Segmented Information Net premiums earned by line of business (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	$ 28,297	$ 30,985	$ 56,365	$ 60,252
Private passenger auto liability [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	19,176	20,415	37,837	39,820
Auto physical damage [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	8,330	7,515	16,173	14,819
Non-standard automobile [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	27,506	27,930	54,010	54,639
Commercial auto liability [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	97	3,057	746	5,613
Real Estate Insurance [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	694	0	1,609	0
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Segment [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net premiums earned	$ 0	$ (2)	$ 0	$ 0