CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 194	$ (11,199)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net actuarial gain	120	71
Tax effect on change in net actuarial gain	(42)	(25)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	2,024	(1,152)
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	(709)	403
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income	101	(1,119)
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income	(35)	392
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,459	(1,430)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,653	(12,629)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	23	14
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.	$ 1,630	$ (12,643)