Schedule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 81,399	$ 100,260
Investment real estate, at book value	2,934	2,934
Cash	19,887	11,809	$ 5,676
Income tax recoverable	1,311	0
Deferred income tax asset	706	0
Other assets	712	850
Total Assets	150,540	153,934
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	500	500
Total Liabilities	105,174	100,473
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	45,366	53,461	45,866
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	150,540	153,934
Parent Company
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	957	294
Investment real estate, at book value	356	356
Cash	3,108	3,393	$ 523
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	57,681	65,329
Income tax recoverable	0	491
Deferred income tax asset	960	714
Other assets	546	525
Total Assets	63,608	71,102
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued general expenses	3,946	3,412
Interest rate swaps	619	65
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	500	500
Notes Payable	13,177	13,664
Total Liabilities	18,242	17,641
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	45,366	53,461
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 63,608	$ 71,102