CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 7,110	$ 8,820	$ 3,245	$ 16,065
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax	6,122	(1,489)	13,010	(6,050)
Comprehensive income (loss)	13,232	7,331	16,255	10,015
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax	0	0	0	(447)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders	$ 13,232	$ 7,331	$ 16,255	$ 10,462