Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, cost	$ 57,172	$ 62,136
Equity investments, cost	16,699	19,099
Premiums receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	115	165
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	806	806
Service fee receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	276	276
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	12,894	10,603
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	7,761	7,181
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	$ 6,572	$ 6,572
Common stock, shares outstanding	21,458,190	21,458,190