CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 14,710	$ 5,342	$ 1,261
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax	(5,444)	(429)	(1,740)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	9,266	4,913	(479)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax	(447)	(2,905)	550
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Federated National Holding Company shareholders	$ 9,713	$ 7,818	$ (1,029)