Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments:
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $71,254 and $77,858, respectively)	$ 72,256	$ 79,534
Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $27,775 and $2,305, respectively)	31,110	3,548
Limited liability investments	2,268	2,333
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	3,031	2,000
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	586	585
Total investments	109,251	88,000
Investment in investee	0	41,733
Cash and cash equivalents	71,351	80,813
Accrued investment income	635	2,263
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,977 and $4,040, respectively	34,864	35,598
Service fee receivable	19,313	15,173
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,002 and $1,002, respectively	4,852	4,750
Reinsurance recoverable	15,133	8,557
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	11,835	7,316
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net	11,797	14,102
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $23,707 and $22,887, respectively	2,159	2,709
Goodwill	9,484	8,421
Intangible assets, net of amortization of $20,329 and $19,263, respectively	50,569	50,583
Other assets	4,542	4,045
Asset held for sale	7,291	8,737
TOTAL ASSETS	353,076	372,800
LIABILITIES
Property and casualty	96,703	103,116
Vehicle service agreements	3,140	3,448
Total unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	99,843	106,564
Unearned premiums	47,308	45,047
Reinsurance payable	7,620	4,956
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	14,204	13,655
LROC preferred units	67,234	61,159
Senior unsecured debentures	26,356	23,730
Subordinated debt	26,674	23,774
Deferred income tax liability	3,602	3,054
Deferred service fees	49,198	48,987
Income taxes payable	2,821	2,879
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	34,533	34,740
TOTAL LIABILITIES	312,159	307,386
Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 13,148,971 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	296,621	296,621
Additional paid-in capital	15,824	15,757
Accumulated deficit	(289,784)	(262,069)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	16,862	14,762
Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders	39,523	65,071
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	1,394	343
TOTAL EQUITY	40,917	65,414
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 353,076	$ 372,800