EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]

Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
	(in thousands, except per share data)				(in thousands, except per share data)
Net (loss) income attributable to Federated National Holding
Company shareholders	$	(5,511)	$	1,394	$	2,579	$	11,920
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
basic		13,135		13,780		13,211		13,807
Net (loss) income per share - basic	$	(0.42)	$	0.10	$	0.20	$	0.86
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
basic		13,135		13,780		13,211		13,807
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plans		-		163		91		192
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
diluted		13,135		13,943		13,302		13,999
Net (loss) income per share - diluted	$	(0.42)	$	0.10	$	0.19	$	0.85
Dividends per share	$	0.08	$	0.08	$	0.24	$	0.17