Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, cost	$ 51,403	$ 53,746
Equity investments, cost	5,922	9,146
Premiums receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	115	115
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Service fee receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	333	318
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	14,716	13,600
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	8,605	8,333
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 222,876 and 222,876 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; redemption amount of $5,572	$ 5,572	$ 6,572
Common stock, shares outstanding	21,708,190	21,708,190