HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, 10-K filed on 3/16/2022
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Mar. 16, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Transition Report false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2021    
Entity File Number 001-11252    
Entity Registrant Name Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV    
Entity Tax Identification Number 87-0447375    
Entity Address, Address Line One 5420 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1100    
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas    
Entity Address, State or Province TX    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75240    
City Area Code 817    
Local Phone Number 348-1600    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.18 par value    
Trading Symbol HALL    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 58.2
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   18,172,467  
Entity Central Index Key 0000819913    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Auditor Name Baker Tilly US, LLP    
Auditor Firm ID 23    
Auditor Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin    
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments:    
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost; $288,175 in 2021 and $502,167 in 2020) $ 290,073 $ 507,279
Equity securities (cost; $42,120 in 2021 and $26,988 in 2020) 48,695 29,388
Total investments 338,768 536,667
Cash and cash equivalents 352,867 102,580
Restricted cash 3,810 5,728
Ceded unearned premiums 146,433 143,446
Premiums receivable 90,621 120,332
Accounts receivable 6,914 5,967
Receivable for securities 1,326 913
Reinsurance recoverable 549,964 497,846
Deferred policy acquisition costs 6,811 17,840
Intangible assets, net 819 1,322
Federal income recoverable 18,217 24,691
Deferred federal income taxes, net 8,906 8,724
Prepaid expenses 2,389 2,648
Other assets 25,753 28,013
Total assets 1,553,598 1,496,717
Liabilities:    
Senior unsecured notes due 2029 (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $746 in 2021 and $844 in 2020) 49,254 49,156
Subordinated debt securities (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $744 in 2021 and $795 in 2020) 55,959 55,907
Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 816,681 789,768
Unearned premiums 284,427 320,806
Reinsurance payable 117,908 61,100
Pension liability 174 1,859
Payable for securities 3,280  
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses 50,394 50,415
Total liabilities 1,378,077 1,329,011
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $.18 par value, authorized 33,333,333 shares; issued 20,872,831 shares in 2021 and 2020 3,757 3,757
Additional paid-in capital 122,844 122,893
Retained earnings 74,703 65,699
Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,035) 383
Treasury stock (2,700,364 shares in 2021 and 2,730,673 in 2020), at cost (24,748) (25,026)
Total stockholders' equity 175,521 167,706
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,553,598 $ 1,496,717
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt securities, available-for-sale, Amortized cost (in dollars) $ 288,175 $ 502,167
Equity securities, available for sale, cost (in dollars) $ 42,120 $ 26,988
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.18 $ 0.18
Common stock, authorized shares 33,333,333 33,333,333
Common stock, issued shares 20,872,831 20,872,831
Treasury stock, shares 2,700,364 2,730,673
Senior unsecured notes due 2029 [Member]    
Unamortized debt issuance cost (in dollars) $ 746 $ 844
Subordinated Debt [Member]    
Unamortized debt issuance cost (in dollars) $ 744 $ 795
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]    
Gross premiums written $ 653,754 $ 743,368
Ceded premiums written (313,830) (315,036)
Net premiums written 339,924 428,332
Change in unearned premiums 39,366 43,569
Net premiums earned 379,290 471,901
Investment income, net of expenses 9,715 12,920
Investment gains (losses), net 10,222 (22,894)
Finance charges 4,344 5,705
Commission and fees 1,069 1,156
Other income 63 60
Total revenues 404,703 468,848
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 275,244 406,907
Operating expenses 112,467 123,919
Interest expense 4,993 5,326
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets   45,996
Amortization of intangible assets 504 2,468
Total expenses 393,208 584,616
Income (loss) before tax 11,495 (115,768)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,491 (21,417)
Net income (loss) $ 9,004 $ (94,351)
Net income (loss) per share:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.50 $ (5.20)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.50 $ (5.20)
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract]    
Net income (loss) $ 9,004 $ (94,351)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:    
Change in net actuarial loss (gain) 1,419 (662)
Tax effect on change in net actuarial (loss) gain (298) 139
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period 2,832 709
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains arising during the period (595) (149)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net loss (6,046) (433)
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in net loss 1,270 91
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (1,418) (305)
Comprehensive income (loss) $ 7,586 $ (94,656)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ 3,757 $ 123,468 $ 160,050 $ 688 $ (25,201) $ 262,762
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 20,873       2,750  
Equity based compensation   (400)       (400)
Shares issued under employee benefit plans   (175)     $ 175  
Shares issued under employee benefit plans, shares         (19)  
Net income (loss)     (94,351)     (94,351)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax       (305)   (305)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 3,757 122,893 65,699 383 $ (25,026) 167,706
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 20,873       2,731  
Equity based compensation   229       229
Shares issued under employee benefit plans   (278)     $ 278  
Shares issued under employee benefit plans, shares         (31)  
Net income (loss)     9,004     9,004
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax       (1,418)   (1,418)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 3,757 $ 122,844 $ 74,703 $ (1,035) $ (24,748) $ 175,521
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 20,873       2,700  
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $ 9,004 $ (94,351)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization expense 3,430 5,754
Deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) 194 (6,513)
Investment (gains) losses, net (10,222) 22,894
Share-based payments expense 229 (400)
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles   45,996
Change in ceded unearned premiums (2,987) 24,552
Change in premiums receivable 29,711 27,956
Change in accounts receivable (947) (1,681)
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs 11,029 5,154
Change in reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses 26,913 169,413
Change in unearned premiums (36,379) (68,120)
Change in reinsurance recoverable (52,118) (180,709)
Change in reinsurance payable 56,808 (4,281)
Change in current federal income tax payable (recoverable) 6,474 (15,557)
Change in all other liabilities (1,556) (4,452)
Change in all other assets 4,185 5,018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 43,768 (69,327)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (1,910) (1,667)
Purchases of investment securities (132,461) (285,507)
Maturities, sales and redemptions of investment securities 338,972 409,861
Net cash provided by investing activities 204,601 122,687
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 248,369 53,360
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 108,308 54,948
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 356,677 $ 108,308
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Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounting Policies

1.

Accounting Policies:

General

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (“Hallmark” and, together with subsidiaries, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is an insurance holding company engaged in the sale of property/casualty insurance products to businesses and individuals. Our business involves marketing, distributing, underwriting and servicing our insurance products, as well as providing other insurance related services.

We market, distribute, underwrite and service our property/casualty insurance products primarily through business units organized by products and distribution channel. Our business units are supported by our insurance company subsidiaries.  Our Commercial Auto business unit offers primary and excess commercial vehicle insurance products and services; our E&S Casualty business unit offers primary and excess liability, excess public entity liability, E&S package and garage liability insurance products and services; our E&S Property business unit offers primary and excess commercial property insurance for both catastrophe and non-catastrophe exposures; our Professional Liability business unit offers healthcare and financial lines professional liability insurance products and services primarily for businesses, medical professionals, medical facilities and senior care facilities; and our Aerospace & Programs business unit offers general aviation and, until exited during 2020, satellite launch property/casualty insurance products and services, as well as certain specialty programs.  Our Commercial Accounts business unit offers package and monoline property/casualty and occupational accident insurance products.  Effective June 1, 2016 we ceased marketing new or renewal occupational accident policies.  Our former Workers Compensation operating unit specialized in small and middle market workers compensation business. Effective July 1, 2015, we no longer market or retain any risk on new or renewal workers compensation policies. Our Specialty Personal Lines business unit offers non-standard personal automobile and renters insurance products and services. Our insurance company subsidiaries supporting these business units are American Hallmark Insurance Company of Texas (“AHIC”), Hallmark Insurance Company (“HIC”), Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company (“HSIC”), Hallmark County Mutual Insurance Company (“HCM”), Hallmark National Insurance Company (“HNIC”) and Texas Builders Insurance Company (“TBIC”).

These business units are segregated into three reportable industry segments for financial accounting purposes. The Specialty Commercial Segment includes our Commercial Auto business unit, E&S Casualty business unit, E&S Property business unit, Professional Liability business unit and Aerospace & Programs business unit. The Standard Commercial Segment consists of the Commercial Accounts business unit and the runoff from our former Workers Compensation operating unit. The Personal Segment consists solely of our Specialty Personal Lines business unit.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Hallmark and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) which, as to our insurance company subsidiaries, differ from statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted for insurance companies by insurance regulatory authorities.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

Our preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and our reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment may be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

The liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses and related amounts recoverable from reinsurers represents the most significant estimate in the accompanying financial statements, and any difference between such estimate and actual results could be material. Significant estimates in the accompanying financial statements also include the fair values of investments, deferred policy acquisition cost recoverability, deferred tax asset valuation, and fair value of goodwill and intangible assets.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value estimates are made at a point in time, based on relevant market data as well as the best information available about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates for financial instruments for which no or limited observable market data is available are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, credit and interest rate risk. These estimates involve significant uncertainties and judgments and cannot be determined with precision. As a result, such calculated fair value estimates may not be realizable in a current sale or immediate settlement of the instrument. In addition, changes in the underlying assumptions used in the fair value measurement technique, including discount rate and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect these fair value estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for these instruments approximate their fair values.

Restricted Cash: The carrying amount for restricted cash reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximates the fair value.

Subordinated debt securities: Our trust preferred securities are reported at a carrying value of $55.9 million and $55.9 million, and had a fair value of $29.4 million and $26.6. million, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and would be included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy if they were reported at fair value.

Senior unsecured notes due 2029:  Our senior unsecured notes payable due in 2029 had a carrying value of $49.3 million and $49.1 million and a fair value of $52.2 million and $54.3 million, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  Our senior unsecured notes payable would be included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy if they were reported at fair value. 

For reinsurance balances, premiums receivable, federal income tax recoverable/payable, other assets and other liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of such financial instruments.

Investments

Debt securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of related tax effects. The Company reviews its impaired securities for possible other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") at each quarter end.  A security has an impairment loss when its fair value is less than its cost or amortized cost at the balance sheet date.  The Company considers the following factors in performing its review: (i) the amount by which the security’s fair value is less than its cost, (ii) length of time the security has been impaired, (iii) whether management has the intent to sell the security, (iv) if it is more likely than not that management will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, (v) whether the impairment is due to an issuer-specific event, credit issues or change in market interest rates, (vi) the security’s credit rating and any recent downgrades or (vii) stress testing of expected cash flows under different scenarios.  If the Company cannot assert these conditions, an OTTI loss is recorded through the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the current period.

For all other impaired securities, the Company will assess whether the net present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security is less than its amortized cost basis.  Such a shortfall in cash flows is referred to as a “credit loss.”  For any such security, the Company separates the impairment loss into: (i) the credit loss and (ii) the non-credit loss, which is the amount related to all other factors such as interest rate changes, fluctuations in exchange rates and market conditions.  The credit loss charge is recorded to the current period statements of operations and the non-credit loss is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), within shareholders’ equity, on an after-tax basis.  A security’s cost basis is permanently reduced by the amount of a credit loss.  Income is accreted over the remaining life of a security based on the interest rate necessary to discount the expected future cash flows to the new basis.  

Debt security premiums and discounts are amortized into earnings using the effective interest method. Maturities of debt securities and sales of equity securities are recorded in receivable for securities until the cash is settled. Purchases of debt and equity securities are recorded in payable for securities until the cash is settled.

Equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.  Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are not required to be evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment.  

Realized investment gains and losses are recognized in operations on the first in-first out method.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash represents amounts required to be set aside by a contractual agreement with a third-party insurer and amounts pledged for the benefit of various state insurance departments.

Premiums Receivable

Premiums receivable represent amounts due from policyholders or independent agents for premiums written and uncollected. These balances are reported net of an allowance for expected credit losses.  The allowance is based upon the Company’s review of amounts outstanding, including delinquencies and write-offs.  Credit risk is partially mitigated by the Company’s ability to cancel the policy if the policyholder does not pay for the premium.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance premiums, commissions, losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") on reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with that used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts.  The amounts reported as reinsurance recoverables include amounts billed to reinsurers on losses and LAE paid as well as estimates of amounts expected to be recovered from reinsurers on insurance liabilities that have not yet been paid. Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE are estimated based upon assumptions consistent with those used in establishing the gross liabilities as they are applied to the underlying reinsured contracts.  The Company records an allowance for uncollectible reinsurance recoverables based on an assessment of the reinsurer’s creditworthiness and collectability of the recorded amounts.  Management believes an allowance for uncollectible recoverables from its reinsurers was not necessary for the periods presented. The Company receives ceding commissions in connection with certain ceded reinsurance.  The ceding commissions are recorded as a reduction of policy acquisition costs. (See Note 7.)

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Policy acquisition costs (mainly direct commission, premium taxes, underwriting, marketing expenses and ceding commission) that are directly related to the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts are deferred and recognized to operations over periods in which the related premiums are earned. The method followed in computing deferred policy acquisition costs limits the amount of such deferred costs to their estimated realizable value. In determining estimated realizable value, the computation gives effect to the premium to be earned, expected investment income, losses and LAE and certain other costs expected to be incurred as the premiums are earned. If the computation results in an estimated net realizable value less than zero, a liability will be accrued for the premium deficiency. During 2021 and 2020, we deferred ($97.7) million and ($152.7) million of direct policy acquisition costs and amortized $107.1 million and $165.6 million of deferred direct policy acquisition costs, respectively. During 2021 and 2020, we deferred $73.5 million and $79.0 million of ceding commission acquisition costs and amortized ($71.9) million and ($86.7) million of deferred ceding commission acquisition costs, respectively. Therefore, the net amortization (deferrals) of policy acquisition costs were $11.0 million and $5.2 million for 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net

We account for our goodwill and intangible assets according to ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” (ASC 350). Under ASC 350, intangible assets with a finite life are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset. Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Goodwill and 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. For goodwill, we may perform a qualitative test to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative impairment test requires an impairment loss be measured as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (not to exceed the total goodwill allocated to that reporting unit). We have elected to perform our goodwill impairment test on the first day of the fourth quarter, October 1, of each year.  In connection with our normal process for evaluating impairment triggering events, during the first quarter of 2020 we determined that a significant decline in market capitalization below the Company’s stockholders’ equity indicated the impairment of the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets included on the  balance sheet.  As a result, the Company took a $44.7 million charge to goodwill and a $1.3 million charge to indefinite-lived intangible assets during the first quarter of 2020.  Consequently, as of December 31, 2021 there was no goodwill or indefinite lived intangible assets reported on our consolidated balance sheet.

Leases

We have several leases, primarily for office facilities and computer equipment, which expire in various years through 2033. Some of these leases include rent escalation provisions throughout the term of the lease. We expense the average annual cost of the lease with the difference to the actual rent invoices recorded as a right of use asset and a lease obligation. Right of use assets and lease obligations are classified in other assets and in accounts payable and other accrued expenses, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets. (see Note 21)

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment (including leasehold improvements), aggregating $38.2 million and $36.3 million, at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other assets, is recorded at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets (three to ten years) or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter.  Property and equipment includes $3.8 million and $2.9 million of leasehold incentives at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, from the adoption of ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” effective January 1, 2019.  Depreciation expense for 2021 and 2020 was $2.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively.  Accumulated depreciation was $30.0 million and $27.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Under ASC 360, “Impairment or disposal of long-lived assets,” property and equipment is tested for impairment annually. As of December 31, 2021, no impairment was considered necessary.

Variable Interest Entities

On June 21, 2005, we formed Hallmark Statutory Trust I (“Trust I”), an unconsolidated trust subsidiary, for the sole purpose of issuing $30.0 million in trust preferred securities. Trust I used the proceeds from the sale of these securities and our initial capital contribution to purchase $30.9 million of subordinated debt securities from Hallmark. The debt securities are the sole assets of Trust I, and the payments under the debt securities are the sole revenues of Trust I.

On August 23, 2007, we formed Hallmark Statutory Trust II (“Trust II”), an unconsolidated trust subsidiary, for the sole purpose of issuing $25.0 million in trust preferred securities. Trust II used the proceeds from the sale of these securities and our initial capital contribution to purchase $25.8 million of subordinated debt securities from Hallmark. The debt securities are the sole assets of Trust II, and the payments under the debt securities are the sole revenues of Trust II.

We evaluate on an ongoing basis our investments in Trust I and Trust II (collectively, the “Trusts”) and we do not have variable interests in the Trusts. Therefore, the Trusts are not consolidated in our consolidated financial statements.

Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The liability for unpaid losses and LAE in the Consolidated Balance Sheets represents the Company’s estimate of the amount it expects to pay for the ultimate cost of all losses and LAE incurred that remain unpaid at the balance sheet date.  The liability is recorded on an undiscounted basis, except for the liability for unpaid losses and LAE assumed related to acquired companies which are initially recorded at fair value.  The process of estimating the liability for unpaid losses and LAE is a complex process that requires a high degree of judgment.

The liability for unpaid losses and LAE represents the accumulation of individual case estimates for reported losses and LAE, and actuarially determined estimates for incurred but not reported losses and LAE.  The liability for unpaid losses and LAE is intended to include the ultimate net cost of all losses and LAE incurred but unpaid as of the balance sheet date.  The liability is stated net of anticipated deductibles, salvage and subrogation, and gross of reinsurance ceded.  The estimate of the unpaid losses and LAE liability is reviewed and updated on a regular, ongoing basis.  Although management believes the liability for losses and LAE is reasonable, the ultimate liability may be more or less than the current estimate.

The estimation of ultimate liability for unpaid losses and LAE is a complex, imprecise and inherently uncertain process, and therefore involves a considerable degree of judgment and expertise.  The Company utilizes various actuarially-accepted reserving methodologies in deriving the continuum of expected outcomes and ultimately determining its estimated liability amount.  These methodologies utilize various inputs, including but not limited to written and earned premiums, paid and reported losses and LAE, expected initial loss and LAE ratio, which is the ratio of incurred losses and LAE to earned premiums, and expected claim reporting and payout patterns (including company-specific and industry data).  The liability for unpaid loss and LAE does not represent an exact measurement of liability, but is an estimate that is not directly or precisely quantifiable, particularly on a prospective basis, and is subject to a significant degree of variability over time.  In addition, the establishment of the liability for unpaid losses and LAE makes no provision for the broadening of coverage by legislative action or judicial interpretation or for the extraordinary future emergence of new types of losses not sufficiently represented in the Company’s historical experience or which cannot yet be quantified.  As a result, an integral component of estimating the liability for unpaid losses and LAE is the use of informed subjective estimates and judgments about the ultimate exposure to unpaid losses and LAE.  The effects of changes in the estimated liability are included in the results of operations in the period in which the estimates are revised.

The Company allocates the applicable portion of the unpaid losses and LAE to amounts recoverable from reinsurers under reinsurance contracts and reports those amounts separately as assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Recognition of Premium Revenues

Insurance premiums are earned pro rata over the terms of the policies.  Insurance policy fees are earned as of the effective date of the policy.  Upon cancellation, any unearned premium is refunded to the insured.  Insurance premiums written include gross policy fees of $6.1 million and $7.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Finance Charges

We receive premium installment fees for each direct bill payment from policyholders. Installment fee income is classified as finance charges on the consolidated statement of operations and is recognized as the fee is invoiced.

Agent Commissions

We pay monthly commissions to agents based on written premium produced, but generally recognize the expense pro rata over the term of the policy. If the policy is cancelled prior to its expiration, the unearned portion of the agent commission is refundable to us. The unearned portion of commissions paid to agents is included in deferred policy acquisition costs. We annually pay a profit sharing commission to our independent agency force based upon the results of the business produced by each agent.  We estimate and accrue this liability to commission expense in the year the business is produced.

Commission expense is classified as operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

We file a consolidated federal income tax return. Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax-credit carryforwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that there is sufficient positive evidence, as allowed under ASC 740, Income Taxes, to support the recoverability of those deferred tax assets.  The Company establishes a valuation allowance to the extent that there is insufficient evidence to support the recoverability of the deferred tax asset under ASC 740.  In making such a determination, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations.  If it is determined that the deferred tax assets would be realizable in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment would be made to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

ASC 740 also addresses how a company reports uncertain tax positions on its financial statements under a "more-likely-than-not" recognition threshold (formerly known as FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes or FIN 48). This standard requires specific uncertain tax position disclosures in the annual financial statements, including a reconciliation of total unrecognized tax benefits, classification of income tax-related interest and penalties, identification of years that remain open to examination, and unrecognized tax benefits expected to significantly change within 12 months of the reporting period. There were no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2021.

Earnings Per Share

The computation of earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the effect of common shares potentially issuable (in periods in which they have a dilutive effect), primarily from stock options. (See Notes 11 and 13.)

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASU No. 2019-12"). The update is intended to simplify the current rules regarding the accounting for income taxes and addresses several technical topics including accounting for franchise taxes, allocating income taxes between a loss in continuing operations and in other categories such as discontinued operations, reporting income taxes for legal entities that are not subject to income taxes, and interim accounting for enacted changes in tax laws. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2019-12 on April 1, 2020, which did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform ("ASU 2020-04"). ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease potential accounting impact associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The amendments in this ASU apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments in ASU 2020-04 can be adopted as of March 12, 2020 and are effective through December 31, 2022. We do not currently have any contracts that have been changed to a new reference rate and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financials position or liquidity.,

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (Topic 326). ASU 2016-13 requires organizations to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including receivables and available-for-sale debt securities, by introducing an approach based on expected losses. The expected loss approach will require entities to incorporate considerations of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. As a smaller reporting company, ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years of the Company beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years.   ASU 2016-13 requires a modified retrospective transition method and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on our financial results and disclosures, but do not anticipate that any potential impact would be material.

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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Investments [Abstract]  
Investments

2.

Investments:

The cost or amortized cost and the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities by category is as follows (in thousands):

    

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

Cost/Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

As of December 31, 2021

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

63,098

$

56

$

(170)

$

62,984

Corporate bonds

 

103,515

 

2,115

(49)

 

105,581

Corporate bank loans

 

81,570

 

84

(465)

 

81,189

Municipal bonds

 

38,162

 

372

(70)

 

38,464

Mortgage-backed

 

1,830

 

29

(4)

 

1,855

Total debt securities

 

288,175

 

2,656

 

(758)

 

290,073

Total equity securities

 

42,120

 

9,355

 

(2,780)

 

48,695

Total investments

$

330,295

$

12,011

$

(3,538)

$

338,768

As of December 31, 2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

179,259

$

487

$

-

$

179,746

Corporate bonds

 

214,666

 

5,086

 

(384)

 

219,368

Corporate bank loans

 

53,650

 

3

 

(871)

 

52,782

Municipal bonds

 

49,833

 

756

 

(50)

 

50,539

Mortgage-backed

 

4,759

 

114

 

(29)

 

4,844

Total debt securities

 

502,167

 

6,446

 

(1,334)

 

507,279

Total equity securities

 

26,988

 

5,648

 

(3,248)

 

29,388

Total investments

$

529,155

$

12,094

$

(4,582)

$

536,667

The Company’s sources of net investment income are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

578

$

885

Corporate bonds

 

4,371

 

7,223

Corporate bank loans

 

1,427

 

1,688

Municipal bonds

 

1,713

 

2,347

Mortgage-backed

 

80

 

192

Equity securities

 

2,404

 

1,369

Cash and cash equivalents

 

13

 

 

10,586

 

13,704

Investment expenses

 

(871)

 

(784)

Investment income, net of expenses

$

9,715

$

12,920

No investments in any entity or its affiliates exceeded 10% of stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2021 or 2020.

The Company’s sources of net investment gains (losses) on investments are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

(3)

Corporate bonds

 

494

 

959

Corporate bank loans

 

124

 

40

Municipal bonds

 

(25)

 

1,397

Mortgage-backed

 

 

Equity securities

5,453

3,472

Other investments

(3,740)

Gain on investments

 

6,046

 

2,125

Other-than-temporary impairments

(1,692)

Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities

 

4,176

 

(24,921)

Unrealized gains on other investments

 

 

1,594

Investment gains (losses), net

$

10,222

$

(22,894)

We realized gross gains on investments of $6.7 million and $22.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of which $5.9 million and $21.0 million were from the sales of securities during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We realized gross losses on investments of $0.7 million and $20.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, of which $0.5 million and $20.2 million was from the sale of securities during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We recorded proceeds from the sale of investment securities of $23.1 million and $155.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  Realized investment gains and losses are recognized in operations on the first in-first out method.

The following schedules summarize the gross unrealized losses showing the length of time that investments have been continuously in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):

As of December 31, 2021

12 months or less

Longer than 12 months

Total

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

43,273

$

(170)

$

$

$

43,273

$

(170)

Corporate bonds

 

-

 

-

 

2,245

 

(49)

 

2,245

 

(49)

Corporate bank loans

 

42,256

 

(177)

 

16,763

 

(288)

 

59,019

 

(465)

Municipal bonds

 

3,321

 

(58)

 

1,038

 

(12)

 

4,359

 

(70)

Mortgage-backed

 

-

 

-

 

10

 

(4)

 

10

 

(4)

Total debt securities

 

88,850

 

(405)

 

20,056

 

(353)

 

108,906

 

(758)

Total equity securities

 

6,221

 

(710)

 

5,055

 

(2,070)

 

11,276

 

(2,780)

Total investments

$

95,071

$

(1,115)

$

25,111

$

(2,423)

$

120,182

$

(3,538)

As of December 31, 2020

12 months or less

Longer than 12 months

Total

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

$

$

$

$

Corporate bonds

 

7,801

 

(186)

 

3,556

 

(198)

11,357

 

(384)

Corporate bank loans

 

45,233

 

(559)

 

4,144

 

(312)

 

49,377

 

(871)

Municipal bonds

 

2,859

 

(33)

 

1,154

 

(17)

 

4,013

 

(50)

Mortgage-backed

 

635

 

(25)

 

14

 

(4)

 

649

 

(29)

Total debt securities

 

56,528

 

(803)

 

8,868

 

(531)

 

65,396

 

(1,334)

Total equity securities

 

9,572

 

(1,610)

 

1,848

 

(1,638)

 

11,420

 

(3,248)

Total investments

$

66,100

$

(2,413)

$

10,716

$

(2,169)

$

76,816

$

(4,582)

We held a total of 100 debt securities with an unrealized loss, of which 74 were in an unrealized loss position for less than one year and 26 were in an unrealized loss position for a period of one year or greater, as of December 31, 2021. We held a total of 81 debt securities with an unrealized loss, of which 64 were in an unrealized loss position for less than one year and 17 were in an unrealized loss position for a period of one year or greater, as of December 31, 2020. We held a total of 14 equity securities with an unrealized loss, of which ten were in an unrealized loss position for less than one year and four were in an unrealized loss position for a period of one year or greater, as of December 31, 2021. We held a total of 13 equity securities with an unrealized loss, of which six were in an unrealized loss position for less than one year and seven were in an unrealized loss position for a period of one year or greater, as of December 31, 2020. We consider these losses as a temporary decline in value as they are on securities that we do not intend to sell and do not believe we will be required to sell prior to recovery of our amortized cost basis. The gross unrealized losses on the debt security positions at December 31, 2021 were due predominately to normal market and interest rate fluctuations and we see no other indications that the decline in values of these securities is other-than-temporary.

Based on evidence gathered through our normal credit evaluation process, we presently expect that all debt securities held in our investment portfolio will be paid in accordance with their contractual terms. Nonetheless, it is at least reasonably possible that the performance of certain issuers of these debt securities will be worse than currently expected resulting in future write-downs within our portfolio of debt securities.

We complete a detailed analysis each quarter to assess whether any decline in the fair value of any debt security below cost is deemed other-than-temporary. All debt securities with an unrealized loss are reviewed. We recognize an impairment loss when a debt security’s value declines below cost, adjusted for accretion, amortization and previous other-than-temporary impairments and it is determined that the decline is other-than-temporary.  We did not recognize an impairment loss during 2021. We recognized $1.7 million of other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities during 2020.

Debt Investments: We assess whether we intend to sell, or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell, a fixed maturity investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit losses. For fixed maturity investments that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the investment’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is recognized in other comprehensive income.  During 2021 we did not dispose of any previously impaired securities.  During 2020 we disposed of one previously impaired security and recognized no gain or loss on disposal.

Equity Investments: Equity investments that are not consolidated or accounted for under the equity method of accounting are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income each reporting period.  Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are not required to be evaluated for other-than-temporary-impairment.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2021 by contractual maturity are as follows. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.

    

Amortized Cost

    

Fair Value

(in thousands)

Due in one year or less

$

105,045

$

106,047

Due after one year through five years

 

108,438

 

109,195

Due after five years through ten years

 

65,005

 

64,926

Due after ten years

 

7,857

 

8,050

Mortgage-backed

 

1,830

 

1,855

$

288,175

$

290,073

We have certain of our securities pledged for the benefit of various state insurance departments and reinsurers. These securities are included with our available-for-sale debt securities because we have the ability to trade these securities. We retain the interest earned on these securities. These securities had a carrying value of $30.0 million at December 31, 2021 and a carrying value of $29.7 million at December 31, 2020.

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Fair Value
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value [Abstract]  
Fair Value

3.

Fair Value:

ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. ASC 820, among other things, requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. In addition, ASC 820 precludes the use of block discounts when measuring the fair value of instruments traded in an active market, which were previously applied to large holdings of publicly traded equity securities.

We determine the fair value of our financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820. In accordance with ASC 820, we utilize the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets;
Level 2: inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, inputs of identical assets for less active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the instrument; and
Level 3: inputs to the valuation methodology that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available.

Under ASC 820, we determine fair value based on the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It is our policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements, in accordance with the fair value hierarchy described above. Fair value measurements for assets and liabilities where there exists limited or no observable market data are calculated based upon our pricing policy, the economic and competitive environment, the characteristics of the asset or liability and other factors as appropriate. These estimated fair values may not be realized upon actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

Where quoted prices are available on active exchanges for identical instruments, investment securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 investment securities include common and preferred stock.

Level 2 investment securities include corporate bonds, corporate bank loans, municipal bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, other obligations of the U.S. Government and mortgage-backed securities for which quoted prices are not available on active exchanges for identical instruments. We use third party pricing services to determine fair values for each Level 2 investment security in all asset classes. Since quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are not available, these

prices are determined using observable market information such as quotes from less active markets and/or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, among other things. We have reviewed the processes used by the pricing services and have determined that they result in fair values consistent with the requirements of ASC 820 for Level 2 investment securities. We have not adjusted any prices received from third party pricing services. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities during 2021 or 2020.

In cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, investment securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 3 investments are valued based on the best available data in order to approximate fair value. This data may be internally developed and consider risk premiums that a market participant would require. Investment securities classified within Level 3 include other less liquid investment securities.

The following table presents for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, our assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands).

As of December 31, 2021

    

Quoted Prices in

    

    

    

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

Other Observable

Unobservable

    

(Level 1)

    

Inputs (Level 2)

    

Inputs (Level 3)

    

Total

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

62,984

$

$

62,984

Corporate bonds

 

 

105,234

 

347

 

105,581

Corporate bank loans

 

 

81,189

 

 

81,189

Municipal bonds

 

 

38,464

 

 

38,464

Mortgage-backed

 

 

1,855

 

 

1,855

Total debt securities

 

 

289,726

 

347

 

290,073

Total equity securities

 

48,695

 

 

 

48,695

Total investments

$

48,695

$

289,726

$

347

$

338,768

As of December 31, 2020

    

Quoted Prices in

    

    

    

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

Other Observable

Unobservable

    

(Level 1)

    

Inputs (Level 2)

    

Inputs (Level 3)

    

Total

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

179,746

$

$

179,746

Corporate bonds

 

 

219,020

 

348

 

219,368

Corporate bank loans

 

 

52,782

 

 

52,782

Municipal bonds

 

 

50,539

 

 

50,539

Mortgage-backed

 

 

4,844

 

 

4,844

Total debt securities

 

 

506,931

 

348

 

507,279

Total equity securities

 

29,388

 

 

 

29,388

Total investments

$

29,388

$

506,931

$

348

$

536,667

Due to significant unobservable inputs into the valuation model for one corporate bond as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we classified this investment as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The corporate bond classified as level 3 in 2021 and 2020 is a convertible senior note and its fair value was estimated by the sum of the bond value using an income approach discounting the scheduled interest and principal payments and the conversion feature utilizing a binomial lattice model.

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value for all financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands).

    

2021

    

2020

Beginning balance as of January 1

    

$

348

$

339

Sales

 

 

Settlements

 

 

Purchases

 

 

Issuances

 

 

Total realized/unrealized gains included in net income

 

 

Net gain included in other comprehensive income

 

(1)

 

9

Transfers into Level 3

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

Ending balance as of December 31

$

347

$

348

There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during the years ended December 31, 2021 or 2020.  We account for transfers as they occur.

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Acquisitions, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

4.

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets:

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (business unit or one level below a business unit) on an annual basis (October 1) and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. For purposes of evaluating goodwill for impairment, we have determined that our reporting units are the same as our business units except for the E&S Casualty and Aerospace & Programs business units for which reporting units are at the component level (“one level below”). Our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 included goodwill of acquired businesses of $44.7 million that was assigned to our business units as follows: Commercial Accounts business unit - $2.1 million; Commercial Auto business units - $21.3 million; E&S Casualty business unit - $6.3 million (comprised of $2.6 million for the primary/excess liability and public entity component and $3.7 million for the E&S package component); Aerospace & Programs business unit- $9.7 million (comprised entirely of the general aviation component); and Specialty Personal Lines business unit - $5.3 million. This amount had been recorded as a result of prior business acquisitions accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Under ASC 350, “Intangibles- Goodwill and Other,” goodwill is tested for impairment annually.  In connection with our normal process for evaluating impairment triggering events, during the first quarter of 2020 we determined that a significant decline in  our market capitalization below our stockholders’ equity indicated the impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets included in our balance sheet.  As a result, we took a $44.7 million charge to goodwill and a $1.3 million charge to indefinite-lived intangible assets during the first quarter of 2020.  As a result, as of December 31, 2021 there was no goodwill or indefinite-lived intangibles reported on our consolidated balance sheets.

We have obtained various intangible assets from several acquisitions. The table below details the gross and net carrying amounts of these assets by major category (in thousands):

December 31

    

2021

    

2020

Gross Carrying Amount:

 

  

 

  

Customer/agent relationships

$

32,177

$

32,177

Tradename

 

3,440

 

3,440

Management agreement

 

3,232

 

3,232

Non-compete & employment agreements

 

4,235

 

4,235

Insurance licenses

 

 

Total gross carrying amount

 

43,084

 

43,084

Accumulated Amortization:

 

  

 

  

Customer/agent relationships

 

(31,443)

 

(30,990)

Tradename

 

(3,355)

 

(3,305)

Management agreement

 

(3,232)

 

(3,232)

Non-compete & employment agreements

 

(4,235)

 

(4,235)

Total accumulated amortization

 

(42,265)

 

(41,762)

Total net carrying amount

$

819

$

1,322

We amortize definite-lived intangible assets straight line over their respective lives. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets for the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

2022

    

$

501

2023

$

318

2024

$

2025

$

2026

$

The weighted average amortization period for definite-lived intangible assets by major class is as follows:

    

Years

Tradename

 

15

Customer/ agent relationships

 

15

Management agreement

 

4

Non-compete agreements

 

5

The aggregate weighted average period to amortize these assets is approximately 13 years.

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Other Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Other Assets

5.

Other Assets:

The following table details our other assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Profit sharing commission receivable

$

467

$

26

Accrued investment income

 

1,790

 

2,928

Investment in unconsolidated trust subsidiaries

 

1,702

 

1,702

Fixed assets

 

8,299

 

9,222

Right of use asset

13,211

13,986

Other assets

 

284

 

149

$

25,753

$

28,013

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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract]  
Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

6.

Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses:

Activity in the consolidated reserves for unpaid losses and LAE is summarized as follows (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Balance at January 1

$

789,768

$

620,355

Less reinsurance recoverable

 

357,200

 

274,275

Net balance at January 1

 

432,568

 

346,080

Incurred related to:

 

  

 

  

Current year

 

269,204

 

326,919

Retroactive loss portfolio transfer

21,700

Prior years

 

6,040

 

58,288

Total incurred

 

275,244

 

406,907

Paid related to:

 

  

 

  

Current year

 

101,475

 

113,312

Retroactive loss portfolio transfer

21,700

Prior years

 

177,571

 

185,407

Total paid

 

279,046

 

320,419

Net balance at December 31

 

428,766

 

432,568

Plus reinsurance recoverable

 

387,915

 

357,200

Balance at December 31

$

816,681

$

789,768

The $6.0 million unfavorable net development and $58.3 million unfavorable net development in prior accident years recognized in 2021 and 2020, respectively, represent changes in our loss reserve estimates.  In 2021 and 2020, the aggregate loss reserve estimates for prior years were increased to reflect unfavorable loss development when the available information indicated a reasonable likelihood that the ultimate losses would be more than the previous estimates. The unfavorable prior year reserve development during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was primarily driven by our general liability lines within our E&S Casualty business unit and our Standard Commercial Segment, as well as our personal automobile liability line in our Specialty Personal Lines business unit. The unfavorable prior year reserve development during the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 was primarily driven by the continued emergence of increased frequency and severity trends in our primary commercial automobile lines of business within our Commercial Auto business unit, which was representative of industry trends, as well as unfavorable development in our general liability lines within our E&S Casualty business unit and our Standard Commercial Segment, as well as our personal automobile liability line in our Specialty Personal Lines business unit.  Generally, changes in reserves are caused by variations between actual experience and previous expectations and by reduced emphasis on the Bornhuetter-Ferguson method due to the aging of the accident years.

The impact from the unfavorable (favorable) net prior years’ loss development on each reporting segment is presented below:

December 31, 

2021

    

2020

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

2,670

$

45,808

Standard Commercial Segment

 

(1,521)

 

3,357

Personal Segment

 

4,891

 

9,123

Corporate

 

 

Total unfavorable net prior year development

$

6,040

$

58,288

The following describes the primary factors behind each segment’s prior accident year loss reserve development for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Year ended December 31, 2021:

Specialty Commercial Segment. Our Commercial Auto business unit experienced net favorable development in the 2020 and 2019 accident years primarily in the commercial automobile liability line of business, partially offset by unfavorable development primarily in the commercial automobile line of business in the 2018 and prior accident years. Our E&S Casualty business unit experienced net unfavorable development primarily in our general liability line of business, in the 2019 and prior accident years, partially offset by favorable development in the 2020 accident year. We experienced net unfavorable development in our E&S Property and Aerospace & Programs business units, partially offset by net favorable development in our Professional Liability.
Standard Commercial Segment. Our Commercial Accounts business operating unit experienced net unfavorable development in the 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2014 and prior accident years primarily in the general liability and commercial auto lines of business, partially offset by net favorable development primarily in the commercial property and commercial automobile liability lines of business in the 2020, 2016 and 2015 accident years and net unfavorable development primarily in the 2014 and prior accident years in the occupational accident line of business. Our former Workers Compensation operating unit experienced net favorable development primarily in the 2014 and prior accident years.
Personal Segment. Net unfavorable development in our Specialty Personal Lines business unit was mostly attributable to the 2020 and prior accidents years.

Year ended December 31, 2020:

Specialty Commercial Segment. Our Commercial Auto business unit experienced net unfavorable development in the 2018 and prior accident years primarily in the commercial automobile liability line of business, partially offset by favorable development primarily in the commercial automobile line of business in the 2019 accident year. Our E&S Casualty business unit experienced net unfavorable development primarily in our E&S package insurance products in the 2018 and prior accident years, partially offset by favorable development in the 2019  accident year. We experienced net favorable development in our E&S Property and Aerospace & Programs business units, partially offset by net unfavorable development in our Professional Liability.  
Standard Commercial Segment. Our Commercial Accounts business operating unit experienced net unfavorable development in the 2018 and prior accident years primarily in the general liability line of business, partially offset by net favorable development primarily in the commercial property and commercial automobile liability lines of business in the 2019 accident year and net favorable development primarily in the 2017 accident year in the occupational accident line of business. Our former Workers Compensation operating unit experienced net favorable development primarily in the 2014 and prior accident years.  
Personal Segment. Net unfavorable development in our Specialty Personal Lines business unit was mostly attributable to the 2018, 2016, 2014 and 2012 and prior accidents years, partially offset by favorable development in the 2017, 2015 and 2013 accident years.  

Reserves for unpaid losses and LAE represent management’s  best estimate of our ultimate liabilities, based on currently known facts, current law, current technology and assumptions considered reasonable where facts are not known. Due to the significant uncertainties and related management judgments, there can be no assurance that future favorable or unfavorable loss development, which may be material, will not occur.

Short-Duration Contract Disclosures

ASU 2015-09, “Disclosures about Short-Duration Contracts (Topic 944)", requires insurers to make disclosures about their liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses for short-duration insurance contracts. These disclosures include tables showing incurred and paid claims development information (net of reinsurance and excluding unallocated loss adjustment expenses) which are disaggregated based on the characteristics of the insurance contracts that the insurer writes and other factors specific to the reporting entity. The information should be disclosed by accident year for the number of years claims typically remain outstanding, but need not be more than 10 years, including a reconciliation of the disaggregated information to the consolidated statement of financial position. We have evaluated the disaggregation criteria and concluded that the basis for our disaggregation of this information is the similar claim duration period of our primary lines of business (certain lines of business have short settlement periods versus long settlement periods).

Reserves for Incurred But Not Reported (“IBNR”) Claims

Reserves for IBNR claims are based on the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims, including the effects of inflation and other social and economic factors, using past experience adjusted for current trends and any other factors that would modify past experience. We use a variety of statistical and actuarial techniques to analyze current claims costs, including frequency and severity data and prevailing economic, social and legal factors. Each such method has its own set of assumptions and outputs, and each has strengths and weaknesses in different areas. Since no single estimation method is superior to another method in all situations, the methods and assumptions used to project loss reserves will vary by coverage and product. We use what we believe to be the most appropriate set of actuarial methods and assumptions for each product line grouping and coverage. While the loss projection methods may vary by product line and coverage, the general approach for calculating IBNR remains the same: ultimate losses are forecasted first, and that amount is reduced by the amount of cumulative paid claims and case reserves. Reserves established in prior years are adjusted as loss experience develops and new information becomes available. Adjustments to previously estimated reserves are reflected in the results of operations in the year in which they are made.

As described above, various actuarial methods are utilized to determine the reserves for losses and LAE recorded in our consolidated balance sheets. Weightings of methods at a detailed level may change from evaluation to evaluation based on a number of observations, measures, and time elements.

Methodology for Determining Cumulative Number of Reported Claims

A claim file is created when the Company is notified of an actual demand for payment, notified of an event that may lead to a demand for payment or it is determined that a demand for payment could possibly lead to a future demand for payment on another coverage on the same policy or on another policy. The cumulative number of reported claims is predominately measured at the claim level for our Commercial Accounts, Aviation, Personal, Primary Commercial Auto Liability, and certain Programs lines of business and at a coverage level by occurrence for our other lines of business. The Company does not generate claim counts for ceded business.

Incurred & Paid Claims Development Disclosures

The following tables provide information about incurred and cumulative paid losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses (“ALAE”), net of reinsurance for our primary lines of business with similar claims duration periods. The incurred and paid losses by accident year information is presented for all lines of business with similar claim duration periods in the below tables. The following tables also include IBNR reserves plus expected development on reported claims and the cumulative number of reported claims as of December 31, 2021 ($ in thousands):

Commercial Auto Liability

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

60,844

$

69,628

$

68,225

$

71,515

$

73,153

$

75,464

$

75,657

$

76,333

$

75,907

$

75,910

$

(25)

3,646

2013

 

  

 

93,692

 

86,902

 

90,726

 

96,974

 

102,031

 

103,379

 

103,571

 

105,448

 

105,402

 

(147)

4,695

2014

 

  

 

  

 

102,053

 

93,187

 

99,280

 

106,138

 

113,357

 

116,373

 

120,417

 

120,705

 

(1,742)

5,259

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

106,133

 

106,608

 

125,161

 

133,574

 

135,774

 

141,197

 

141,222

 

376

5,923

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

111,913

 

115,044

 

121,714

 

137,690

 

140,794

 

141,739

 

(217)

6,126

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

125,315

 

119,583

 

148,563

 

154,993

 

156,528

 

(1,301)

6,276

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

119,070

 

118,334

 

110,052

 

114,281

 

9,449

5,299

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

118,351

 

128,652

 

125,815

 

17,576

3,972

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

101,568

 

100,430

 

29,443

3,064

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

45,927

 

32,756

2,075

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

1,127,961

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

12,859

$

30,046

$

46,510

$

59,883

$

69,026

$

72,907

$

75,190

$

75,039

$

75,893

$

75,763

2013

 

  

 

13,333

 

40,670

 

63,255

 

83,184

 

93,554

 

101,146

 

106,894

 

105,194

 

105,194

2014

 

  

 

  

 

17,145

 

43,078

 

67,410

 

88,823

107,912

 

112,617

 

121,683

 

121,964

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

18,108

 

48,239

 

95,056

 

123,668

 

141,678

 

139,605

 

139,681

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

19,788

 

53,398

 

106,707

 

129,761

 

133,918

 

135,247

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

22,578

 

77,884

 

133,880

 

143,791

 

141,545

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

26,101

 

49,912

 

86,894

 

101,502

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,812

 

61,332

 

78,955

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

14,491

 

37,308

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,663

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

938,823

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

1,069

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

190,207

Casualty

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

13,020

$

11,301

$

13,098

$

12,230

$

13,330

$

12,390

$

11,852

$

12,944

$

13,400

$

13,145

$

(454)

752

2013

 

  

 

13,379

 

12,002

 

12,384

 

12,792

 

12,874

 

12,205

 

13,330

 

13,274

 

13,370

 

(502)

810

2014

 

  

 

  

 

15,590

 

14,007

 

12,034

 

11,663

 

11,676

 

13,167

 

13,140

 

12,989

 

(524)

950

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

17,362

 

16,746

 

15,046

 

15,266

 

15,945

 

16,931

 

18,542

 

157

1,033

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,039

 

16,513

 

16,927

 

18,625

 

17,508

 

16,819

 

(1,083)

1,061

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

17,845

 

15,751

 

20,360

 

18,023

 

21,362

 

1,113

1,656

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

23,056

 

24,590

 

23,856

 

23,055

 

(5,305)

2,251

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

34,610

 

43,426

 

47,496

 

3,220

2,938

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

62,464

 

60,706

 

16,107

7,503

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

54,385

 

26,649

6,195

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

281,868

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

1,337

$

2,666

$

6,096

$

8,037

$

10,255

$

10,938

$

11,357

$

12,572

$

12,725

$

13,038

2013

 

  

 

1,331

 

3,190

 

5,461

 

9,212

 

11,134

 

11,866

 

12,255

 

12,478

 

12,972

2014

 

  

 

  

 

1,829

 

4,196

 

5,499

 

8,075

11,327

 

12,365

 

13,003

 

13,189

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,420

 

4,133

 

8,258

 

13,553

 

16,158

 

15,729

 

16,573

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,753

 

5,672

 

11,269

 

16,442

 

17,111

 

17,848

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,900

 

5,884

 

11,268

 

16,264

 

19,633

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,708

 

8,027

 

15,363

 

22,898

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,526

 

17,177

 

32,705

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

6,176

 

24,029

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

6,892

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

179,778

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

1,910

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

104,001

Commercial Accounts

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

47,194

$

48,085

$

44,625

$

42,632

$

41,451

$

40,350

$

38,669

$

38,669

$

39,462

$

39,626

$

208

2,712

2013

 

  

 

46,413

 

47,385

 

46,990

 

43,917

 

42,822

 

39,567

 

40,211

 

40,141

 

40,562

 

178

2,809

2014

 

  

 

  

 

46,280

 

46,470

 

43,806

 

43,806

 

43,673

 

42,463

 

42,503

 

42,645

 

201

2,742

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

40,966

 

42,580

 

41,429

 

38,385

 

39,287

 

39,206

 

38,677

 

512

2,579

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

43,327

 

43,449

 

41,983

 

43,111

 

45,267

 

43,883

 

795

2,548

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

40,943

 

42,704

 

43,579

 

44,732

 

45,815

 

1,259

2,745

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

42,898

 

41,290

 

44,590

 

47,007

 

2,920

2,606

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

37,984

 

34,616

 

36,044

 

2,867

2,754

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

40,356

 

35,879

 

8,597

2,793

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

46,529

 

21,462

2,539

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

416,667

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

Accident

Unaudited

 

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

 

2012

$

22,264

$

30,096

$

32,378

$

34,597

$

35,943

$

37,808

$

38,044

$

38,211

$

38,518

$

39,108

2013

 

  

 

19,386

 

29,586

 

33,927

 

36,225

 

37,947

 

38,892

 

39,329

 

39,560

 

40,210

2014

 

  

 

  

 

21,322

 

31,150

 

33,544

 

36,775

 

39,185

 

41,162

 

41,658

 

41,863

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,557

 

28,501

 

30,974

 

35,238

 

35,611

 

37,135

 

37,886

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

19,776

 

29,456

 

35,035

 

39,417

 

40,828

 

42,819

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,644

 

28,813

 

36,650

 

41,631

 

42,707

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

19,233

 

29,381

 

33,546

 

40,163

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

17,490

 

26,233

 

30,407

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

13,942

 

23,914

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

18,695

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

357,772

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

1,616

  

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

60,511

  

Aviation

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

10,988

$

10,738

$

10,353

$

10,336

$

10,024

$

10,021

$

9,941

$

9,941

$

9,446

$

10,040

$

229

2013

 

  

 

10,236

 

11,304

 

10,295

 

9,563

 

10,057

 

10,649

 

10,252

 

10,297

 

10,254

 

231

2014

 

  

 

  

 

3,179

 

3,654

 

3,627

 

3,558

 

3,566

 

3,567

 

3,567

 

3,567

 

201

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,870

 

1,709

 

1,643

 

1,631

 

1,630

 

1,635

 

1,635

 

198

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,330

 

2,241

 

2,119

 

2,219

 

2,220

 

2,082

 

292

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,325

 

2,082

 

2,079

 

2,178

 

2,150

 

320

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,382

 

1,990

 

2,565

 

2,446

 

31

338

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

5,246

 

4,525

 

3,580

 

70

305

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

3,487

 

1,198

 

246

289

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

3,562

 

1,866

194

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

40,514

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

5,641

$

8,486

$

9,672

$

10,049

$

10,041

$

10,041

$

10,041

$

9,941

$

9,446

$

10,040

2013

 

  

 

6,537

 

9,493

 

9,584

 

9,356

 

9,944

 

10,456

 

10,242

 

10,281

 

10,239

2014

 

  

 

 

2,779

 

3,105

 

3,259

 

3,327

 

3,565

 

3,567

 

3,567

 

3,567

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

958

 

1,405

 

1,520

 

1,601

 

1,630

 

1,634

 

1,633

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,469

 

1,907

 

1,918

 

2,082

 

2,216

 

2,082

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,260

 

1,837

 

2,021

 

2,054

 

2,149

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,716

 

2,237

 

2,368

 

2,282

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,911

 

3,787

 

3,139

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,120

 

693

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,414

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

37,238

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

3,276

Runoff

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

4,804

$

4,469

$

3,597

$

3,358

$

2,821

$

2,636

$

2,752

$

2,752

$

2,773

$

2,773

$

91

714

2013

 

  

 

9,069

 

10,143

 

9,713

 

9,257

 

9,257

 

9,472

 

9,486

 

9,483

 

9,470

 

237

1,337

2014

 

  

 

  

 

9,208

 

9,338

 

9,762

 

10,076

 

10,452

 

10,463

 

10,292

 

10,127

 

431

1,027

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

8,605

 

7,277

 

8,624

 

8,892

 

8,420

 

8,526

 

8,508

 

164

822

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

3,553

 

4,733

 

4,365

 

4,416

 

4,425

 

4,425

 

462

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

450

 

465

 

415

 

403

 

368

 

10

66

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

35,671

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

1,181

$

2,107

$

2,411

$

2,594

$

2,583

$

2,600

$

2,602

$

2,675

$

2,675

$

2,675

2013

 

  

 

3,737

 

6,825

 

7,882

 

8,350

 

8,809

 

8,961

 

9,010

 

9,050

 

9,070

2014

 

  

 

  

 

2,933

 

5,972

 

7,970

 

9,004

 

9,210

 

9,323

 

9,487

 

9,571

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,528

 

5,744

 

7,328

 

8,049

 

8,495

 

8,512

 

8,542

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,732

 

2,550

 

3,743

 

4,418

 

4,425

 

4,425

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

111

 

171

 

203

 

282

 

358

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

34,641

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

723

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

1,753

Programs

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

2021

2012

$

3,001

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

3,885

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

3

2013

 

  

 

1,595

 

2,543

 

1,561

 

2,076

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2

2014

 

  

 

  

 

1,623

 

666

 

2,039

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

5

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,683

 

1,629

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

2

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

478

 

1,200

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

955

 

1,775

 

1,801

 

1,982

 

1,982

 

7

66

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

3,598

 

4,368

 

4,222

 

4,222

 

42

795

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

5,407

 

9,150

 

9,078

 

673

1,060

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

6,737

 

7,107

 

848

880

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

7,620

 

3,322

593

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

37,861

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

2013

 

  

 

1,489

 

1,561

 

1,561

 

2,076

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

2014

 

  

 

 

758

 

1,502

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,515

 

1,629

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,139

 

1,139

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

36

 

1,556

 

1,551

 

1,967

 

1,967

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

911

 

1,290

 

3,778

 

4,030

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

4,501

 

7,794

 

8,174

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,908

 

5,563

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,867

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

30,453

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

7,408

Personal Segment

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

58,604

$

73,795

$

70,552

$

71,513

$

72,042

$

72,037

$

72,076

$

72,100

$

72,123

$

72,128

$

23,940

2013

 

  

 

55,706

 

59,132

 

60,100

 

60,211

 

60,379

 

60,328

 

60,310

 

60,286

 

60,299

 

23,472

2014

 

  

 

  

 

5,452

 

5,340

 

6,243

 

6,699

 

6,504

 

6,518

 

6,578

 

6,580

 

19,293

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

23,104

 

25,682

 

25,307

 

25,136

 

25,102

 

25,185

 

25,194

 

23,376

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

32,260

 

32,893

 

32,728

 

32,803

 

33,042

 

33,193

 

23,759

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

23,342

 

21,968

 

21,926

 

22,547

 

22,768

 

16,818

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

18,334

 

18,353

 

19,972

 

20,139

 

18

15,332

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

56,009

 

63,722

 

64,677

 

(770)

25,728

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

47,938

 

50,820

 

404

18,429

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

45,295

 

7,690

14,671

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

401,093

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

Accident

Unaudited

 

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

 

2012

$

37,860

$

64,278

$

68,849

$

70,807

$

71,995

$

72,055

$

72,094

$

72,124

$

72,138

$

72,146

2013

 

  

 

45,901

 

54,514

 

58,047

 

59,775

 

60,277

 

60,297

 

60,279

 

60,279

 

60,291

2014

 

  

 

 

2,515

 

4,418

 

5,631

 

6,428

 

6,566

 

6,580

 

6,583

 

6,585

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

11,570

 

22,281

 

24,262

 

25,243

 

25,098

 

25,169

 

25,191

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

21,669

 

30,646

 

32,260

 

32,777

 

32,991

 

33,141

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

15,776

 

21,061

 

21,972

 

22,488

 

22,762

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

11,137

 

18,009

 

19,628

 

19,983

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

41,524

 

60,870

 

64,885

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

32,746

 

48,281

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

30,435

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

383,700

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

17,393

  

Property

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

18,518

$

17,541

$

18,119

$

17,743

$

17,768

$

18,005

$

17,974

$

17,963

$

17,963

$

17,963

$

1,629

2013

 

  

 

21,644

 

22,363

 

22,264

 

22,578

 

22,914

 

22,936

 

22,935

 

22,935

 

22,935

 

1,893

2014

 

  

 

  

 

22,551

 

21,950

 

21,862

 

21,793

 

21,852

 

21,876

 

21,932

 

21,932

 

2,037

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

20,256

 

19,919

 

20,014

 

20,091

 

20,202

 

20,107

 

20,107

 

1,993

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

20,734

 

22,838

 

22,632

 

22,789

 

22,781

 

22,786

 

2,031

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

24,182

 

23,003

 

24,490

 

24,287

 

24,369

 

2,009

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

22,822

 

18,694

 

19,611

 

19,680

 

(98)

1,078

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

20,214

 

20,984

 

20,924

 

(23)

1,239

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

41,487

 

38,472

 

1,359

1,518

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

34,626

 

9,692

1,265

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

243,794

 

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

15,773

$

17,679

$

17,743

$

17,666

$

17,693

$

17,978

$

17,974

$

17,963

$

17,963

$

17,963

2013

 

  

 

17,785

 

21,452

 

21,864

 

22,197

 

22,826

 

22,936

 

22,935

 

22,935

 

22,933

2014

 

  

 

 

19,586

 

21,749

 

21,778

 

21,849

 

21,911

 

21,955

 

22,013

 

22,000

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

17,513

 

19,500

 

19,928

 

20,134

 

19,953

 

19,965

 

19,960

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

17,248

 

22,500

 

22,613

 

22,789

 

22,781

 

22,786

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

18,703

 

22,059

 

23,821

 

24,179

 

24,187

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

10,923

 

16,914

 

18,138

 

19,006

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

11,344

 

18,895

 

19,658

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

18,215

 

29,003

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

12,790

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

210,286

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

33,508

The reconciliation of the net incurred and paid development tables to the liability for unpaid losses and LAE in our consolidated balance sheets is as follows (in thousands):  

    

2021

    

2020

Net outstanding liabilities for losses and LAE

 

  

 

  

Commercial Auto Liability

$

190,207

$

218,999

Casualty

104,001

97,302

Commercial Accounts

 

60,511

 

59,603

Aviation

3,276

2,448

Runoff

1,753

2,226

Programs

7,408

5,644

Personal Segment

 

17,393

 

18,597

Property

33,508

27,002

Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

 

418,057

 

431,821

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE

 

  

 

  

Commercial Auto Liability

 

85,398

 

91,040

Casualty

141,746

122,341

Commercial Accounts

 

27,464

 

20,464

Aviation

13,385

10,143

Runoff

1,155

1,184

Programs

236

968

Personal Segment

 

1,707

 

5,613

Property

116,824

97,832

Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE

 

387,915

 

349,585

Unallocated loss adjustment expenses

 

  

 

  

Commercial Auto Liability

 

1,589

 

1,850

Casualty

3,694

1,681

Commercial Accounts

 

2,448

 

2,643

Aviation

99

104

Runoff

170

170

Programs

91

61

Personal Segment

 

1,625

 

1,250

Property

993

603

Total unallocated loss adjustment expenses

 

10,709

 

8,362

Total reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

816,681

$

789,768

Claims Duration

The following table provides supplementary unaudited information about the annual percentage payout of incurred losses and ALAE, net of reinsurance, as of December 31, 2021:

Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Claims by Age, Net of Reinsurance (1)

 

Unaudited

 

    

Year 1

    

Year 2

    

Year 3

    

Year 4

    

Year 5

    

Year 6

    

Year 7

    

Year 8

    

Year 9

    

Year 10

 

Commercial Auto Liability

 

15.3

%  

25.7

%  

25.5

%  

16.6

%  

9.0

%  

4.5

%  

2.3

%  

0.8

%  

0.3

%  

%

Casualty

9.4

%  

17.8

%  

20.5

%  

23.1

%  

14.9

%  

4.9

%  

3.6

%  

3.0

%  

2.0

%  

0.8

%

Commercial Accounts

 

41.0

%  

23.8

%  

10.2

%  

8.2

%  

6.0

%  

3.8

%  

2.5

%  

2.0

%  

1.5

%  

1.0

%

Aviation

77.9

%  

8.3

%  

2.7

%  

4.5

%  

3.0

%  

1.6

%  

1.1

%  

0.7

%  

0.2

%  

%

Runoff

33.5

%  

31.1

%  

16.1

%  

9.0

%  

3.3

%  

1.9

%  

1.5

%  

1.3

%  

1.2

%  

1.1

%

Programs

44.6

%  

36.9

%  

13.9

%  

4.6

%  

%  

%  

%  

%  

%  

%

Personal Segment

 

62.1

%  

25.5

%  

7.4

%  

3.7

%  

0.9

%  

0.4

%  

%  

%  

%  

%

Property

64.7

%  

27.5

%  

4.1

%  

2.1

%  

1.0

%  

0.5

%  

0.1

%  

%  

%  

%

(1)The average annual percentage payout is calculated from a paid losses and ALAE development pattern based on an actuarial analysis of the paid losses and ALAE movements by accident year for each disaggregation category. The paid losses and ALAE development pattern provides the expected percentage of ultimate losses and ALAE to be paid in each year. The pattern considers all accident years included in the claims development tables.

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Reinsurance
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Reinsurance [Abstract]  
Reinsurance

7.

Reinsurance:

We reinsure a portion of the risk we underwrite in order to control the exposure to losses and to protect capital resources. We cede to reinsurers a portion of these risks and pay premiums based upon the risk and exposure of the policies subject to such reinsurance. Ceded reinsurance involves credit risk and is generally subject to aggregate loss limits. Although the reinsurer is liable to us to the extent of the reinsurance ceded, we are ultimately liable as the direct insurer on all risks reinsured. Reinsurance recoverables are reported after allowances for uncollectible amounts. We monitor the financial condition of reinsurers on an ongoing basis and review our reinsurance arrangements periodically. Reinsurers are selected based on their financial condition, business practices and the price of their product offerings. In order to mitigate credit risk to reinsurance companies, most of our reinsurance recoverable balance as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were with reinsurers that had an A.M. Best rating of “A-r” or better. We also mitigate our credit risk for the remaining reinsurance recoverable by obtaining letters of credit.

The following table presents our gross and net premiums written and earned and reinsurance recoveries for the last two years (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

    

Premium Written :

 

  

 

  

 

Direct

$

643,957

$

734,800

Assumed

 

9,797

 

8,568

Ceded

 

(313,830)

 

(315,036)

Net premiums written

$

339,924

$

428,332

Premium Earned:

 

  

 

  

Direct

$

679,504

$

803,034

Assumed

 

10,629

 

8,454

Ceded

 

(310,843)

 

(339,587)

Net premiums earned

$

379,290

$

471,901

Reinsurance recoveries

$

301,208

$

254,882

Included in reinsurance recoverable on the consolidated balance sheets are paid loss recoverables of $77.4 million and $55.6 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Loss Portfolio Transfer

On July 16, 2020, AHIC, HIC, HSIC, HCM and HNIC (collectively, the “Hallmark Insurers”), entered into a Loss Portfolio Transfer Reinsurance Contract to be effective as of January 1, 2020 (the “LPT Contract”) with DARAG Bermuda Ltd. (“DARAG Bermuda”) and DARAG Insurance (Guernsey) Limited (“DARAG Guernsey” and, collectively, the “Reinsurers”). The Hallmark LPT Contract was consummated on July 31, 2020.  The Company recorded a $21.7 million pre-tax loss during the third quarter of 2020 attributable to the closing of the LPT Contract.

Pursuant to the LPT Contract, (a) the Hallmark Insurers ceded to the Reinsurers all existing and future claims for losses occurring on or prior to December 31, 2019 on the binding primary commercial automobile liability insurance policies and the brokerage primary commercial automobile liability insurance policies issued by the Hallmark Insurers (the “Subject Business”) up to an aggregate limit of $240.0 million, with (i) the first layer of $151.2 million in reinsurance provided by DARAG Bermuda, (ii) the Hallmark Insurers retaining a loss corridor of the next $24.9 million in losses on the Subject Business, (iii) DARAG Bermuda reinsuring a second layer of $27.8 million above the first layer and the Hallmark Insurers’ loss corridor, and (iv) DARAG Guernsey reinsuring the top layer of $36.1 million in losses on the Subject Business, in each case net of third-party reinsurance and other recoveries; (b) the Hallmark Insurers will continue to manage and retain the benefit of other third-party reinsurance on the Subject Business; and (c) the Hallmark Insurers paid the Reinsurers a net reinsurance premium of $92.6  million.  In connection with the closing, the parties also entered into a Services Agreement and a Trust Agreement. Pursuant to the Services Agreement, DARAG Bermuda assumed responsibility for certain administrative services, including claims handling, for the Subject Business.  Pursuant to the Trust Agreement, the Reinsurers made initial cash deposits in the aggregate amount of $96.7 million into collateral trust accounts with The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, to be held as security for the Reinsurers’ obligations to the Hallmark Insurers under the LPT Contract. The Reinsurers and the Hallmark Insurers have agreed to submit to binding arbitration a dispute that has arisen regarding the rights and obligations of the parties under the LPT Contract.  Pending resolution of the dispute, the Hallmark Insurers have agreed to fund the payment of claims under the LPT Contract without prejudice to their right to seek reimbursement and other relief in the arbitration proceedings.  (See Note 17.)

As of December 31, 2021, the ultimate incurred losses from the subject business were $220.1 million or $44.0.million in excess of the Hallmark Insurers’ loss corridor.  Our reinsurance recoverables of $550.0 million include $49.0 million related to the LPT as of December 31, 2021.

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Senior Unsecured Notes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Senior Unsecured Notes [Abstract]  
Senior Unsecured Notes

8.Senior Unsecured Notes:

On August 19, 2019, Hallmark issued $50.0 million of senior unsecured notes (“Notes”) due August 15, 2029. Interest on the Notes accrues at the rate of 6.25% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears commencing February 15, 2020. The Notes are not obligations of or guaranteed by any of Hallmark’s subsidiaries and are not subject to any sinking fund requirements. At Hallmark’s option, the Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, prior to the stated maturity subject to certain provisions intended to make the holders of the Notes whole on scheduled interest and principal payments. The indenture governing the Notes contains certain covenants which, among other things, restrict Hallmark’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, make certain payments, create liens on the stock of certain subsidiaries, dispose of certain assets, or merge or consolidate with other entities. The terms of the indenture prohibits payments or other distributions on any security of the Company that ranks junior to the Notes when the Company’s debt to capital ratio (as defined in the indenture) is greater than 35%.  The Company’s debt to capital ratio was 38% as of December 31, 2021.

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Subordinated Debt Securities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Subordinated Debt Securities [Abstract]  
Subordinated Debt Securities

9.  Subordinated Debt Securities:

We issued trust preferred securities through Trust I and Trust II.  These Delaware statutory trusts are sponsored and wholly-owned by Hallmark and each was created solely for the purpose of issuing the trust preferred securities.  Each trust pays dividends on its preferred securities at the same rate each quarter as interest is paid on the junior subordinated debt securities.  Under the terms of the trust subordinated debt securities, we pay interest only each quarter and the principal of each note at maturity.  The subordinated debt securities of each trust are uncollateralized and do not require maintenance of minimum financial covenants.

Each trust pays dividends on its preferred securities at the same rate each quarter as interest is paid on the junior subordinated debt securities.  Under the terms of the trust subordinated debt securities, we pay interest only each quarter and the principal of each note at maturity.  We may elect to defer payments of interest on the trust subordinated debt securities by extending the interest payment period for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods.  During any such extension period, interest continues to accrue on the trust subordinated debt securities, as well as interest on such accrued interest.  In order to maintain compliance with the terms of our senior unsecured Notes, we have elected to defer payment of interest on the trust subordinated securities until our debt to capital ratio (as defined in the indenture governing the Notes) is less than 35%. The subordinated debt securities of each trust are uncollateralized and do not require maintenance of minimum financial covenants.

The following table summarizes the nature and terms of the junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities:

Hallmark

Hallmark

    

Statutory

Statutory

Trust I

    

Trust II

Issue date

June 21, 2005

August 23, 2007

Principal amount of trust preferred securities

$

30,000

$

25,000

Principal amount of junior subordinated debt securities

$

30,928

$

25,774

Maturity date of junior subordinated debt securities

June 15, 2035

September 15, 2037

Trust common stock

$

928

$

774

Interest rate, per annum

Three Month LIBOR + 3.25%

Three Month LIBOR + 2.90%

Current interest rate at December 31, 2021

3.45%

3.10%

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Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Information [Abstract]  
Segment Information

10.

Segment Information:

We pursue our business activities primarily through subsidiaries whose operations are organized into business units and are supported by our insurance carrier subsidiaries. Our non-carrier insurance activities are organized by business units into the following reportable segments:

Specialty Commercial Segment. Our Specialty Commercial Segment includes our Commercial Auto business unit which offers primary and excess commercial vehicle insurance products and services; our E&S Casualty business unit which offers primary and excess liability, excess public entity liability and E&S package and garage liability insurance products and services; our E&S Property business unit which offers primary and excess commercial property insurance for both catastrophe and non-catastrophe exposures; our Professional Liability business unit which offers healthcare and financial lines professional liability insurance products and services primarily for businesses, medical professionals, medical facilities and, through 2020, senior care facilities; and our Aerospace & Programs business unit which offers general aviation and, until discontinued during 2020, satellite launch property/casualty insurance products and services, as well as certain specialty programs.
Standard Commercial Segment. Our Standard Commercial Segment includes the package and monoline property/casualty and occupational accident insurance products and services handled by our Commercial Accounts business unit and the runoff of workers compensation insurance products handled by our former Workers Compensation operating unit.  Effective June 1, 2016, we ceased marketing new or renewal occupational accident policies.  Effective July 1, 2015, the former Workers Compensation operating unit ceased retaining any risk on new or renewal policies.
Personal Segment. Our Personal Segment includes the non-standard personal automobile and renters insurance products and services handled by our Specialty Personal Lines business unit.

The retained premium produced by these reportable segments is supported by our AHIC, HSIC, HIC, HNIC and TBIC insurance company subsidiaries. In addition, control and management of HCM is maintained through our wholly owned subsidiary, CYR Insurance Management Company (“CYR”).  CYR has as its primary asset a management agreement with

HCM which provides for CYR to have management and control of HCM.  HCM is used to front certain lines of business in our Specialty Commercial and Personal Segments in Texas.  HCM does not retain any business.

AHIC, HIC, HSIC and HNIC have entered into a pooling arrangement pursuant to which AHIC retains 32% of the net premiums written by any of them, HIC retains 32% of the net premiums written by any of them, HSIC retains 26% of the net premiums written by any of them and HNIC retains 10% of the net premiums written by any of them. Neither HCM nor TBIC is a party to the pooling arrangement.

The following is additional business segment information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Revenues

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

252,368

$

340,515

Standard Commercial Segment

 

71,295

 

69,819

Personal Segment

 

73,969

 

84,730

Corporate

 

7,071

 

(26,216)

Consolidated

$

404,703

$

468,848

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

1,592

$

3,287

Standard Commercial Segment

 

541

 

611

Personal Segment

 

464

 

1,024

Corporate

 

833

 

832

Consolidated

$

3,430

$

5,754

Interest Expense

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

$

Standard Commercial Segment

 

 

Personal Segment

 

 

Corporate

 

4,993

 

5,326

Consolidated

$

4,993

$

5,326

Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

7,133

$

(122)

Standard Commercial Segment

 

(7)

 

(599)

Personal Segment

 

(2,157)

 

(2,038)

Corporate

 

(2,478)

 

(18,658)

Consolidated

$

2,491

$

(21,417)

Pre-tax income (loss)

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

32,915

$

(7,752)

Standard Commercial Segment

 

(30)

 

(3,039)

Personal Segment

 

(9,955)

 

(10,338)

Corporate

 

(11,435)

 

(94,639)

Consolidated

$

11,495

$

(115,768)

The following is additional business segment information as of the following dates (in thousands):

December 31,

December 31,

Assets:

2021

2020

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

1,163,947

$

1,116,137

Standard Commercial Segment

 

194,594

 

183,689

Personal Segment

 

128,165

 

133,310

Corporate

 

66,892

 

63,581

Consolidated

$

1,553,598

$

1,496,717

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Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share

11.

Earnings Per Share:

We have adopted the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” requiring presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share. A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted per share calculations is presented below (in thousands, except per share amounts):

    

2021

    

2020

    

Numerator for both basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

  

 

  

 

Net income (loss)

$

9,004

$

(94,351)

Denominator, basic shares

 

18,164

 

18,137

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

  

 

  

Stock-based compensation awards

 

 

Denominator, diluted shares

 

18,164

 

18,137

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

$

0.50

$

(5.20)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

$

0.50

$

(5.20)

We had no shares of common stock potentially issuable upon exercise of employee stock options for year ended December 31, 2021. We had 14,157 shares of common stock potentially issuable upon exercise of employee stock options for year ended December 31, 2020, that were excluded from the weighted average number of shares outstanding on a diluted basis because the effect of such options would be anti-dilutive.  These instruments, to the extent not previously cancelled or exercised, expired in 2021.

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Regulatory Capital Restrictions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Regulatory Capital Restrictions [Abstract]  
Regulatory Capital Restrictions

12.

Regulatory Capital Restrictions:

Hallmark, as a holding company, is dependent on dividend payments and management fees from its subsidiaries to fund its operating expenses, debt obligations and capital needs, including the ability to pay dividends to its stockholders. Hallmark has never paid dividends on its common stock. Hallmark intends to continue this policy for the foreseeable future in order to retain earnings for development of its business. There are no regulatory or contractual restrictions on the ability of Hallmark to pay dividends other than customary default provisions and the impact of any dividend payment on financial ratio covenants. However, there are restrictions on the ability of Hallmark’s insurance carrier subsidiaries to transfer funds to the holding company. The amount of retained earnings that is unrestricted for the payment of dividends by Hallmark to its shareholders was $19.8 million as of December 31, 2021.

AHIC and TBIC, domiciled in Texas, are limited in the payment of dividends to their stockholders in any 12-month period, without the prior written consent of the Texas Department of Insurance, to the greater of statutory net income for the prior calendar year or 10% of statutory policyholders’ surplus as of the prior year end. HIC and HNIC, both domiciled in Arizona, are limited in the payment of dividends to the lesser of 10% of prior year policyholders’ surplus or prior year’s net income, without prior written approval from the Arizona Department of Insurance. HSIC, domiciled in Oklahoma, is limited in the payment of dividends to the greater of 10% of prior year policyholders’ surplus or prior year’s statutory net income, not including realized capital gains, without prior written approval from the Oklahoma Insurance Department. For

all our insurance companies, dividends may only be paid from unassigned surplus funds. During 2021, the aggregate ordinary dividend capacity of these subsidiaries is $32.0 million, of which $22.7 million is available to Hallmark. As a county mutual, dividends from HCM are payable to policyholders. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 our insurance company subsidiaries paid $3.0 million and $12.0 million, respectively, in dividends to Hallmark. The total restricted net assets of our insurance company subsidiaries as of December 31, 2021, was $155.8 million.

The state insurance departments also regulate financial transactions between our insurance subsidiaries and their affiliated companies. Applicable regulations require approval of management fees, expense sharing contracts and similar transactions. Our insurance subsidiaries paid $15.5 million in management fees to Hallmark and our non-insurance subsidiaries during 2021. Our insurance subsidiaries paid $4.2 million in management fees to Hallmark and our non-insurance company subsidiaries during 2020.

Statutory capital and surplus is calculated as statutory assets less statutory liabilities. The various state insurance departments that regulate our insurance company subsidiaries require us to maintain a minimum statutory capital and surplus.  As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, our insurance company subsidiaries reported statutory capital and surplus of $232.3 million and $211.6 million, respectively, substantially greater than the minimum requirements for each state.  For the year ended December 31, 2021, our insurance company subsidiaries reported statutory net income of $22.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 2020, our insurance company subsidiaries reported a statutory net loss of ($10.1) million.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners requires property/casualty insurers to file a risk-based capital calculation according to a specified formula. The purpose of the formula is twofold: (1) to assess the adequacy of an insurer’s statutory capital and surplus based upon a variety of factors such as potential risks related to investment portfolio, ceded reinsurance and product mix; and (2) to assist state regulators under the RBC for Insurers Model Act by providing thresholds at which a state commissioner is authorized and expected to take regulatory action. As of December 31, 2021, the adjusted capital under the risk-based capital calculation of each of our insurance company subsidiaries substantially exceeded the minimum requirements.

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Share-based Payment Arrangements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangements [Abstract]  
Share-Based Payment Arrangements

13.

Share-based Payment Arrangements:

Our 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2005 LTIP”) is a stock compensation plan for key employees and non-employee directors that was initially approved by the shareholders on May 26, 2005 and expired by its terms on May 27, 2015.  As of December 31, 2021, there were no outstanding incentive stock options and outstanding non-qualified stock options to purchase 14,157 shares of our common stock. The exercise price of all such outstanding stock options is equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant.

Our 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2015 LTIP”) was approved by shareholders on May 29, 2015.  There are 2,000,000 shares authorized for issuance under the 2015 LTIP. As of December 31, 2021, restricted stock units representing the right to receive up to 872,532 shares of our common stock were outstanding under the 2015 LTIP.  There were no stock option awards granted under the 2015 LTIP as of December 31, 2021.

Stock Options:

Non-qualified stock options outstanding under the 2005 LTIP  vest 100% six months after the date of grant and terminate ten years from the date of grant.  The grant of 200,000 non-qualified stock options in 2009 vested in equal annual increments on each of the first seven anniversary dates and was fully exercised prior to termination in 2019.  

A summary of the status of our stock options as of December 31, 2021 and changes during the year then ended is presented below:

    

    

    

Average

    

Remaining

Aggregate

Number of

Weighted Average

Contractual

Intrinsic Value

    

Shares

    

Exercise Price

    

Term (Years)

    

($000)

Outstanding at January 1, 2021

 

14,157

$

6.99

 

  

 

  

Granted

 

 

 

  

 

  

Exercised

 

$

 

  

 

  

Forfeited or expired

 

(14,157)

$

6.99

 

  

 

  

Outstanding at December 31, 2021

 

$

 

$

Exercisable at December 31, 2021

 

$

 

$

The following table details the intrinsic value of options exercised, total cost of share-based payments charged against income before income tax benefit and the amount of related income tax benefit recognized in income for the periods indicated (in thousands):

2021

2020

Intrinsic value of options exercised

$

$

Cost of share-based payments (non-cash)

$

$

Income tax benefit of share-based payments recognized in income

$

$

As of December 31, 2021, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted under our plans which is expected to be recognized in the future.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of Hallmark’s and similar companies’ common stock for a period equal to the expected term. The risk-free interest rates for periods within the contractual term of the options are based on rates for U.S. Treasury Notes with maturity dates corresponding to the options expected lives on the dates of grant. Expected term is determined based on the simplified method as we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a basis for estimating the expected term. There were no stock options granted during 2021 or 2020.

Restricted Stock Units:

Restricted stock units awarded under the 2015 LTIP represent the right to receive shares of common stock upon the satisfaction of vesting requirements, performance criteria and other terms and conditions.  Restricted stock units vest and, shares of common stock become issuable either on March 31 of the third calendar year following the year of grant if performance criteria have been satisfied for grants issued prior to 2021.  Restricted stock units awarded under the 2015 LTIP granted during 2021 cumulatively vest up to 50%, 80% and 100% and, shares of common stock become issuable on March 31 of the third, fourth and fifth calendar years, respectively, following the year of grant if performance criteria have been satisfied.  

The performance criteria for the restricted stock units vary based on the grantee.  The number of shares of common stock to be received ranged from 50% to 150% of the number of restricted stock units granted based on achievement of the performance criteria.  Grantees of restricted stock units do not have any rights of a stockholder, and do not participate in any distributions to our common stockholders, until the award fully vests upon satisfaction of the vesting schedule, performance criteria and other conditions set forth in their award agreement.  Therefore, unvested restricted stock units are not considered participating securities under ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” and are not included in the calculation of basic or diluted earnings per share.  

Compensation cost is measured as an amount equal to the fair value of the restricted stock units on the date of grant and is expensed over the vesting period if achievement of the performance criteria is deemed probable, with the amount of the expense recognized based on our best estimate of the ultimate achievement level.  The grant date fair value of restricted

stock units granted in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 was $10.20, $10.87, $18.10 and $4.21 per unit, respectively.  We incurred compensation expense (benefit) of $228 thousand and ($400) thousand related to restricted stock units during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.  We recorded income tax benefit (expense) of $48 thousand and ($84) thousand related to restricted stock units during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

The following table details the status of our restricted stock units as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Number of Restricted Stock Units

    

2021

    

2020

Nonvested at January 1

 

228,827

 

353,491

Granted

 

523,757

 

Vested

 

(30,309)

 

(19,065)

Forfeited

 

(140,586)

 

(105,599)

Nonvested at December 31

 

581,689

 

228,827

As of December 31, 2021, there was $2.3 million of unrecognized grant date compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units assuming compensation cost accrual at target achievement level.  Based on the current performance estimate, we expect to recognize $1.5 million of compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units, of which $0.6 million is expected to be recognized in 2022, $0.5 million in 2023, $0.3 million in 2024, $0.1 million in 2025 and $14 thousand is expected to be recognized in 2026.

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Retirement Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Plans [Abstract]  
Retirement Plans

14.

Retirement Plans:

Certain employees of the Standard Commercial Segment were participants in a defined cash balance plan covering all full-time employees who had completed at least 1,000 hours of service. This plan was frozen in March 2001 in anticipation of distribution of plan assets to members upon plan termination. All participants were vested when the plan was frozen.

The following tables provide detail of the changes in benefit obligations, components of benefit costs, weighted-average assumptions, and plan assets for the retirement plan as of and for the year ending December 31, 2021 and 2020  (in thousands) using a measurement date of December 31.

    

2021

    

2020

    

Assumptions (end of period):

 

  

 

  

 

Discount rate used in determining benefit obligation

 

2.52

%  

2.12

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Reconciliation of funded status (end of period):

 

  

 

  

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

$

(12,400)

$

(13,252)

Projected benefit obligation

$

(12,400)

$

(13,252)

Fair value of plan assets

 

12,226

 

11,393

Funded status

$

(174)

$

(1,859)

Net actuarial loss

 

(3,253)

 

(4,672)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3,253)

 

(4,672)

Prepaid pension cost

 

3,079

 

2,813

Net amount recognized as of December 31

$

(174)

$

(1,859)

Changes in projected benefit obligation:

 

  

 

  

Benefit obligation as of beginning of period

$

13,252

$

12,376

Interest cost

 

271

 

355

Actuarial liability loss

 

(284)

 

1,352

Benefits paid

 

(839)

 

(831)

Benefit obligation as of end of period

$

12,400

$

13,252

Change in plan assets:

 

  

 

  

Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of period

$

11,393

$

10,988

Actual return on plan assets (net of expenses)

 

1,672

 

1,236

Employer contributions

 

 

Benefits paid

 

(839)

 

(831)

Fair value of plan assets as of end of period

$

12,226

$

11,393

Net periodic pension cost:

 

  

 

  

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

$

$

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

 

271

 

355

Expected return on plan assets

 

(709)

 

(684)

Recognized actuarial loss

 

173

 

138

Net periodic pension cost

$

(265)

$

(191)

Discount rate

 

2.12

%  

 

2.98

%

Expected return on plan assets

 

6.50

%  

 

6.50

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

N/A

Estimated future benefit payments by fiscal year (in thousands):

2022

    

$

884

2023

$

872

2024

$

869

2025

$

849

2026

$

835

2026-2030

$

3,765

As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the plan assets was composed of cash and cash equivalents of $0.4 million, debt securities of $3.0 million and equity securities of $8.8 million.

Our investment objectives are to preserve capital and to achieve long-term growth through a favorable rate of return equal to or greater than 5% over the long-term (60 year) average inflation rate as measured by the consumer price index. The objective of the equity portion of the portfolio is to achieve a return in excess of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. The objective of the fixed income portion of the portfolio is to add stability, consistency, safety and total return to the total fund portfolio.

We prohibit investments in options, futures, precious metals, short sales and purchase on margin. We also restrict the investment in fixed income securities to “A” rated or better by Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s rating services and restrict investments in common stocks to only those that are listed and actively traded on one or more of the major United States stock exchanges, including NASDAQ. We manage to an asset allocation of 45% to 75% in equity securities. An investment in any single stock issue is restricted to 5% of the total portfolio value and 90% of the securities held in mutual or commingled funds must meet the criteria for common stocks.

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, we consider the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio. This resulted in the selection of the 6.5% long-term rate of return on assets assumption. The expected return on plan assets uses the fair market value as of December 31, 2021. To develop the discount rate used in determining the benefit obligation we used the USI Yield Curve at the measurement date to match the timing and amounts of projected future benefits.  A corridor approach is used to amortize actuarial gains and losses.  We are applying the 10% threshold set forth in ASC 715. In addition, since all accrued benefits under the plan are frozen, we are amortizing the unrecognized gains and losses outside of the corridor by the average life expectancy of the plan participants.

We expect that we will not be required to make a contribution to the defined benefit cash balance plan during 2022. We expect our 2022 periodic pension cost to be $(357) thousand, the components of which are interest cost of $300 thousand, expected return on plan assets of ($764) thousand and amortization of actuarial loss of $107 thousand.

The following table shows the weighted-average asset allocation for the defined benefit cash balance plan held as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

December 31

 

    

2021

    

2020

 

Asset Category:

 

  

 

  

Debt securities

 

24

%  

25

%

Equity securities

 

72

%  

70

%

Other

 

4

%  

5

%

Total

 

100

%  

100

%

We determine the fair value of our financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820. (See Note 3.)

The following table presents, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, our plan assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands).

As of December 31, 2021

    

Quoted Prices in Active

    

Other Observable

    

    

Markets for Identical

Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

Assets (Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Total

Mutual funds

$

2,991

$

$

$

2,991

Equity securities

8,779

8,779

Total

$

11,770

$

$

$

11,770

As of December 31, 2020

    

Quoted Prices in Active

    

    

    

Markets for Identical

Other Observable

Unobservable Inputs

Assets (Level 1)

Inputs (Level 2)

(Level 3)

Total

Debt securities

$

$

2,875

$

$

2,875

Equity securities

7,978

7,978

Total

$

7,978

$

2,875

$

$

10,853

Our plan assets also include cash and cash equivalents of $0.4 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, that are carried at cost which approximates fair value.

We also sponsor a defined contribution plan. Under this plan, employees may contribute a portion of their compensation on a tax-deferred basis, and we may contribute a discretionary amount each year. We contributed $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. We did not contribute during the year ended December 31, 2020.

v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

15.

Income Taxes:

The composition of deferred tax assets and liabilities and the related tax effects as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, are as follows (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Deferred policy acquisition costs

$

(1,431)

$

(3,746)

Net unrealized holding gain on investments

 

(1,781)

 

(1,579)

Agency relationship

 

(5)

 

(11)

Intangible assets

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

Bond amortization

 

 

Fixed assets

 

(927)

 

(1,293)

Other

 

(167)

 

(343)

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

(4,311)

 

(6,972)

Deferred tax assets:

 

  

 

  

Unearned premiums

 

5,796

 

7,639

Amortization of non-compete agreements

 

 

Intangible assets

192

308

Pension liability

 

683

 

981

Net operating loss carry-forward

 

124

 

118

Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expense

 

5,375

 

4,688

Rent reserve

 

3

 

45

Bonus accrual

 

312

 

671

Deferred social security tax

178

356

Investment impairments

 

217

 

336

Other

 

337

 

554

Total deferred tax assets

 

13,217

 

15,696

Deferred federal income taxes, net

$

8,906

$

8,724

We concluded that no valuation allowance was necessary against our deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

A reconciliation of the income tax provisions based on the applicable statutory tax rate of 21% to the provisions reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, is as follows (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

    

Computed expected income tax expense (benefit) at statutory tax rate

$

2,414

$

(22,884)

Meals and entertainment

 

34

 

28

Tax exempt interest

 

(234)

 

(300)

Dividends received deduction

 

(190)

 

(111)

Goodwill

7,410

State taxes (net of federal benefit)

 

208

 

223

Rate differential on NOL

(3,383)

True up

(2,369)

Other

 

259

 

(31)

Income tax expense (benefit)

$

2,491

$

(21,417)

Current income tax expense (benefit)

$

2,297

$

(14,904)

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

 

194

 

(6,513)

Income tax expense (benefit)

$

2,491

$

(21,417)

We have available, for federal income tax purposes, unused net operating loss carryforwards of $589 thousand at December 31, 2021. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) generally repealed the previous two year carry-back and 20 year carry-forward provision for net operating losses and adopted an indefinite carry-forward of net operating losses arising in tax years ending after December 31, 2017. However, the TCJA preserved present law for net operating losses of property/casualty insurance companies. Thus, our net operating losses may be carried-back two years and carried-forward 20 years.

The net operating losses will expire if unused, as follows (in thousands):

Year

    

2022

$

2028

 

2

2029

 

25

2031

 

45

2032

 

77

2033

 

73

2034

 

59

2035

 

33

2036

 

50

2037

 

29

2038

40

2039

70

2040

60

2041

26

$

589

We are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2017. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. There were no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2021.

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]  
Supplemental Cash Flow Information

16. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the consolidated balance sheet to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statement of cash flows:

As of December 31,

    

2021

    

2020

Cash and cash equivalents

$

352,867

$

102,580

Restricted cash

3,810

5,728

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows

$

356,677

$

108,308

Restricted cash represents amounts required to be set aside by a contractual agreement with a third-party insurer and amounts pledged for the benefit of various state insurance departments.

The following table provides supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

December 31,

    

2021

    

2020

Interest paid

$

3,181

$

4,860

Income taxes paid

$

(4,177)

$

653

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities:

Receivable for securities related to investment disposals

$

1,326

$

913

Payable for securities related to investment purchases

$

3,280

$

-

v3.22.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

17.

Commitments and Contingencies:

The Reinsurers and the Hallmark Insurers have agreed to submit to binding arbitration a dispute that has arisen regarding the rights and obligations of the parties under the LPT Contract.   (See Note 7.)  Pending resolution of the dispute, the Hallmark Insurers have agreed to fund the payment of claims under the LPT Contract without prejudice to their right to seek reimbursement and other relief in the arbitration proceedings.  The arbitration panel has not yet been constituted and no pleadings have been submitted.  However, based on prior negotiations, the Company expects the Reinsurers to seek rescission of the LPT Contract on the basis of alleged breach and fraudulent inducement by the Hallmark Insurers.  The Company believes any such claims are without factual basis or legal merit and intends to vigorously contest the matter.  The Company also intends to pursue an arbitration award enforcing the terms of the LPT Contract and reimbursing the Hallmark Insurers for all claim amounts funded by them during the pendency of the arbitration, as well as all other damages sustained by the Hallmark Insurers. Because the dispute is at an initial stage, we are unable at this time to provide an evaluation of the likelihood of an adverse outcome.

As of December 31, 2021 we were engaged in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which, either individually or in the aggregate, are believed likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations, in the opinion of management. The various legal proceedings to which we were a party are routine in nature and incidental to our business.

From time to time, assessments are levied on us by the guaranty association of the states where we offer our insurance products. Such assessments are made primarily to cover the losses of policyholders of insolvent or rehabilitated insurers. Since these assessments can generally be recovered through a reduction in future premium taxes paid, we capitalize the

assessments that can be recovered as they are paid and amortize the capitalized balance against our premium tax expense. We did not pay an assessment during 2021 and 2020.

v3.22.0.1
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balances
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balances [Abstract]  
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balances

18.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balances:

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in thousands):

    

    

    

Accumulated Other

Pension

Unrealized

Comprehensive

    

Liability

    

Gains (Loss)

    

Income (Loss)

Balance at January 1, 2020

$

(3,239)

$

3,927

$

688

Other comprehensive income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Change in net actuarial gain

 

(662)

 

 

(662)

Tax effect on change in net actuarial gain

 

139

 

 

139

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

 

 

709

 

709

Tax effect on unrealized gains arising during the period

 

 

(149)

 

(149)

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net realized gains

 

 

(433)

 

(433)

Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense

 

 

91

 

91

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

(523)

 

218

 

(305)

Balance at December 31, 2020

$

(3,762)

$

4,145

$

383

Other comprehensive loss:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Change in net actuarial gain

 

1,419

 

 

1,419

Tax effect on change in net actuarial gain

 

(298)

 

 

(298)

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

 

 

2,832

 

2,832

Tax effect on unrealized gains arising during the period

 

 

(595)

 

(595)

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net realized gains

 

 

(6,046)

 

(6,046)

Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense

 

 

1,270

 

1,270

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

1,121

 

(2,539)

 

(1,418)

Balance at December 31, 2021

$

(2,641)

$

1,606

$

(1,035)

v3.22.0.1
Concentrations of Credit Risk
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]  
Concentrations of Credit Risk

19.

Concentrations of Credit Risk:

We maintain cash and cash equivalents in accounts with four financial institutions in excess of the amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. We monitor the financial stability of the depository institutions regularly and do not believe excessive risk of depository institution failure existed at December 31, 2021 and 2020.

We are also subject to credit risk with respect to reinsurers to whom we have ceded underwriting risk. Although a reinsurer is liable for losses to the extent of the coverage it assumes, we remain obligated to our policyholders in the event that the reinsurers do not meet their obligations under the reinsurance agreements. In order to mitigate credit risk to reinsurance companies, we monitor the financial condition of reinsurers on an ongoing basis and review our reinsurance arrangements periodically. Most of our reinsurance recoverable balances as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were with reinsurers that had an A.M. Best rating of “A-” or better. We also mitigate our credit risk for the remaining reinsurance recoverable by obtaining letters of credit.

v3.22.0.1
Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases

20. Leases:

We adopted ASU 2016-02, “Leases, (Topic 842)” on January 1, 2019, which resulted in the recognition of operating leases on the balance sheet in 2019 and going forward. See Note 1 for more information on the adoption of ASU 2016-02. Right-of-use assets are included in the other assets line item and lease liabilities are included in the other liabilities line item of the consolidated balance sheet. We also elected certain practical expedients that allow us not to reassess existing leases

under the new guidance. We determine if a contract contains a lease at inception and recognize operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments at the commencement date. Since our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. Lease agreements which have lease and non-lease components are accounted for as a single lease component. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Company’s operating lease obligations predominately pertain to office leases utilized in the operation of our business. Our leases have remaining terms of one to 12 years, some of which include options to extend the leases. The components of lease expense and other lease information as of and during the periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in thousands):

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 

2021

    

2020

Operating lease cost

$

2,147

$

3,010

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

2,171

$

2,473

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

$

436

$

We incurred $0.2 million and $19 thousand in short-term lease payments not included in our lease liability during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The components of lease expense and other lease information as of and during the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in thousands):

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

Operating lease right-of-use assets

$

13,211

$

13,986

Operating lease liabilities

$

15,062

$

15,862

Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases

11.4

10.2

Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases

6.22%

5.88%

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows (in thousands):

December 31, 

December 31,

    

2021

2020

2021

$

$

2,172

2022

2,171

2,171

2023

2,023

1,885

2024

2,216

1,940

2025

2,450

1,975

Thereafter

18,264

11,351

Total future minimum lease payments

$

27,124

$

21,494

Less imputed interest

$

(12,062)

$

(5,632)

Total operating lease liability

$

15,062

$

15,862

v3.22.0.1
Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]  
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure

Schedule II – Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only)

HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands)

    

2021

    

2020

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

 

32,482

 

30,066

Investment in subsidiaries

 

239,832

 

247,839

Deferred federal income taxes

 

50

 

285

Federal income tax recoverable

 

9,028

 

12,506

Other assets

 

19,913

 

19,844

Total assets

$

301,305

$

310,540

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Senior unsecured notes due 2029 (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $746 in 2021 and $844 in 2020)

$

49,254

$

49,156

Subordinated debt securities (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $743 in 2021 and $795 in 2020)

 

55,959

 

55,907

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

 

20,571

 

34,555

Total liabilities

 

125,784

 

139,618

Stockholders’ equity:

 

  

 

  

Common stock, $.18 par value, authorized 33,333,333 shares; issued 20,872,831 shares in 2021 and in 2020

 

3,757

 

3,757

Additional paid-in capital

 

122,844

 

122,893

Retained earnings

 

74,703

 

68,915

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

(1,035)

 

383

Treasury stock (2,700,364 shares in 2021 and 2,730,673 in 2020), at cost

 

(24,748)

 

(25,026)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

175,521

 

170,922

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

301,305

$

310,540

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

Schedule II (Continued) – Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only)

HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands)

    

2021

    

2020

    

Investment income, net of expenses

$

28

$

20

Dividend income from subsidiaries

 

3,000

 

12,000

Net realized gains

 

 

744

Management fee income

 

31,714

 

22,844

Total revenues

 

34,742

 

35,608

Operating expenses

 

13,513

 

17,101

Interest expense

 

4,993

 

5,326

Total expenses

 

18,506

 

22,427

Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and income tax benefit

 

16,236

 

13,181

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

3,858

 

(5,592)

Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

 

12,378

 

18,773

Equity in undistributed share of loss in subsidiaries

 

(3,374)

 

(113,124)

Net income (loss)

$

9,004

$

(94,351)

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

7,586

$

(94,656)

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

Schedule II (Continued) – Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only)

HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands)

    

2021

    

2020

    

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

  

 

  

 

Net income (loss)

$

9,004

$

(94,351)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

832

 

835

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

235

 

768

Net realized gains

 

(744)

Undistributed share of loss of subsidiaries

 

3,374

 

113,124

Change in current federal income tax payable (recoverable)

 

3,478

 

(6,602)

Change in all other liabilities

 

(27,254)

 

(17,851)

Change in all other assets

 

13,942

 

14,368

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

3,611

 

9,547

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(1,195)

 

(716)

Purchase of investment securities

 

 

Maturities, sales and redemptions of investment securities

1,598

Capital contribution to subsidiaries

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(1,195)

 

882

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

2,416

 

10,429

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

30,066

 

19,637

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$

32,482

$

30,066

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

  

 

  

Interest paid

$

3,181

$

4,860

Income taxes paid

$

148

$

204

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

v3.22.0.1
Schedule III -Supplementary Insurance Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract]  
Supplementary Insurance Information

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information

(In thousands)

Column A

  

Column B

  

Column C

  

Column D

  

Column E

  

Column F

  

Column G

  

Column H

  

Column I

  

Column J

  

Column K

Future

Policy

Benefits,

Losses,

Other

Benefits,

Amortization

Deferred

Claims, and

Policy

Claims,

of Deferred

Policy

Loss

Claims and

Net

Losses and

Policy

Other

Net

Acquisition

Adjustment

Unearned

Benefits

Premium

Investment

Settlement

Acquisition

Operating

Premiums

Segment

Costs

Expenses

Premiums

Payable

Revenue

Income

Expenses

Costs

Expenses

Written

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

3,585

$

702,375

$

220,622

$

$

242,173

$

9,130

$

164,729

$

7,191

$

43,751

$

205,306

Standard Commercial Segment

 

4,652

 

93,497

 

48,011

 

 

68,584

 

2,582

 

49,152

 

12,678

 

21,927

 

67,709

Personal Segment

 

(1,426)

 

20,809

 

15,794

 

 

68,533

 

1,153

 

61,363

 

15,319

 

22,247

 

66,909

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,150)

 

 

 

13,513

 

Consolidated

$

6,811

$

816,681

$

284,427

$

$

379,290

$

9,715

$

275,244

$

35,188

$

101,438

$

339,924

2020

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

9,070

$

678,017

$

255,840

$

$

327,023

$

12,338

$

285,994

$

49,162

$

55,102

$

284,532

Standard Commercial Segment

 

4,872

 

86,291

 

46,849

 

 

66,554

 

3,061

 

52,478

 

12,910

 

20,694

 

68,396

Personal Segment

 

3,898

 

25,460

 

18,117

 

 

78,324

 

842

 

68,435

 

16,744

 

25,868

 

75,404

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,321)

 

 

 

17,101

 

Consolidated

$

17,840

$

789,768

$

320,806

$

$

471,901

$

12,920

$

406,907

$

78,816

$

118,765

$

428,332

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

v3.22.0.1
Schedule IV -Reinsurance
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums For Insurance Companies [Abstract]  
Reinsurance

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Schedule IV – Reinsurance

(In thousands)

 

Column B

Column C

Column D 

Column E

Column F

 

Gross Amount

Ceded to

Assumed from

Net Amount

Percentage of Amount

 

Other Companies

Other Companies

Assumed to Net

Year Ended December 31, 2021

    

    

    

    

    

 

Life insurance in force

$

$

$

$

 

  

Premiums

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Life insurance

$

$

$

$

 

  

Accident and health insurance

 

 

 

 

 

  

Property and liability insurance

 

679,504

(310,843)

10,629

 

379,290

 

2.80

%

Title Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

  

Total premiums

$

679,504

$

(310,843)

$

10,629

$

379,290

 

2.80

%

Year Ended December 31, 2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Life insurance in force

$

$

$

$

 

  

Premiums

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Life insurance

$

$

$

$

 

  

Accident and health insurance

 

 

 

 

 

  

Property and liability insurance

 

803,034

 

(339,587)

 

8,454

 

471,901

 

1.79

%

Title Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

  

Total premiums

$

803,034

$

(339,587)

$

8,454

$

471,901

 

1.79

%

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

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Schedule VI -Supplemental Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Information For Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Abstract]  
Supplemental Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Schedule VI - Supplemental Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations

(In thousands)

Column A

Column B

Column C

Column D

Column E

Column F

Column G

Column H

Column I

Column J

Column K

Reserves for

Unpaid

Claims and Claim

Deferred

Claims and

Discount if

Adjustment Expenses

Amortization of

Paid Claims

Policy

Claim

any,

Net

Incurred Related to

Deferred Policy

and Claims

Net

Affiliation With

Acquisition

Adjustment

Deducted In

Unearned

Earned

Investment

(1) Current

(2) Prior

Acquisitions

Adjustment

Premiums

Registrant

  

Costs

  

Expenses

  

Column C

  

Premiums

  

Premiums

  

Income

  

Year

  

Years

  

Costs

  

Expenses

  

Written

(a) Consolidated property-casualty Entities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

2021

$

6,811

$

816,681

$

$

284,427

$

379,290

$

9,715

$

269,204

$

6,040

$

35,188

$

279,046

$

339,924

2020

$

17,840

$

789,768

$

$

320,806

$

471,901

$

12,920

$

348,619

$

58,288

$

78,816

$

320,419

$

438,973

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

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Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
General

General

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (“Hallmark” and, together with subsidiaries, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is an insurance holding company engaged in the sale of property/casualty insurance products to businesses and individuals. Our business involves marketing, distributing, underwriting and servicing our insurance products, as well as providing other insurance related services.

We market, distribute, underwrite and service our property/casualty insurance products primarily through business units organized by products and distribution channel. Our business units are supported by our insurance company subsidiaries.  Our Commercial Auto business unit offers primary and excess commercial vehicle insurance products and services; our E&S Casualty business unit offers primary and excess liability, excess public entity liability, E&S package and garage liability insurance products and services; our E&S Property business unit offers primary and excess commercial property insurance for both catastrophe and non-catastrophe exposures; our Professional Liability business unit offers healthcare and financial lines professional liability insurance products and services primarily for businesses, medical professionals, medical facilities and senior care facilities; and our Aerospace & Programs business unit offers general aviation and, until exited during 2020, satellite launch property/casualty insurance products and services, as well as certain specialty programs.  Our Commercial Accounts business unit offers package and monoline property/casualty and occupational accident insurance products.  Effective June 1, 2016 we ceased marketing new or renewal occupational accident policies.  Our former Workers Compensation operating unit specialized in small and middle market workers compensation business. Effective July 1, 2015, we no longer market or retain any risk on new or renewal workers compensation policies. Our Specialty Personal Lines business unit offers non-standard personal automobile and renters insurance products and services. Our insurance company subsidiaries supporting these business units are American Hallmark Insurance Company of Texas (“AHIC”), Hallmark Insurance Company (“HIC”), Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company (“HSIC”), Hallmark County Mutual Insurance Company (“HCM”), Hallmark National Insurance Company (“HNIC”) and Texas Builders Insurance Company (“TBIC”).

These business units are segregated into three reportable industry segments for financial accounting purposes. The Specialty Commercial Segment includes our Commercial Auto business unit, E&S Casualty business unit, E&S Property business unit, Professional Liability business unit and Aerospace & Programs business unit. The Standard Commercial Segment consists of the Commercial Accounts business unit and the runoff from our former Workers Compensation operating unit. The Personal Segment consists solely of our Specialty Personal Lines business unit.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Hallmark and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) which, as to our insurance company subsidiaries, differ from statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted for insurance companies by insurance regulatory authorities.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Financial Statements

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

Our preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and our reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment may be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

The liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses and related amounts recoverable from reinsurers represents the most significant estimate in the accompanying financial statements, and any difference between such estimate and actual results could be material. Significant estimates in the accompanying financial statements also include the fair values of investments, deferred policy acquisition cost recoverability, deferred tax asset valuation, and fair value of goodwill and intangible assets.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value estimates are made at a point in time, based on relevant market data as well as the best information available about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates for financial instruments for which no or limited observable market data is available are based on judgments regarding current economic conditions, credit and interest rate risk. These estimates involve significant uncertainties and judgments and cannot be determined with precision. As a result, such calculated fair value estimates may not be realizable in a current sale or immediate settlement of the instrument. In addition, changes in the underlying assumptions used in the fair value measurement technique, including discount rate and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect these fair value estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for these instruments approximate their fair values.

Restricted Cash: The carrying amount for restricted cash reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximates the fair value.

Subordinated debt securities: Our trust preferred securities are reported at a carrying value of $55.9 million and $55.9 million, and had a fair value of $29.4 million and $26.6. million, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and would be included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy if they were reported at fair value.

Senior unsecured notes due 2029:  Our senior unsecured notes payable due in 2029 had a carrying value of $49.3 million and $49.1 million and a fair value of $52.2 million and $54.3 million, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  Our senior unsecured notes payable would be included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy if they were reported at fair value. 

For reinsurance balances, premiums receivable, federal income tax recoverable/payable, other assets and other liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of such financial instruments.

Investments

Investments

Debt securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of related tax effects. The Company reviews its impaired securities for possible other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") at each quarter end.  A security has an impairment loss when its fair value is less than its cost or amortized cost at the balance sheet date.  The Company considers the following factors in performing its review: (i) the amount by which the security’s fair value is less than its cost, (ii) length of time the security has been impaired, (iii) whether management has the intent to sell the security, (iv) if it is more likely than not that management will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, (v) whether the impairment is due to an issuer-specific event, credit issues or change in market interest rates, (vi) the security’s credit rating and any recent downgrades or (vii) stress testing of expected cash flows under different scenarios.  If the Company cannot assert these conditions, an OTTI loss is recorded through the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the current period.

For all other impaired securities, the Company will assess whether the net present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security is less than its amortized cost basis.  Such a shortfall in cash flows is referred to as a “credit loss.”  For any such security, the Company separates the impairment loss into: (i) the credit loss and (ii) the non-credit loss, which is the amount related to all other factors such as interest rate changes, fluctuations in exchange rates and market conditions.  The credit loss charge is recorded to the current period statements of operations and the non-credit loss is recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), within shareholders’ equity, on an after-tax basis.  A security’s cost basis is permanently reduced by the amount of a credit loss.  Income is accreted over the remaining life of a security based on the interest rate necessary to discount the expected future cash flows to the new basis.  

Debt security premiums and discounts are amortized into earnings using the effective interest method. Maturities of debt securities and sales of equity securities are recorded in receivable for securities until the cash is settled. Purchases of debt and equity securities are recorded in payable for securities until the cash is settled.

Equity securities are reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.  Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are not required to be evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment.  

Realized investment gains and losses are recognized in operations on the first in-first out method.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash represents amounts required to be set aside by a contractual agreement with a third-party insurer and amounts pledged for the benefit of various state insurance departments.

Premiums Receivable

Premiums Receivable

Premiums receivable represent amounts due from policyholders or independent agents for premiums written and uncollected. These balances are reported net of an allowance for expected credit losses.  The allowance is based upon the Company’s review of amounts outstanding, including delinquencies and write-offs.  Credit risk is partially mitigated by the Company’s ability to cancel the policy if the policyholder does not pay for the premium.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance

Reinsurance premiums, commissions, losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") on reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with that used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts.  The amounts reported as reinsurance recoverables include amounts billed to reinsurers on losses and LAE paid as well as estimates of amounts expected to be recovered from reinsurers on insurance liabilities that have not yet been paid. Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE are estimated based upon assumptions consistent with those used in establishing the gross liabilities as they are applied to the underlying reinsured contracts.  The Company records an allowance for uncollectible reinsurance recoverables based on an assessment of the reinsurer’s creditworthiness and collectability of the recorded amounts.  Management believes an allowance for uncollectible recoverables from its reinsurers was not necessary for the periods presented. The Company receives ceding commissions in connection with certain ceded reinsurance.  The ceding commissions are recorded as a reduction of policy acquisition costs. (See Note 7.)

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Policy acquisition costs (mainly direct commission, premium taxes, underwriting, marketing expenses and ceding commission) that are directly related to the successful acquisition of new and renewal insurance contracts are deferred and recognized to operations over periods in which the related premiums are earned. The method followed in computing deferred policy acquisition costs limits the amount of such deferred costs to their estimated realizable value. In determining estimated realizable value, the computation gives effect to the premium to be earned, expected investment income, losses and LAE and certain other costs expected to be incurred as the premiums are earned. If the computation results in an estimated net realizable value less than zero, a liability will be accrued for the premium deficiency. During 2021 and 2020, we deferred ($97.7) million and ($152.7) million of direct policy acquisition costs and amortized $107.1 million and $165.6 million of deferred direct policy acquisition costs, respectively. During 2021 and 2020, we deferred $73.5 million and $79.0 million of ceding commission acquisition costs and amortized ($71.9) million and ($86.7) million of deferred ceding commission acquisition costs, respectively. Therefore, the net amortization (deferrals) of policy acquisition costs were $11.0 million and $5.2 million for 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net

We account for our goodwill and intangible assets according to ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” (ASC 350). Under ASC 350, intangible assets with a finite life are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset. Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Goodwill and 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. For goodwill, we may perform a qualitative test to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative impairment test requires an impairment loss be measured as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (not to exceed the total goodwill allocated to that reporting unit). We have elected to perform our goodwill impairment test on the first day of the fourth quarter, October 1, of each year.  In connection with our normal process for evaluating impairment triggering events, during the first quarter of 2020 we determined that a significant decline in market capitalization below the Company’s stockholders’ equity indicated the impairment of the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets included on the  balance sheet.  As a result, the Company took a $44.7 million charge to goodwill and a $1.3 million charge to indefinite-lived intangible assets during the first quarter of 2020.  Consequently, as of December 31, 2021 there was no goodwill or indefinite lived intangible assets reported on our consolidated balance sheet.

Leases

Leases

We have several leases, primarily for office facilities and computer equipment, which expire in various years through 2033. Some of these leases include rent escalation provisions throughout the term of the lease. We expense the average annual cost of the lease with the difference to the actual rent invoices recorded as a right of use asset and a lease obligation. Right of use assets and lease obligations are classified in other assets and in accounts payable and other accrued expenses, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets. (see Note 21)

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment (including leasehold improvements), aggregating $38.2 million and $36.3 million, at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other assets, is recorded at cost and is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets (three to ten years) or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter.  Property and equipment includes $3.8 million and $2.9 million of leasehold incentives at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, from the adoption of ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” effective January 1, 2019.  Depreciation expense for 2021 and 2020 was $2.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively.  Accumulated depreciation was $30.0 million and $27.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Under ASC 360, “Impairment or disposal of long-lived assets,” property and equipment is tested for impairment annually. As of December 31, 2021, no impairment was considered necessary.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

On June 21, 2005, we formed Hallmark Statutory Trust I (“Trust I”), an unconsolidated trust subsidiary, for the sole purpose of issuing $30.0 million in trust preferred securities. Trust I used the proceeds from the sale of these securities and our initial capital contribution to purchase $30.9 million of subordinated debt securities from Hallmark. The debt securities are the sole assets of Trust I, and the payments under the debt securities are the sole revenues of Trust I.

On August 23, 2007, we formed Hallmark Statutory Trust II (“Trust II”), an unconsolidated trust subsidiary, for the sole purpose of issuing $25.0 million in trust preferred securities. Trust II used the proceeds from the sale of these securities and our initial capital contribution to purchase $25.8 million of subordinated debt securities from Hallmark. The debt securities are the sole assets of Trust II, and the payments under the debt securities are the sole revenues of Trust II.

We evaluate on an ongoing basis our investments in Trust I and Trust II (collectively, the “Trusts”) and we do not have variable interests in the Trusts. Therefore, the Trusts are not consolidated in our consolidated financial statements.

Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

The liability for unpaid losses and LAE in the Consolidated Balance Sheets represents the Company’s estimate of the amount it expects to pay for the ultimate cost of all losses and LAE incurred that remain unpaid at the balance sheet date.  The liability is recorded on an undiscounted basis, except for the liability for unpaid losses and LAE assumed related to acquired companies which are initially recorded at fair value.  The process of estimating the liability for unpaid losses and LAE is a complex process that requires a high degree of judgment.

The liability for unpaid losses and LAE represents the accumulation of individual case estimates for reported losses and LAE, and actuarially determined estimates for incurred but not reported losses and LAE.  The liability for unpaid losses and LAE is intended to include the ultimate net cost of all losses and LAE incurred but unpaid as of the balance sheet date.  The liability is stated net of anticipated deductibles, salvage and subrogation, and gross of reinsurance ceded.  The estimate of the unpaid losses and LAE liability is reviewed and updated on a regular, ongoing basis.  Although management believes the liability for losses and LAE is reasonable, the ultimate liability may be more or less than the current estimate.

The estimation of ultimate liability for unpaid losses and LAE is a complex, imprecise and inherently uncertain process, and therefore involves a considerable degree of judgment and expertise.  The Company utilizes various actuarially-accepted reserving methodologies in deriving the continuum of expected outcomes and ultimately determining its estimated liability amount.  These methodologies utilize various inputs, including but not limited to written and earned premiums, paid and reported losses and LAE, expected initial loss and LAE ratio, which is the ratio of incurred losses and LAE to earned premiums, and expected claim reporting and payout patterns (including company-specific and industry data).  The liability for unpaid loss and LAE does not represent an exact measurement of liability, but is an estimate that is not directly or precisely quantifiable, particularly on a prospective basis, and is subject to a significant degree of variability over time.  In addition, the establishment of the liability for unpaid losses and LAE makes no provision for the broadening of coverage by legislative action or judicial interpretation or for the extraordinary future emergence of new types of losses not sufficiently represented in the Company’s historical experience or which cannot yet be quantified.  As a result, an integral component of estimating the liability for unpaid losses and LAE is the use of informed subjective estimates and judgments about the ultimate exposure to unpaid losses and LAE.  The effects of changes in the estimated liability are included in the results of operations in the period in which the estimates are revised.

The Company allocates the applicable portion of the unpaid losses and LAE to amounts recoverable from reinsurers under reinsurance contracts and reports those amounts separately as assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Recognition of Premium Revenues

Recognition of Premium Revenues

Insurance premiums are earned pro rata over the terms of the policies.  Insurance policy fees are earned as of the effective date of the policy.  Upon cancellation, any unearned premium is refunded to the insured.  Insurance premiums written include gross policy fees of $6.1 million and $7.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Finance Charges

Finance Charges

We receive premium installment fees for each direct bill payment from policyholders. Installment fee income is classified as finance charges on the consolidated statement of operations and is recognized as the fee is invoiced.

Agent Commissions

Agent Commissions

We pay monthly commissions to agents based on written premium produced, but generally recognize the expense pro rata over the term of the policy. If the policy is cancelled prior to its expiration, the unearned portion of the agent commission is refundable to us. The unearned portion of commissions paid to agents is included in deferred policy acquisition costs. We annually pay a profit sharing commission to our independent agency force based upon the results of the business produced by each agent.  We estimate and accrue this liability to commission expense in the year the business is produced.

Commission expense is classified as operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We file a consolidated federal income tax return. Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax-credit carryforwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that there is sufficient positive evidence, as allowed under ASC 740, Income Taxes, to support the recoverability of those deferred tax assets.  The Company establishes a valuation allowance to the extent that there is insufficient evidence to support the recoverability of the deferred tax asset under ASC 740.  In making such a determination, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations.  If it is determined that the deferred tax assets would be realizable in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment would be made to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

ASC 740 also addresses how a company reports uncertain tax positions on its financial statements under a "more-likely-than-not" recognition threshold (formerly known as FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes or FIN 48). This standard requires specific uncertain tax position disclosures in the annual financial statements, including a reconciliation of total unrecognized tax benefits, classification of income tax-related interest and penalties, identification of years that remain open to examination, and unrecognized tax benefits expected to significantly change within 12 months of the reporting period. There were no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2021.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

The computation of earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the effect of common shares potentially issuable (in periods in which they have a dilutive effect), primarily from stock options. (See Notes 11 and 13.)

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASU No. 2019-12"). The update is intended to simplify the current rules regarding the accounting for income taxes and addresses several technical topics including accounting for franchise taxes, allocating income taxes between a loss in continuing operations and in other categories such as discontinued operations, reporting income taxes for legal entities that are not subject to income taxes, and interim accounting for enacted changes in tax laws. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2019-12 on April 1, 2020, which did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform ("ASU 2020-04"). ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease potential accounting impact associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The amendments in this ASU apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments in ASU 2020-04 can be adopted as of March 12, 2020 and are effective through December 31, 2022. We do not currently have any contracts that have been changed to a new reference rate and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financials position or liquidity.,

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (Topic 326). ASU 2016-13 requires organizations to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including receivables and available-for-sale debt securities, by introducing an approach based on expected losses. The expected loss approach will require entities to incorporate considerations of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. As a smaller reporting company, ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years of the Company beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years.   ASU 2016-13 requires a modified retrospective transition method and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on our financial results and disclosures, but do not anticipate that any potential impact would be material.

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Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Investments [Abstract]  
Cost or Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Investments in Debt and Equity Securities by Category

The cost or amortized cost and the estimated fair value of investments in debt and equity securities by category is as follows (in thousands):

    

    

Gross

    

Gross

    

Cost/Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

As of December 31, 2021

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

63,098

$

56

$

(170)

$

62,984

Corporate bonds

 

103,515

 

2,115

(49)

 

105,581

Corporate bank loans

 

81,570

 

84

(465)

 

81,189

Municipal bonds

 

38,162

 

372

(70)

 

38,464

Mortgage-backed

 

1,830

 

29

(4)

 

1,855

Total debt securities

 

288,175

 

2,656

 

(758)

 

290,073

Total equity securities

 

42,120

 

9,355

 

(2,780)

 

48,695

Total investments

$

330,295

$

12,011

$

(3,538)

$

338,768

As of December 31, 2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

179,259

$

487

$

-

$

179,746

Corporate bonds

 

214,666

 

5,086

 

(384)

 

219,368

Corporate bank loans

 

53,650

 

3

 

(871)

 

52,782

Municipal bonds

 

49,833

 

756

 

(50)

 

50,539

Mortgage-backed

 

4,759

 

114

 

(29)

 

4,844

Total debt securities

 

502,167

 

6,446

 

(1,334)

 

507,279

Total equity securities

 

26,988

 

5,648

 

(3,248)

 

29,388

Total investments

$

529,155

$

12,094

$

(4,582)

$

536,667

Company's sources of net investment income

The Company’s sources of net investment income are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

578

$

885

Corporate bonds

 

4,371

 

7,223

Corporate bank loans

 

1,427

 

1,688

Municipal bonds

 

1,713

 

2,347

Mortgage-backed

 

80

 

192

Equity securities

 

2,404

 

1,369

Cash and cash equivalents

 

13

 

 

10,586

 

13,704

Investment expenses

 

(871)

 

(784)

Investment income, net of expenses

$

9,715

$

12,920

Company's sources of net investment gains (losses) on investments

The Company’s sources of net investment gains (losses) on investments are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

(3)

Corporate bonds

 

494

 

959

Corporate bank loans

 

124

 

40

Municipal bonds

 

(25)

 

1,397

Mortgage-backed

 

 

Equity securities

5,453

3,472

Other investments

(3,740)

Gain on investments

 

6,046

 

2,125

Other-than-temporary impairments

(1,692)

Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities

 

4,176

 

(24,921)

Unrealized gains on other investments

 

 

1,594

Investment gains (losses), net

$

10,222

$

(22,894)

Summary of Gross Unrealized Loss Position

The following schedules summarize the gross unrealized losses showing the length of time that investments have been continuously in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):

As of December 31, 2021

12 months or less

Longer than 12 months

Total

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

43,273

$

(170)

$

$

$

43,273

$

(170)

Corporate bonds

 

-

 

-

 

2,245

 

(49)

 

2,245

 

(49)

Corporate bank loans

 

42,256

 

(177)

 

16,763

 

(288)

 

59,019

 

(465)

Municipal bonds

 

3,321

 

(58)

 

1,038

 

(12)

 

4,359

 

(70)

Mortgage-backed

 

-

 

-

 

10

 

(4)

 

10

 

(4)

Total debt securities

 

88,850

 

(405)

 

20,056

 

(353)

 

108,906

 

(758)

Total equity securities

 

6,221

 

(710)

 

5,055

 

(2,070)

 

11,276

 

(2,780)

Total investments

$

95,071

$

(1,115)

$

25,111

$

(2,423)

$

120,182

$

(3,538)

As of December 31, 2020

12 months or less

Longer than 12 months

Total

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

    

Unrealized

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

$

$

$

$

Corporate bonds

 

7,801

 

(186)

 

3,556

 

(198)

11,357

 

(384)

Corporate bank loans

 

45,233

 

(559)

 

4,144

 

(312)

 

49,377

 

(871)

Municipal bonds

 

2,859

 

(33)

 

1,154

 

(17)

 

4,013

 

(50)

Mortgage-backed

 

635

 

(25)

 

14

 

(4)

 

649

 

(29)

Total debt securities

 

56,528

 

(803)

 

8,868

 

(531)

 

65,396

 

(1,334)

Total equity securities

 

9,572

 

(1,610)

 

1,848

 

(1,638)

 

11,420

 

(3,248)

Total investments

$

66,100

$

(2,413)

$

10,716

$

(2,169)

$

76,816

$

(4,582)

Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturities

    

Amortized Cost

    

Fair Value

(in thousands)

Due in one year or less

$

105,045

$

106,047

Due after one year through five years

 

108,438

 

109,195

Due after five years through ten years

 

65,005

 

64,926

Due after ten years

 

7,857

 

8,050

Mortgage-backed

 

1,830

 

1,855

$

288,175

$

290,073

v3.22.0.1
Fair Value (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table presents for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, our assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands).

As of December 31, 2021

    

Quoted Prices in

    

    

    

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

Other Observable

Unobservable

    

(Level 1)

    

Inputs (Level 2)

    

Inputs (Level 3)

    

Total

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

62,984

$

$

62,984

Corporate bonds

 

 

105,234

 

347

 

105,581

Corporate bank loans

 

 

81,189

 

 

81,189

Municipal bonds

 

 

38,464

 

 

38,464

Mortgage-backed

 

 

1,855

 

 

1,855

Total debt securities

 

 

289,726

 

347

 

290,073

Total equity securities

 

48,695

 

 

 

48,695

Total investments

$

48,695

$

289,726

$

347

$

338,768

As of December 31, 2020

    

Quoted Prices in

    

    

    

Active Markets for

Identical Assets

Other Observable

Unobservable

    

(Level 1)

    

Inputs (Level 2)

    

Inputs (Level 3)

    

Total

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government

$

$

179,746

$

$

179,746

Corporate bonds

 

 

219,020

 

348

 

219,368

Corporate bank loans

 

 

52,782

 

 

52,782

Municipal bonds

 

 

50,539

 

 

50,539

Mortgage-backed

 

 

4,844

 

 

4,844

Total debt securities

 

 

506,931

 

348

 

507,279

Total equity securities

 

29,388

 

 

 

29,388

Total investments

$

29,388

$

506,931

$

348

$

536,667

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value for all financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands).

    

2021

    

2020

Beginning balance as of January 1

    

$

348

$

339

Sales

 

 

Settlements

 

 

Purchases

 

 

Issuances

 

 

Total realized/unrealized gains included in net income

 

 

Net gain included in other comprehensive income

 

(1)

 

9

Transfers into Level 3

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

Ending balance as of December 31

$

347

$

348

v3.22.0.1
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Category

We have obtained various intangible assets from several acquisitions. The table below details the gross and net carrying amounts of these assets by major category (in thousands):

December 31

    

2021

    

2020

Gross Carrying Amount:

 

  

 

  

Customer/agent relationships

$

32,177

$

32,177

Tradename

 

3,440

 

3,440

Management agreement

 

3,232

 

3,232

Non-compete & employment agreements

 

4,235

 

4,235

Insurance licenses

 

 

Total gross carrying amount

 

43,084

 

43,084

Accumulated Amortization:

 

  

 

  

Customer/agent relationships

 

(31,443)

 

(30,990)

Tradename

 

(3,355)

 

(3,305)

Management agreement

 

(3,232)

 

(3,232)

Non-compete & employment agreements

 

(4,235)

 

(4,235)

Total accumulated amortization

 

(42,265)

 

(41,762)

Total net carrying amount

$

819

$

1,322

Schedule of Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense for Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

We amortize definite-lived intangible assets straight line over their respective lives. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets for the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

2022

    

$

501

2023

$

318

2024

$

2025

$

2026

$

Schedule of Weighted Average Amortization Period for Definite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Cass

The weighted average amortization period for definite-lived intangible assets by major class is as follows:

    

Years

Tradename

 

15

Customer/ agent relationships

 

15

Management agreement

 

4

Non-compete agreements

 

5

v3.22.0.1
Other Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Assets

The following table details our other assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Profit sharing commission receivable

$

467

$

26

Accrued investment income

 

1,790

 

2,928

Investment in unconsolidated trust subsidiaries

 

1,702

 

1,702

Fixed assets

 

8,299

 

9,222

Right of use asset

13,211

13,986

Other assets

 

284

 

149

$

25,753

$

28,013

v3.22.0.1
Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract]  
Summary of Activity in the Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense

Activity in the consolidated reserves for unpaid losses and LAE is summarized as follows (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Balance at January 1

$

789,768

$

620,355

Less reinsurance recoverable

 

357,200

 

274,275

Net balance at January 1

 

432,568

 

346,080

Incurred related to:

 

  

 

  

Current year

 

269,204

 

326,919

Retroactive loss portfolio transfer

21,700

Prior years

 

6,040

 

58,288

Total incurred

 

275,244

 

406,907

Paid related to:

 

  

 

  

Current year

 

101,475

 

113,312

Retroactive loss portfolio transfer

21,700

Prior years

 

177,571

 

185,407

Total paid

 

279,046

 

320,419

Net balance at December 31

 

428,766

 

432,568

Plus reinsurance recoverable

 

387,915

 

357,200

Balance at December 31

$

816,681

$

789,768

Impact of Net Prior Years Loss Development On Each Reporting Segment

The impact from the unfavorable (favorable) net prior years’ loss development on each reporting segment is presented below:

December 31, 

2021

    

2020

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

2,670

$

45,808

Standard Commercial Segment

 

(1,521)

 

3,357

Personal Segment

 

4,891

 

9,123

Corporate

 

 

Total unfavorable net prior year development

$

6,040

$

58,288

Schedule of Incurred and Paid Claims Development

Commercial Auto Liability

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

60,844

$

69,628

$

68,225

$

71,515

$

73,153

$

75,464

$

75,657

$

76,333

$

75,907

$

75,910

$

(25)

3,646

2013

 

  

 

93,692

 

86,902

 

90,726

 

96,974

 

102,031

 

103,379

 

103,571

 

105,448

 

105,402

 

(147)

4,695

2014

 

  

 

  

 

102,053

 

93,187

 

99,280

 

106,138

 

113,357

 

116,373

 

120,417

 

120,705

 

(1,742)

5,259

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

106,133

 

106,608

 

125,161

 

133,574

 

135,774

 

141,197

 

141,222

 

376

5,923

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

111,913

 

115,044

 

121,714

 

137,690

 

140,794

 

141,739

 

(217)

6,126

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

125,315

 

119,583

 

148,563

 

154,993

 

156,528

 

(1,301)

6,276

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

119,070

 

118,334

 

110,052

 

114,281

 

9,449

5,299

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

118,351

 

128,652

 

125,815

 

17,576

3,972

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

101,568

 

100,430

 

29,443

3,064

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

45,927

 

32,756

2,075

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

1,127,961

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

12,859

$

30,046

$

46,510

$

59,883

$

69,026

$

72,907

$

75,190

$

75,039

$

75,893

$

75,763

2013

 

  

 

13,333

 

40,670

 

63,255

 

83,184

 

93,554

 

101,146

 

106,894

 

105,194

 

105,194

2014

 

  

 

  

 

17,145

 

43,078

 

67,410

 

88,823

107,912

 

112,617

 

121,683

 

121,964

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

18,108

 

48,239

 

95,056

 

123,668

 

141,678

 

139,605

 

139,681

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

19,788

 

53,398

 

106,707

 

129,761

 

133,918

 

135,247

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

22,578

 

77,884

 

133,880

 

143,791

 

141,545

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

26,101

 

49,912

 

86,894

 

101,502

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,812

 

61,332

 

78,955

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

14,491

 

37,308

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,663

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

938,823

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

1,069

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

190,207

Casualty

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

13,020

$

11,301

$

13,098

$

12,230

$

13,330

$

12,390

$

11,852

$

12,944

$

13,400

$

13,145

$

(454)

752

2013

 

  

 

13,379

 

12,002

 

12,384

 

12,792

 

12,874

 

12,205

 

13,330

 

13,274

 

13,370

 

(502)

810

2014

 

  

 

  

 

15,590

 

14,007

 

12,034

 

11,663

 

11,676

 

13,167

 

13,140

 

12,989

 

(524)

950

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

17,362

 

16,746

 

15,046

 

15,266

 

15,945

 

16,931

 

18,542

 

157

1,033

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,039

 

16,513

 

16,927

 

18,625

 

17,508

 

16,819

 

(1,083)

1,061

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

17,845

 

15,751

 

20,360

 

18,023

 

21,362

 

1,113

1,656

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

23,056

 

24,590

 

23,856

 

23,055

 

(5,305)

2,251

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

34,610

 

43,426

 

47,496

 

3,220

2,938

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

62,464

 

60,706

 

16,107

7,503

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

54,385

 

26,649

6,195

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

281,868

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

1,337

$

2,666

$

6,096

$

8,037

$

10,255

$

10,938

$

11,357

$

12,572

$

12,725

$

13,038

2013

 

  

 

1,331

 

3,190

 

5,461

 

9,212

 

11,134

 

11,866

 

12,255

 

12,478

 

12,972

2014

 

  

 

  

 

1,829

 

4,196

 

5,499

 

8,075

11,327

 

12,365

 

13,003

 

13,189

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,420

 

4,133

 

8,258

 

13,553

 

16,158

 

15,729

 

16,573

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,753

 

5,672

 

11,269

 

16,442

 

17,111

 

17,848

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,900

 

5,884

 

11,268

 

16,264

 

19,633

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,708

 

8,027

 

15,363

 

22,898

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,526

 

17,177

 

32,705

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

6,176

 

24,029

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

6,892

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

179,778

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

1,910

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

104,001

Commercial Accounts

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

47,194

$

48,085

$

44,625

$

42,632

$

41,451

$

40,350

$

38,669

$

38,669

$

39,462

$

39,626

$

208

2,712

2013

 

  

 

46,413

 

47,385

 

46,990

 

43,917

 

42,822

 

39,567

 

40,211

 

40,141

 

40,562

 

178

2,809

2014

 

  

 

  

 

46,280

 

46,470

 

43,806

 

43,806

 

43,673

 

42,463

 

42,503

 

42,645

 

201

2,742

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

40,966

 

42,580

 

41,429

 

38,385

 

39,287

 

39,206

 

38,677

 

512

2,579

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

43,327

 

43,449

 

41,983

 

43,111

 

45,267

 

43,883

 

795

2,548

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

40,943

 

42,704

 

43,579

 

44,732

 

45,815

 

1,259

2,745

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

42,898

 

41,290

 

44,590

 

47,007

 

2,920

2,606

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

37,984

 

34,616

 

36,044

 

2,867

2,754

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

40,356

 

35,879

 

8,597

2,793

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

46,529

 

21,462

2,539

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

416,667

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

Accident

Unaudited

 

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

 

2012

$

22,264

$

30,096

$

32,378

$

34,597

$

35,943

$

37,808

$

38,044

$

38,211

$

38,518

$

39,108

2013

 

  

 

19,386

 

29,586

 

33,927

 

36,225

 

37,947

 

38,892

 

39,329

 

39,560

 

40,210

2014

 

  

 

  

 

21,322

 

31,150

 

33,544

 

36,775

 

39,185

 

41,162

 

41,658

 

41,863

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,557

 

28,501

 

30,974

 

35,238

 

35,611

 

37,135

 

37,886

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

19,776

 

29,456

 

35,035

 

39,417

 

40,828

 

42,819

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

16,644

 

28,813

 

36,650

 

41,631

 

42,707

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

19,233

 

29,381

 

33,546

 

40,163

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

17,490

 

26,233

 

30,407

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

13,942

 

23,914

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

18,695

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

357,772

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

1,616

  

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

60,511

  

Aviation

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

10,988

$

10,738

$

10,353

$

10,336

$

10,024

$

10,021

$

9,941

$

9,941

$

9,446

$

10,040

$

229

2013

 

  

 

10,236

 

11,304

 

10,295

 

9,563

 

10,057

 

10,649

 

10,252

 

10,297

 

10,254

 

231

2014

 

  

 

  

 

3,179

 

3,654

 

3,627

 

3,558

 

3,566

 

3,567

 

3,567

 

3,567

 

201

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,870

 

1,709

 

1,643

 

1,631

 

1,630

 

1,635

 

1,635

 

198

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,330

 

2,241

 

2,119

 

2,219

 

2,220

 

2,082

 

292

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,325

 

2,082

 

2,079

 

2,178

 

2,150

 

320

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,382

 

1,990

 

2,565

 

2,446

 

31

338

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

5,246

 

4,525

 

3,580

 

70

305

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

3,487

 

1,198

 

246

289

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

3,562

 

1,866

194

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

40,514

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

5,641

$

8,486

$

9,672

$

10,049

$

10,041

$

10,041

$

10,041

$

9,941

$

9,446

$

10,040

2013

 

  

 

6,537

 

9,493

 

9,584

 

9,356

 

9,944

 

10,456

 

10,242

 

10,281

 

10,239

2014

 

  

 

 

2,779

 

3,105

 

3,259

 

3,327

 

3,565

 

3,567

 

3,567

 

3,567

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

958

 

1,405

 

1,520

 

1,601

 

1,630

 

1,634

 

1,633

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,469

 

1,907

 

1,918

 

2,082

 

2,216

 

2,082

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,260

 

1,837

 

2,021

 

2,054

 

2,149

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,716

 

2,237

 

2,368

 

2,282

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,911

 

3,787

 

3,139

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,120

 

693

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,414

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

37,238

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

3,276

Runoff

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31, 

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31, 

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

4,804

$

4,469

$

3,597

$

3,358

$

2,821

$

2,636

$

2,752

$

2,752

$

2,773

$

2,773

$

91

714

2013

 

  

 

9,069

 

10,143

 

9,713

 

9,257

 

9,257

 

9,472

 

9,486

 

9,483

 

9,470

 

237

1,337

2014

 

  

 

  

 

9,208

 

9,338

 

9,762

 

10,076

 

10,452

 

10,463

 

10,292

 

10,127

 

431

1,027

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

8,605

 

7,277

 

8,624

 

8,892

 

8,420

 

8,526

 

8,508

 

164

822

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

3,553

 

4,733

 

4,365

 

4,416

 

4,425

 

4,425

 

462

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

450

 

465

 

415

 

403

 

368

 

10

66

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

35,671

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

1,181

$

2,107

$

2,411

$

2,594

$

2,583

$

2,600

$

2,602

$

2,675

$

2,675

$

2,675

2013

 

  

 

3,737

 

6,825

 

7,882

 

8,350

 

8,809

 

8,961

 

9,010

 

9,050

 

9,070

2014

 

  

 

  

 

2,933

 

5,972

 

7,970

 

9,004

 

9,210

 

9,323

 

9,487

 

9,571

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

2,528

 

5,744

 

7,328

 

8,049

 

8,495

 

8,512

 

8,542

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,732

 

2,550

 

3,743

 

4,418

 

4,425

 

4,425

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

111

 

171

 

203

 

282

 

358

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

34,641

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

  

 

723

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

1,753

Programs

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

2021

2012

$

3,001

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

3,885

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

3

2013

 

  

 

1,595

 

2,543

 

1,561

 

2,076

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2

2014

 

  

 

  

 

1,623

 

666

 

2,039

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

5

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

1,683

 

1,629

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

2

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

478

 

1,200

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

955

 

1,775

 

1,801

 

1,982

 

1,982

 

7

66

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

3,598

 

4,368

 

4,222

 

4,222

 

42

795

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

5,407

 

9,150

 

9,078

 

673

1,060

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

6,737

 

7,107

 

848

880

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

7,620

 

3,322

593

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

37,861

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

$

2,045

2013

 

  

 

1,489

 

1,561

 

1,561

 

2,076

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

 

2,302

2014

 

  

 

 

758

 

1,502

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

 

1,575

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,515

 

1,629

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

 

752

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

1,139

 

1,139

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

 

1,178

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

36

 

1,556

 

1,551

 

1,967

 

1,967

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

911

 

1,290

 

3,778

 

4,030

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

4,501

 

7,794

 

8,174

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,908

 

5,563

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2,867

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

30,453

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

7,408

Personal Segment

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

58,604

$

73,795

$

70,552

$

71,513

$

72,042

$

72,037

$

72,076

$

72,100

$

72,123

$

72,128

$

23,940

2013

 

  

 

55,706

 

59,132

 

60,100

 

60,211

 

60,379

 

60,328

 

60,310

 

60,286

 

60,299

 

23,472

2014

 

  

 

  

 

5,452

 

5,340

 

6,243

 

6,699

 

6,504

 

6,518

 

6,578

 

6,580

 

19,293

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

23,104

 

25,682

 

25,307

 

25,136

 

25,102

 

25,185

 

25,194

 

23,376

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

32,260

 

32,893

 

32,728

 

32,803

 

33,042

 

33,193

 

23,759

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

23,342

 

21,968

 

21,926

 

22,547

 

22,768

 

16,818

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

18,334

 

18,353

 

19,972

 

20,139

 

18

15,332

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

56,009

 

63,722

 

64,677

 

(770)

25,728

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

47,938

 

50,820

 

404

18,429

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

45,295

 

7,690

14,671

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

401,093

 

  

 

  

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

 

For the Years Ended December 31,

 

Accident

Unaudited

 

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

 

2012

$

37,860

$

64,278

$

68,849

$

70,807

$

71,995

$

72,055

$

72,094

$

72,124

$

72,138

$

72,146

2013

 

  

 

45,901

 

54,514

 

58,047

 

59,775

 

60,277

 

60,297

 

60,279

 

60,279

 

60,291

2014

 

  

 

 

2,515

 

4,418

 

5,631

 

6,428

 

6,566

 

6,580

 

6,583

 

6,585

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

11,570

 

22,281

 

24,262

 

25,243

 

25,098

 

25,169

 

25,191

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

21,669

 

30,646

 

32,260

 

32,777

 

32,991

 

33,141

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

15,776

 

21,061

 

21,972

 

22,488

 

22,762

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

11,137

 

18,009

 

19,628

 

19,983

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

41,524

 

60,870

 

64,885

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

32,746

 

48,281

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

30,435

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

383,700

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

17,393

  

Property

Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

As of December 31,

Cumulative

Number of

For the Years Ended December 31,

Reported

Accident

Unaudited

IBNR

Claims

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

2021

  

2021

2012

$

18,518

$

17,541

$

18,119

$

17,743

$

17,768

$

18,005

$

17,974

$

17,963

$

17,963

$

17,963

$

1,629

2013

 

  

 

21,644

 

22,363

 

22,264

 

22,578

 

22,914

 

22,936

 

22,935

 

22,935

 

22,935

 

1,893

2014

 

  

 

  

 

22,551

 

21,950

 

21,862

 

21,793

 

21,852

 

21,876

 

21,932

 

21,932

 

2,037

2015

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

20,256

 

19,919

 

20,014

 

20,091

 

20,202

 

20,107

 

20,107

 

1,993

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

20,734

 

22,838

 

22,632

 

22,789

 

22,781

 

22,786

 

2,031

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

24,182

 

23,003

 

24,490

 

24,287

 

24,369

 

2,009

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

22,822

 

18,694

 

19,611

 

19,680

 

(98)

1,078

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

20,214

 

20,984

 

20,924

 

(23)

1,239

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

41,487

 

38,472

 

1,359

1,518

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

34,626

 

9,692

1,265

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

243,794

 

Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance

For the Years Ended December 31,

Accident

Unaudited

Year

  

2012

  

2013

  

2014

  

2015

  

2016

  

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

2012

$

15,773

$

17,679

$

17,743

$

17,666

$

17,693

$

17,978

$

17,974

$

17,963

$

17,963

$

17,963

2013

 

  

 

17,785

 

21,452

 

21,864

 

22,197

 

22,826

 

22,936

 

22,935

 

22,935

 

22,933

2014

 

  

 

 

19,586

 

21,749

 

21,778

 

21,849

 

21,911

 

21,955

 

22,013

 

22,000

2015

 

  

 

  

 

 

17,513

 

19,500

 

19,928

 

20,134

 

19,953

 

19,965

 

19,960

2016

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

17,248

 

22,500

 

22,613

 

22,789

 

22,781

 

22,786

2017

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

18,703

 

22,059

 

23,821

 

24,179

 

24,187

2018

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

10,923

 

16,914

 

18,138

 

19,006

2019

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

11,344

 

18,895

 

19,658

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

18,215

 

29,003

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

12,790

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total

$

210,286

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance

 

 

  

 

Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

  

$

33,508

Reconciliation of Claims Development to Liability for Unpaid Losses

The reconciliation of the net incurred and paid development tables to the liability for unpaid losses and LAE in our consolidated balance sheets is as follows (in thousands):  

    

2021

    

2020

Net outstanding liabilities for losses and LAE

 

  

 

  

Commercial Auto Liability

$

190,207

$

218,999

Casualty

104,001

97,302

Commercial Accounts

 

60,511

 

59,603

Aviation

3,276

2,448

Runoff

1,753

2,226

Programs

7,408

5,644

Personal Segment

 

17,393

 

18,597

Property

33,508

27,002

Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance

 

418,057

 

431,821

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE

 

  

 

  

Commercial Auto Liability

 

85,398

 

91,040

Casualty

141,746

122,341

Commercial Accounts

 

27,464

 

20,464

Aviation

13,385

10,143

Runoff

1,155

1,184

Programs

236

968

Personal Segment

 

1,707

 

5,613

Property

116,824

97,832

Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE

 

387,915

 

349,585

Unallocated loss adjustment expenses

 

  

 

  

Commercial Auto Liability

 

1,589

 

1,850

Casualty

3,694

1,681

Commercial Accounts

 

2,448

 

2,643

Aviation

99

104

Runoff

170

170

Programs

91

61

Personal Segment

 

1,625

 

1,250

Property

993

603

Total unallocated loss adjustment expenses

 

10,709

 

8,362

Total reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

816,681

$

789,768

Annual percentage payout of incurred losses and ALAE

The following table provides supplementary unaudited information about the annual percentage payout of incurred losses and ALAE, net of reinsurance, as of December 31, 2021:

Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Claims by Age, Net of Reinsurance (1)

 

Unaudited

 

    

Year 1

    

Year 2

    

Year 3

    

Year 4

    

Year 5

    

Year 6

    

Year 7

    

Year 8

    

Year 9

    

Year 10

 

Commercial Auto Liability

 

15.3

%  

25.7

%  

25.5

%  

16.6

%  

9.0

%  

4.5

%  

2.3

%  

0.8

%  

0.3

%  

%

Casualty

9.4

%  

17.8

%  

20.5

%  

23.1

%  

14.9

%  

4.9

%  

3.6

%  

3.0

%  

2.0

%  

0.8

%

Commercial Accounts

 

41.0

%  

23.8

%  

10.2

%  

8.2

%  

6.0

%  

3.8

%  

2.5

%  

2.0

%  

1.5

%  

1.0

%

Aviation

77.9

%  

8.3

%  

2.7

%  

4.5

%  

3.0

%  

1.6

%  

1.1

%  

0.7

%  

0.2

%  

%

Runoff

33.5

%  

31.1

%  

16.1

%  

9.0

%  

3.3

%  

1.9

%  

1.5

%  

1.3

%  

1.2

%  

1.1

%

Programs

44.6

%  

36.9

%  

13.9

%  

4.6

%  

%  

%  

%  

%  

%  

%

Personal Segment

 

62.1

%  

25.5

%  

7.4

%  

3.7

%  

0.9

%  

0.4

%  

%  

%  

%  

%

Property

64.7

%  

27.5

%  

4.1

%  

2.1

%  

1.0

%  

0.5

%  

0.1

%  

%  

%  

%

(1)The average annual percentage payout is calculated from a paid losses and ALAE development pattern based on an actuarial analysis of the paid losses and ALAE movements by accident year for each disaggregation category. The paid losses and ALAE development pattern provides the expected percentage of ultimate losses and ALAE to be paid in each year. The pattern considers all accident years included in the claims development tables.
v3.22.0.1
Reinsurance (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Reinsurance [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reinsurance Ceded and Recoveries

The following table presents our gross and net premiums written and earned and reinsurance recoveries for the last two years (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

    

Premium Written :

 

  

 

  

 

Direct

$

643,957

$

734,800

Assumed

 

9,797

 

8,568

Ceded

 

(313,830)

 

(315,036)

Net premiums written

$

339,924

$

428,332

Premium Earned:

 

  

 

  

Direct

$

679,504

$

803,034

Assumed

 

10,629

 

8,454

Ceded

 

(310,843)

 

(339,587)

Net premiums earned

$

379,290

$

471,901

Reinsurance recoveries

$

301,208

$

254,882

v3.22.0.1
Subordinated Debt Securities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Subordinated Debt Securities [Abstract]  
Summary of the nature and terms of the junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities

The following table summarizes the nature and terms of the junior subordinated debt and trust preferred securities:

Hallmark

Hallmark

    

Statutory

Statutory

Trust I

    

Trust II

Issue date

June 21, 2005

August 23, 2007

Principal amount of trust preferred securities

$

30,000

$

25,000

Principal amount of junior subordinated debt securities

$

30,928

$

25,774

Maturity date of junior subordinated debt securities

June 15, 2035

September 15, 2037

Trust common stock

$

928

$

774

Interest rate, per annum

Three Month LIBOR + 3.25%

Three Month LIBOR + 2.90%

Current interest rate at December 31, 2021

3.45%

3.10%

v3.22.0.1
Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Information [Abstract]  
Schedule of Business Segment Information

The following is additional business segment information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Revenues

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

252,368

$

340,515

Standard Commercial Segment

 

71,295

 

69,819

Personal Segment

 

73,969

 

84,730

Corporate

 

7,071

 

(26,216)

Consolidated

$

404,703

$

468,848

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

1,592

$

3,287

Standard Commercial Segment

 

541

 

611

Personal Segment

 

464

 

1,024

Corporate

 

833

 

832

Consolidated

$

3,430

$

5,754

Interest Expense

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

$

Standard Commercial Segment

 

 

Personal Segment

 

 

Corporate

 

4,993

 

5,326

Consolidated

$

4,993

$

5,326

Tax Expense (Benefit)

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

7,133

$

(122)

Standard Commercial Segment

 

(7)

 

(599)

Personal Segment

 

(2,157)

 

(2,038)

Corporate

 

(2,478)

 

(18,658)

Consolidated

$

2,491

$

(21,417)

Pre-tax income (loss)

 

  

 

  

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

32,915

$

(7,752)

Standard Commercial Segment

 

(30)

 

(3,039)

Personal Segment

 

(9,955)

 

(10,338)

Corporate

 

(11,435)

 

(94,639)

Consolidated

$

11,495

$

(115,768)

Schedule of Additional Business Segment Information

The following is additional business segment information as of the following dates (in thousands):

December 31,

December 31,

Assets:

2021

2020

Specialty Commercial Segment

$

1,163,947

$

1,116,137

Standard Commercial Segment

 

194,594

 

183,689

Personal Segment

 

128,165

 

133,310

Corporate

 

66,892

 

63,581

Consolidated

$

1,553,598

$

1,496,717

v3.22.0.1
Earnings per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

    

2021

    

2020

    

Numerator for both basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

  

 

  

 

Net income (loss)

$

9,004

$

(94,351)

Denominator, basic shares

 

18,164

 

18,137

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

  

 

  

Stock-based compensation awards

 

 

Denominator, diluted shares

 

18,164

 

18,137

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

$

0.50

$

(5.20)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

$

0.50

$

(5.20)

v3.22.0.1
Share-Based Payment Arrangements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangements [Abstract]  
Summary of the Status of Stock Options

A summary of the status of our stock options as of December 31, 2021 and changes during the year then ended is presented below:

    

    

    

Average

    

Remaining

Aggregate

Number of

Weighted Average

Contractual

Intrinsic Value

    

Shares

    

Exercise Price

    

Term (Years)

    

($000)

Outstanding at January 1, 2021

 

14,157

$

6.99

 

  

 

  

Granted

 

 

 

  

 

  

Exercised

 

$

 

  

 

  

Forfeited or expired

 

(14,157)

$

6.99

 

  

 

  

Outstanding at December 31, 2021

 

$

 

$

Exercisable at December 31, 2021

 

$

 

$

Schedule of Options, Grants in Period and Grant Date Intrinsic Value

The following table details the intrinsic value of options exercised, total cost of share-based payments charged against income before income tax benefit and the amount of related income tax benefit recognized in income for the periods indicated (in thousands):

2021

2020

Intrinsic value of options exercised

$

$

Cost of share-based payments (non-cash)

$

$

Income tax benefit of share-based payments recognized in income

$

$

Summary of the Status of Restricted Stock Units

The following table details the status of our restricted stock units as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Number of Restricted Stock Units

    

2021

    

2020

Nonvested at January 1

 

228,827

 

353,491

Granted

 

523,757

 

Vested

 

(30,309)

 

(19,065)

Forfeited

 

(140,586)

 

(105,599)

Nonvested at December 31

 

581,689

 

228,827

v3.22.0.1
Retirement Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Plans [Abstract]  
Changes in Benefit Obligations, Components of Benefit Costs, Weighted-Average Assumptions, and Plan Assets

The following tables provide detail of the changes in benefit obligations, components of benefit costs, weighted-average assumptions, and plan assets for the retirement plan as of and for the year ending December 31, 2021 and 2020  (in thousands) using a measurement date of December 31.

    

2021

    

2020

    

Assumptions (end of period):

 

  

 

  

 

Discount rate used in determining benefit obligation

 

2.52

%  

2.12

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Reconciliation of funded status (end of period):

 

  

 

  

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

$

(12,400)

$

(13,252)

Projected benefit obligation

$

(12,400)

$

(13,252)

Fair value of plan assets

 

12,226

 

11,393

Funded status

$

(174)

$

(1,859)

Net actuarial loss

 

(3,253)

 

(4,672)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3,253)

 

(4,672)

Prepaid pension cost

 

3,079

 

2,813

Net amount recognized as of December 31

$

(174)

$

(1,859)

Changes in projected benefit obligation:

 

  

 

  

Benefit obligation as of beginning of period

$

13,252

$

12,376

Interest cost

 

271

 

355

Actuarial liability loss

 

(284)

 

1,352

Benefits paid

 

(839)

 

(831)

Benefit obligation as of end of period

$

12,400

$

13,252

Change in plan assets:

 

  

 

  

Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of period

$

11,393

$

10,988

Actual return on plan assets (net of expenses)

 

1,672

 

1,236

Employer contributions

 

 

Benefits paid

 

(839)

 

(831)

Fair value of plan assets as of end of period

$

12,226

$

11,393

Net periodic pension cost:

 

  

 

  

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

$

$

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

 

271

 

355

Expected return on plan assets

 

(709)

 

(684)

Recognized actuarial loss

 

173

 

138

Net periodic pension cost

$

(265)

$

(191)

Discount rate

 

2.12

%  

 

2.98

%

Expected return on plan assets

 

6.50

%  

 

6.50

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

N/A

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

Estimated future benefit payments by fiscal year (in thousands):

2022

    

$

884

2023

$

872

2024

$

869

2025

$

849

2026

$

835

2026-2030

$

3,765

Weighted-Average Asset Allocation for the Defined Benefit Cash Balance Plan

The following table shows the weighted-average asset allocation for the defined benefit cash balance plan held as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

December 31

 

    

2021

    

2020

 

Asset Category:

 

  

 

  

Debt securities

 

24

%  

25

%

Equity securities

 

72

%  

70

%

Other

 

4

%  

5

%

Total

 

100

%  

100

%

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table presents, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, our plan assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands).

As of December 31, 2021

    

Quoted Prices in Active

    

Other Observable

    

    

Markets for Identical

Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

Assets (Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Total

Mutual funds

$

2,991

$

$

$

2,991

Equity securities

8,779

8,779

Total

$

11,770

$

$

$

11,770

As of December 31, 2020

    

Quoted Prices in Active

    

    

    

Markets for Identical

Other Observable

Unobservable Inputs

Assets (Level 1)

Inputs (Level 2)

(Level 3)

Total

Debt securities

$

$

2,875

$

$

2,875

Equity securities

7,978

7,978

Total

$

7,978

$

2,875

$

$

10,853

v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Taxes [Abstract]  
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The composition of deferred tax assets and liabilities and the related tax effects as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, are as follows (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Deferred policy acquisition costs

$

(1,431)

$

(3,746)

Net unrealized holding gain on investments

 

(1,781)

 

(1,579)

Agency relationship

 

(5)

 

(11)

Intangible assets

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

Bond amortization

 

 

Fixed assets

 

(927)

 

(1,293)

Other

 

(167)

 

(343)

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

(4,311)

 

(6,972)

Deferred tax assets:

 

  

 

  

Unearned premiums

 

5,796

 

7,639

Amortization of non-compete agreements

 

 

Intangible assets

192

308

Pension liability

 

683

 

981

Net operating loss carry-forward

 

124

 

118

Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expense

 

5,375

 

4,688

Rent reserve

 

3

 

45

Bonus accrual

 

312

 

671

Deferred social security tax

178

356

Investment impairments

 

217

 

336

Other

 

337

 

554

Total deferred tax assets

 

13,217

 

15,696

Deferred federal income taxes, net

$

8,906

$

8,724

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

A reconciliation of the income tax provisions based on the applicable statutory tax rate of 21% to the provisions reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, is as follows (in thousands):

    

2021

    

2020

    

Computed expected income tax expense (benefit) at statutory tax rate

$

2,414

$

(22,884)

Meals and entertainment

 

34

 

28

Tax exempt interest

 

(234)

 

(300)

Dividends received deduction

 

(190)

 

(111)

Goodwill

7,410

State taxes (net of federal benefit)

 

208

 

223

Rate differential on NOL

(3,383)

True up

(2,369)

Other

 

259

 

(31)

Income tax expense (benefit)

$

2,491

$

(21,417)

Current income tax expense (benefit)

$

2,297

$

(14,904)

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

 

194

 

(6,513)

Income tax expense (benefit)

$

2,491

$

(21,417)

Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards

The net operating losses will expire if unused, as follows (in thousands):

Year

    

2022

$

2028

 

2

2029

 

25

2031

 

45

2032

 

77

2033

 

73

2034

 

59

2035

 

33

2036

 

50

2037

 

29

2038

40

2039

70

2040

60

2041

26

$

589

v3.22.0.1
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash in Balance Sheet to Cash Flows

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the consolidated balance sheet to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statement of cash flows:

As of December 31,

    

2021

    

2020

Cash and cash equivalents

$

352,867

$

102,580

Restricted cash

3,810

5,728

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows

$

356,677

$

108,308

Supplemental cash flow information

The following table provides supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

December 31,

    

2021

    

2020

Interest paid

$

3,181

$

4,860

Income taxes paid

$

(4,177)

$

653

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities:

Receivable for securities related to investment disposals

$

1,326

$

913

Payable for securities related to investment purchases

$

3,280

$

-

v3.22.0.1
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balances (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balances [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income balances as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in thousands):

    

    

    

Accumulated Other

Pension

Unrealized

Comprehensive

    

Liability

    

Gains (Loss)

    

Income (Loss)

Balance at January 1, 2020

$

(3,239)

$

3,927

$

688

Other comprehensive income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Change in net actuarial gain

 

(662)

 

 

(662)

Tax effect on change in net actuarial gain

 

139

 

 

139

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

 

 

709

 

709

Tax effect on unrealized gains arising during the period

 

 

(149)

 

(149)

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net realized gains

 

 

(433)

 

(433)

Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense

 

 

91

 

91

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

(523)

 

218

 

(305)

Balance at December 31, 2020

$

(3,762)

$

4,145

$

383

Other comprehensive loss:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Change in net actuarial gain

 

1,419

 

 

1,419

Tax effect on change in net actuarial gain

 

(298)

 

 

(298)

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period

 

 

2,832

 

2,832

Tax effect on unrealized gains arising during the period

 

 

(595)

 

(595)

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net realized gains

 

 

(6,046)

 

(6,046)

Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense

 

 

1,270

 

1,270

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

1,121

 

(2,539)

 

(1,418)

Balance at December 31, 2021

$

(2,641)

$

1,606

$

(1,035)

v3.22.0.1
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Summary of components of lease expense and other lease information

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 

2021

    

2020

Operating lease cost

$

2,147

$

3,010

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

2,171

$

2,473

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

$

436

$

Summary of balance sheet components

The components of lease expense and other lease information as of and during the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in thousands):

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

Operating lease right-of-use assets

$

13,211

$

13,986

Operating lease liabilities

$

15,062

$

15,862

Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases

11.4

10.2

Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases

6.22%

5.88%

Summary of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows (in thousands):

December 31, 

December 31,

    

2021

2020

2021

$

$

2,172

2022

2,171

2,171

2023

2,023

1,885

2024

2,216

1,940

2025

2,450

1,975

Thereafter

18,264

11,351

Total future minimum lease payments

$

27,124

$

21,494

Less imputed interest

$

(12,062)

$

(5,632)

Total operating lease liability

$

15,062

$

15,862

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Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 23, 2007
USD ($)
Jun. 21, 2005
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments | segment       3    
Amortized       $ 107,100 $ 165,600  
Deferred Policy Ceded Commission, Acquisition Cost       73,500 79,000  
Amortized, Ceded       (71,900) (86,700)  
Net       11,000 5,200  
Deferred, dispositions       (97,700) (152,700)  
Impairment of goodwill     $ 44,700      
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)     $ 1,300      
Goodwill       0   $ 44,700
Impairment or disposal of long-lived assets       0    
Property and equipment, gross       $ 38,200 36,300  
Property and equipment, depreciation method       straight-line method    
Depreciation       $ 2,900 3,300  
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation       30,000 27,100  
Policy fees       6,100 7,200  
Operating lease right-of-use assets       $ 13,211 $ 13,986  
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]       Other Assets Other Assets  
Total operating lease liability       $ 15,062 $ 15,862  
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]       Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities  
Hallmark Statutory Trust I [Member]            
Proceeds from issuance of trust preferred securities   $ 30,000        
Hallmark Statutory Trust I I [Member]            
Proceeds from issuance of trust preferred securities $ 25,000          
Minimum [Member]            
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives       3 years 3 years  
Maximum [Member]            
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives       10 years 10 years  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements [Member]            
Property and equipment, gross       $ 3,800 $ 2,900  
Senior unsecured notes due 2029 [Member]            
Long-term debt, gross       49,300 49,100  
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure       52,200 54,300  
Subordinated Debt [Member]            
Trust preferred securities, fair value       29,400 26,600  
Trust preferred securities, carrying value       $ 55,900 $ 55,900  
Subordinated Debt [Member] | Hallmark Statutory Trust I [Member]            
Payments to acquire trust preferred investments   $ 30,900        
Subordinated Debt [Member] | Hallmark Statutory Trust I I [Member]            
Payments to acquire trust preferred investments $ 25,800          
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Investments (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
security
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Gross gains on investments $ 6,700 $ 22,800
Realized gains on sale of investments 5,900 21,000
Gross losses on investments 700 20,700
Realized losses on sale of investments 500 20,200
Proceeds from sale of investment securities 23,100 155,000
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Number of Positions [Abstract]    
Other-than-temporary impairment $ 0 $ 1,692
Number of securities sold | security 0 1
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss), Excluding Other-than-temporary Impairment $ 0 $ 0
Securities pledged for the benefit of various state insurance departments and reinsurers $ 30,000 $ 29,700
Equity Securities [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Number of Positions [Abstract]    
Number of debt securities with unrealized loss | security 14 13
Number of debt securities with unrealized loss, less than 12 months | security 10 6
Number of debt securities with unrealized loss, greater than 12 months | security 4 7
Debt Securities [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Number of Positions [Abstract]    
Number of debt securities with unrealized loss | security 100 81
Number of debt securities with unrealized loss, less than 12 months | security 74 64
Number of debt securities with unrealized loss, greater than 12 months | security 26 17
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Investments (Cost or Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Investments in Debt and Equity Securities by Category) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost $ 288,175 $ 502,167
Fair Value 290,073 507,279
Equity Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Equity securities, Cost/Amortized Cost 42,120 26,988
Total equity securities 48,695 29,388
Investments, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Investments, Cost/Amortized Cost 330,295 529,155
Investments, Gross Unrealized Gains 12,011 12,094
Investments, Gross Unrealized Losses (3,538) (4,582)
Investments, Fair value 338,768 536,667
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost 1,830  
Fair Value 1,855  
Debt Securities [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost 288,175 502,167
Gross Unrealized Gain 2,656 6,446
Gross Unrealized Loss (758) (1,334)
Fair Value 290,073 507,279
Debt Securities [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost 63,098 179,259
Gross Unrealized Gain 56 487
Gross Unrealized Loss (170) 0
Fair Value 62,984 179,746
Debt Securities [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost 103,515 214,666
Gross Unrealized Gain 2,115 5,086
Gross Unrealized Loss (49) (384)
Fair Value 105,581 219,368
Debt Securities [Member] | Corporate bank loans [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost 81,570 53,650
Gross Unrealized Gain 84 3
Gross Unrealized Loss (465) (871)
Fair Value 81,189 52,782
Debt Securities [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost 38,162 49,833
Gross Unrealized Gain 372 756
Gross Unrealized Loss (70) (50)
Fair Value 38,464 50,539
Debt Securities [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Cost/Amortized Cost 1,830 4,759
Gross Unrealized Gain 29 114
Gross Unrealized Loss (4) (29)
Fair Value 1,855 4,844
Equity Securities [Member]    
Equity Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]    
Equity securities, Cost/Amortized Cost 42,120 26,988
Equity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains 9,355 5,648
Equity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses (2,780) (3,248)
Total equity securities $ 48,695 $ 29,388
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Investments (Major Categories of net Investment Income) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income $ 10,586 $ 13,704
Investment expenses (871) (784)
Investment income, net of expenses 9,715 12,920
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income 13 0
Equity Securities [Member]    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income 2,404 1,369
Debt Securities [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member]    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income 578 885
Debt Securities [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income 4,371 7,223
Debt Securities [Member] | Corporate bank loans [Member]    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income 1,427 1,688
Debt Securities [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income 1,713 2,347
Debt Securities [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investment income $ 80 $ 192
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Investments (Major Categories of Net Investment Gains (Losses) on Investments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain on investments $ 6,046 $ 2,125
Other-than-temporary impairment 0 (1,692)
Investment (losses) gains, net 10,222 (22,894)
Equity Securities [Member]    
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain on equity securities 5,453 3,472
Unrealized (losses) gains 4,176 (24,921)
Other Investments [Member]    
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain on equity securities 0 (3,740)
Unrealized (losses) gains 0 1,594
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on debt securities 0 (3)
Corporate Bonds [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on debt securities 494 959
Corporate bank loans [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on debt securities 124 40
Municipal Bonds [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on debt securities (25) 1,397
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]    
Gain (loss) on debt securities $ 0 $ 0
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Investments (Summary of Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Investments, Fair Value 12 months or less $ 95,071 $ 66,100
Investments, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 25,111 10,716
Investments, Total Fair Value 120,182 76,816
Investments, Unrealized Losses    
Investments, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less (1,115) (2,413)
Investments, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months (2,423) (2,169)
Investments, Total Unrealized Losses (3,538) (4,582)
Debt Securities [Member]    
Debt Securities, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Debt securities, Fair Value 12 months or less 88,850 56,528
Debt securities, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 20,056 8,868
Debt securities, Total Fair Value 108,906 65,396
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses    
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less (405) (803)
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months (353) (531)
Debt securities, Total Unrealized Losses 758 1,334
Debt Securities [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member]    
Debt Securities, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Debt securities, Fair Value 12 months or less 43,273 0
Debt securities, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 0 0
Debt securities, Total Fair Value 43,273 0
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses    
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less (170) 0
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months 0 0
Debt securities, Total Unrealized Losses 170 0
Debt Securities [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]    
Debt Securities, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Debt securities, Fair Value 12 months or less 0 7,801
Debt securities, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 2,245 3,556
Debt securities, Total Fair Value 2,245 11,357
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses    
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less 0 (186)
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months (49) (198)
Debt securities, Total Unrealized Losses 49 384
Debt Securities [Member] | Corporate bank loans [Member]    
Debt Securities, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Debt securities, Fair Value 12 months or less 42,256 45,233
Debt securities, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 16,763 4,144
Debt securities, Total Fair Value 59,019 49,377
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses    
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less (177) (559)
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months (288) (312)
Debt securities, Total Unrealized Losses 465 871
Debt Securities [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]    
Debt Securities, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Debt securities, Fair Value 12 months or less 3,321 2,859
Debt securities, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 1,038 1,154
Debt securities, Total Fair Value 4,359 4,013
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses    
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less (58) (33)
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months (12) (17)
Debt securities, Total Unrealized Losses 70 50
Debt Securities [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Debt Securities, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Debt securities, Fair Value 12 months or less 0 635
Debt securities, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 10 14
Debt securities, Total Fair Value 10 649
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses    
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less 0 (25)
Debt securities, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months (4) (4)
Debt securities, Total Unrealized Losses 4 29
Equity Securities [Member]    
Equity Securities, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value    
Equity securities, Fair Value 12 months or less 6,221 9,572
Equity securities, Fair Value Longer than 12 months 5,055 1,848
Equity securities, Total Fair Value 11,276 11,420
Equity Securities, Unrealized Loss    
Equity securities, Unrealized Losses 12 months or less (710) (1,610)
Equity securities, Unrealized Losses Longer than 12 months (2,070) (1,638)
Equity securities, Total Unrealized Losses $ (2,780) $ (3,248)
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Investments (Schedule of Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities by Contractual Maturities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost, Due in one year or less $ 105,045  
Amortized Cost, Due after one year through five years 108,438  
Amortized Cost, Due after five years through ten years 65,005  
Amortized Cost, Amortized Cost Due after ten years 7,857  
Amortized Cost 288,175 $ 502,167
Fair Value, Due in one year or less 106,047  
Fair Value, Due after one year through five years 109,195  
Fair Value, Due after five years through ten years 64,926  
Fair Value, Due after ten years 8,050  
Fair Value 290,073 $ 507,279
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,830  
Fair Value $ 1,855  
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Fair Value (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
security
Fair Value [Abstract]    
Available-For-Sale Securities, Number Of Debt Securities With Unobservable Inputs | security 1 1
Transfer of assets from level 1 to level 2 $ 0 $ 0
Transfer of assets from level 2 to level 1 0 0
Transfer of liabilities from level 1 to level 2 0 0
Transfer of liabilities from level 2 to level 1 0 0
Transfers into Level 3 0 0
Transfers out of level 3 $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value (Fair Value of Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value $ 290,073 $ 507,279
Total equity securities 48,695 29,388
Total investments 338,768 536,667
Equity Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total equity securities 48,695 29,388
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 1,855  
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 290,073 507,279
Total investments 338,768 536,667
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total equity securities 48,695 29,388
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 62,984 179,746
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 105,581 219,368
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate bank loans [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 81,189 52,782
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 38,464 50,539
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 1,855 4,844
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Total investments 48,695 29,388
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total equity securities 48,695 29,388
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate bank loans [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 289,726 506,931
Total investments 289,726 506,931
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total equity securities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 62,984 179,746
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 105,234 219,020
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate bank loans [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 81,189 52,782
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 38,464 50,539
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 1,855 4,844
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 347 348
Total investments 347 348
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total equity securities 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 347 348
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Corporate bank loans [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair Value $ 0 $ 0
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Fair Value (Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 348 $ 339
Sales 0 0
Settlements 0 0
Purchases 0 0
Issuances 0 0
Total realized/unrealized gains included in net income 0 0
Net gain included in other comprehensive income (1) 9
Transfers into Level 3 0 0
Transfers out of Level 3 0 0
Ending balance $ 347 $ 348
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Acquisitions, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2019
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Impairment Loss $ 44.7    
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) $ 1.3    
Goodwill   $ 0.0 $ 44.7
Indefinite-lived intangibles   $ 0.0  
Weighted average period to amortize acquired intangible assets   13 years  
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member]      
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill     2.1
Aerospace & Programs business unit [Member]      
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill     9.7
Commercial Auto business units [Member]      
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill     21.3
E&S Casualty business unit [Member]      
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill     6.3
Public Entity Component [Member]      
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill     2.6
E & S Package component [Member]      
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill     3.7
Personal Lines Business Unit [Member]      
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill     $ 5.3
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Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets by Major Category) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total gross carrying amount $ 43,084 $ 43,084
Total accumulated amortization (42,265) (41,762)
Total net carrying amount 819 1,322
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total gross carrying amount 32,177 32,177
Total accumulated amortization (31,443) (30,990)
Trade Names [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total gross carrying amount 3,440 3,440
Total accumulated amortization (3,355) (3,305)
Management Agreement [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total gross carrying amount 3,232 3,232
Total accumulated amortization (3,232) (3,232)
Non-compete & Employment Agreements [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total gross carrying amount 4,235 4,235
Total accumulated amortization (4,235) (4,235)
Insurance Licenses [Member]    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Total gross carrying amount $ 0 $ 0
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Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense for Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
2022 $ 501
2023 318
2024 0
2025 0
2026 $ 0
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Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Weighted Average Amortization Period for Definite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted average period to amortize acquired intangible assets 13 years
Trade Names [Member]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted average period to amortize acquired intangible assets 15 years
Customer Relationships [Member]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted average period to amortize acquired intangible assets 15 years
Management Agreement [Member]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted average period to amortize acquired intangible assets 4 years
Non-compete & Employment Agreements [Member]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Weighted average period to amortize acquired intangible assets 5 years
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Other Assets (Schedule of Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Other Assets [Abstract]    
Profit sharing commission receivable $ 467 $ 26
Accrued investment income 1,790 2,928
Investment in unconsolidated trust subsidiaries 1,702 1,702
Fixed assets 8,299 9,222
Right of use asset 13,211 13,986
Other assets 284 149
Other Assets, Total $ 25,753 $ 28,013
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract]    
Prior years $ 6,040 $ 58,288
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Activity in the Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses [Abstract]    
Balance at January 1 $ 789,768 $ 620,355
Less reinsurance recoverable 357,200 274,275
Net balance at January 1 432,568 346,080
Incurred related to:    
Current year 269,204 326,919
Retroactive loss portfolio transfer 0 21,700
Prior years 6,040 58,288
Total incurred 275,244 406,907
Paid related to:    
Current year 101,475 113,312
Retroactive loss portfolio transfer 0 21,700
Prior years 177,571 185,407
Total paid 279,046 320,419
Net balance at December 31 428,766 432,568
Plus reinsurance recoverable 387,915 357,200
Balance at December 31 $ 816,681 $ 789,768
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Causes for Prior Accident Year Reserve Development by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288
Specialty Commercial Segment [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development 2,670 45,808
Standard Commercial Segment [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development (1,521) 3,357
Personal Segment [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development 4,891 9,123
Corporate [Member]    
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 0 $ 0
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Incurred and Paid Claims Development - Commercial Auto Liability) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
Commercial Auto business units [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total incurred 1,127,961                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 938,823                  
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance 1,069                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 190,207                  
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   75,907 76,333 $ 75,657 $ 75,464 $ 73,153 $ 71,515 $ 68,225 $ 69,628 60,844
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 75,910                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (25)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 3,646                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 75,763 75,893 75,039 75,190 72,907 69,026 59,883 46,510 30,046 $ 12,859
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   105,448 103,571 103,379 102,031 96,974 90,726 86,902 93,692  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 105,402                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (147)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 4,695                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 105,194 105,194 106,894 101,146 93,554 83,184 63,255 40,670 $ 13,333  
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   120,417 116,373 113,357 106,138 99,280 93,187 102,053    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 120,705                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (1,742)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 5,259                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 121,964 121,683 112,617 107,912 88,823 67,410 43,078 $ 17,145    
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   141,197 135,774 133,574 125,161 106,608 106,133      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 141,222                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 376                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 5,923                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 139,681 139,605 141,678 123,668 95,056 48,239 $ 18,108      
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   140,794 137,690 121,714 115,044 111,913        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 141,739                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (217)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 6,126                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 135,247 133,918 129,761 106,707 53,398 $ 19,788        
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   154,993 148,563 119,583 125,315          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 156,528                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (1,301)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 6,276                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 141,545 143,791 133,880 77,884 $ 22,578          
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2018 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   110,052 118,334 119,070            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 114,281                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 9,449                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 5,299                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 101,502 86,894 49,912 $ 26,101            
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2019 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   128,652 118,351              
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 125,815                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 17,576                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 3,972                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 78,955 61,332 $ 16,812              
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2020 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   101,568                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 100,430                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 29,443                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 3,064                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 37,308 $ 14,491                
Commercial Auto business units [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2021 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 45,927                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 32,756                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,075                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 1,663                  
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Incurred and Paid Claims Development - Casualty) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
E&S Casualty business unit [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total incurred 281,868                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 179,778                  
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance 1,910                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 104,001                  
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   13,400 12,944 $ 11,852 $ 12,390 $ 13,330 $ 12,230 $ 13,098 $ 11,301 13,020
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 13,145                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (454)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 752                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 13,038 12,725 12,572 11,357 10,938 10,255 8,037 6,096 2,666 $ 1,337
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   13,274 13,330 12,205 12,874 12,792 12,384 12,002 13,379  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 13,370                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (502)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 810                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 12,972 12,478 12,255 11,866 11,134 9,212 5,461 3,190 $ 1,331  
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   13,140 13,167 11,676 11,663 12,034 14,007 15,590    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 12,989                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (524)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 950                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 13,189 13,003 12,365 11,327 8,075 5,499 4,196 $ 1,829    
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   16,931 15,945 15,266 15,046 16,746 17,362      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 18,542                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 157                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,033                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 16,573 15,729 16,158 13,553 8,258 4,133 $ 1,420      
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   17,508 18,625 16,927 16,513 16,039        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 16,819                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (1,083)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,061                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 17,848 17,111 16,442 11,269 5,672 $ 1,753        
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   18,023 20,360 15,751 17,845          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 21,362                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 1,113                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,656                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 19,633 16,264 11,268 5,884 $ 2,900          
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2018 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   23,856 24,590 23,056            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 23,055                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (5,305)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,251                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 22,898 15,363 8,027 $ 2,708            
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2019 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   43,426 34,610              
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 47,496                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 3,220                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,938                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 32,705 17,177 $ 2,526              
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2020 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   62,464                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 60,706                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 16,107                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 7,503                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 24,029 $ 6,176                
E&S Casualty business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2021 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 54,385                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 26,649                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 6,195                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 6,892                  
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Incurred and Paid Claims Development - Commercial Accounts) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total incurred 416,667                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 357,772                  
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance 1,616                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 60,511                  
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   39,462 38,669 $ 38,669 $ 40,350 $ 41,451 $ 42,632 $ 44,625 $ 48,085 47,194
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 39,626                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 208                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,712                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 39,108 38,518 38,211 38,044 37,808 35,943 34,597 32,378 30,096 $ 22,264
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   40,141 40,211 39,567 42,822 43,917 46,990 47,385 46,413  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 40,562                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 178                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,809                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 40,210 39,560 39,329 38,892 37,947 36,225 33,927 29,586 $ 19,386  
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   42,503 42,463 43,673 43,806 43,806 46,470 46,280    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 42,645                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 201                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,742                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 41,863 41,658 41,162 39,185 36,775 33,544 31,150 $ 21,322    
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   39,206 39,287 38,385 41,429 42,580 40,966      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 38,677                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 512                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,579                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 37,886 37,135 35,611 35,238 30,974 28,501 $ 16,557      
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   45,267 43,111 41,983 43,449 43,327        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 43,883                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 795                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,548                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 42,819 40,828 39,417 35,035 29,456 $ 19,776        
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   44,732 43,579 42,704 40,943          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 45,815                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 1,259                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,745                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 42,707 41,631 36,650 28,813 $ 16,644          
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2018 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   44,590 41,290 42,898            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 47,007                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 2,920                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,606                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 40,163 33,546 29,381 $ 19,233            
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2019 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   34,616 37,984              
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 36,044                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 2,867                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,754                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 30,407 26,233 $ 17,490              
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2020 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   40,356                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 35,879                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 8,597                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,793                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 23,914 $ 13,942                
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2021 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 46,529                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 21,462                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,539                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 18,695                  
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$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total incurred 40,514                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 37,238                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 3,276                  
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   9,446 9,941 $ 9,941 $ 10,021 $ 10,024 $ 10,336 $ 10,353 $ 10,738 10,988
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 10,040                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 229                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 10,040 9,446 9,941 10,041 10,041 10,041 10,049 9,672 8,486 $ 5,641
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   10,297 10,252 10,649 10,057 9,563 10,295 11,304 10,236  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 10,254                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 231                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 10,239 10,281 10,242 10,456 9,944 9,356 9,584 9,493 $ 6,537  
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   3,567 3,567 3,566 3,558 3,627 3,654 3,179    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 3,567                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 201                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 3,567 3,567 3,567 3,565 3,327 3,259 3,105 $ 2,779    
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   1,635 1,630 1,631 1,643 1,709 1,870      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 1,635                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 198                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 1,633 1,634 1,630 1,601 1,520 1,405 $ 958      
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   2,220 2,219 2,119 2,241 2,330        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 2,082                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 292                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 2,082 2,216 2,082 1,918 1,907 $ 1,469        
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   2,178 2,079 2,082 2,325          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 2,150                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 320                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 2,149 2,054 2,021 1,837 $ 1,260          
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2018 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   2,565 1,990 2,382            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 2,446                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 31                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 338                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 2,282 2,368 2,237 $ 1,716            
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2019 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   4,525 5,246              
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 3,580                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 70                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 305                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 3,139 3,787 $ 2,911              
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2020 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   3,487                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 1,198                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 246                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 289                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 693 $ 2,120                
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2021 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 3,562                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 1,866                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 194                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 1,414                  
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Incurred and Paid Claims Development - Runoff) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total incurred 35,671                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 34,641                  
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance 723                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 1,753                  
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   2,773 2,752 $ 2,752 $ 2,636 $ 2,821 $ 3,358 $ 3,597 $ 4,469 $ 4,804
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 2,773                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 91                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 714                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 2,675 2,675 2,675 2,602 2,600 2,583 2,594 2,411 2,107  
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   9,483 9,486 9,472 9,257 9,257 9,713 10,143 9,069  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 9,470                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 237                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,337                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 9,070 9,050 9,010 8,961 8,809 8,350 7,882 6,825 $ 3,737  
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   10,292 10,463 10,452 10,076 9,762 9,338 9,208    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 10,127                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 431                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,027                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 9,571 9,487 9,323 9,210 9,004 7,970 5,972 $ 2,933    
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   8,526 8,420 8,892 8,624 7,277 8,605      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 8,508                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 164                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 822                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 8,542 8,512 8,495 8,049 7,328 5,744 $ 2,528      
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   4,425 4,416 4,365 4,733 3,553        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 4,425                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 462                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 4,425 4,425 4,418 3,743 2,550 $ 1,732        
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   403 415 465 450          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 368                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 10                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 66                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 358 $ 282 $ 203 $ 171 $ 111          
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Incurred and Paid Claims Development - Programs) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total incurred 37,861                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 30,453                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 7,408                  
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   2,045 2,045 $ 2,045 $ 2,045 $ 2,045 $ 3,885 $ 2,045 $ 2,045 3,001
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 2,045                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 3                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 2,045 2,045 2,045 2,045 2,045 2,045 2,045 2,045 2,045 $ 2,045
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   2,302 2,302 2,302 2,302 2,076 1,561 2,543 1,595  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 2,302                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 2,302 2,302 2,302 2,302 2,302 2,076 1,561 1,561 $ 1,489  
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   1,575 1,575 1,575 1,575 2,039 666 1,623    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 1,575                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 5                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 1,575 1,575 1,575 1,575 1,575 1,575 1,502 $ 758    
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   752 752 752 752 1,629 1,683      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 752                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 752 752 752 752 752 1,629 $ 1,515      
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   1,178 1,178 1,178 1,200 478        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 1,178                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 1,178 1,178 1,178 1,178 1,139 $ 1,139        
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   1,982 1,801 1,775 955          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 1,982                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 7                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 66                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 1,967 1,967 1,551 1,556 $ 36          
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2018 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   4,222 4,368 3,598            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 4,222                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 42                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 795                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 4,030 3,778 1,290 $ 911            
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2019 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   9,150 5,407              
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 9,078                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 673                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,060                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 8,174 7,794 $ 4,501              
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2020 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   6,737                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 7,107                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 848                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 880                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 5,563 $ 2,908                
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2021 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 7,620                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 3,322                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 593                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 2,867                  
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$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
Personal Segment [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development 4,891 9,123                
Total incurred 401,093                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 383,700                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 17,393                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   72,123 72,100 $ 72,076 $ 72,037 $ 72,042 $ 71,513 $ 70,552 $ 73,795 58,604
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 72,128                  
Cumulative number of reported claims 23,940                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   72,138 72,124 72,094 72,055 71,995 70,807 68,849 64,278 $ 37,860
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 72,146                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   60,286 60,310 60,328 60,379 60,211 60,100 59,132 55,706  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 60,299                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 23,472                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   60,279 60,279 60,297 60,277 59,775 58,047 54,514 $ 45,901  
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 60,291                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   6,578 6,518 6,504 6,699 6,243 5,340 5,452    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 6,580                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 19,293                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   6,583 6,580 6,566 6,428 5,631 4,418 $ 2,515    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 6,585                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   25,185 25,102 25,136 25,307 25,682 23,104      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 25,194                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 23,376                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   25,169 25,098 25,243 24,262 22,281 $ 11,570      
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 25,191                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   33,042 32,803 32,728 32,893 32,260        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 33,193                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 23,759                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   32,991 32,777 32,260 30,646 $ 21,669        
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 33,141                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   22,547 21,926 21,968 23,342          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 22,768                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 16,818                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   22,488 21,972 21,061 $ 15,776          
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 22,762                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2018 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   19,972 18,353 18,334            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 20,139                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 18                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 15,332                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   19,628 18,009 $ 11,137            
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 19,983                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2019 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   63,722 56,009              
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 64,677                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (770)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 25,728                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   60,870 $ 41,524              
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 64,885                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2020 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   47,938                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 50,820                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 404                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 18,429                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years   $ 32,746                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 48,281                  
Personal Segment [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2021 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 45,295                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 7,690                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 14,671                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 30,435                  
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$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
claim
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development $ 6,040 $ 58,288                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 269,204 326,919                
Total incurred 275,244 406,907                
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years 177,571 185,407                
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year 101,475 113,312                
Total paid 279,046 320,419                
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 428,766 432,568 $ 346,080              
Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years                   $ 1,181
Property [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total incurred 243,794                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Total paid 210,286                  
Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance 33,508                  
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2012 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   17,963 17,963 $ 17,974 $ 18,005 $ 17,768 $ 17,743 $ 18,119 $ 17,541 18,518
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 17,963                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,629                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 17,963 17,963 17,963 17,974 17,978 17,693 17,666 17,743 17,679 $ 15,773
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2013 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   22,935 22,935 22,936 22,914 22,578 22,264 22,363 21,644  
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 22,935                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,893                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 22,933 22,935 22,935 22,936 22,826 22,197 21,864 21,452 $ 17,785  
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2014 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   21,932 21,876 21,852 21,793 21,862 21,950 22,551    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 21,932                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,037                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 22,000 22,013 21,955 21,911 21,849 21,778 21,749 $ 19,586    
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2015 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   20,107 20,202 20,091 20,014 19,919 20,256      
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 20,107                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,993                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 19,960 19,965 19,953 20,134 19,928 19,500 $ 17,513      
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2016 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   22,781 22,789 22,632 22,838 20,734        
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 22,786                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,031                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 22,786 22,781 22,789 22,613 22,500 $ 17,248        
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized in 2017 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   24,287 24,490 23,003 24,182          
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 24,369                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 2,009                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 24,187 24,179 23,821 22,059 $ 18,703          
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2018 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   19,611 18,694 22,822            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 19,680                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (98)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,078                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 19,006 18,138 16,914 $ 10,923            
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2019 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   20,984 20,214              
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 20,924                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ (23)                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,239                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 19,658 18,895 $ 11,344              
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2020 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Total unfavorable (favorable) net prior year development   41,487                
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 38,472                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 1,359                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,518                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to prior years $ 29,003 $ 18,215                
Property [Member] | Loss Adjustment Expenses Recognized In 2021 [Member]                    
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]                    
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses related to current year 34,626                  
Total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims $ 9,692                  
Cumulative number of reported claims | claim 1,265                  
Liability For Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]                    
Paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses related to current year $ 12,790                  
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Reconciliation of Incurred and Paid Claims to Liability for Unpaid Losses and LAE) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance $ 418,057 $ 431,821  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 387,915 349,585  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 10,709 8,362  
Total gross liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses 816,681 789,768 $ 620,355
Commercial Auto business units [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 190,207 218,999  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 85,398 91,040  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 1,589 1,850  
E&S Casualty business unit [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 104,001 97,302  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 141,746 122,341  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 3,694 1,681  
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 60,511 59,603  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 27,464 20,464  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 2,448 2,643  
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 3,276 2,448  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 13,385 10,143  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 99 104  
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 1,753 2,226  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 1,155 1,184  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 170 170  
Specialty Commercial Segment [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 7,408 5,644  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 236 968  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 91 61  
Personal Segment [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 17,393 18,597  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 1,707 5,613  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 1,625 1,250  
Property [Member]      
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]      
Liabilities for unpaid losses and allocated loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance 33,508 27,002  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims 116,824 97,832  
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses $ 993 $ 603  
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Claims) (Details)
Dec. 31, 2021
Commercial Auto business units [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 15.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 25.70%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 25.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 16.60%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 9.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 4.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 2.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 0.80%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 0.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 0.00%
E&S Casualty business unit [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 9.40%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 17.80%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 20.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 23.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 14.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 4.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 3.60%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 3.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 2.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 0.80%
Commercial Accounts business unit [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 41.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 23.80%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 10.20%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 8.20%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 6.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 3.80%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 2.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 2.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 1.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 1.00%
General Aviation and Satellite Component [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 77.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 8.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 2.70%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 4.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 3.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 1.60%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 1.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 0.70%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 0.20%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 0.00%
Workers Compensation Business Unit [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 33.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 31.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 16.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 9.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 3.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 1.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 1.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 1.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 1.20%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 1.10%
Specialty Programs Business Unit [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 44.60%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 36.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 13.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 4.60%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 0.00%
Personal Segment [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 62.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 25.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 7.40%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 3.70%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 0.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 0.40%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 0.00%
Property [Member]  
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]  
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year one 64.70%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year two 27.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year three 4.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year four 2.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year five 1.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year six 0.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year seven 0.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year eight 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year nine 0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims, year ten 0.00%
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Reinsurance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reinsurance [Abstract]    
Paid loss recoverable $ 77.4 $ 55.6
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Reinsurance (Schedule of Reinsurance Ceded and Recoveries) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Premium Written :    
Direct $ 643,957 $ 734,800
Assumed 9,797 8,568
Ceded premiums written (313,830) (315,036)
Net premiums written 339,924 428,332
Premium Earned:    
Direct 679,504 803,034
Assumed 10,629 8,454
Ceded earned premiums (310,843) (339,587)
Net premiums earned 379,290 471,901
Reinsurance recoveries $ 301,208 $ 254,882
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Reinsurance (Loss Portfolio Transfer) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 16, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]        
Ceded premiums written     $ 313,830 $ 315,036
Reinsurance recoverable     550,000  
LPT        
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]        
Pre-tax loss   $ 21,700    
Policyholder benefits and claims incurred, ceded $ 240,000      
Ceded premiums written 92,600      
Payments for Deposits with Other Institutions 96,700      
Reinsurance contract, ultimate incurred losses     220,100  
Reinsurance contract in excess of the first layer     44,000  
Reinsurance recoverable     $ 49,000  
First Layer Of Reinsurance By DARAG Bermuda [Member] | LPT        
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]        
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Excess Retention, Amount Reinsured 151,200      
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Amount Retained 24,900      
Second Layer Of Reinsurance By DARAG Bermuda [Member] | LPT        
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]        
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Amount Retained 27,800      
Top Layer Of Reinsurance By DARAG Guernsey [Member] | LPT        
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items]        
Reinsurance Retention Policy, Amount Retained $ 36,100      
v3.22.0.1
Senior Unsecured Notes (Details)
$ in Millions
Aug. 19, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital   38
Senior unsecured notes ("Notes") due August 15, 2029    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal amount $ 50.0  
Interest rate 6.25%  
Debt to capital ratio covenant 35.00%  
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Subordinated Debt Securities (Summary of the Nature and Terms of the Junior Subordinated Debt and Trust) (Details) - Junior subordinated debt
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 23, 2007
USD ($)
shares
Jun. 21, 2005
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
item
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]      
Interest Payment Extension Period Elected | item     20
Debt to capital ratio covenant     35.00%
Hallmark Statutory Trust I [Member]      
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]      
Issue date   Jun. 21, 2005  
Principal amount of trust preferred securities   $ 30,000  
Principal amount of junior subordinated debt securities   $ 30,928  
Maturity date of junior subordinated debt securities   Jun. 15, 2035  
Trust common stock | shares   928  
Interest rate, per annum   Three Month LIBOR + 3.25%  
Current interest rate     3.45%
Hallmark Statutory Trust I [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]      
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   3.25%  
Hallmark Statutory Trust I I [Member]      
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]      
Issue date Aug. 23, 2007    
Principal amount of trust preferred securities $ 25,000    
Principal amount of junior subordinated debt securities $ 25,774    
Maturity date of junior subordinated debt securities Sep. 15, 2037    
Trust common stock | shares 774    
Interest rate, per annum Three Month LIBOR + 2.90%    
Current interest rate     3.10%
Hallmark Statutory Trust I I [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]      
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 2.90%    
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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
American Hallmark Insurance Company [Member]  
Net premiums written, percentage 32.00%
Hallmark Insurance Company (Payer) [Member]  
Net premiums written, percentage 32.00%
Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company. [Member]  
Net premiums written, percentage 26.00%
Hallmark National Insurance Company [Member]  
Net premiums written, percentage 10.00%
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Segment Information (Schedule of Business Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Revenues [Abstract]    
Revenues $ 404,703 $ 468,848
Depreciation and Amortization Expense [Abstract]    
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 3,430 5,754
Interest Expense [Abstract]    
Interest Expense 4,993 5,326
Tax (Benefit) Expense [Abstract]    
Tax Expense (Benefit) 2,491 (21,417)
Pre-tax (loss) income [Abstract]    
Pre-tax (loss) income 11,495 (115,768)
Specialty Commercial Segment [Member]    
Revenues [Abstract]    
Revenues 252,368 340,515
Depreciation and Amortization Expense [Abstract]    
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 1,592 3,287
Interest Expense [Abstract]    
Interest Expense 0 0
Tax (Benefit) Expense [Abstract]    
Tax Expense (Benefit) 7,133 (122)
Pre-tax (loss) income [Abstract]    
Pre-tax (loss) income 32,915 (7,752)
Standard Commercial Segment [Member]    
Revenues [Abstract]    
Revenues 71,295 69,819
Depreciation and Amortization Expense [Abstract]    
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 541 611
Interest Expense [Abstract]    
Interest Expense 0 0
Tax (Benefit) Expense [Abstract]    
Tax Expense (Benefit) (7) (599)
Pre-tax (loss) income [Abstract]    
Pre-tax (loss) income (30) (3,039)
Personal Segment [Member]    
Revenues [Abstract]    
Revenues 73,969 84,730
Depreciation and Amortization Expense [Abstract]    
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 464 1,024
Interest Expense [Abstract]    
Interest Expense 0 0
Tax (Benefit) Expense [Abstract]    
Tax Expense (Benefit) (2,157) (2,038)
Pre-tax (loss) income [Abstract]    
Pre-tax (loss) income (9,955) (10,338)
Corporate [Member]    
Revenues [Abstract]    
Revenues 7,071 (26,216)
Depreciation and Amortization Expense [Abstract]    
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 833 832
Interest Expense [Abstract]    
Interest Expense 4,993 5,326
Tax (Benefit) Expense [Abstract]    
Tax Expense (Benefit) (2,478) (18,658)
Pre-tax (loss) income [Abstract]    
Pre-tax (loss) income $ (11,435) $ (94,639)
v3.22.0.1
Segment Information (Schedule of Additional Business Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 1,553,598 $ 1,496,717
Specialty Commercial Segment [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 1,163,947 1,116,137
Standard Commercial Segment [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 194,594 183,689
Personal Segment [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets 128,165 133,310
Corporate [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Assets $ 66,892 $ 63,581
v3.22.0.1
Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 0 14,157
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Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Numerator for both basic and diluted earnings per share:    
Net income (loss) $ 9,004 $ (94,351)
Denominator, basic shares 18,164 18,137
Effect of dilutive securities:    
Stock-based compensation awards 0 0
Denominator, diluted shares 18,164 18,137
Basic earnings (loss) per share: (in dollars per share) $ 0.50 $ (5.20)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share: (in dollars per share) $ 0.50 $ (5.20)
v3.22.0.1
Regulatory Capital Restrictions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Regulatory Capital Restrictions [Line Items]    
Retained earnings, unappropriated $ 19.8  
American Hallmark Insurance Company and Texas Builders Insurance Company [Member]    
Regulatory Capital Restrictions [Line Items]    
Statutory Accounting Practices, Future Dividend Payments Restrictions greater of statutory net income for the prior calendar year or 10% of statutory policyholders’ surplus as of the prior year end  
Hallmark Insurance Company And Hallmark National Insurance Company [Member]    
Regulatory Capital Restrictions [Line Items]    
Statutory Accounting Practices, Future Dividend Payments Restrictions lesser of 10% of prior year policyholders’ surplus or prior year’s net income  
Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company [Member]    
Regulatory Capital Restrictions [Line Items]    
Statutory Accounting Practices, Future Dividend Payments Restrictions greater of 10% of prior year policyholders’ surplus or prior year’s statutory net income, not including realized capital gains  
Hallmark Insurance Company Subsidiaries [Member]    
Regulatory Capital Restrictions [Line Items]    
Aggregate amount of shareholder dividends, maximum available next current fiscal year $ 32.0  
Amount of restricted net assets for consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries 155.8  
Insurance agency management fee 15.5 $ 4.2
Statutory accounting practices, statutory capital and surplus, balance 232.3 211.6
Statutory accounting practices, statutory net income (loss) amount 22.0 (10.1)
Hallmark Insurance Company Subsidiaries [Member] | Hallmark (Payee) [Member]    
Regulatory Capital Restrictions [Line Items]    
Aggregate amount of shareholder dividends, maximum available next current fiscal year 22.7  
Dividends paid by subsidiaries $ 3.0 $ 12.0
v3.22.0.1
Share-Based Payment Arrangements (Narrative) (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
item
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2019
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2018
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2017
$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Stock options, Granted | shares 0 0      
Long Term Incentive Plan 2005 [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Number of incentive stock options outstanding | shares 0        
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, non-qualified stock options to purchase number of shares | shares 14,157        
Long Term Incentive Plan 2015 [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Number of incentive stock options outstanding | shares 0        
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares authorized | shares 2,000,000        
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, restricted stock options to purchase number of shares | shares 872,532        
Long Term Incentive Plan 2005 and 2015 [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements $ 0        
Non Qualified Stock Options [Member] | Long Term Incentive Plan 2005 [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage 100.00%        
Stock-based compensation incentive stock options grant under incentive plan termination period 10 years        
Share-based payment, award vesting period 6 months        
Non Qualified Stock Options [Member] | Long Term Incentive Plan 2005 [Member] | First Seven Anniversary Dates [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Number of anniversary dates | item 7        
Non Qualified Stock Options [Member] | Long Term Incentive Plan 2005 [Member] | Two Hundred Thousand Grant [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Number of options vested or expected to vest | shares 200,000        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements $ 2,300        
Allocated share-based compensation expense (benefit) 228 $ (400)      
Income tax benefit (expense) of share-based payments recognized in income 48 $ (84)      
Employee Service Share-based Compensation Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Expected to Recognized 1,500        
2022 600        
2023 500        
2024 300        
2025 100        
2026 $ 14        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Percentage of restricted stock units granted as result of meeting growth rates 50.00%        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Percentage of restricted stock units granted as result of meeting growth rates 150.00%        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Long Term Incentive Plan 2015 [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Other than options, grant date fair value | $ / shares $ 4.21   $ 18.10 $ 10.87 $ 10.20
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Long Term Incentive Plan 2015 [Member] | Third Anniversary [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage 50.00%        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Long Term Incentive Plan 2015 [Member] | Fourth Anniversary [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage 80.00%        
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Long Term Incentive Plan 2015 [Member] | Fifth Anniversary [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage 100.00%        
v3.22.0.1
Share-Based Payment Arrangements (Summary of the Status of Stock Options) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Payment Arrangements [Abstract]    
Stock Options, Outstanding at January 1, 2021 14,157  
Stock options, Granted 0 0
Stock Options, Exercised 0  
Stock Options, Forfeited or Expired (14,157)  
Stock Options, Outstanding at December 31, 2021 0 14,157
Stock Options, Exercisable at December 31, 2021 0  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at January 1, 2021 $ 6.99  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted 0  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised 0  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or Expired 6.99  
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at December 31, 2021 0 $ 6.99
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at December 31, 2021 $ 0  
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding at December 31, 2021 0 years  
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at December 31, 2021 0 years  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2021 $ 0  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at December 31, 2021 $ 0  
v3.22.0.1
Share-Based Payment Arrangements (Schedule of Options, Grants in Period and Grant Date Intrinsic Value) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Cost of share-based payments (non-cash) $ 229 $ (400)
Employee Stock Option [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Intrinsic value of options exercised 0 0
Cost of share-based payments (non-cash) 0 0
Income tax benefit of share-based payments recognized in income $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Share-Based Payment Arrangements (Summary of the Status of Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Nonvested at January 1 228,827 353,491
Granted 523,757 0
Vested (30,309) (19,065)
Forfeited (140,586) (105,599)
Nonvested at December 31 581,689 228,827
v3.22.0.1
Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets   $ 12,226 $ 11,393 $ 10,988
Favorable rate of return equal to or greater than average inflation rate   5.00%    
Investment objective achievement period   60 years    
Single stock issue restricted among total portfolio value   5.00%    
Securities held in mutual or commingled funds   90.00%    
Expected return on plan assets   6.50% 6.50%  
Net periodic pension cost   $ (265) $ (191)  
Interest cost   271 355  
Defined benefit plan, expected return on plan assets   (709) (684)  
Defined contribution plan, employer discretionary contribution amount   200 0  
Scenario, Forecast [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Net periodic pension cost $ (357)      
Interest cost 300      
Defined benefit plan, expected return on plan assets (764)      
Amortization of net loss $ 107      
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets   400 $ 500  
Equity Securities [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets   $ 8,800    
Equity Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations range   45.00%    
Equity Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined benefit plan, target plan asset allocations range   75.00%    
Debt Securities [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets   $ 3,000    
Standard Commercial P & C Business Unit [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Minimum hours of service to participate within defined benefit plan   1000 hours    
v3.22.0.1
Retirement Plans (Changes in Benefit Obligations, Components of Benefit Costs, Weighted-Average Assumptions, and Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Assumptions (end of period):      
Discount rate used in determining benefit obligation 2.52% 2.12%  
Reconciliation of funded status (end of period):      
Accumulated benefit obligation $ (12,400) $ (13,252)  
Projected benefit obligation (12,400) (13,252)  
Fair value of plan assets 12,226 11,393  
Funded status (174) (1,859)  
Net actuarial loss (3,253) (4,672)  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,253) (4,672)  
Prepaid pension cost 3,079 2,813  
Net amount recognized as of December 31 (174) (1,859)  
Changes in projected benefit obligation:      
Benefit obligation as of beginning of period 13,252 12,376  
Interest cost 271 355  
Actuarial liability loss (284) 1,352  
Benefits paid (839) (831)  
Benefit obligation as of end of period 12,400 13,252 $ 12,376
Change in plan assets:      
Fair value of plan assets as of beginning of period 11,393 10,988  
Actual return on plan assets (net of expenses) 1,672 1,236  
Employer contributions 0 0  
Benefits Paid (839) (831)  
Fair value of plan assets as of end of period 12,226 11,393 10,988
Net periodic pension cost:      
Service cost - benefits earned during the period   0 $ 0
Interest cost 271 355  
Expected return on plan assets (709) (684)  
Recognized actuarial loss 173 138  
Net periodic pension cost $ (265) $ (191)  
Discount rate 2.12% 2.98%  
Expected return on plan assets 6.50% 6.50%  
v3.22.0.1
Retirement Plans (Estimated Future Benefit Payments) (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Retirement Plans [Abstract]  
2022 $ 884
2023 872
2024 869
2025 849
2026 835
2026-2030 $ 3,765
v3.22.0.1
Retirement Plans (Weighted-Average Asset Allocation for the Defined Benefit Cash Balance Plan) (Details)
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations 100.00% 100.00%
Debt Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations 24.00% 25.00%
Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations 72.00% 70.00%
Other Liabilities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, actual plan asset allocations 4.00% 5.00%
v3.22.0.1
Retirement Plans (Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents $ 11,770 $ 10,853
Mutual Fund [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 2,991  
Debt Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents   2,875
Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 8,779 7,978
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 11,770 7,978
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mutual Fund [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 2,991  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 8,779 7,978
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 0 2,875
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mutual Fund [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 0  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents   2,875
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Mutual Fund [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents 0  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined benefit plan, fair value of plan assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]    
Statutory tax rates 21.00% 21.00%
Operating loss carryforwards $ 589  
Valuation allowance 0 $ 0
Uncertain tax positions $ 0  
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Deferred policy acquisition costs $ (1,431) $ (3,746)
Net unrealized holding gain on investments (1,781) (1,579)
Agency relationship (5) (11)
Intangible assets 0 0
Goodwill 0 0
Bond amortization 0 0
Fixed assets (927) (1,293)
Other (167) (343)
Total deferred tax liabilities (4,311) (6,972)
Deferred tax assets:    
Unearned premiums 5,796 7,639
Amortization of non-compete agreements 0 0
Intangible assets 192 308
Pension liability 683 981
Net operating loss carry-forward 124 118
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expense 5,375 4,688
Rent reserve 3 45
Bonus accrual 312 671
Deferred social security tax 178 356
Investment impairments 217 336
Other 337 554
Total deferred tax assets 13,217 15,696
Deferred federal income taxes, net $ 8,906 $ 8,724
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract]    
Computed expected income tax expense (benefit) at statutory tax rate $ 2,414 $ (22,884)
Meals and entertainment 34 28
Tax exempt interest (234) (300)
Dividends received deduction (190) (111)
Goodwill 0 7,410
State taxes (net of federal benefit) 208 223
Rate differential on NOL 0 (3,383)
True up 0 (2,369)
Other 259 (31)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,491 (21,417)
Current income tax expense (benefit) 2,297 (14,904)
Deferred tax expense (benefit) $ 194 $ (6,513)
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes (Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards) (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Net Operating Loss $ 589
Operating Loss Expires In 2022 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 0
Operating Loss Expires In 2028 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 2
Operating Loss Expires in 2029 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 25
Operating Loss Expires In 2031 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 45
Operating Loss Expires In 2032 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 77
Operating Loss Expires In 2033 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 73
Operating Loss Expires In 2034 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 59
Operating Loss Expires in 2035 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 33
Operating Loss Expires in 2036 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 50
Operating Loss Expires in 2037 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 29
Operating Loss Expires in 2038 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 40
Operating Loss Expires In 2039 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 70
Operating Loss Expires In 2040 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss 60
Operating Loss Expires In 2041 [Member]  
Net Operating Loss $ 26
v3.22.0.1
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash to Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 352,867 $ 102,580  
Restricted cash 3,810 5,728  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 356,677 $ 108,308 $ 54,948
v3.22.0.1
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Supplemental Cash Flow Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]    
Interest paid $ 3,181 $ 4,860
Income taxes paid (4,177) 653
Receivable for securities related to investment disposals 1,326 913
Payable for securities related to investment purchases $ 3,280 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]    
Guaranty association assessments $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balances (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income ) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance $ 383  
Other comprehensive (loss) income:    
Change in net actuarial gain 1,419 $ (662)
Tax effect on change in net actuarial (loss) gain (298) 139
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period 2,832 709
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains arising during the period (595) (149)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (6,046) (433)
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense 1,270 91
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (1,418) (305)
Ending Balance (1,035) 383
Pension Liability [Member]    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance (3,762) (3,239)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:    
Change in net actuarial gain 1,419 (662)
Tax effect on change in net actuarial (loss) gain (298) 139
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period 0 0
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains arising during the period 0 0
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income 0 0
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense 0 0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax 1,121 (523)
Ending Balance (2,641) (3,762)
Unrealized Gains (Loss) [Member]    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 4,145 3,927
Other comprehensive (loss) income:    
Change in net actuarial gain 0 0
Tax effect on change in net actuarial (loss) gain 0 0
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period 2,832 709
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains arising during the period (595) (149)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (6,046) (433)
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense 1,270 91
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (2,539) 218
Ending Balance 1,606 4,145
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 383 688
Other comprehensive (loss) income:    
Change in net actuarial gain 1,419 (662)
Tax effect on change in net actuarial (loss) gain (298) 139
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period 2,832 709
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains arising during the period (595) (149)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (6,046) (433)
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains included in income tax expense 1,270 91
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (1,418) (305)
Ending Balance $ (1,035) $ 383
v3.22.0.1
Concentrations of Credit Risk (Details)
Dec. 31, 2021
Institution
Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]  
Number of financial institutions with which accounts are maintained in excess of the amount insured by FDIC 4
v3.22.0.1
Leases (Narrative) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lease, Practical Expedients true
Options to extend true
Minimum [Member]  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 1 year
Maximum [Member]  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 12 years
v3.22.0.1
Leases (Components of Lease Expense and Other Lease Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease cost $ 2,147 $ 3,010
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases 2,171 2,473
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 436 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Leases (Component of Lease and Other Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 13,211 $ 13,986
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other Assets Other Assets
Operating lease liabilities $ 15,062 $ 15,862
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases 11 years 4 months 24 days 10 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases 6.22% 5.88%
Short-term lease payments $ 200 $ 19
v3.22.0.1
Leases (Maturities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases:    
2021 $ 0 $ 2,172
2022 2,171 2,171
2023 2,023 1,885
2024 2,216 1,940
2025 2,450 1,975
Thereafter 18,264 11,351
Total future minimum lease payments 27,124 21,494
Less imputed interest (12,062) (5,632)
Total operating lease liability $ 15,062 $ 15,862
v3.22.0.1
Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
ASSETS      
Fair Value $ 290,073 $ 507,279  
Cash and cash equivalents 352,867 102,580  
Investment in subsidiaries 1,702 1,702  
Federal income tax recoverable 18,217 24,691  
Other assets 25,753 28,013  
Total assets 1,553,598 1,496,717  
Liabilities:      
Senior unsecured notes due 2029 (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $746 in 2021 and $844 in 2020) 49,254 49,156  
Subordinated debt securities (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $743 in 2021 and $795 in 2020) 55,959 55,907  
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses 50,394 50,415  
Total liabilities 1,378,077 1,329,011  
Stockholders' equity:      
Common stock, $.18 par value, authorized 33,333,333 shares; issued 20,872,831 shares in 2021 and in 2020 3,757 3,757  
Additional paid-in capital 122,844 122,893  
Retained earnings 74,703 65,699  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,035) 383  
Treasury stock (2,700,364 shares in 2021 and 2,730,673 in 2020), at cost (24,748) (25,026)  
Total stockholders' equity 175,521 167,706 $ 262,762
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 1,553,598 1,496,717  
Parent Company [Member]      
ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents 32,482 30,066  
Investment in subsidiaries 239,832 247,839  
Deferred federal income taxes 50 285  
Federal income tax recoverable 9,028 12,506  
Other assets 19,913 19,844  
Total assets 301,305 310,540  
Liabilities:      
Senior unsecured notes due 2029 (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $746 in 2021 and $844 in 2020) 49,254 49,156  
Subordinated debt securities (less unamortized debt issuance cost of $743 in 2021 and $795 in 2020) 55,959 55,907  
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses 20,571 34,555  
Total liabilities 125,784 139,618  
Stockholders' equity:      
Common stock, $.18 par value, authorized 33,333,333 shares; issued 20,872,831 shares in 2021 and in 2020 3,757 3,757  
Additional paid-in capital 122,844 122,893  
Retained earnings 74,703 68,915  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,035) 383  
Treasury stock (2,700,364 shares in 2021 and 2,730,673 in 2020), at cost (24,748) (25,026)  
Total stockholders' equity 175,521 170,922  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 301,305 $ 310,540  
v3.22.0.1
Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Balance Sheet Extra) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt securities, available-for-sale, Amortized cost (in dollars) $ 288,175 $ 502,167
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.18 $ 0.18
Common stock, authorized shares 33,333,333 33,333,333
Common stock, issued shares 20,872,831 20,872,831
Treasury stock, shares 2,700,364 2,730,673
Senior unsecured notes due 2029 [Member]    
Unamortized debt issuance cost (in dollars) $ 746 $ 844
Subordinated Debt [Member]    
Unamortized debt issuance cost (in dollars) $ 744 $ 795
Parent Company [Member]    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.18 $ 0.18
Common stock, authorized shares 33,333,333 33,333,333
Common stock, issued shares 20,872,831 20,872,831
Treasury stock, shares 2,700,364 2,730,673
Parent Company [Member] | Senior unsecured notes due 2029 [Member]    
Unamortized debt issuance cost (in dollars) $ 746 $ 844
Parent Company [Member] | Subordinated Debt [Member]    
Unamortized debt issuance cost (in dollars) $ 743 $ 795
v3.22.0.1
Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Statements of Operations) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investment income, net of expenses $ 9,715 $ 12,920
Management fee income 4,344 5,705
Total revenues 404,703 468,848
Interest expense 4,993 5,326
Total expenses 393,208 584,616
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and income tax benefit 11,495 (115,768)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,491 (21,417)
Net income (loss) 9,004 (94,351)
Parent Company [Member]    
Investment income, net of expenses 28 20
Dividend income from subsidiaries 3,000 12,000
Net realized gains 0 744
Management fee income 31,714 22,844
Total revenues 34,742 35,608
Operating expenses 13,513 17,101
Interest expense 4,993 5,326
Total expenses 18,506 22,427
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and income tax benefit 16,236 13,181
Income tax expense (benefit) 3,858 (5,592)
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 12,378 18,773
Equity in undistributed share of loss in subsidiaries (3,374) (113,124)
Net income (loss) 9,004 (94,351)
Comprehensive income (loss) $ 7,586 $ (94,656)
v3.22.0.1
Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Parent Company Only) (Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $ 9,004 $ (94,351)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization expense 3,430 5,754
Deferred tax expense (benefit) 194 (6,513)
Change in current federal income tax (recoverable) payable 6,474 (15,557)
Change in all other liabilities (1,556) (4,452)
Change in all other assets 4,185 5,018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 43,768 (69,327)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (1,910) (1,667)
Purchase of investment securities (132,461) (285,507)
Maturities, sales and redemptions of investment securities 338,972 409,861
Net cash provided by investing activities 204,601 122,687
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 248,369 53,360
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 108,308 54,948
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 356,677 108,308
Supplemental cash flow information:    
Interest paid 3,181 4,860
Income taxes paid (4,177) 653
Parent Company [Member]    
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) 9,004 (94,351)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization expense 832 835
Deferred tax expense (benefit) 235 768
Net realized gains 0 (744)
Undistributed share of loss of subsidiaries 3,374 113,124
Change in current federal income tax (recoverable) payable 3,478 (6,602)
Change in all other liabilities (27,254) (17,851)
Change in all other assets 13,942 14,368
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,611 9,547
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (1,195) (716)
Purchase of investment securities 0 0
Maturities, sales and redemptions of investment securities 0 1,598
Capital contribution to subsidiaries 0 0
Net cash provided by investing activities (1,195) 882
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 2,416 10,429
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 30,066 19,637
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 32,482 30,066
Supplemental cash flow information:    
Interest paid 3,181 4,860
Income taxes paid $ 148 $ 204
v3.22.0.1
Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]    
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs $ 6,811 $ 17,840
Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Adjustment Expenses 816,681 789,768
Unearned Premiums 284,427 320,806
Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable 0 0
Premium Revenue 379,290 471,901
Net Investment Income 9,715 12,920
Benefits Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses 275,244 406,907
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 35,188 78,816
Other Operating Expenses 101,438 118,765
Net Premiums Written 339,924 428,332
Specialty Commercial Segment [Member]    
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]    
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 3,585 9,070
Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Adjustment Expenses 702,375 678,017
Unearned Premiums 220,622 255,840
Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable 0 0
Premium Revenue 242,173 327,023
Net Investment Income 9,130 12,338
Benefits Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses 164,729 285,994
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 7,191 49,162
Other Operating Expenses 43,751 55,102
Net Premiums Written 205,306 284,532
Standard Commercial Segment [Member]    
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]    
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 4,652 4,872
Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Adjustment Expenses 93,497 86,291
Unearned Premiums 48,011 46,849
Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable 0 0
Premium Revenue 68,584 66,554
Net Investment Income 2,582 3,061
Benefits Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses 49,152 52,478
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 12,678 12,910
Other Operating Expenses 21,927 20,694
Net Premiums Written 67,709 68,396
Personal Segment [Member]    
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]    
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (1,426) 3,898
Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Adjustment Expenses 20,809 25,460
Unearned Premiums 15,794 18,117
Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable 0 0
Premium Revenue 68,533 78,324
Net Investment Income 1,153 842
Benefits Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses 61,363 68,435
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 15,319 16,744
Other Operating Expenses 22,247 25,868
Net Premiums Written 66,909 75,404
Corporate [Member]    
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]    
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 0 0
Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Adjustment Expenses 0 0
Unearned Premiums 0 0
Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable 0 0
Premium Revenue 0 0
Net Investment Income, Corporate (3,150) (3,321)
Benefits Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses 0 0
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 0 0
Other Operating Expenses 13,513 17,101
Net Premiums Written $ 0 $ 0
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Schedule IV - Reinsurance (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Premium Earned:    
Gross amount $ 679,504 $ 803,034
Ceded to other companies (310,843) (339,587)
Assumed from other companies 10,629 8,454
Net premiums earned $ 379,290 $ 471,901
Percentage of amount assumed to net 2.80% 1.79%
Life Insurance Product Line [Member]    
Premium Earned:    
Gross amount $ 0 $ 0
Ceded to other companies 0 0
Assumed from other companies 0 0
Net premiums earned 0 0
Accident and Health Insurance Product Line [Member]    
Premium Earned:    
Gross amount 0 0
Ceded to other companies 0 0
Assumed from other companies 0 0
Net premiums earned 0 0
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Segment [Member]    
Premium Earned:    
Gross amount 679,504 803,034
Ceded to other companies (310,843) (339,587)
Assumed from other companies 10,629 8,454
Net premiums earned $ 379,290 $ 471,901
Percentage of amount assumed to net 2.80% 1.79%
Title Insurance Product Line [Member]    
Premium Earned:    
Gross amount $ 0 $ 0
Ceded to other companies 0 0
Assumed from other companies 0 0
Net premiums earned $ 0 $ 0
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Schedule VI - Supplemental Information Concerning Property-Casualty Insurance Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Information For Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters [Abstract]    
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs $ 6,811 $ 17,840
Reserves for Unpaid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses 816,681 789,768
Discount if any, Deducted in Column C 0 0
Unearned Premiums 284,427 320,806
Earned Premiums 379,290 471,901
Net Investment Income 9,715 12,920
Current year 269,204 326,919
Current year   348,619
Prior years 6,040 58,288
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs 35,188 78,816
Paid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expenses 279,046 320,419
Net Premiums Written $ 339,924 $ 438,973