Schedule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 95,758	$ 92,792
Investment real estate, at book value	3,221	3,221
Cash and cash equivalents	6,644	7,368	$ 6,763
Deferred income tax asset	1,487	2,402
Other assets	491	491
Total Assets	146,438	148,579
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	1,300	1,800
Total Liabilities	98,813	100,527
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	47,625	48,052	44,883
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	146,438	148,579
Parent Company
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	1,446	1,466
Investment real estate, at book value	356	356
Cash and cash equivalents	1,753	1,690	$ 991
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	61,001	61,108
Deferred income tax asset	1,745	1,826
Other assets	494	2,058
Total Assets	66,795	68,504
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued general expenses	2,923	2,296
Interest rate swaps	608	1,030
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	1,300	1,800
Notes Payable	14,339	15,326
Total Liabilities	19,170	20,452
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	47,625	48,052
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 66,795	$ 68,504