Schedule II. Condensed Financial Information of Registrant (Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	$ 94,743	$ 81,399
Investment real estate, at book value	2,671	2,934
Cash	10,034	19,887	$ 11,809
Income tax recoverable	280	1,311
Deferred income tax asset	2,403	706
Other assets	713	712
Total Assets	151,683	150,540
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	500	500
Total Liabilities	107,881	105,174
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	43,802	45,366	53,461
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	151,683	150,540
Parent Company
ASSETS
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	0	957
Investment real estate, at book value	356	356
Cash	2,761	3,108	$ 3,393
Investment in subsidiaries (equity method) eliminated upon consolidation	56,787	57,681
Income tax recoverable	91	0
Deferred income tax asset	892	960
Other assets	564	546
Total Assets	61,451	63,608
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued general expenses	4,459	3,946
Interest rate swaps	0	619
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	500	500
Notes Payable	12,690	13,177
Total Liabilities	17,649	18,242
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	43,802	45,366
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 61,451	$ 63,608