CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 8,820	$ 3,667	$ 16,065	$ 6,116
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax	(1,489)	694	(6,050)	2,959
Comprehensive income (loss)	7,331	4,361	10,015	9,075
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax	0	(565)	(447)	(558)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders	$ 7,331	$ 4,926	$ 10,462	$ 9,633