Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Selected financial data by business segment
Revenues Consolidated total	$ 57,945	$ 53,134	$ 113,412	$ 105,934
Loss before income taxes Consolidated total	(4,470)	(53,215)	(12,598)	(55,125)
Total assets	260,653		260,653		257,252
Insurance [Member]
Selected financial data by business segment
Revenues Consolidated total	57,916	53,106	113,350	105,877
Loss before income taxes Consolidated total	(3,181)	(51,797)	(9,803)	(51,912)
Total assets	243,911		243,911		241,815
Real estate and corporate [Member]
Selected financial data by business segment
Revenues Consolidated total	29	28	62	57
Loss before income taxes Consolidated total	(1,289)	(1,448)	(2,795)	(213)
Total assets	$ 16,742		$ 16,742		$ 15,437