CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Federated National Holding Company common stockholders	$ 11,734	$ 11,554	$ 21,018	$ 19,977
Change in net unrealized (losses) gains on investments available for sale	(3,975)	1,362	(2,010)	2,242
Comprehensive income before tax	7,759	12,916	19,008	22,219
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income	1,409	(414)	651	(844)
Comprehensive income	$ 9,168	$ 12,502	$ 19,659	$ 21,375