Discontinued Operations (Details) Income Statement and Balance Sheet Disclosures (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation
Net investment income	$ 71	$ 206	$ 545	$ 796
Net realized gain on investments	3,300	4,676	3,937	13,760
Other income	4	16	123	58
Revenue	3,375	4,898	4,605	14,614
Operating and other costs	(310)	(430)	(961)	(1,232)
Income before income taxes	3,065	4,468	3,644	13,382
Provision for income taxes	450	1,570	267	4,651
Income from operations	2,615	2,898	3,377	8,731
Loss on write down of assets to fair value	(676)		(6,045)
Net income (loss)	1,939	2,898	(2,668)	8,731
ASSETS
Available-for-sale investments	14,824		14,824		35,170
Cash and cash equivalents	14,179	22,673	14,179	22,673	25,998
Reinsurance receivables	15,127		15,127		15,475
Other assets	219		219
Less: write down of assets to fair value	(5,690)		(5,690)
Total assets	38,659		38,659		77,048
LIABILITIES
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	22,495		22,495		23,292
Other liabilities	675		675		4,532
Total liabilities	23,170		23,170		27,824
Net carrying value	$ 15,489		$ 15,489		$ 49,224