Discontinued Operations (Details) Income Statement and Balance Sheet Disclosures (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation
Net investment income	$ 239	$ 318	$ 474	$ 590
Net realized gain on investments	550	5,721	636	9,084
Other income	111	24	121	42
Revenue	900	6,063	1,231	9,716
Operating and other costs	(462)	(287)	(650)	(802)
Income before income taxes	438	5,776	581	8,914
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	293	2,014	(182)	3,081
Income (loss) from operations	145	3,762	763	5,833
Loss on write down of assets to fair value	(5,369)		(5,369)
Net income (loss)	(5,224)	3,762	(4,606)	5,833
ASSETS
Available-for-sale investments	34,475		34,475		35,170
Cash and cash equivalents	24,368	18,860	24,368	18,860	25,999
Reinsurance receivables	15,242		15,242		15,475
Other assets	305		305		404
Less: write down of assets to fair value (purchase price discount)	(5,072)		(5,072)
Total assets	69,318		69,318		77,048
LIABILITIES
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	22,854		22,854		23,292
Other liabilities	1,802		1,802		4,532
Total liabilities	24,656		24,656		27,824
Net carrying value	$ 44,662		$ 44,662		$ 49,224