Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$ (21,763)	$ (4,016)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, and intangibles	296	298
Amortization of bond premium and discount, net	395	432
Net realized gains on investments	(31)	(604)
Incentive awards expenses - vesting of restricted stock units	650	621
Equity earnings of affiliate	(89)	(111)
(Increase) decrease in:
Premiums and agents' balances receivable	3,467	(1,323)
Reinsurance recoverables	(8,274)	(2,909)
Ceded unearned premiums	3,038	(1,368)
Deferred policy acquisition costs	537	(1,101)
Other assets	4,025	(1,490)
Increase (decrease) in:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	28,105	10,572
Unearned premiums	(2,457)	7,559
Accounts payable and other liabilities	9,607	(346)
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,506	6,214
Purchase of investments:
Fixed maturity securities	(26,448)	(43,284)
Equity securities	(4,847)	(1,099)
Short-term investments	(127,947)	(85,806)
Proceeds from maturities and redemptions of investments:
Fixed maturity securities	6,350	12,315
Other redemptions	11,778	0
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Fixed maturity securities	966	27,426
Equity securities	453	1,200
Short-term investments	124,926	78,144
Purchases of property and equipment	(6)	(148)
Net cash used in investing activities	(14,775)	(11,252)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds received from issuance of shares of common stock	4,375	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	(625)
Borrowings under debt arrangements	32,000	3,000
Repayment of borrowings under debt arrangements	(19,750)	(1,500)
Payment of equity issuance costs	(13)	0
Payment of debt issuance costs	(990)	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	15,622	875
Net increase (decrease) in cash	18,353	(4,163)
Cash at beginning of period	12,493	12,703
Cash at end of period	30,846	8,540
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid	860	343
Net income taxes paid	0	47
Payable for securities - non cash item	$ 1,500	$ 1,464