10. Common Stock and Stock Repurchase Program (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Common Stock And Stock Repurchase Program Details Narrative
Shares issued to settle share-based compensation awards	6.4
Shares issued to policyholders in exchange for their interests	2.8
Shares issued to public	3.6
Shares outstanding	5.7	5.8
Common shares of treasury stock	0.7
Common shares reserved	0.5
Compensation costs	$ 500,000		$ 600,000