Consolidated Balance Sheets(USD ($)) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $53,455 and $77,858, respectively)	$ 54,151	$ 79,534
Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $3,554 and $2,305, respectively)	7,137	3,548
Limited liability investments	4,406	2,333
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	3,000	2,000
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	501	585
Investments	69,195	88,000
Cash and cash equivalents	98,589	80,813
Investment in investee	0	41,733
Accrued investment income	614	2,263
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,123 and $4,040 respectively	32,035	35,598
Service fee receivable	19,012	15,173
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,062 and $1,002, respectively	4,097	4,750
Reinsurance recoverable	10,335	8,557
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	6,816	7,316
Deferred acquisition costs, net	12,392	14,102
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $15,848 and $22,887, respectively	1,662	2,709
Goodwill	10,588	8,421
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $18,583 and $16,397, respectively	48,918	50,583
Other assets	4,039	4,045
Asset held for sale	6,347	8,737
Total Assets	324,639	372,800
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Property and casualty	84,534	103,116
Vehicle service agreements	3,128	3,448
Total unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	87,662	106,564
Unearned premiums	48,577	45,047
Reinsurance payable	1,033	4,956
LROC preferred units, at fair value	14,854	13,655
Senior unsecured debentures. at fair value	14,356	23,730
Subordinated debt, at fair value	28,471	23,774
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	4,173	3,054
Deferred service fees	48,788	48,987
Income taxes payable	2,984	2,879
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	36,821	34,740
Total Liabilities	287,719	307,386
Equity [Abstract]
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; zero issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 16,429,761 and 13,148,971 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	324,803	312,378
Accumulated deficit	(298,930)	(262,069)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,601	14,762
Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders	35,474	65,071
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	1,446	343
Total Shareholders' Equity	36,920	65,414
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 324,639	$ 372,800