Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net (Loss) Income	$ (4,956)	$ 3,265
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense and amortization/accretion, net	322	277
Increase in cash surrender value of company owned life insurance	(140)	(323)
Net realized gains on investments	(669)	(1,879)
Deferred income taxes	(1,163)	706
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,020	3,944
Change in accrued investment income	117	(21)
Change in reinsurance recoverable	(1,079)	(915)
Policy acquisition costs deferred	(3,389)	(3,923)
Change in accrued income taxes/recoverable	(1,796)	16
Change in net policy liabilities and claims	1,712	422
Change in other assets/liabilities, net	253	1,197
Other, net	16	27
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(6,752)	2,793
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Available-for-sale securities	(19,344)	(38,627)
Trading securities and short-term investments	(234)	(304)
Real estate held for investment	(204)	(198)
Property and equipment	(473)	(294)
Held-to-maturity securities	1,664	1,059
Available-for-sale securities	27,755	33,475
Trading securities and short-term investments	819	21
Real estate held for investment	14	3
Property and equipment	19	0
Other invested assets, net	(128)	(66)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	9,888	(4,931)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Change in other policyholder funds	57	4
Change in short-term notes payable	(15)	500
Dividends paid	(1,357)	(1,480)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,315)	(976)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,821	(3,114)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,572	4,686
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 3,393	$ 1,572

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).