Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets [Abstract]
Investments securities, available-for-sale, at fair value	$ 404,131	$ 377,712
Cash and cash equivalents	74,593	53,038	$ 40,157	$ 41,446
Income taxes receivable	13,871	2,691
Other asset	11,509	7,605
TOTAL ASSETS	813,127	699,254
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	1,433	5,627
Other liabilities	37,643	25,612
Total liabilities	575,271	448,495
Preferred stock
Common stock	134	138
Additional paid-in capital	136,779	131,998
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,941	3,985
Retained earnings	80,275	96,461
Total shareholders' equity attributable Federated National Holding Company shareholders	219,129	232,582
Noncontrolling interest	18,727	18,177
Total shareholders' equity	237,856	250,759	192,579	108,494
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	813,127	699,254
Parent Company [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Investments in subsidiaries	283,669	282,504
Investments securities, available-for-sale, at fair value	31,750	25,649
Cash and cash equivalents	7,786	2,397	$ 12,053	$ 2,143
Deferred income taxes, net		485
Income taxes receivable	9,811	10,471
Other asset	2,030	1,506
TOTAL ASSETS	335,046	323,012
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Due to subsidiaries	93,653	70,079
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	1,642
Other liabilities	1,895	2,174
Total liabilities	97,190	72,253
Common stock	134	138
Additional paid-in capital	136,779	131,998
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,941	3,985
Retained earnings	80,275	96,461
Total shareholders' equity attributable Federated National Holding Company shareholders	219,129	232,582
Noncontrolling interest	18,727	18,177
Total shareholders' equity	237,856	250,759
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 335,046	$ 323,012