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Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Dec. 31, 2013
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation These Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the consolidated financial statements of Fortegra Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Fortegra have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC").