Segments (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Written) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	$ 67,424	$ 66,809
Reinsurance premium ceded	(5,899)	(6,420)
Net premiums written	61,525	60,389
Life Insurance Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	6,310	6,386
Reinsurance premium ceded	(69)	(64)
Net premiums written	6,241	6,322
Life Insurance Operations [Member] \| Traditional Life Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	4,459	4,519
Life Insurance Operations [Member] \| Accident and Health Insurance [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	1,851	1,867
P&C Insurance Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	61,114	60,423
Reinsurance premium ceded	(5,830)	(6,356)
Net premiums written	55,284	54,067
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] \| Dwelling Fire & Extended Coverage [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	35,783	34,737
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] \| Homeowners (Including Mobile Homeowners) [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	23,250	23,698
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] \| Other Liability [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	$ 2,081	$ 1,988

Amount of written premiums ceded to other entities.

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