Investments Schedule of net investment income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Investment Income, Net [Abstract]
Fixed income securities	$ 730	$ 664	$ 2,023	$ 2,076
Cash on hand and on deposit	7	11	7	47
Common and preferred stock dividends	97	98	293	275
Notes receivable	93	99	279	239
Other income	0	3	5	117
Investment expenses	(96)	(109)	(292)	(339)
Net investment income	$ 831	$ 766	$ 2,315	$ 2,415