Schedule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 91,812	$ 86,886
Investment real estate, at book value	3,291	3,735
Cash	6,763	6,426	$ 4,987
Deferred income tax asset	3,824	3,189
Other assets	771	2,412
Total Assets	148,099	144,865
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	857	857
Total Liabilities	103,216	102,108
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	44,883	42,757	33,472
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	148,099	144,865
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	1,482	1,494
Investment real estate, at book value	356	356
Cash	991	271	$ 948
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	58,986	57,541
Deferred income tax asset	3,435	5,071
Other assets	1,215	676
Total Assets	66,465	65,409
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued general expenses	1,948	1,842
Interest rate swaps	1,419	1,238
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	857	857
Notes Payable	17,358	18,715
Total Liabilities	21,582	22,652
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	44,883	42,757
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 66,465	$ 65,409