Segments (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Written) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Life, accident and health operations premiums written:
Traditional life insurance	$ 1,248	$ 1,226	$ 2,458	$ 2,531
Accident and health insurance	455	474	919	958
Total life, accident and health	1,703	1,700	3,377	3,489
Property and Casualty operations premiums written:
Gross premiums written	17,028	17,844	31,668	34,099
Reinsurance premium ceded	2,443	3,039	4,126	4,568
Net premiums written	14,585	14,805	27,542	29,531
Consolidated Property and Casualty Insurance Entity [Member]
Property and Casualty operations premiums written:
Dwelling fire & extended coverage	7,825	7,271	14,752	13,968
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners)	6,745	7,439	12,232	13,446
Ocean marine	363	397	447	516
Other liability	409	377	766	711
Private passenger auto liability	(12)	393	57	1,247
Commercial auto liability	0	92	6	211
Auto physical damage	(5)	175	31	511
Total property and casualty	$ 15,325	$ 16,144	$ 28,291	$ 30,610