EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]

Schedule Of Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Common Share

	Year Ended
	December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net (loss) income attributable to Federated National Holding
Company shareholders	$	(196)	$	40,885	$	37,199
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
basic		13,758		13,729		12,082
Net (loss) income per share - basic	$	(0.01)	$	2.98	$	3.08
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
basic		13,758		13,729		12,082
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plans		-		268		356
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
diluted		13,758		13,997		12,438
Net (loss) income per share - diluted	$	(0.01)	$	2.92	$	2.99
Dividends per share	$	0.27	$	0.18	$	0.13