Reinsurances

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

REINSURANCE [Abstract]

Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Text Block]

Schedule IV. Reinsurance

THE NATIONAL SECURITY GROUP, INC.
(Amounts in thousands)
	Gross Amount		Ceded to Other Companies		Assumed from Other Companies		Net Amount		Percentage of Amount Assumed to Net
For the year ended December 31, 2011
Life insurance in force	$	217,970	$	12,341	$	—	$	205,629	—	%
Premiums:
Life insurance and accident and health insurance	6,926		56		—		6,870		—	%
Property and casualty insurance	56,978		7,605		—		49,373		—	%
Total premiums	$	63,904	$	7,661	$	—	$	56,243	—	%
For the year ended December 31, 2010
Life insurance in force	$	217,825	$	12,314	$	—	$	205,511	—	%
Premiums:
Life insurance and accident and health insurance	7,086		59		—		7,027		—	%
Property and casualty insurance	60,390		6,154		—		54,236		—	%
Total premiums	$	67,476	$	6,213	$	—	$	61,263	—	%