Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Carrying Amount [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	$ 222,059	[1]	$ 217,348	[1]
Equity securities	10,155	[1]	8,348	[1]
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	21,858		21,285
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,282		2,246
Real estate	38		38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts	1,238		1,238
Liabilities [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures	41,238		41,238
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Other invested assets	572		567
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative	530		876
Estimated fair value [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	222,059	[1]	217,348	[1]
Equity securities	10,155	[1]	8,348	[1]
Estimated fair value [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	21,858		21,285
Estimated fair value [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,282		2,246
Real estate	38		38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts	1,238		1,238
Liabilities [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures	41,238		41,238
Estimated fair value [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Other invested assets	572		567
Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative	$ 530		$ 876

[1] See Note 9 for a description of the fair value hierarchy as well as a disclosure of levels for classes of these financial assets.