CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue:
Net premiums earned	$ 210,020	$ 170,905	$ 104,381
Net investment income	7,226	5,385	3,332
Net realized investment gains	3,616	4,426	2,881
Other income	29,031	19,976	11,143
Total revenue	249,893	200,692	121,737
Costs and expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	104,353	81,036	56,410
Commissions and other underwriting expenses	65,315	52,077	38,580
General and administrative expenses	15,032	10,272	7,529
Total costs and expenses	184,700	143,385	102,519
Income before income taxes	65,193	57,307	19,218
Income taxes	24,753	20,108	6,491
Net income	40,440	37,199	12,727
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(445)	0	0
Net income attributable to Federated National Holding Company shareholders	$ 40,885	$ 37,199	$ 12,727
Net income per share attributable to Federated National Holding Company shareholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.98	$ 3.08	$ 1.50
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.92	$ 2.99	$ 1.45