Segments (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Written) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Life, accident and health operations premiums written:
Traditional life insurance	$ 1,195	$ 1,302	$ 3,653	$ 2,688
Accident and health insurance	501	475	1,420	958
Total life, accident and health	1,696	1,777	5,073	3,646
Property and Casualty operations premiums written:
Gross premiums written	15,586	15,995	47,254	48,473
Reinsurance premium ceded	2,064	1,612	6,135	6,116
Net premiums written	13,522	14,383	41,119	42,357
Consolidated Property and Casualty Insurance Entity [Member]
Property and Casualty operations premiums written:
Dwelling fire & extended coverage	7,164	6,551	21,916	20,518
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners)	6,053	6,223	18,285	19,669
Ocean marine	334	431	781	947
Other liability	369	338	1,135	1,049
Private passenger auto liability	(20)	410	37	1,657
Commercial auto liability	0	80	6	291
Auto physical damage	(10)	185	21	696
Total property and casualty	$ 13,890	$ 14,218	$ 42,181	$ 44,827