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Mar. 31, 2012
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May 04, 2012
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2012 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | BROWN & BROWN INC | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000079282 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 143,283,387 |
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If the value is true, then the document as an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| REVENUES | ||
| Commissions and fees | $ 296,533 | $ 261,452 |
| Investment income | 135 | 224 |
| Other income, net | 5,818 | 552 |
| Total revenues | 302,486 | 262,228 |
| EXPENSES | ||
| Employee compensation and benefits | 149,596 | 126,557 |
| Non-cash stock-based compensation | 3,747 | 2,773 |
| Other operating expenses | 43,400 | 36,076 |
| Amortization | 15,613 | 13,509 |
| Depreciation | 3,641 | 3,135 |
| Interest | 4,087 | 3,607 |
| Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payables | (388) | (99) |
| Total expenses | 219,696 | 185,558 |
| Income before income taxes | 82,790 | 76,670 |
| Income taxes | 33,357 | 30,377 |
| Net income | $ 49,433 | $ 46,293 |
| Net income per share: | ||
| Basic | $ 0.34 | $ 0.32 |
| Diluted | $ 0.34 | $ 0.32 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | ||
| Basic | 139,001 | 138,351 |
| Diluted | 141,500 | 140,648 |
| Dividends declared per share | $ 0.085 | $ 0.08 |
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Change In Estimated Acquisition Earn Out Payable No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of expenditures for salaries, wages, profit sharing and incentive compensation, and other employee benefits, including pension and other postretirement benefit expense, but excluding share-based compensation.) No definition available.
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The income earned from investments in securities and cash accounts. It includes dividends from shares in corporations, and interest from bonds, loans, mortgages, derivatives, commercial paper, bank accounts, certificates of deposits, treasuries, and other financial securities. It also include realized gains and losses on the sale of investments. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of assets over their estimated remaining economic lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income from agency and brokerage operations (includes sales of annuities and supplemental contracts); service charges, commissions, and fees from the sale of insurance and related services; and management fees from separate accounts, deferred annuities, and universal life products. May also include an entity's proportionate share of the income or loss before extraordinary items and other adjustments from its investments in: unconsolidated subsidiaries, associated companies, and corporate joint ventures, unincorporated joint ventures, general partnerships, and limited partnerships over which the entity exercises significant influence that are principally engaged in insurance underwriting, reinsurance, or insurance sales activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The total amount of other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reflects the sum of all other revenue and income recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Liability for net credit balance due customers resulting from changes, cancellation of coverage or payments collected for premiums not yet effective. No definition available.
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Insurance premiums, commissions and fees due from insured or insurance companies that are currently due, including notes receivables, accrued direct bill commissions due from carriers, guaranteed supplemental commissions and profit-sharing contingent commissions, and fees in lieu of commissions earned) No definition available.
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Insurance premiums payable (net of commissions) to insurance carriers, commissions payable to agents, brokers, third parties, etc that are currently due; also includes other insurance-related liabilities such as surplus lines and other premium related taxes and fees. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current cash, cash equivalents and investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes current cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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| Common stock, par value | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 280,000 | 280,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 143,322 | 143,352 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 143,322 | 143,352 |
| Tax effect of accumulated other comprehensive income | $ 0 | $ 4 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect of the change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), that is, the tax effect on items included in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Change in estimated acquisition earn-out payable(CF) No definition available.
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The net change during the reporting period in the premiums deposits and credits due customers. No definition available.
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The net change during the reporting period in other amounts due to the reporting entity, which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. No definition available.
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The net change during the reporting period in the premiums payable to insurance companies. No definition available.
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Net loss (gain) on sales of investments, fixed assets and customer accounts No definition available.
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Payments on acquisition earn-outs No definition available.
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Repurchase of stock benefit plan shares for employees to fund tax withholdings No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of assets over their estimated remaining economic lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified equity-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element reduces net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current liabilities, other noncurrent liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow from the entity's earnings to the shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of all investments (debt, security, other) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to pay off an obligation from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Nature Of Operations | NOTE 1· Nature of Operations Brown & Brown, Inc., a Florida corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Brown & Brown" or the "Company") is a diversified insurance agency, wholesale brokerage, insurance programs and services organization that markets and sells to its customers insurance products and services, primarily in the property and casualty area. Brown & Brown's business is divided into four reportable segments: the Retail Division, which provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public entity, professional and individual customers; the Wholesale Brokerage Division, which markets and sells excess and surplus commercial insurance and reinsurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers; the National Programs Division, which is composed of two units — Professional Programs, which provides professional liability and related package products for certain professionals delivered through nationwide networks of independent agents, and Special Programs, which markets targeted products and services designated for specific industries, trade groups, governmental entities and market niches; and the Services Division, which provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers' compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare set-aside services and Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services. |
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The entire disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Basis Of Financial Reporting | NOTE 2· Basis of Financial Reporting The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012, certain profit center offices were reclassified from the National Programs Division to the Wholesale Brokerage Division, and as such, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. |
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| Net Income Per Share | NOTE 3· Net Income Per Share Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 260—Earnings Per Share is the authoritative guidance that states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and, therefore, are included in computing earnings per share ("EPS") pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends or dividend equivalents and their respective participation rights in undistributed earnings. Performance stock shares granted to employees under the Company's Performance Stock Plan and Stock Incentive Plan are considered participating securities as they receive non-forfeitable dividend equivalents at the same rate as common stock. Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares (including participating securities) issued and outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus equivalent shares assuming the exercise of stock options. The dilutive effect of stock options is computed by application of the treasury stock method. The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
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| New Accounting Pronouncements | NOTE 4· New Accounting Pronouncements Goodwill Impairment—In September 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which simplifies goodwill impairment testing by allowing an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. An entity is no longer required to determine the fair value of a reporting unit unless it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than carrying value. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have any material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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| Business Combinations | NOTE 5· Business Combinations Acquisitions in 2012 During 2012, Brown & Brown acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of two insurance intermediaries and acquired all of the stock of one insurance intermediary. The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions was $559,241,000, including $401,247,000 of cash payments, the issuance of $21,391,000 in other payables, the assumption of $131,889,000 of liabilities and $4,714,000 of recorded earn-out payables. All of these acquisitions were acquired primarily to expand Brown & Brown's core businesses and to attract and hire high-quality individuals. Acquisition purchase prices are typically based on a multiple of average annual operating profit earned over a one- to three-year period within a minimum and maximum price range. The recorded purchase price for all acquisitions consummated after January 1, 2009 included an estimation of the fair value of liabilities associated with any potential earn-out provisions. Subsequent changes in the fair value of earn-out obligations will be recorded in the consolidated statement of income when incurred. The fair value of earn-out obligations is based on the present value of the expected future payments to be made to the sellers of the acquired businesses in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective purchase agreements. In determining fair value, the acquired business's future performance is estimated using financial projections developed by management for the acquired business and reflects market participant assumptions regarding revenue growth and/or profitability. The expected future payments are estimated on the basis of the earn-out formula and performance targets specified in each purchase agreement compared to the associated financial projections. These payments are then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted rate that takes into consideration the likelihood that the forecasted earn-out payments will be made. Based on the acquisition date and the complexity of the underlying valuation work, certain amounts included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements may be provisional and thus subject to further adjustments within the permitted measurement period, as defined in ASC Topic 805—Business Combinations. However, the Company does not expect any adjustments to such allocations to be material to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations and are as follows:
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the aggregate assets and liabilities acquired as of the date of each acquisition:
The weighted average useful lives for the acquired amortizable intangible assets are as follows: purchased customer accounts, 15.0 years; and non-compete agreements, 5.0 years. Goodwill of $323,044,000, was allocated to the Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage and Services Divisions in the amounts of $2,088,000, $253,901,000, $811,000 and $66,244,000, respectively. Of the total goodwill of $323,044,000, $3,226,000 is currently deductible for income tax purposes and $315,104,000 is non-deductible. The remaining $4,714,000 relates to the earn-out payables and will not be deductible until it is earned and paid. The results of operations for the acquisitions completed during 2012 have been combined with those of the Company since their respective acquisition dates. The total revenues and income before income taxes from the acquisitions completed through March 31, 2012, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2012, were $27,712,000 and $362,000, respectively. If the acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the period, the Company's results of operations would be as shown in the following table. These unaudited pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the actual results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions actually been made at the beginning of the respective periods.
Acquisitions in 2011 For the three months ended March 31, 2011, Brown & Brown acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of 13 insurance intermediaries and several books of business (customer accounts). The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions was $54,128,000, including $43,855,000 of cash payments, the issuance of notes payable of $550,000, the assumption of $782,000 of liabilities, and $8,941,000 of recorded earn-out payables. All of these acquisitions were acquired primarily to expand Brown & Brown's core businesses and to attract and hire high-quality individuals. Acquisition purchase prices are typically based on a multiple of average annual operating profit earned over a one- to three-year period, within a minimum and maximum price range. The recorded purchase prices for all acquisitions consummated after January 1, 2009 include an estimation of the fair value of liabilities associated with any potential earn-out provisions. Subsequent changes in the fair value of earn-out obligations are recorded in the consolidated statement of income when incurred. The fair value of earn-out obligations is based on the present value of the expected future payments to be made to the sellers of the acquired businesses in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective purchase agreements. In determining fair value, the acquired business's future performance is estimated using financial projections developed by management, and reflects market participant assumptions regarding revenue growth and/or profitability. The expected future payments are estimated on the basis of the earn-out formula and performance targets specified in each purchase agreement compared with the associated financial projections. These payments are then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted rate that takes into consideration the likelihood that the forecasted earn-out payments will be made. All of these acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations and are as follows:
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the aggregate assets and liabilities acquired as of the date of each acquisition:
The weighted average useful lives for the acquired amortizable intangible assets are as follows: purchased customer accounts, 15.0 years; and non-compete agreements, 5.0 years. Goodwill of $34,324,000 was allocated to the Retail Division. Of the total goodwill of $34,324,000, $25,383,000 is currently deductible for income tax purposes. The remaining $8,941,000 relates to the earn-out payables and will not be deductible until it is earned and paid. The results of operations for the acquisitions completed during 2011 have been combined with those of the Company since their respective acquisition dates. The total revenues and income before income taxes from the acquisitions completed through March 31, 2011, included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2011, were $4,456,000 and $972,000, respectively. If the acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the period, the Company's results of operations would be as shown in the following table. These unaudited pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of the actual results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions actually been made at the beginning of the respective periods.
For acquisitions consummated prior to January 1, 2009, additional consideration paid to sellers as a result of purchase price "earn-out" provisions are recorded as adjustments to intangible assets when the contingencies are settled. The net additional consideration paid by the Company in 2012 as a result of these adjustments totaled $2,907,000, all of which was allocated to goodwill. Of the $2,907,000 net additional consideration paid, $2,907,000 was paid in cash. The net additional consideration paid by the Company in 2011 as a result of these adjustments totaled $99,000, all of which was allocated to goodwill. The $99,000 net additional consideration paid was issued as a note payable. As of March 31, 2012, the maximum future contingency payments related to all acquisitions totaled $136,763,000, of which $2,483,000 relates to acquisitions consummated prior to January 1, 2009 and $134,280,000 relates to acquisitions consummated subsequent to January 1, 2009. ASC Topic 805—Business Combinations is the authoritative guidance requiring an acquirer to recognize 100% of the fair values of acquired assets, including goodwill, and assumed liabilities (with only limited exceptions) upon initially obtaining control of an acquired entity. Additionally, the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements (such as earn-out purchase arrangements) at the acquisition date must be included in the purchase price consideration. As a result, the recorded purchase prices for all acquisitions consummated after January 1, 2009 include an estimation of the fair value of liabilities associated with any potential earn-out provisions. Subsequent changes in these earn-out obligations will be recorded in the consolidated statement of income when incurred. Potential earn-out obligations are typically based upon future earnings of the acquired entities, usually between one and three years. As of March 31, 2012, the fair values of the estimated acquisition earn-out payables were re-evaluated and measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3). The resulting additions, payments, and net changes, as well as the interest expense accretion on the estimated acquisition earn-out payables, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, were as follows:
Of the $51,908,000 estimated acquisition earn-out payables as of March 31, 2012, $8,782,000 was recorded as accounts payable and $43,126,000 was recorded as other non-current liability. Of the $38,092,000 in estimated acquisition earn-out payables as of March 31, 2011, $7,344,000 was recorded as accounts payable and $30,748,000 was recorded as other non-current liability. |
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Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the years ending December 31, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, is estimated to be $62,872,000, $62,132,000, $60,977,000, $59,644,000, and $55,059,000, respectively. |
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| Long-Term Debt | NOTE 8· Long-Term Debt Long-term debt at March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, consisted of the following:
In July 2004, the Company completed a private placement of $200.0 million of unsecured senior notes (the "Notes"). The $200.0 million was divided into two series: (1) Series A, which closed on September 15, 2004, for $100.0 million due in 2011 and bearing interest at 5.57% per year; and (2) Series B, which closed on July 15, 2004, for $100.0 million due in 2014 and bearing interest at 6.08% per year. Brown & Brown has used the proceeds from the Notes for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and repayment of existing debt. On September 15, 2011, the $100.0 million of Series A Notes were redeemed on their normal maturity date. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there was an outstanding balance on the Notes of $100.0 million. On December 22, 2006, the Company entered into a Master Shelf and Note Purchase Agreement (the "Master Agreement") with a national insurance company (the "Purchaser"). On September 30, 2009, the Company and the Purchaser amended the Master Agreement to extend the term of the agreement until September 30, 2012. The Purchaser also purchased Notes issued by the Company in 2004. The Master Agreement provides for a $200.0 million private uncommitted "shelf" facility for the issuance of unsecured senior notes over a three-year period, with interest rates that may be fixed or floating and with such maturity dates, not to exceed ten years, as the parties may determine. The Master Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default similar to the Notes issued in 2004. The initial issuance of notes under the Master Agreement occurred on December 22, 2006, through the issuance of $25.0 million in Series C Senior Notes due December 22, 2016, with a fixed interest rate of 5.66% per year. On February 1, 2008, $25.0 million in Series D Senior Notes due January 15, 2015, with a fixed interest rate of 5.37% per year, were issued. On September 15, 2011, and pursuant to a Confirmation of Acceptance, dated January 21, 2011 (the "Confirmation"), in connection with the Master Agreement, $100.0 million in Series E Senior Notes due September 15, 2018, with a fixed interest rate of 4.50% per year, were issued. The Series E Senior Notes were issued for the sole purpose of retiring the Series A Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, there was an outstanding debt balance of $150.0 million attributable to notes issued under the provisions of the Master Agreement. On June 12, 2008, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement dated as of June 3, 2008 (the "Prior Loan Agreement"), with a national banking institution, amending and restating the Revolving Loan Agreement dated September 29, 2003, as amended (the "Revolving Agreement"), to increase the lending commitment to $50.0 million (subject to potential increases up to $100.0 million) and to extend the maturity date from December 20, 2011, to June 3, 2013. The Revolving Agreement initially provided for a revolving credit facility in the maximum principal amount of $75.0 million. After a series of amendments that provided covenant exceptions for the notes issued or to be issued under the Master Agreement and relaxed or deleted certain other covenants, the maximum principal amount was reduced to $20.0 million. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there were no borrowings against this facility. On January 9, 2012, the Company entered into: (1) an amended and restated revolving and term loan credit agreement (the "SunTrust Agreement") with SunTrust Bank ("SunTrust") that provides for (a) a $100.0 million term loan (the "SunTrust Term Loan") and (b) a $50.0 million revolving line of credit (the "SunTrust Revolver") and (2) a $50.0 million promissory note (the "JPM Note") in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPMorgan"), pursuant to a letter agreement executed by JP Morgan (together with the JPM Note, (the "JPM Agreement") that provides for a $50.0 million uncommitted line of credit bridge facility (the "JPM Bridge Facility"). The SunTrust Term Loan, the SunTrust Revolver and the JPM Bridge Facility were each funded on January 9, 2012, and provided the financing for the Arrowhead acquisition. The SunTrust Agreement amended and restated the Prior Loan Agreement. The maturity date for the SunTrust Term Loan and the SunTrust Revolver is December 31, 2016, at which time all outstanding principal and unpaid interest will be due. Both the SunTrust Term Loan and the SunTrust Revolver may be increased by up to $50.0 million (bringing the total available to $150.0 million for the SunTrust Term Loan and $100.0 million for the SunTrust Revolver). The calculation of interest and fees for the SunTrust Agreement is generally based on our funded debt-to-EBITDA ratio. Interest is charged at a rate equal to 1.00% to 1.40% above LIBOR or 1.00% below the Base Rate, each as more fully described in the SunTrust Agreement. Fees include an up-front fee, an availability fee of 0.175% to 0.25%, and a letter of credit margin fee of 1.00% to 1.40%. Initially, until our March 31, 2012 quarter end, the applicable margin for LIBOR advances is 1.00%, the availability fee is 0.175%, and the letter of credit margin fee is 1.00%. The obligations under the SunTrust Term Loan and SunTrust Revolver are unsecured and the SunTrust Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default that are customary for similar facilities for similar borrowers and that are substantially similar to those contained in the Prior Loan Agreement. The maturity date for the JPM Bridge Facility was February 3, 2012, at which time all outstanding principal and unpaid interest would have been due. On January 26, 2012, we entered into a term loan agreement (the "JPM Agreement") with JPMorgan that provided for a $100.0 million term loan (the "JPM Term Loan"). The JPM Term Loan was fully funded on January 26, 2012, and provided the financing to fully repay (1) the "JPM Bridge Facility and (2) the SunTrust Revolver. As a result of the January 26, 2012 financing and repayments, the JPM Bridge Facility was terminated and the SunTrust Revolver's amount outstanding was brought to zero. The maturity date for the JPM Term Loan is December 31, 2016, at which time all outstanding principal and unpaid interest will be due. Interest is charged at a rate equal to the Alternative Base Rate or 1.00% above the Adjusted LIBOR Rate, each as more fully described in the JPM Agreement. Fees include an up-front fee. The obligations under the JPM Term Loan are unsecured and the JPM Agreement includes various covenants, limitations and events of default that are customary for similar facilities for similar borrowers. The 30-day LIBOR and Adjusted LIBOR Rate as of March 31, 2012 was 0.24125% and 0.25%, respectively. The Notes, the Master Agreement, the SunTrust Agreement and the JPM Agreement all require that we maintain certain financial ratios and comply with certain other covenants. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. 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| Legal And Regulatory Proceedings | NOTE 10· Legal and Regulatory Proceedings The Company is involved in numerous pending or threatened proceedings by or against Brown & Brown, Inc. or one or more of its subsidiaries that arise in the ordinary course of business. The damages that may be claimed against the Company in these various proceedings are in some cases substantial, including in many instances claims for punitive or extraordinary damages. Some of these claims and lawsuits have been resolved, others are in the process of being resolved and others are still in the investigation or discovery phase. The Company will continue to respond appropriately to these claims and lawsuits and to vigorously protect its interests. Although the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be ascertained and liabilities in indeterminate amounts may be imposed on Brown & Brown, Inc. or its subsidiaries, on the basis of present information, availability of insurance and legal advice, it is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate determination of such claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position. However, as (i) one or more of the Company's insurance companies could take the position that portions of these claims are not covered by the Company's insurance, (ii) to the extent that payments are made to resolve claims and lawsuits, applicable insurance policy limits are eroded, and (iii) the claims and lawsuits relating to these matters are continuing to develop, it is possible that future results of operations or cash flows for any particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected by unfavorable resolutions of these matters. |
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| Segment Information | NOTE 11· Segment Information Brown & Brown's business is divided into four reportable segments: the Retail Division, which provides a broad range of insurance products and services to commercial, public and quasi-public entities, and to professional and individual customers; the National Programs Division, which is comprised of two units: Professional Programs which provides professional liability and related package products for certain professionals delivered through nationwide networks of independent agents, and Special Programs, which markets targeted products and services designed for specific industries, trade groups, public and quasi-public entities, and market niches; the Wholesale Brokerage Division, which markets and sells excess and surplus commercial and personal lines insurance, and reinsurance, primarily through independent agents and brokers; and the Services Division, which provides insurance-related services, including third-party claims administration and comprehensive medical utilization management services in both the workers' compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare set-aside services and Social Security disability and Medicare benefits advocacy services. Brown & Brown conducts all of its operations within the United States of America, except for one wholesale brokerage operation based in London, England which commenced business in March 2008. This operation earned $2.7 million and $2.4 million of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Additionally, this operation earned $9.1 million of total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011. Long-lived assets held outside of the United States during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not material. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1. Brown & Brown evaluates the performance of its segments based upon revenues and income before income taxes. Inter-segment revenues are eliminated.
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| Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information And Non-Cash Financing And Investing Activities [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary Of Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information And Non-Cash Financing And Investing Activities |
Brown & Brown's significant non-cash investing and financing activities are summarized as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of supplemental cash flow information for the periods presented. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Nature Of Operations (Details)
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| Number of reportable segments | 4 |
| Number of units | 2 |
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Number of reportable segments No definition available.
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Number of units No definition available.
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Net Income Per Share (Reconciliation Between Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Net Income Per Share [Abstract] | ||
| Net income | $ 49,433 | $ 46,293 |
| Net income attributable to unvested awarded performance stock | (1,499) | (1,391) |
| Net income attributable to common shares | $ 47,934 | $ 44,902 |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | 143,347 | 142,637 |
| Less unvested awarded performance stock included in weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | (4,346) | (4,286) |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share | 139,001 | 138,351 |
| Dilutive effect of stock options | 2,499 | 2,297 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted | 141,500 | 140,648 |
| Net income per share: Basic | $ 0.34 | $ 0.32 |
| Net income per share: Diluted | $ 0.34 | $ 0.32 |
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Net income attributable to unvested awarded performance stock No definition available.
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents nonvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid). Basic and dilutive earnings per share are generally disclosed for such shares using the two-class method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the weighted average total number of shares issued throughout the period including the first (beginning balance outstanding) and last (ending balance outstanding) day of the period before considering any reductions (for instance, shares held in treasury) to arrive at the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Weighted average relates to the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares have been issued and outstanding to the total time in that period. Such concept is used in determining the weighted average number of shares outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per share (basic). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2012
Y
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Mar. 31, 2011
Y
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Mar. 31, 2012
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Retail [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
National Programs Divisions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Wholesale Brokerage Divisions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Services [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Prior To January 1, 2009 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Prior To January 1, 2009 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Subsequent To January 1, 2009 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Purchased Customer Accounts [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Purchased Customer Accounts [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Stock Acquisitions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Asset Acquisitions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Asset Acquisitions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Accounts Payable [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Accounts Payable [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Other Non-Current Liability [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Other Non-Current Liability [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of acquisitions | 1 | 2 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate purchase price of acquisitions | $ 559,241,000 | $ 54,128,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cash payments for acquisitions | 401,247,000 | 43,855,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Payable | 21,391,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes payable | 550,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Assumption of liabilities | 131,889,000 | 782,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total goodwill | 323,044,000 | 34,324,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill related to the earn-out payables | 4,714,000 | 8,941,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average life (years) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Recorded earn-out payable | 4,714,000 | 8,941,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Average annual operating profit earned period, minimum (years) | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Average annual operating profit earned period, maximum (years) | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill currently deductible for income tax purposes | 3,226,000 | 25,383,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill currently non-deductible for income tax purposes | 315,104,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill assigned | 2,088,000 | 253,901,000 | 811,000 | 66,244,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues related to acquisitions | 27,712,000 | 4,456,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes related to acquisitions | 362,000 | 972,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Additional net consideration paid allocated to goodwill | 2,907,000 | 99,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Additional consideration paid in cash | 2,907,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net additional consideration paid as note payable | 99,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum future contingency payments related to acquisitions | 136,763,000 | 2,483,000 | 134,280,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Percentage recognition by acquirer of fair value of acquired assets | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Future earnings of acquired entities, term basis of potential earn-out obligations, minimum (years) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Future earnings of acquired entities, term basis of potential earn-out obligations, maximum (years) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated acquisition earn-out payables | $ 51,908,000 | $ 38,092,000 | $ 8,782,000 | $ 7,344,000 | $ 43,126,000 | $ 30,748,000 | ||||||||||||||
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Average annual operating profit earned period, maximum. No definition available.
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Average annual operating profit earned period minimum. No definition available.
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Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, equity interests issued and issuable, others. No definition available.
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Business acquisition cost of acquired entity notes payable No definition available.
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Business Combination Pro Forma Information Income Before Income Taxes Of Acquiree Since Acquisition Date Actual. No definition available.
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Earn out payable not deductible until earned paid No definition available.
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Estimated Acquisition Earn Out Payables No definition available.
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Future earnings of acquired entities, term basis of potential earn-out obligations, maximum. No definition available.
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Future earnings of acquired entities, term basis of potential earn-out obligations, minimum No definition available.
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A portion of the total goodwill that is non-deductible for tax purposes. No definition available.
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Maximum Future Contingency Payments, Acquisitions No definition available.
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Percentage recognition fair value acquired assets No definition available.
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Recorded Earn-out Payable No definition available.
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The calculated weighted-average amortization period of a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired during the current period either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The acquisition-date fair value of the equity interests of the acquirer, including the number of instruments or interests issued or issuable in consideration for the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value of the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, including the fair value of any contingent consideration. If liabilities transferred as consideration remain within the combined entity after the business combination (for example, because the assets or liabilities were transferred to the acquiree rather than to its former owners), and the acquirer therefore retains control of them; in that situation, the acquirer measures those liabilities at their carrying amounts immediately before the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of goodwill arising from a business combination that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of an asset or assets, arising from an item of contingent consideration, recognized in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of revenue of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated income statement for the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the cumulative amount paid in excess of fair value for acquired assets from one or more business combinations, after to the initial recording thereof. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period. No definition available.
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Business Combinations (Acquisitions Accounted For As Business Combinations) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
Balcos Insurance, Inc., Et Al [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Associated Insurance Service, Inc., Et Al [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Superholding Corporation [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
United Benefit Services Insurance Agency, Et Al [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Other [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Other [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Retail [Member]
Balcos Insurance, Inc., Et Al [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Retail [Member]
Associated Insurance Service, Inc., Et Al [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Retail [Member]
United Benefit Services Insurance Agency, Et Al [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Retail [Member]
Other [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Various [Member]
Other [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
National Programs & Services [Member]
Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Superholding Corporation [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Date of Acquisition | January 1 | January 1 | February 1 | Various | Various | January 9 | ||||||||
| Cash Paid | $ 401,247 | $ 43,855 | $ 8,611 | $ 12,000 | $ 14,283 | $ 8,961 | $ 3,716 | $ 397,531 | ||||||
| Note Payable | 550 | 550 | ||||||||||||
| Other Payable | 21,391 | 21,391 | ||||||||||||
| Recorded Earn-out Payable | 4,714 | 8,941 | 1,595 | 1,575 | 3,199 | 2,572 | 1,080 | 3,634 | ||||||
| Net Assets Acquired | 427,352 | 53,346 | 10,206 | 13,575 | 422,556 | 17,482 | 4,796 | 12,083 | 10,206 | 13,575 | 17,482 | 12,083 | 4,796 | 422,556 |
| Maximum Potential Earn-out Payable | $ 8,488 | $ 27,762 | $ 5,766 | $ 6,000 | $ 9,133 | $ 6,863 | $ 3,488 | $ 5,000 | ||||||
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Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, equity interests issued and issuable, others. No definition available.
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Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The acquisition-date fair value of the equity interests of the acquirer, including the number of instruments or interests issued or issuable in consideration for the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Month, date and year in which the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the aggregate identifiable assets acquired in excess of or less than the aggregate liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets acquired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash and cash equivalents acquired in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to prepaid expenses and other current assets. Does not include amounts allocated to cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, receivables, inventory, and assets not to be used. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current liabilities of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent assets of the acquired entity, except for property plant and equipment, intangible assets, and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the aggregate identifiable assets acquired in excess of or less than the aggregate liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the valuation allowance recorded in a business combination against deductible temporary differences for which related tax benefits will be recorded as a reduction of the acquired entity's income tax expense (after such benefits are first being applied to reduce goodwill and then other noncurrent intangible assets to zero). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of payments made to third parties in exchange for their agreement not to engage in specified competitive practices in specified geographic territories for a specified period of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Results Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |||||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
2012 Acquisitions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
2012 Acquisitions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
2011 Acquisitions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2010
2011 Acquisitions [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
| Total revenues | $ 304,916 | $ 289,935 | $ 262,979 | $ 258,069 | ||
| Income before income taxes | 83,481 | 84,178 | 76,932 | 75,171 | ||
| Net income | $ 49,846 | $ 50,826 | $ 46,451 | $ 45,388 | ||
| Net income per share, Basic | $ 0.35 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.33 | $ 0.32 | ||
| Net income per share, Diluted | $ 0.34 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.32 | $ 0.32 | ||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, Basic | 139,001 | 138,351 | 139,001 | 138,351 | 138,351 | 137,623 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, Diluted | 141,500 | 140,648 | 141,500 | 140,648 | 140,648 | 137,791 |
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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect per basic share of common stock for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, per diluted share of common stock for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Estimated Acquisition Earn-Out Payables) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Business Combinations [Abstract] | ||
| Balance as of January 1 | $ 47,715 | $ 29,608 |
| Additions to estimated acquisition earn out payables | 4,714 | 8,941 |
| Payments for estimated acquisition earn out payables | (133) | (358) |
| Change in fair value on estimated acquisition earn-out payables | (970) | (515) |
| Interest expense accretion | 582 | 416 |
| Net change in earnings from estimated acquisition earn-out payables | (388) | (99) |
| Balance as of March 31 | $ 51,908 | $ 38,092 |
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Additions to estimated acquisition earn out payables. No definition available.
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Business acquisition earn out payables. No definition available.
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Contingency Payments Earn Out Payables No definition available.
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Contingency payments earn out payables total. No definition available.
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Payments for estimated acquisition earn out payables. No definition available.
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Amount of accretion expense recognized during the period that is associated with an asset retirement obligation. Accretion expense measures and incorporates changes due to the passage of time into the carrying amount of the liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other increases or decreases during the reporting period in the carrying value of goodwill that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Write-off of the carrying amount of goodwill associated with all or a portion of a reporting unit that is sold in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The calculated weighted-average useful life of all finite-lived intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year five of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year four of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year three of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year two of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
Series A [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Series B [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Master Agreement [Member]
Y
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Dec. 31, 2011
Master Agreement [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Master Agreement [Member]
Series C [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Master Agreement [Member]
Series D [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Master Agreement [Member]
Series E [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Line Of Credit [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
LIBOR [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Repayment Of Debt [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Repayment Of Debt [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2004
Senior Notes [Member]
Private Placement [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sun Trust Term Loan [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
Sun Trust Revolver [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
JPM Bridge Facility [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2012
JPM Term Loan [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum shelf facility capacity | $ 200,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Notes redeemed | 100,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Unsecured senior notes outstanding | 450,000,000 | 250,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 150,000,000 | 150,000,000 | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 200,000,000 | |||||||
| Length of the issuance period of long-term debt (in years) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, maturities, repayment terms, maximum number of years | ten | ||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument, issuance date | September 15, 2004 | July 15, 2004 | December 22, 2006 | February 1, 2008 | September 15, 2011 | ||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument, maturity date | Jul. 15, 2014 | Dec. 22, 2016 | Jan. 15, 2015 | Sep. 15, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Feb. 03, 2012 | |||||||||||||
| Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage | 5.57% | 6.08% | 5.66% | 5.37% | 4.50% | ||||||||||||||
| Lending commitment amount | 50,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facility, maturity date | December 20, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facility, extended maturity date | June 3, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Potential maximum increase in lending commitment amount | 100,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facility in the maximum principal amount | 75,000,000 | 150,000,000 | 100,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Increase in revolving credit facility | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Reduction in maximum principal amount | 20,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving and term loan | $ 100,000,000 | $ 50,000,000 | $ 50,000,000 | $ 50,000,000 | $ 100,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Availability fees, minimum | 0.175% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Availability fees, maximum | 0.25% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Letter of credit usage fee, minimum | 1.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Letter of credit usage fee, maximum | 1.40% | ||||||||||||||||||
| 30-day LIBOR Rate | 0.24125% | ||||||||||||||||||
| 30-day Adjusted LIBOR Rate | 0.25% | ||||||||||||||||||
| LIBOR below base rate | 1.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of LIBOR advances | 1.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Availability fees, percentage | 0.175% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted LIBOR Rate | 1.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate, minimum | 1.00% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate, maximum | 1.40% | ||||||||||||||||||
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Adjusted LIBOR rate No definition available.
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Debt instrument, revolving and term loan No definition available.
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Fees On Loans Maximum No definition available.
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Fees On Loans Minimum No definition available.
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Increase in Lending Commitment Amount No definition available.
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Length of the issuance period of long-term debt. No definition available.
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Letter Of Credit Usage Fee Maximum No definition available.
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Letter Of Credit Usage Fee Minimum No definition available.
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LIBOR rate No definition available.
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L I B O R rate, alternative above base rate No definition available.
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L I B O R Rate Below Base Rate No definition available.
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Line of credit facility, extended maturity date No definition available.
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Line of credit facility, increase in borrowing capacity No definition available.
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Maximum shelf facility capacity No definition available.
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Percentage of Letter of Credit Availability Fees No definition available.
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Percentage of L I B O R Advances. No definition available.
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date when the debt instrument was issued, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter, etc.). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter, etc.). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unused borrowing capacity under the long-term financing arrangement that is available to the entity as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Decrease for amounts repaid on the credit facility for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reflects when the credit facility terminates, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of timing of required repayments, sinking fund requirements, and other redeemable securities at fixed or determinable prices and dates in the five years immediately following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, and the amount thereafter to fully repay the principal of long-term debt. These disclosures may be made either on an individual debt or security basis, by type of debt or security basis, or on a combined basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to repay long-term debt that is not secured by collateral. Excludes repayments of tax exempt unsecured debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Long-Term Debt [Abstract] | ||
| Unsecured senior notes | $ 450,000 | $ 250,000 |
| Acquisition notes payable | 646 | 1,260 |
| Revolving credit facility | ||
| Other notes payable | ||
| Total debt | 450,646 | 251,260 |
| Less current portion | (603) | (1,227) |
| Long-term debt | $ 450,043 | $ 250,033 |
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to notes payables and long-term debt assumed from the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the current and noncurrent portions of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, the carrying value of notes payable which were initially due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information And Non-Cash Financing And Investing Activities (Summary Of Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information And Non-Cash Financing And Investing Activities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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|
| Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information And Non-Cash Financing And Investing Activities [Abstract] | ||
| Interest | $ 5,241 | $ 6,164 |
| Income taxes | 4,063 | 4,915 |
| Other payable issued for purchased customer accounts | 21,391 | |
| Notes payable issued or assumed for purchased customer accounts | 649 | |
| Estimated acquisition earn-out payables and related charges | 4,714 | 8,941 |
| Notes received on the sale of fixed assets and customer accounts | $ 431 | $ 6,103 |
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Notes Receivable on the Sale of Fixed Assets and Customer Accounts No definition available.
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The value of an asset or business acquired in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value of notes assumed in noncash investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on, net of tax. Reclassification adjustments include: (1) the unrealized holding gain (loss), net of tax, at the date of the transfer for a debt security from the held-to-maturity category transferred into the available-for-sale category. Also includes the unrealized gain (loss) at the date of transfer for a debt security from the available-for-sale category transferred into the held-to-maturity category; (2) the unrealized gains (losses) realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; and (3) the unrealized gains (losses) realized upon the write-down of securities, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|
| Segment Information [Line Items] | |||
| Total revenues | $ 302,486 | $ 262,228 | |
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London Operation [Member]
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| Segment Information [Line Items] | |||
| Total revenues | $ 2,700 | $ 2,400 | $ 9,100 |
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The income earned from investments in securities and cash accounts. It includes dividends from shares in corporations, and interest from bonds, loans, mortgages, derivatives, commercial paper, bank accounts, certificates of deposits, treasuries, and other financial securities. It also include realized gains and losses on the sale of investments. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of assets over their estimated remaining economic lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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