Consolidated Balance Sheets(USD ($)) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $53,455 and $77,858, respectively)	$ 56,195	$ 54,151
Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $3,554 and $2,305, respectively)	19,618	7,137
Limited liability investments	7,294	4,406
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	3,576	3,000
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	400	501
Investments	87,083	69,195
Cash and cash equivalents	74,026	98,589
Investment in investee	2,115	0
Accrued investment income	141	614
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,123 and $4,040 respectively	28,885	32,035
Service fee receivable	19,970	19,012
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,062 and $1,002, respectively	5,402	4,097
Reinsurance recoverable	3,652	10,335
Prepaid reinsurance premiums	8	6,816
Deferred acquisition costs, net	12,197	12,392
Income Taxes Receivable	223	0
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $15,848 and $22,887, respectively	6,169	1,662
Goodwill	10,588	10,588
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $18,583 and $16,397, respectively	47,298	48,918
Other assets	3,965	4,039
Asset held for sale	0	6,347
Assets	301,722	324,639
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Property and casualty	63,895	84,534
Vehicle service agreements	2,975	3,128
Total unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	66,870	87,662
Unearned premiums	36,432	48,577
Reinsurance payable	525	1,033
LROC preferred units, at fair value	13,618	14,854
Senior unsecured debentures. at fair value	0	14,356
Subordinated debt, at fair value	40,659	28,471
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	5,386	4,173
Deferred service fees	49,454	48,788
Income taxes payable	0	2,984
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	40,582	36,821
Total Liabilities	253,526	287,719
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent	6,330	0
Equity [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital	340,844	324,803
Accumulated deficit	(312,050)	(298,930)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	8,670	9,601
Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders	37,464	35,474
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	4,402	1,446
Total Shareholders' Equity	41,866	36,920
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 301,722	$ 324,639