Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, cost	$ 11,605	$ 14,707
Equity investments, cost	2,325	4,854
Premiums receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Service fee receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	315	318
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	13,794	11,634
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	8,876	8,333
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	$ 5,572	$ 6,572
Common stock, shares outstanding	21,708,190	21,708,190