Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fixed maturities, cost	$ 118,470	$ 116,863
Equity securities, cost	3,433	3,284
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 78	$ 77
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, authorized shares	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	10,573,932	10,573,932
Common stock, outstanding shares	10,361,849	10,361,849
Treasury stock	212,083	212,083