Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, cost		$ 14,707
Equity investments, cost	$ 2,052	4,868
Premiums receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Service fee receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	439	318
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	14,875	11,683
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	10,070	8,218
Redeemable Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 222,876 and 222,876 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; redemption amount of $7,573 and $7,182 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	$ 5,572	$ 6,572
Common stock, shares outstanding	21,708,190	21,708,190