CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (3,865)	$ 7,245
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax	6,888	(4,561)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,023	2,684
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax	0	(447)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders	$ 3,023	$ 3,131