CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,118	$ 11,884	$ 10,721	$ 20,657
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale	5,006	(3,974)	9,090	(2,010)
Comprehensive income before income taxes	6,124	7,910	19,811	18,647
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income	(1,805)	1,409	(3,349)	651
Comprehensive income	4,319	9,319	16,462	19,298
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	273	0	499	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Federated National Holding Company shareholders	$ 4,046	$ 9,319	$ 15,963	$ 19,298