Schedule IV. Reinsurance

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract]

Schedule IV. Reinsurance

Schedule IV. Reinsurance

THE NATIONAL SECURITY GROUP, INC.
(Amounts in thousands)
	Gross Amount		Ceded to Other Companies		Assumed from Other Companies		Net Amount		Percentage of Amount Assumed to Net
For the year ended December 31, 2012
Life insurance in force	$	211,778	$	11,200	$	—	$	200,578	—	%
Premiums:
Life insurance and accident and health insurance	$	6,682	$	73	$	—	$	6,609	—	%
Property and casualty insurance	53,469		8,263		—		45,206		—	%
Total premiums	$	60,151	$	8,336	$	—	$	51,815	—	%
For the year ended December 31, 2011
Life insurance in force	$	217,970	$	12,341	$	—	$	205,629	—	%
Premiums:
Life insurance and accident and health insurance	$	6,926	$	56	$	—	$	6,870	—	%
Property and casualty insurance	56,978		7,605		—		49,373		—	%
Total premiums	$	63,904	$	7,661	$	—	$	56,243	—	%