Note 6 - Investments - Net Investment Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Interest from fixed maturities	$ 242	$ 310
Dividends	125	153
Income from limited liability investments	27	30
Income from limited liability investments, at fair value	106	937
Income from real estate investments	800	800
Other	364	461
Gross investment income	1,664	2,691
Investment expenses	(89)	(66)
Net investment income	$ 1,575	$ 2,625

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment.

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Amount of interest income earned from interest bearing assets classified as other.

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