Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 23,276	$ 28,456
Preferred stock, no par value
Preferred stock, authorized	18,500,000	18,500,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, no par value
Common stock, authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, issued	6,101,802	6,205,396
Common stock, outstanding	6,101,802	6,205,396
7% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Convertible preferred stock, liquidation preference	$ 10
Preferred stock, no par value
Preferred stock, authorized	1,500,000
Preferred stock, issued	1,247,700
Preferred stock, outstanding	1,247,700