Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (2,028)	$ 512
Unrealized investment gains:
Unrealized investment gains during the period	1,459	703
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0
Unrealized investment gains, net of tax	1,459	703
Less: reclassification adjustments to:
Net realized investment gains included in net income (loss)	(83)	217
Income tax expense	0	0
Total reclassifications included in net income (loss), net of tax	(83)	217
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	1,542	486
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(486)	998
Less comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	49
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Conifer	$ (486)	$ 949