for-sale investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than or equal to a year for which an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) has not been recognized in the income statement. No definition available.
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- Definition
Available-for-sale Securities, Percent of Total Fair Value No definition available.
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- Definition
This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount by which the fair value of an investment in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments - Other Investments (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Other investments | $ 12,571,000 | $ 5,092,000 |
% of Total fair value | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Investments in limited partnerships
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Other investments | 5,581,000 | 4,092,000 |
% of Total fair value | 44.40% | 80.40% |
Unfunded commitment on investments in limited partnerships | 736,000 | 2,088,000 |
Investments in quoted equity
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Other investments | 5,990,000 | 0 |
% of Total fair value | 47.60% | 0.00% |
Other
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Other investments | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,000,000 |
% of Total fair value | 8.00% | 19.60% |
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Other Investments, Percent of Total Fair Value No definition available.
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The amount of unfunded commitments for which the entity is obligated, to those certain investments for which net asset value per share is calculated (including by unit, membership interest, or other equity (ownership interest) unit measure) (alternative investments). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments - Net Investment Income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Investment income | $ 122,470 | $ 95,779 | $ 84,923 |
Investment expenses | (5,255) | (4,427) | (3,735) |
Net investment income | 117,215 | 91,352 | 81,188 |
Fixed maturities
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Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Investment income | 118,203 | 89,350 | 79,891 |
Cash and cash equivalents
|
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Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Investment income | 2,224 | 3,120 | 1,439 |
Funds withheld
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Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Investment income | 246 | 1,452 | 1,648 |
Loan to related party
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Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items] | |||
Investment income | $ 1,797 | $ 1,857 | $ 1,945 |
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Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income and dividend income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expenses related to the generation of investment income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accretion (amortization) of discount (premium), and investment expense, of interest income and dividend income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments - Realized Gains (Losses) on Investment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ||||
Gross gains | $ 3,523 | $ 1,163 | $ 5,786 | |
Gross losses | (1,616) | 0 | (2,201) | |
Realized gains (losses), Net | 1,907 | 1,163 | 3,585 | |
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturities classified as available-for-sale | 171,216 | 355,863 | 142,694 | |
Net unrealized gains | 143,797 | 78,749 | 34,845 | 143,797 |
Deferred income tax expense | (132) | (170) | (117) | (132) |
Net unrealized gains, net of deferred income tax | 143,665 | 78,579 | 34,728 | 143,665 |
Change in net unrealized gains, net of deferred income tax | 43,851 | (108,937) | 79,928 | |
Other investments
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Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ||||
Gross gains | 55 | 439 | 188 | |
Gross losses | (11) | 0 | 0 | |
Realized gains (losses), Net | 44 | 439 | 188 | |
Net unrealized gains | 302 | 1,709 | 570 | 302 |
Fixed maturities | Available-for-sale securities
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Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ||||
Gross gains | 3,468 | 724 | 5,598 | |
Gross losses | (13) | 0 | (2,201) | |
Realized gains (losses), Net | 3,455 | 724 | 3,397 | |
Net unrealized gains | 143,495 | 77,040 | 34,275 | 143,495 |
Trading securities and short sales
|
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Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ||||
Gross gains | 0 | |||
Gross losses | (1,592) | |||
Realized gains (losses), Net | $ (1,592) |
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Gross Realized Gains No definition available.
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Gross Realized Losses No definition available.
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Investments, Change in Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), Net of Deferred Income Tax Expense No definition available.
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Investments, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), Net of Deferred Income Tax Expense No definition available.
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Investments, Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from capitalized costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the total realized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity and any gains or losses realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and/or investments that are separately or otherwise not categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities. No definition available.
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Investments - Restricted Cash and Investments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Restricted Cash and Investments Items [Line Items] | ||
Restricted cash | $ 284,381 | $ 77,360 |
Restricted investments | 2,836,962 | 2,154,338 |
Restricted cash and investments | 3,121,343 | 2,231,698 |
Amortized cost | 3,390,726 | 3,132,314 |
Third party agreements
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Restricted Cash and Investments Items [Line Items] | ||
Restricted cash | 107,884 | 72,877 |
Restricted investments | 1,014,878 | 939,800 |
Amortized cost | 993,974 | 933,897 |
Related party agreements
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Restricted Cash and Investments Items [Line Items] | ||
Restricted cash | 175,817 | 4,429 |
Restricted investments | 1,814,478 | 1,201,473 |
Amortized cost | 1,769,083 | 1,183,156 |
US state regulatory authorities
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Restricted Cash and Investments Items [Line Items] | ||
Restricted cash | 680 | 54 |
Restricted investments | 7,606 | 13,065 |
Amortized cost | $ 7,269 | $ 12,730 |
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Investments, Original or Amortized Cost Basis No definition available.
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. This element is for unclassified presentations; for classified presentations there is a separate and distinct element. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash and investments whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. For use in an unclassified balance sheet. No definition available.
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Investments which are not defined as or included in marketable (debt, equity, or other) securities whose use is restricted in whole or in part, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. For use in an unclassified balance sheet. No definition available.
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- Definition
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Number Of Securities Priced For Fair Value No definition available.
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- Definition
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Valued by Third Party, Percentage No definition available.
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- Definition
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Valued Using Market Approach, Amount No definition available.
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- Definition
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Valued Using Market Approach, Percentage No definition available.
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Other Investments, Fair Value Disclosure No definition available.
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Other Investments, Fair Value Disclosure, Percent of Assets No definition available.
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Percent of Assets Measured at Fair Value to Total Assets No definition available.
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- Definition
Fair value portion of probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gains (Losses) Included in Net Income Attributable to The Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) No definition available.
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Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Realized Gains Included in Earnings No definition available.
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Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Realized Losses Included in Earnings No definition available.
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- Definition
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales and Redemptions No definition available.
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- Definition
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Unrealized Gains Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) No definition available.
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Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Unrealized Losses Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of purchases of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of transfer of financial instrument classified as an asset into level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of transfers of financial instrument classified as an asset out of level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of financial instrument classified as an asset measured using unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer) identified as Junior Subordinated Notes, which have a lower priority than senior instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Roll Forward] | |||
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 58,312 | $ 58,312 | |
Intangible assets, beginning balance | 32,301 | 36,081 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, beginning balance | 90,613 | 94,393 | |
Amortization | (3,277) | (3,780) | (4,362) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 58,312 | 58,312 | 58,312 |
Intangible assets, ending balance | 29,024 | 32,301 | 36,081 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, ending balance | $ 87,336 | $ 90,613 | $ 94,393 |
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets are assets, not including financial assets, lacking physical substance. No definition available.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill | $ 58,312,000 | $ 58,312,000 | $ 58,312,000 |
Accumulated Amortization | (30,103,000) | (26,826,000) | |
Balance, Gross | 117,439,000 | 117,439,000 | |
Balance, Net | 87,336,000 | 90,613,000 | 94,393,000 |
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Customer relationships
|
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Finite-lived assets | 51,400,000 | 51,400,000 | |
Accumulated Amortization | (30,103,000) | (26,826,000) | |
Finite-lived assets, Net | 21,297,000 | 24,574,000 | |
Useful Life | 15 years | 15 years | |
State licenses
|
|||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Indefinite-lived assets | $ 7,727,000 | $ 7,727,000 |
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Gross No definition available.
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- Definition
Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets are assets, not including financial assets, lacking physical substance. No definition available.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
|
---|---|
Estimated amortization expenses for the next five years [Abstract] | |
2015 | $ 2,840 |
2016 | 2,461 |
2017 | 2,133 |
2018 | 1,848 |
2019 | $ 1,602 |
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 15, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
Dec. 31, 2012
|
|
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Interest expense | $ 29,580 | $ 39,497 | $ 36,384 | |
Principal amount repurchased | 152,500 | 0 | 0 | |
Accelerated amortization of debt issuance costs and discount | 28,240 | 0 | 0 | |
Senior Notes
|
||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Interest expense | 28,687 | 18,084 | 14,980 | |
Accrued interest | 1,523 | 1,720 | ||
Debt issuance costs | 375 | 223 | 266 | |
Junior subordinated debt
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Interest expense | 893 | 21,413 | 21,404 | |
Accrued interest | 0 | 4,448 | ||
Principal amount repurchased | 152,500 | |||
Accelerated amortization of debt issuance costs and discount | $ 28,240 |
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- Definition
Accelerated Amortization of Debt Discount and Issuance Cost, Junior Subordinated Debentures No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of debt issuance costs (for example, but not limited to, legal, accounting, broker, and regulatory fees). No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense for debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes Issuances (Details) (Senior Notes, USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Issuance Costs | $ 375,000 | $ 223,000 | $ 266,000 |
2011 Senior Notes
|
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Principal | 107,500,000 | ||
Debt Issuance Costs | 2,811,000 | ||
Net Proceeds | 104,689,000 | ||
Coupon rate | 8.25% | ||
Effective interest rate | 8.47% | ||
2012 Senior Notes
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Principal | 100,000,000 | ||
Debt Issuance Costs | 3,406,000 | ||
Net Proceeds | 96,594,000 | ||
Coupon rate | 8.00% | ||
Effective interest rate | 8.28% | ||
2013 Senior Notes
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Principal | 152,500,000 | ||
Debt Issuance Costs | 5,054,000 | ||
Net Proceeds | $ 147,446,000 | ||
Coupon rate | 7.75% | ||
Effective interest rate | 8.04% |
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- Definition
Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of debt issuance costs (for example, but not limited to, legal, accounting, broker, and regulatory fees). No definition available.
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- Definition
The cash inflow from additional borrowings, net of cash paid to third parties in connection with debt origination. No definition available.
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Reinsurance (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
Premiums written, Direct | $ 48,565 | $ 104,976 | $ 122,412 |
Premiums written, assumed | 2,458,787 | 2,099,183 | 1,878,580 |
Premiums written, Ceded | (49,216) | (107,858) | (99,707) |
Premiums written, Net | 2,458,136 | 2,096,301 | 1,901,285 |
Premium earned, Direct | 70,807 | 118,170 | 119,398 |
Premium earned, Assumed | 2,253,750 | 1,994,225 | 1,780,745 |
Premium earned, Ceded | (72,814) | (111,508) | (96,363) |
Net premiums earned | 2,251,743 | 2,000,887 | 1,803,780 |
Gross loss and loss adjustment expenses | 1,592,795 | 1,421,328 | 1,457,404 |
Loss and loss adjustment expenses ceded | (94,524) | (71,698) | (195,056) |
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses | $ 1,498,271 | $ 1,349,630 | $ 1,262,348 |
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- Definition
Amount of earned premiums assumed from other entities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of written premiums assumed from other entities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of earned premiums ceded to other entities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of written premiums ceded to other entities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount, before premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount, before premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount, before effect of policies assumed or ceded, of expense related to provision for policy benefits and costs incurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount, after effects of policies assumed or ceded, of expense related to the provision for policy benefits and costs incurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of recovery (expense) related to provision for policy benefits and costs incurred for policies assumed and ceded. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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- Details
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Reinsurance - Narrative (Details) (Reinsurance recoverable, Customer concentration risk)
|
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
|
|
Rating A or better
|
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Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk, percentage | 92.90% | |
Rating A-
|
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Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk, percentage | 5.60% | |
Rating B Plus Plus
|
||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk, percentage | 0.90% | |
Major customer one
|
||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk, percentage | 45.60% | 38.00% |
Major customer two
|
||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk, percentage | 10.60% | 13.30% |
Major customer three
|
||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk, percentage | 9.90% | 11.70% |
X | ||||||||||
- Details
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- Definition
For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Increase (decrease) in liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense due to foreign currency transaction and translation adjustments. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Percentage of Prior Year Net Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves No definition available.
|
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- Details
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of payments to settle claims incurred in the current period and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of payments to settle claims incurred in prior periods and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Estimated costs as of the balance sheet date of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process for claims that have not yet been submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of expense for claims incurred and costs incurred in the claim settlement process. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Liability as of the balance sheet date for amounts representing estimated cost of settling unpaid claims under the terms of the underlying insurance policies, less estimated reinsurance recoveries on such claims. This includes an estimate for claims which have been incurred but not reported. Claim adjustment expenses represent the costs estimated to be incurred in the settlement of unpaid claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Details
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process for the specified year specifically for claims that have already been submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of payments to settle insured claims and pay costs incurred in the claims settlement process. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount after valuation allowance recoverable including premium paid under reinsurance contracts. Examples include, but are not limited to, settled and unsettled claims, incurred but not reported losses, loss adjustment expense, premium paid, policy benefits and policy reserves. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of expense for claims incurred in the current reporting period and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of expense for claims incurred in prior reporting periods and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Related Party Transactions - AmTrust (Details)
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Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Europe Limited Binding Authority Contract [Member]
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Europe Limited Binding Authority Contract [Member]
EUR (€)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
Founding shareholders
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
|
Dec. 31, 2014
Leah Karfunkel
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
USD ($)
|
Mar. 07, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Feb. 09, 2009
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
USD ($)
|
Jun. 11, 2008
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
USD ($)
|
Jul. 31, 2007
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Mar. 06, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Dec. 31, 2011
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Mar. 31, 2011
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust European Hospital Liability Quota Share Agreement
EUR (€)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust European Hospital Liability Quota Share Agreement
EUR (€)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust European Hospital Liability Quota Share Agreement
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust European Hospital Liability Quota Share Agreement
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Technology Reinsurance Agreement
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Technology Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Technology Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Technology Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Technology Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Technology Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Technology Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust SNIC Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
Premiums earned
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Reinsurer Trust Assets Collateral Agreement
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Reinsurer Trust Assets Collateral Agreement
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Reinsurance Brokerage Agreements
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Reinsurance Brokerage Agreements
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Reinsurance Brokerage Agreements
Brokerage expense
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Reinsurance Brokerage Agreements
Brokerage expense
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Reinsurance Brokerage Agreements
Brokerage expense
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Asset Management Agreement
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Asset Management Agreement
Investment management fees
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Asset Management Agreement
Investment management fees
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Asset Management Agreement
Investment management fees
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2011
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Time Sharing Agreement
|
Dec. 31, 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Time Sharing Agreement
Aircraft expenses
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2013
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Time Sharing Agreement
Aircraft expenses
USD ($)
|
Dec. 31, 2012
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Time Sharing Agreement
Aircraft expenses
USD ($)
|
Jun. 06, 2013
Common shares
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
|
Mar. 06, 2013
Minimum
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
|
Mar. 06, 2013
Maximum
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Reinsurance
|
Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust NA Reinsurance Agreement
|
Dec. 31, 2014
LIBOR
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
|
|
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Controlling interest, ownership percentage | 53.90% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage | 48.80% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of shares issued (in shares) | 184,396 | 0.132 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percent of premiums written, net of cost of unaffiliated inuring reinsurance from related party | 100.00% | 40.00% | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percent of losses with respect to current lines of business, excluding those above covered business threshold to related party | 40.00% | 40.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Covered business threshold | $ 5,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Premiums and losses related to covered business to cede | 40.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, percent of ceded written premiums | 31.00% | 30.00% | 31.00% | 31.00% | 34.375% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% | 27.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, adjustment criteria, loss ratio floor | 81.50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, adjustment criteria, loss ratio ceiling | 95.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum limit of liability attaching | 10,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction, Percent Basis Currency Equivalent of Maximum Limit of Liability Attaching | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unearned premiums | 1,207,757,000 | 1,034,754,000 | 82,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, adjustment to percent of ceded written premiums | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, adjusted percent of ceded written premiums | 30.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, adjustment criteria, threshold percent of specialty risk and extended warranty to covered business | 42.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, adjustment criteria 2, floor percent of specialty risk and extended warranty to covered business | 38.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, reduced adjustment to percent of ceded written premiums | 0.50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission rate, reduced adjustment to percent of ceded written premiums | 30.50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract extension | 3 years | 1 year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cancellation notice period | 9 months | 30 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cancellation notice period upon the occurrence of certain early termination events | 30 days | 30 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Early termination events, reduction threshold of stockholders' equity | 50.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Premiums and losses related to policies | 40.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percent basis currency equivalent of maximum limit of liability attaching | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Agreement period | 3 years | 1 year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from related parties | 171,000 | 928,000 | 7,363,000 | 1,796,000 | 4,785,000 | 2,145,000 | 1,241,000 | 643,000 | 388,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percent of gross liabilities, from related party | 100.00% | 80.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percent of gross liabilities, from third party | 20.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses recorded from related party transactions | 401,679,000 | 279,197,000 | 191,450,000 | 8,000 | 186,000 | 2,171,000 | 90,000 | 239,000 | 107,000 | 262,000 | 158,000 | 81,000 | 17,229,000 | 12,361,000 | 9,097,000 | 5,214,000 | 4,388,000 | 3,697,000 | 88,000 | 57,000 | 38,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum liability per injured person | 20,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net premiums written | 2,458,136,000 | 2,096,301,000 | 1,901,285,000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reinsurance coverage threshold | 1,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percent of credit insurance business to cede | 90.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percent of general liability business to cede | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loan to related party | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | 167,975,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loan to related party, Basis spread on LIBOR | 0.90% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loan to related party, LIBOR basis spread assessment period | 360 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collateral held by related party | 230,618,000 | 0 | 1,691,970,000 | 1,094,964,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest on collateral held by related party | 3,185,000 | 10,413,000 | 8,159,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brokerage fee, percent of premium assumed | 1.25% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses | 11,423,000 | 8,592,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly brokerage fee, portfolio threshold | $ 1,000,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarterly brokerage fee, above portfolio threshold, percent of average holdings | 0.0375% |
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Insurance, Maximum Coverage Per Injured Person No definition available.
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Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Variable Interest Rate Assessment Period No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Accrued Interest on Collateral Held by Related Party No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Agreement Period No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Automatic Renewal Period No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Brokerage Fee, Percent of Premium Assumed No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Cancellation Notice Period No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Cancellation Notice Period Upon the Occurrence of Certain Early Termination Events No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Collateral Held by Related Party No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjusted Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjustment Criteria 2, Floor Percent of Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty to Covered Business No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjustment Criteria, Loss Ratio Ceiling No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjustment Criteria, Loss Ratio Floor No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjustment Criteria, Threshold Percent of Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty to Covered Business No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjustment to Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Reduced Adjustment Adjusted Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Reduced Adjustment to Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Covered Business Threshold No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Early Termination Events, Reduction Threshold of Stockholders' Equity No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Maximum Limit of Liability Attaching No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent Basis Currency Equivalent of Maximum Limit of Liabilitiy Attaching No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent Basis Currency Equivalent of Maximum Limit of Liability Attaching No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of Credit Insurance Business to Cede No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of General Liability Business to Cede No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of Gross Liabilities, From Related Party No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of Gross Liabilities, From Third Party No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of Losses With Respect to Current Lines of Business, Excluding Those Above Covered Business Threshold To Related Party No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of Premium Written, Net of Cost of Unaffiliated Inuring Reinsurance From Related Party No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Premiums and Losses Related to Covered Business To Cede No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Premiums and Losses Related to Policies No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Quarterly Brokerage Fee, Above Portfolio Threshold, Percent of Average Holdings No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Quarterly Brokerage Fee, Portfolio Threshold No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Reinsurance Coverage Threshold No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, reflects the carrying amount of unpaid loan amounts due from related parties at the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The percentage points (also referred to as 'margin') added to the reference rate as stated in the loan agreement and used to compute the variable rate on the loans receivable. For instance, the loan agreement might state that the interest rate the borrower is obligated to pay is the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus three quarters (3/4) of a percentage point adjusted quarterly (each three months). LIBOR in this example is the index or reference rate, 3/4 percentage point is the margin, the reference rate plus the margin is the fully indexed rate. This element would be used to report separately the margin. No definition available.
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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available.
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Expenses recognized resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of revenue, fees and commissions earned from transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiaries; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) an entity and trusts for the benefit of employees, for example, but not limited to, pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of the entity's management; (d) an entity and its principal, owners, management, or members of their immediate families; and (e) affiliates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of premiums written on insurance contracts that have not been earned as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Related Party Transactions - NGHC (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Oct. 01, 2012
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement
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Mar. 01, 2010
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement
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Dec. 31, 2014
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
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Dec. 31, 2013
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
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Dec. 31, 2012
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement
Commissions paid
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Dec. 31, 2014
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Subsidiaries Reinsurance Agreement
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Dec. 31, 2013
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Subsidiaries Reinsurance Agreement
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Dec. 31, 2014
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Subsidiaries Reinsurance Agreement
Layer one
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Dec. 31, 2013
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Subsidiaries Reinsurance Agreement
Layer one
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Dec. 31, 2013
American Capital Acquisition Corp.
NGHC Subsidiaries Reinsurance Agreement
Layer two
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Percent of net premiums of personal lines business reinsured | 25.00% | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction, Percent of Net Premiums of Personal Lines Business Received by Subsidiary | 25.00% | ||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction, Percent Participation in Quota Share by Subsidiary | 50.00% | ||||||||||||
Commission rate, percent of ceded written premiums | 32.00% | 32.50% | |||||||||||
Commission rate, adjusted percent of ceded written premiums | 34.50% | ||||||||||||
Commission rate, adjustment criteria, loss ratio ceiling | 60.00% | ||||||||||||
Commission rate, reduced adjustment to percent of ceded written premiums | 30.00% | 30.50% | |||||||||||
Commission rate, adjustment criteria, loss ratio floor | 64.50% | 64.50% | |||||||||||
Expenses recorded from related party transactions | $ 6,509,000 | $ 75,382,000 | $ 85,296,000 | ||||||||||
Liability percentage | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ||||||||||
Reinsurance coverage threshold | 1,100,000 | 1,000,000 | |||||||||||
Reinsurance coverage limit | 8,900,000 | 4,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||||||||
Maximum limit of liability attaching | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | |||||||||||
Premiums earned | $ 2,251,743,000 | $ 2,000,887,000 | $ 1,803,780,000 | $ 190,000 | $ 180,000 |
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjusted Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjustment Criteria, Loss Ratio Ceiling No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Adjustment Criteria, Loss Ratio Floor No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Commission Rate, Reduced Adjustment Adjusted Percent of Ceded Written Premiums No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Liability Percentage No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Maximum Limit of Liability Attaching No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of Net Premiums of Personal Lines Business Received by Subsidiary No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent of Net Premiums of Personal Lines Business Reinsured No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Percent Participation in Quota Share by Subsidiary No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Reinsurance Coverage Limit No definition available.
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Related Party Transaction, Reinsurance Coverage Threshold No definition available.
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Expenses recognized resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | $ 2,458,136,000 | $ 2,096,301,000 | $ 1,901,285,000 |
Letters of credit outstanding | 82,489,000 | 93,860,000 | |
Renewal term | 5 years | ||
Rent expense | 2,432,000 | 2,286,000 | 2,485,000 |
2015 | 1,643,000 | ||
2016 | 1,210,000 | ||
2017 | 1,028,000 | ||
2018 | 463,000 | ||
2019 | 513,000 | ||
Total | 4,857,000 | ||
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.46 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.33 |
Letter of credit
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Collateral | 115,151,000 | 99,482,000 | |
AmTrust Reinsurance
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 1,610,485,000 | 1,169,961,000 | 840,348,000 |
Diversified Reinsurance
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Net premiums written | 850,049,000 | 763,374,000 | 745,679,000 |
Segment concentration risk | Gross premiums written | AmTrust Reinsurance
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 64.20% | 53.10% | 42.00% |
Broker concentration risk | Gross premiums written | Diversified Reinsurance
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 57.10% | 57.70% | 66.10% |
Number of major brokers | 3 | ||
Broker concentration risk | Gross premiums written | Diversified Reinsurance | Top 3 Brokers
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 31.60% | 29.90% | 37.10% |
Broker concentration risk | Gross premiums written | Diversified Reinsurance | Aon Benfield Group, Ltd.
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 15.80% | 11.90% | 10.10% |
Broker concentration risk | Gross premiums written | Diversified Reinsurance | Marsh & McLennan Inc.
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 12.00% | 12.60% | 18.00% |
Broker concentration risk | Gross premiums written | Diversified Reinsurance | Tiger Risk Partners
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 3.80% | ||
Broker concentration risk | Gross premiums written | Diversified Reinsurance | Beach & Associates, Ltd.
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 5.40% | 9.00% | |
Investments in limited partnerships
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Unfunded commitment on investments in limited partnerships | $ 736,000 | $ 2,088,000 |
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of assets pledged to secure a debt instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of unfunded commitments for which the entity is obligated, to those certain investments for which net asset value per share is calculated (including by unit, membership interest, or other equity (ownership interest) unit measure) (alternative investments). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Term of the lessee's leasing arrangement renewal, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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Amount of required minimum rental payments for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable lease term in excess of one year due in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The after-tax amount of any dividends on convertible preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net Income or Loss Available to Common Stockholders plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of preferred stock dividends that is an adjustment to net income apportioned to common stockholders. No definition available.
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The earnings that is allocated to common stock and participating securities to the extent that each security may share in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities for the basic earnings (loss) per share or per unit calculation under the two-class method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings per Common Share - Anti-dilutive Securities (Details)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Incremental common shares attributable to contingent conversion of preferred stock | 10,718,483 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in incremental common shares attributable to contingent conversion of preferred stock | 73,321 | ||
Share options
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Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive share options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share | 17,293 | 0 | 404,321 |
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Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Contingent Conversion of Preferred Stock No definition available.
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Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Contingent Conversion of Preferred Stock, Increase (Decrease) in Period No definition available.
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
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0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Feb. 19, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2014
director
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2013
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
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Dec. 31, 2013
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
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Dec. 31, 2013
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
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Dec. 31, 2014
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
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Dec. 31, 2013
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
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Aug. 22, 2012
Preference Shares - Series A
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Dec. 31, 2014
Preference Shares - Series A
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Dec. 31, 2013
Preference Shares - Series A
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Dec. 31, 2012
Preference Shares - Series A
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Jul. 24, 2014
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
director
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Dec. 31, 2014
Maximum
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
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Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum
Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B
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Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
Number of shares issued (in shares) | 184,396 | 6,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Shares authorized (in shares) | 150,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Common shares, shares issued (in shares) | 73,900,889 | 73,595,897 | |||||||||||||||
Preference shares issued (in shares) | 9,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares undesignated (in shares) | 66,799,111 | ||||||||||||||||
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | |||||||||||||||
Authorized amount of Share Repurchase Program | $ 75,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Preference shares offered (in shares) | 3,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividend rate of Preference Shares | 7.25% | 8.25% | |||||||||||||||
Par value of Preference Shares (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | |||||||||||||||
Fair value of share (in dollars per share) | $ 50 | $ 25 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of Preference Shares | 0 | 159,675,000 | 145,041,000 | 159,675,000 | 145,041,000 | ||||||||||||
Expenses and underwriting discounts | 5,325,000 | 4,959,000 | |||||||||||||||
Redemption price for Preference Shares (in dollars per share) | $ 25 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares authorized (in shares) | 3,300,000 | 6,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Sale price of Preference Shares (in dollars per share) | $ 50 | $ 25 | |||||||||||||||
Liquidation preference per share per annum (in dollars per share) | $ 3.625 | ||||||||||||||||
Liquidation preference per share per quarter (in dollars per share) | $ 0.90625 | ||||||||||||||||
Liquidation preference per share in initial quarter (in dollars per share) | $ 0.745139 | ||||||||||||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock, shares issued upon conversion ratio | 4.0322 | 3.2258 | |||||||||||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion rate measurement period | 40 days | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock, dividend rate (in dollars per share) | $ 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock, number of electable board members | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock, number of Directors contingently electable | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock, dividend default period | six or more dividend periods | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends on preference shares | $ 11,962,000 | $ 2,459,000 | $ 12,375,000 | $ 12,375,000 | $ 3,644,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | (5,851) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased, price per share | $ 11.18 |
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Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Rate Measurement Period No definition available.
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Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Ratio No definition available.
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Preference Stock, Offered No definition available.
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Preferred Stock, Issuance Costs No definition available.
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Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share in Initial Quarter No definition available.
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Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share Per Annum No definition available.
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Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share Per Quarter No definition available.
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Preferred Stock, Number of Electable Board Members No definition available.
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Preferred Stock, Voting Rights, Number of Directors Contingently Electable No definition available.
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Preferred Stock, Voting Rights, Number of Directors Contingently Electable, Dividend Default Period No definition available.
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Share Capital, Shares Authorized No definition available.
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Shares, Undesignated No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of paid and unpaid preferred stock dividends declared with the form of settlement in cash, stock and payment-in-kind (PIK). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available.
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The amount per share used to calculated dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available.
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The per share liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. The liquidation preference is the difference between the preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The price per share at which the preferred stock of an entity that has priority over common stock in the distribution of dividends and in the event of liquidation of the entity is redeemed or may be called at. The redemption features of this preferred stock are solely within the control of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks of a company. No definition available.
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Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized. No definition available.
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Total cost of shares repurchased divided by the total number of shares repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Shareholders' Equity - Schedule of Common Shares (Details)
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||
Issued and outstanding shares – January 1 (in shares) | 72,633,561 | 72,343,947 | 72,221,428 |
Issuance of vested restricted shares and restricted share units (in shares) | 184,396 | ||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 5,851 | ||
Exercise of options (in shares) | 120,596 | 289,614 | 122,519 |
Issued and outstanding shares – December 31 (in shares) | 72,932,702 | 72,633,561 | 72,343,947 |
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of new stock issued during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Shareholders' Equity - Reclassified out of AOCI (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Net realized (losses) gains on investment | $ 1,163 | $ 3,585 | $ 1,907 | ||||||||
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings | (2,364) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 103,697 | 104,719 | 52,474 | ||||||||
Income tax expense | (2,164) | (1,863) | (2,213) | ||||||||
Net income | 33,631 | 33,926 | 31,915 | 2,061 | 26,385 | 25,033 | 23,331 | 28,107 | 101,533 | 102,856 | 50,261 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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Net realized (losses) gains on investment | (3,160) | 6,955 | |||||||||
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings | (102) | 0 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | (3,262) | 6,955 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | (16) | (2) | |||||||||
Net income | $ (3,278) | $ 6,953 |
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This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of other than temporary impairment losses on investments in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale which have been recognized in earnings during the period. Such impairment losses consist of other than temporary impairments (OTTI) on equity securities, credit losses on investments in debt securities, and when the entity intends to sell an impaired debt security or it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the impaired debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest No definition available.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Attributable to Parent No definition available.
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). No definition available.
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). No definition available.
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Share Compensation and Pension Plans (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2012
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2014
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2012
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2014
Share options
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Dec. 31, 2014
Performance-Based Restricted Shares
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Dec. 31, 2013
Performance-Based Restricted Shares
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Dec. 31, 2012
Performance-Based Restricted Shares
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Dec. 31, 2011
Performance-Based Restricted Shares
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Dec. 31, 2014
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2013
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2012
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2011
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2014
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2013
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2012
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2011
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2014
RSUs
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Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Shares
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Dec. 31, 2014
Vesting period 1
Share options
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Dec. 31, 2014
Vesting period 2
Share options
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Dec. 31, 2014
Performance Cycle
Performance-Based Restricted Shares
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Dec. 31, 2014
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units February 2013
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2013
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units February 2013
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2014
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units February 2014
CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Dec. 31, 2014
Non-CEO Discretionary Non-Performance-Based Restricted Shares February 2013
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Feb. 19, 2013
Non-CEO Discretionary Non-Performance-Based Restricted Shares February 2013
Vesting period 1
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Feb. 19, 2013
Non-CEO Discretionary Non-Performance-Based Restricted Shares February 2013
Vesting period 2
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Feb. 18, 2014
Non-CEO Discretionary Non-Performance-Based Restricted Shares February 2014
Vesting period 1
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Feb. 18, 2014
Non-CEO Discretionary Non-Performance-Based Restricted Shares February 2014
Vesting period 2
Non-CEO Non-Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan (in shares) | 10,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense from adoption of ASC Topic 718 | $ 3,334,000 | $ 2,205,000 | $ 1,347,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumptions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volatility, minimum | 45.30% | 45.30% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volatility, maximum | 51.40% | 51.40% | 47.60% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate, minimum | 0.85% | 0.85% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate, maximum | 1.77% | 1.77% | 1.29% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average expected lives | 6 years 1 month 6 days | 6 years 1 month 6 days | 6 years 1 month 6 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forfeiture rate, minimum | 1.60% | 1.60% | 3.45% | 3.45% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend yield rate | 3.46% | 3.04% | 3.46% | 3.55% | 3.27% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volatility, maximum term | 6 years 7 months 6 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Share Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding, start of period (in shares) | 2,439,413 | 2,795,437 | 2,916,143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Granted (in shares) | 45,000 | 49,000 | 117,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercised (in shares) | (120,596) | (289,614) | (122,519) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expired (in shares) | 0 | (691) | (103,847) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited (in shares) | (842) | (114,719) | (11,340) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) | 2,362,975 | 2,439,413 | 2,795,437 | 2,916,143 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total options exercisable outstanding, Number of Share Options (in shares) | 2,276,100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ 6.76 | $ 6.70 | $ 6.61 | $ 3.28 | $ 3.28 | $ 3.28 | $ 11.22 | $ 10.00 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ 12.01 | $ 10.61 | $ 8.89 | $ 11.38 | $ 9.99 | $ 8.14 | $ 12.42 | $ 11.22 | $ 9.42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ 4.91 | $ 6.13 | $ 3.90 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expired (in dollars per share) | $ 0.00 | $ 7.67 | $ 9.87 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ 7.74 | $ 8.51 | $ 7.54 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share) | $ 6.95 | $ 6.76 | $ 6.70 | $ 6.61 | $ 3.28 | $ 3.28 | $ 3.28 | $ 12.42 | $ 11.22 | $ 10.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total options exercisable outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ 6.81 | $ 3.28 | $ 11.22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ 4.28 | $ 2.80 | $ 2.65 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | 4 years 10 months 10 days | 5 years 9 months | 6 years 9 months | 7 years 6 months 18 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total options exercisable outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | 4 years 8 months 19 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 13,791,000 | 10,174,000 | 7,271,000 | 6,866,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 930,000 | 1,397,000 | 616,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total options exercisable outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 13,616,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vesting percentage | 25.00% | 6.25% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee service period | 4 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expiration period | 10 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 2.11 | $ 2.03 | $ 2.05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements | 235,000 | 513,000 | 1,102,000 | 285,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period of recognition | 4 years | 1 year 7 months 6 days | 9 months 18 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised | 592,000 | 1,776,000 | 478,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vesting period | 3 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vested in period (in shares) | 100,308 | 0 | 0 | 73,333 | 86,705 | 0 | 47,795 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Units awarded | 396,672 | 359,652 | 538,906 | 70,298 | 149,701 | 86,705 | 38,522 | 95,590 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of awards | $ 10.51 | $ 9.21 | $ 8.34 | $ 7.97 | $ 10.45 | $ 10.02 | $ 8.56 | $ 0.00 | $ 10.63 | $ 10.02 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value of units vested | 500,000 | 0 | 266,000 | 479,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Defined contribution plans expense | $ 2,809,000 | $ 2,892,000 | $ 2,529,000 |
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum Term No definition available.
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Forfeiture Rate No definition available.
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Estimated period over which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the equity-based payment award, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated measure of the maximum percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. No definition available.
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The estimated measure of the minimum percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. No definition available.
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The maximum risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. No definition available.
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The minimum risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. No definition available.
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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of options or other stock instruments for which the right to exercise has lapsed under the terms of the plan agreements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options of the plan that expired. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options that were terminated. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average per share amount at which grantees can acquire shares of common stock by exercise of options. No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Losses on Investments, Net No definition available.
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- Definition
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Commission and Other Acquisition Expenses No definition available.
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- Definition
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Gains on Available for Sale Securities No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of current federal tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from deferred income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from intangible assets including goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from loss reserves other than estimated credit losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from other reserves and accruals not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards after valuation allowances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from intangible assets other than goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Taxation - Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ 103,697 | $ 104,719 | $ 52,474 | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 2,164 | 1,863 | 2,213 | ||||||||
Net income | $ 33,631 | $ 33,926 | $ 31,915 | $ 2,061 | $ 26,385 | $ 25,033 | $ 23,331 | $ 28,107 | $ 101,533 | $ 102,856 | $ 50,261 |
Reconciliation of effective tax rate (% of income before income taxes) | |||||||||||
Bermuda tax rate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||
U.S. taxes at statutory rates | (7.30%) | (8.70%) | (9.40%) | ||||||||
Valuation allowance in respect of U.S. taxes | 8.50% | 9.80% | 11.70% | ||||||||
Other jurisdictions | 0.90% | 0.70% | 1.90% | ||||||||
Actual tax rate | 2.10% | 1.80% | 4.20% |
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Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Other than United States No definition available.
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Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, United States No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable to pretax income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Statutory Accounting Practices, Dividends Permitted as a Percentage of Surplus No definition available.
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Statutory Accounting Practices, Maximum Dividend Rate, Percent of Statutory Capital and Surplus No definition available.
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- Definition
Statutory Accounting Practices, Reduction to Total Statutory Capital, Percent Threshold Requiring Approval No definition available.
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Total assets that cannot be used for operating purposes because of contract or regulatory requirements that are in effect for a period that extends beyond one year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of dividends available for payment after computation of statutory restrictions on capital surplus. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of dividends that can be declared or paid without approval of regulatory agency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of statutory capital and surplus (stockholders' equity) as of the balance sheet date using prescribed or permitted statutory accounting practices (rather than GAAP, if different) of the state or country. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of statutory capital required to be maintained as of the balance sheet date under prescribed or permitted statutory accounting practices. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of net income for the period determined using accounting principles prescribed or permitted by insurance regulators. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Oct. 24, 2014
Dividend declared
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Feb. 16, 2015
Subsequent event
Dividend declared
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Feb. 16, 2015
Subsequent event
Dividend declared
Preference Shares - Series A
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Feb. 16, 2015
Subsequent event
Dividend declared
Preference shares - Series B
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.46 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.33 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.13 | ||
Dividends declared per Preference share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.515625 | $ 0.90625 |
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of preferred stock outstanding. No definition available.
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Condensed Quarterly Financial Data - Unaudited (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 641,917 | $ 623,506 | $ 563,422 | $ 552,322 | $ 519,265 | $ 535,127 | $ 536,745 | $ 518,919 | $ 2,381,167 | $ 2,110,056 | $ 1,899,765 |
Net income | 33,631 | 33,926 | 31,915 | 2,061 | 26,385 | 25,033 | 23,331 | 28,107 | 101,533 | 102,856 | 50,261 |
Net income (loss) attributable to Maiden common shareholders | 27,514 | 27,798 | 25,804 | (4,062) | 20,806 | 21,904 | 20,205 | 24,986 | 101,391 | 102,735 | 50,154 |
Comprehensive income (loss) - attributable to Maiden shareholders | $ 41,648 | $ 3,176 | $ 86,260 | $ 39,816 | $ 3,524 | $ 25,581 | $ (61,764) | $ 20,048 | $ 170,900 | $ (12,611) | $ 127,225 |
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Maiden common shareholders (in dollars per share) | $ 0.38 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.35 | $ (0.06) | $ 0.29 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.28 | $ 0.35 | $ 1.06 | $ 1.21 | $ 0.64 |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Maiden common shareholders (in dollars per share) | $ 0.36 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.34 | $ (0.06) | $ 0.27 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.34 | $ 1.04 | $ 1.18 | $ 0.64 |
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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/presentationRef
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Investments, Original or Amortized Cost Basis No definition available.
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Other Investments, Original or Amortized Cost Basis No definition available.
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- Definition
This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the carrying (reported) amount of the entity's investments as of the balance sheet date. This amount may represent the individual investment's or group of similar investments' original cost, fair value, or such other amount at which the investment is shown in the entity's balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include, but not limited to, taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Also includes the aggregate carrying amount of liabilities not separately disclosed. No definition available.
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- Definition
Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the cost of debt securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, amounts due from related parties including affiliates, employees, joint ventures, officers and stockholders, immediate families thereof, and pension funds. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes other investments and securities that are not at fair value as of the balance sheet date and those that are not accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule II Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company - Statements of Income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Revenues | |||||||||||
Net investment income | $ 117,215 | $ 91,352 | $ 81,188 | ||||||||
Net realized gains on investment | 1,163 | 3,585 | 1,907 | ||||||||
Total revenues | 641,917 | 623,506 | 563,422 | 552,322 | 519,265 | 535,127 | 536,745 | 518,919 | 2,381,167 | 2,110,056 | 1,899,765 |
Expenses | |||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 62,937 | 58,661 | 53,804 | ||||||||
Foreign exchange and other gains | (4,150) | (2,809) | (1,638) | ||||||||
Total expenses | 2,277,470 | 2,005,337 | 1,847,291 | ||||||||
Net income attributable to Maiden | 27,514 | 27,798 | 25,804 | (4,062) | 20,806 | 21,904 | 20,205 | 24,986 | 101,391 | 102,735 | 50,154 |
Dividends on preference shares | (24,337) | (14,834) | (3,644) | ||||||||
Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders | 77,054 | 87,901 | 46,510 | ||||||||
Parent Company
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Revenues | |||||||||||
Net investment income | 4,892 | 2,773 | 795 | ||||||||
Net realized gains on investment | 981 | 0 | 229 | ||||||||
Total revenues | 5,873 | 2,773 | 1,024 | ||||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 14,588 | 11,732 | 8,030 | ||||||||
Foreign exchange and other gains | 893 | (626) | (225) | ||||||||
Total expenses | 15,481 | 11,106 | 7,805 | ||||||||
Loss before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | (9,608) | (8,333) | (6,781) | ||||||||
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | 110,999 | 111,068 | 56,935 | ||||||||
Net income attributable to Maiden | 101,391 | 102,735 | 50,154 | ||||||||
Dividends on preference shares | (24,337) | (14,834) | (3,644) | ||||||||
Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders | $ 77,054 | $ 87,901 | $ 46,510 |
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Foreign Currency Transaction and Other Gain (Loss), before Tax No definition available.
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Excluding Earnings from Subsidiaries No definition available.
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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://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of income (loss) of subsidiary attributable to the parent entity. No definition available.
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Amount after accretion (amortization) of discount (premium), and investment expense, of interest income and dividend income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of preferred stock dividends that is an adjustment to net income apportioned to common stockholders. No definition available.
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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/presentationRef
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Amount of noncash expense included in interest expense to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate captions include noncash interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction realized and unrealized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any gains (losses) realized during the period from the sale of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting and losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of income (loss) of subsidiary attributable to the parent entity. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in receivables to be collected from other entities that could exert significant influence over the reporting entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations to be paid to the following types of related parties: a parent company and its subsidiaries; subsidiaries of a common parent; an entity and trust for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of the entities' management; an entity and its principal owners, management, or member of their immediate families; affiliates; or other parties with the ability to exert significant influence. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to preferred shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to acquire debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities, because they are not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of or advances to an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, and joint venture or equity method investment) or the acquisition of an additional interest in a subsidiary (controlled entity). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with other investments held by the entity for investment purposes not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with maturities (principal being due), prepayments and calls (requests of early payments) on securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of insurance benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses incurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net amount of deferred policy acquisition costs capitalized on contracts remaining in force on the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of reserves for future policy claims payable and loss expenses to be incurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of net investment income earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of other operating expense incurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of premium revenue earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of actual written premiums, including, as applicable, premiums from reinsurance assumed and net of premiums on reinsurance ceded. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of premiums not yet earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule IV Supplementary Reinsurance Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract] | |||
Gross | $ 48,565 | $ 104,976 | $ 122,412 |
Ceded to other companies | 49,216 | 107,858 | 99,707 |
Premiums written, assumed | 2,458,787 | 2,099,183 | 1,878,580 |
Premiums written, Net | $ 2,458,136 | $ 2,096,301 | $ 1,901,285 |
Percentage of amount to net | 100.00% | 100.10% | 98.80% |
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Amount of written premiums assumed from other entities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of written premiums ceded to other entities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, before premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of assumed premiums earned by the entity to net premiums earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, after premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums written. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule VI Supplementary Reinsurance Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract] | |||
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses, Current Year | $ 1,479,425 | $ 1,351,043 | $ 1,239,016 |
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses, Prior Year | 18,846 | (1,413) | 23,332 |
Paid loss and loss adjustment expenses | $ 1,135,791 | $ 1,116,096 | $ 1,015,309 |
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Amount of expense for claims incurred in the current reporting period and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Payments of claims and claims adjustment expenses during the period of a property-casualty insurance entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expense for claims incurred in prior reporting periods and related claims settlement costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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