Schedule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 92,792	$ 91,812
Investment real estate, at book value	3,221	3,291
Cash and cash equivalents	7,368	6,763	$ 6,426
Deferred income tax asset	2,402	3,824
Other assets	491	513
Total Assets	148,579	147,841
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	1,800	857
Total Liabilities	100,527	102,958
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	48,052	44,883	42,757
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	148,579	147,841
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	1,466	1,482
Investment real estate, at book value	356	356
Cash and cash equivalents	1,690	991	$ 271
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	61,108	58,986
Deferred income tax asset	1,826	3,435
Other assets	2,058	957
Total Assets	68,504	66,207
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued general expenses	2,296	1,948
Interest rate swaps	1,030	1,419
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	1,800	857
Notes Payable	15,326	17,100
Total Liabilities	20,452	21,324
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	48,052	44,883
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 68,504	$ 66,207