Investments Level 4 Schedule of net investment income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed Income Securities	$ 628	$ 782	$ 1,954	$ 2,544
Cash on hand and on deposit [Abstract]	47	63	143	180
Cash on hand and on deposit	77	24	191	56
Notes receivable	75	34	201	123
Other	34	23	104	107
Investment Expenses	(117)	(125)	(374)	(374)
Net Investment Income	$ 744	$ 801	$ 2,219	$ 2,636