CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 4,659	$ 7,950	$ 7,904	$ 24,015
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax	2,388	(551)	15,398	(6,601)
Comprehensive income (loss)	7,047	7,399	23,302	17,414
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	$ 7,047	$ 7,399	$ 23,302	$ 17,861