Schedule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 95,125	$ 95,758
Investment real estate, at book value	2,945	3,221
Cash and cash equivalents	5,676	6,644	$ 7,368
Deferred income tax asset	716	1,487
Other assets	472	491
Total Assets	144,231	146,438
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	2,200	1,300
Total Liabilities	98,365	98,813
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	45,866	47,625	48,052
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	144,231	146,438
Parent Company
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	932	1,446
Investment real estate, at book value	356	356
Cash and cash equivalents	523	1,753	$ 1,690
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	59,229	61,001
Income tax recoverable	1,012	0
Deferred income tax asset	601	1,745
Other assets	490	494
Total Assets	63,143	66,795
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued general expenses	2,691	2,923
Interest rate swaps	234	608
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	2,200	1,300
Notes Payable	12,152	14,339
Total Liabilities	17,277	19,170
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	45,866	47,625
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 63,143	$ 66,795