Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Investments
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at estimated fair value	$ 3,726,000	$ 5,144,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at cost	69,254	77,119,000
Equity securities available-for-sale, at cost	$ 4,930,000	$ 5,478,000

This item represents the aggregate fair value of investments in debt securities as of the balance sheet date and which are categorized as held-to-maturity.

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