Segments (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Earned) (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
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned:
Total property and casualty	$ 14,971	$ 15,984	$ 45,059	$ 48,737
Reinsurance premium ceded	(2,067)	(1,644)	(6,126)	(6,206)
Net premiums earned	12,904	14,340	38,933	42,531
Life Insurance Segment [Member]
Life, accident and health operations premiums earned:
Traditional life insurance	1,159	1,225	3,717	3,914
Accident and health insurance	501	509	1,414	1,466
Total life, accident and health	1,660	1,734	5,131	5,380
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned:
Net premiums earned	1,661	1,734	5,132	5,380
Consolidated Property and Casualty Insurance Entity [Member]
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned:
Dwelling fire & extended coverage	6,905	6,606	20,117	19,771
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners)	5,785	6,230	17,479	18,701
Ocean marine	275	294	818	913
Other liability	357	332	1,040	963
Private passenger auto liability	(9)	502	319	1,942
Commercial auto liability	0	80	6	291
Auto physical damage	(2)	206	149	776
Total property and casualty	13,311	14,250	39,928	43,357
Net premiums earned	$ 11,243	$ 12,606	$ 33,801	$ 37,151