Schedule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 76,294	$ 73,074
Investment real estate, at book value	5,757	5,745
Cash	6,779	3,393	1,572
Deferred income tax asset	4,997	0
Other assets	983	1,045
Total Assets	135,716	132,951
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Total Liabilities	105,489	94,936
Total Stockholders' Equity	30,227	38,015	43,710
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	135,716	132,951
Parent Company [Member]
Assets
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	1,557	877
Investment real estate, at book value	1,457	0
Cash	58	1,074	920
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	49,407	50,162
Deferred income tax asset	6,706	1,901
Other assets	723	770
Total Assets	59,908	54,784
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accrued general expenses	1,529	2,716
Interest rate swaps	1,521	1,196
Notes payable	26,631	12,857
Total Liabilities	29,681	16,769
Total Stockholders' Equity	30,227	38,015
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 59,908	$ 54,784