Schedule IV. Reinsurance (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Reinsurance [Abstract]

Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Text Block]

Reinsurance

THE NATIONAL SECURITY GROUP, INC.
(dollars 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, 2013
Life insurance in force	$	209,909	$	9,126	$	—	$	200,783	—	%
Premiums:
Life insurance and accident and health insurance	$	6,657	$	66	$	—	$	6,591	—	%
Property and casualty insurance	54,249		8,474		—		45,775		—	%
Total premiums	$	60,906	$	8,540	$	—	$	52,366	—	%
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	—	%