Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Gross premiums written	$ 97,395	$ 89,712
Ceded premiums written	(12,433)	(13,478)
Net premiums written	84,962	76,234
Change in unearned premiums	(7,754)	(6,121)
Net premiums earned	77,208	70,113
Investment income, net of expenses	3,846	4,007
Net realized (losses) gains	(119)	1,119
Finance charges	1,640	1,740
Commission and fees	180	415
Other income	231	14
Total revenues	82,986	77,408
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	54,791	63,785
Other operating expenses	25,932	23,153
Interest expense	1,149	1,158
Amortization of intangible assets	897	897
Total expenses	82,769	88,993
Income (loss) before tax	217	(11,585)
Income tax expense (benefit)	23	(386)
Net income (loss)	194	(11,199)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	23	14
Net income (loss) attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.	$ 171	$ (11,213)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic	$ 0.01	$ (0.56)
Diluted	$ 0.01	$ (0.56)