Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $57,172 and $62,136, respectively)	$ 56,965	$ 61,764
Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $16,699 and $19,099, respectively)	19,441	23,230
Limited liability investments	25,533	22,974
Limited liability investment, at fair value	8,220	10,700
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	7,550	7,975
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	151	401
Total investments	117,860	127,044
Cash and cash equivalents	33,776	36,475
Investment in investee	5,355	3,116
Accrued investment income	893	790
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $115 and $115, respectively	30,113	31,564
Service fee receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $276 and $274, respectively	1,408	1,320
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $806 and $806, respectively	6,765	4,692
Reinsurance recoverable	569	784
Deferred acquisition costs, net	13,709	13,609
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $12,894 and $10,603, respectively	114,809	116,961
Goodwill	71,061	71,061
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,761 and $7,181, respectively	88,187	89,017
Other assets	4,539	4,588
Total Assets	489,044	501,021
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment [Abstract]
Property and casualty	45,874	53,795
Vehicle service agreements	2,794	2,915
Total unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	48,668	56,710
Unearned premiums	40,770	40,176
Reinsurance payable	87	100
Note payable	188,328	190,074
Subordinated debt, at fair value	48,210	43,619
Deferred income tax liability	49,726	48,720
Deferred service fees	37,883	35,822
Income taxes payable	2,352	2,051
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	19,912	20,487
Total Liabilities	435,936	437,759
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 262,876 and 262,876 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively; redemption amount of $6,572	6,444	6,427
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital	354,422	353,882
Accumulated deficit	(307,328)	(297,668)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,467)	(208)
Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders	45,627	56,006
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	1,037	829
Total Shareholders' Equity	46,664	56,835
Total Liabilities, Class A preferred stock and Shareholders' Equity	$ 489,044	$ 501,021