SEGMENTS (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Written) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	$ 67,174	$ 67,737
Reinsurance premium ceded	(6,457)	(6,349)
Net premiums written	60,717	61,388
Life Insurance Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	6,167	6,239
Reinsurance premium ceded	(81)	(77)
Net premiums written	6,086	6,162
Life Insurance Operations \| Traditional life insurance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	4,336	4,411
Life Insurance Operations \| Accident and health insurance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	1,831	1,828
P&C Insurance Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	61,007	61,498
Reinsurance premium ceded	(6,376)	(6,272)
Net premiums written	54,631	55,226
P&C Insurance Operations \| Dwelling fire & extended coverage
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	37,598	37,034
P&C Insurance Operations \| Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	21,214	22,319
P&C Insurance Operations \| Other liability
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross premiums written	$ 2,195	$ 2,145

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