Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 63,837	$ 1,151	$ 446,805	$ (384,315)	$ 196
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011		117,431,856
Net loss attributable to Signature Group Holdings, Inc.	(7,765)			(7,765)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures		2,711,391
Restricted stock vested		17	(17)
Amortization of share-based compensation	1,210		1,210
Common stock warrant consideration	60		60
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income	288				288
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	$ 57,630	$ 1,168	$ 448,058	$ (392,080)	$ 484
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012		120,143,247