Reinsurance Table of Direct, Assumed and Ceded (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Premiums Earned, Net [Abstract]
Net	$ 44,615	$ 37,353
Fortegra Financial Corporation
Premiums Written, Net [Abstract]
Direct and assumed	182,500	144,284
Ceded	(135,109)	(112,341)
Net	47,391	31,943
Premiums Earned, Net [Abstract]
Direct and assumed	168,099	137,054
Ceded	(123,484)	(99,701)
Net	$ 44,615	$ 37,353