Scheule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 79,434,000	$ 76,294,000
Investment real estate, at book value	4,218,000	5,757,000
Cash	4,987,000	6,779,000	3,393,000
Deferred income tax asset	4,654,000	4,997,000
Other assets	836,000	983,000
Total Assets	133,980,000	135,716,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total Liabilities	100,508,000	105,489,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	33,472,000	30,227,000	38,015,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	133,980,000	135,716,000
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	1,422,000	1,557,000
Investment real estate, at book value	356,000	1,457,000
Cash	948,000	58,000	1,074,000
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	49,565,000	49,407,000
Deferred income tax asset	5,866,000	6,706,000
Other assets	689,000	723,000
Total Assets	58,846,000	59,908,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued general expenses	1,722,000	1,529,000
Interest Rate Swaps	897,000	1,521,000
Notes Payable	22,755,000	26,631,000
Total Liabilities	25,374,000	29,681,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	33,472,000	30,227,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 58,846,000	$ 59,908,000