Related Party Transactions Intercompany sale of Citizens, Inc. Class A stock (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Intercompany sale of Citizens, Inc. Class A stock [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of Citizens, Inc. Class A stock	$ 0.8
Tax expense from gain on sale of Citizens, Inc. Class a stock	$ 0.3

Tax expense from gain on sale of Citizens, Inc. Class a stock

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