EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]

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

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2017		2016
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net income attributable to Federated National Holding
Company shareholders	$	3,145	$	9,535
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
basic		13,432		13,826
Net income per share - basic	$	0.23	$	0.69
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
basic		13,432		13,826
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plans		127		218
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
diluted		13,559		14,044
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.23	$	0.68
Dividends per share	$	0.08	$	0.05