Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 82,085,108	$ 78,783,968
Equity securities, available-for-sale, cost	19,690,734	17,652,745
Premiums and fees receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,699,000	$ 1,218,000
Common stock, no par value
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,099,309	2,107,681
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,099,309	2,107,681
Common stock, held by Company's subsidiary	291,676	291,676
Class A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0