Segments (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Earned) (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
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned:
Total property and casualty	$ 14,929	$ 16,342	$ 30,088	$ 32,755
Reinsurance premium ceded	(2,396)	(3,021)	(4,059)	(4,564)
Net premiums earned	12,533	13,321	26,029	28,191
Life Insurance Segment [Member]
Life, accident and health operations premiums earned:
Traditional life insurance	1,270	1,302	2,558	2,688
Accident and health insurance	449	475	913	958
Total life, accident and health	1,719	1,777	3,471	3,646
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned:
Net premiums earned	1,719	1,777	3,471	3,646
Consolidated Property and Casualty Insurance Entity [Member]
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned:
Dwelling fire & extended coverage	6,665	6,666	13,212	13,165
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners)	5,790	6,227	11,694	12,471
Ocean marine	275	300	543	619
Other liability	343	321	683	631
Private passenger auto liability	93	685	328	1,441
Commercial auto liability	0	92	6	211
Auto physical damage	44	274	151	571
Total property and casualty	13,210	14,565	26,617	29,109
Net premiums earned	$ 10,814	$ 11,544	$ 22,558	$ 24,545