Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $11,605 and $14,707, respectively)	$ 11,361	$ 14,541
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities	2,189	4,476
Limited liability investments	5,217	4,922
Limited liability investment, at fair value	4,869	5,771
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	1,916	2,321
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	151	151
Total investments	25,703	32,182
Cash and cash equivalents	24,713	20,781
Investment in investee	4,947	5,230
Accrued investment income	161	331
Service fee receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $315 and $318, respectively	5,173	4,286
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero and zero, respectively	7,907	6,536
Deferred acquisition costs, net	6,662	6,325
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $13,794 and $11,633, respectively	105,246	107,327
Goodwill	80,112	80,112
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $8,876 and $8,333, respectively	79,519	80,062
Other assets	3,592	4,302
Assets held for sale	138,804	137,126
Total Assets	482,539	484,600
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment [Abstract]
Property and casualty	2,594	1,329
Vehicle service agreements	2,615	2,779
Total unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	5,209	4,108
Note payable	184,567	186,469
Bank loan	4,417	4,917
Subordinated debt, at fair value	52,822	52,105
Net deferred income tax liabilities	28,796	28,745
Deferred service fees	41,221	39,741
Income taxes payable	2,801	2,644
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	10,946	10,612
Liabilities held for sale	112,866	105,949
Total Liabilities	443,645	435,290
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 222,876 and 222,876 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; redemption amount of $5,572	5,477	5,461
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital	356,609	356,021
Accumulated deficit	(364,917)	(313,487)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	36,322	(3,852)
Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders	28,014	38,682
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	5,403	5,167
Total Shareholders' Equity	33,417	43,849
Total Liabilities, Class A preferred stock and Shareholders' Equity	$ 482,539	$ 484,600