Investments Schedule of net investment income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed income securities	$ 670	$ 628	$ 2,094	$ 1,954
Cash on hand and on deposit	11	47	47	143
Common and preferred stock dividends	98	77	275	191
Notes receivable	99	75	239	201
Other income	3	34	117	104
Investment expenses	(109)	(117)	(339)	(374)
Net Investment Income	$ 772	$ 744	$ 2,433	$ 2,219