Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - Homeowners of America Insurance Company $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Minimum capital stock to be maintained	$ 2,500
Minimum surplus to be maintained	2,500
Restricted cash and investments	$ 314
Minimum percentage of statutory surplus	10.00%
Dividends	$ 0

Minimum capital stock to be maintained by property and casualty insurers.

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Minimum percentage of statutory surplus.

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The amount of minimum surplus to be be maintained by the insurance company.

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Amount of paid and unpaid cash, stock, and paid-in-kind (PIK) dividends declared, for example, but not limited to, common and preferred stock.

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Cash and investments whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. For use in an unclassified balance sheet.

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