Concentration of Risks (Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
[CrusaderInsuranceCompany]
[PremiumWrittenInCalifornia_PercentOfTotal]	10000.00%	10000.00%	10000.00%
[HealthInsuranceProgramCommissionIncome]
[GuardianLIfeInsuranceCompanyOfAmerica_Dollars]	$ 1,233,324	$ 1,157,700	$ 1,407,490
[GuardianLifeInsuranceCompanyOfAmerica_PercentOfTotal]	36.00%	39.00%	34.00%