CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1,011	$ 14,710	$ 5,342
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax	14,031	(5,444)	(429)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	15,042	9,266	4,913
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax	0	(447)	(2,905)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders	$ 15,042	$ 9,713	$ 7,818