Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Fair Values of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Carrying amount, estimated fair value and level within the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments

The following table sets forth the carrying amount, estimated fair value and level within the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

			June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Level in Fair Value Hierarchy (1)		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	Level 1		$	27,759	$	27,759	$	33,102	$	33,102
Fixed maturities		(1)		214,294		214,294		201,303		201,303
Equity securities		(1)		20,259		20,259		21,890		21,890
Other invested assets	Level 3			3,032		3,032		2,123		2,123
Policy loans	Level 2			2,268		2,268		2,369		2,369
Real estate	Level 2			38		38		38		38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts	Level 2			1,238		1,238		1,238		1,238
Liabilities:
Junior subordinated debentures	Level 2			41,238		41,238		41,238		41,238

⁽¹⁾ See Note 7 for a description of the fair value hierarchy as well as a disclosure of levels for classes of these financial assets.