Schedule V. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Bad Debts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 866		$ 825		$ 1,001
Charged to costs and expenses	30		41		0
Deductions	0		0		176
Balance at end of period	896		866		825
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	2,909	[1]	3,456	[1]	4,004	[1]
Charged to costs and expenses	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Deductions	548	[1]	547	[1]	548	[1]
Balance at end of period	$ 2,361	[1]	$ 2,909	[1]	$ 3,456	[1]

[1] Recorded in connection with the purchase of American Indemnity Financial Corporation in 1999.