Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 4,090	$ (12,415)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,108	1,002
Stock-based compensation	140	410
Other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities	28	16
Net realized (gains) losses on sales and redemptions of investments	14	(23)
Other	47	231
Change in:
Premiums and fees receivable	(2,023)	(5,667)
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves	6,738	5,637
Unearned premiums and fees	4,388	7,911
Other	1,043	1,929
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	15,573	(969)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments, available-for-sale	(8,287)	(3,260)
Purchases limited partnership interests	(1,747)
Maturities and redemptions of investments, available-for-sale	10,348	15,116
Capital expenditures	(631)	(2,849)
Other	(2)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(319)	9,007
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on borrowings		(13)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	24	26
Net cash provided by financing activities	24	13
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	15,278	8,051
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	59,104	23,751
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 74,382	$ 31,802