Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 14, 2016	Apr. 20, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $62,136 and $55,606, respectively)	$ 61,764				$ 55,559
Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $19,099 and $26,428, respectively)	23,230				27,559
Limited liability investments	22,974				20,141
Limited liability investment, at fair value	10,700				0
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	7,975				4,077
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	401				400
Total investments	127,044				107,736
Cash and cash equivalents	36,475			$ 5	51,701	$ 71,234		$ 97,505
Investments in investees	3,116	$ 3,116			1,772
Accrued investment income	790				594
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $115 and $165, respectively	31,564				27,090
Service fee receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $274 and $276, respectively	1,320				911
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $806 and $806, respectively	4,692				3,789
Reinsurance recoverable	784				1,422
Deferred acquisition costs, net	13,609				12,143	12,197	$ 0	12,392
Income taxes recoverable	0				61
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $10,603 and $12,537, respectively	116,961				5,577
Goodwill	71,061		$ 60,983		10,078
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,181 and $6,009, respectively	89,017			731	14,736
Other assets	4,588		1,385	5	3,412
Total Assets	501,021		253,145	758	241,022
Liabilities [Abstract]
Property and casualty	53,795				55,471	63,895
Vehicle service agreements	2,915				2,975
Total unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	56,710				58,446
Unearned premiums	40,176				35,234	36,432
Reinsurance payable	100				145
Note payable	190,074		191,741		0
Subordinated debt, at fair value	43,619				39,898
Deferred income tax liability	48,720		55,603		2,924
Deferred service fees	35,822				34,319
Income taxes payable	2,051		2,018		0
Other Liabilities	20,487		1,984	14	19,959
Total Liabilities	437,759		251,645	$ 14	190,925
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 262,876 and 262,876 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively; redemption amount of $6,572	6,427				6,394
Equity [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital	353,882				341,646	340,844		324,803
Accumulated deficit	(297,668)				(297,209)	(301,008)		(298,930)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(208)				(2,486)	(2,372)		9,601
Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders	56,006				41,951	37,464		35,474
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	829		$ 299		1,752	4,402		1,446
Total Shareholders' Equity	56,835				43,703	$ 41,866		$ 36,920
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 501,021				$ 241,022