Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, cost	$ 62,397	$ 55,606
Equity investments, cost	21,121	26,428
Premiums receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	135	165
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	806	806
Service fee receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	288	276
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	12,632	12,537
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	6,541	6,009
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 262,876 and 262,876 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively; redemption amount of $6,572	$ 6,572	$ 6,572
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,842,806	19,709,706