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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies

      Legal Proceedings: We are involved in litigation incidental to our operations from time to time. We are not presently a party to any legal proceedings other than litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business, and we are not aware of any claims that could materially affect our financial position or results of operations.

      Regulatory Matters: State regulatory bodies, the SEC, and other regulatory bodies regularly make inquiries and conduct examinations or investigations concerning the Company's compliance with laws in relation to, but not limited to, insurance and securities. The issues involved in information requests and regulatory matters vary widely. The Company cooperates in these inquiries. Agencies from the states of Arizona, Missouri, and Wyoming are currently conducting a routine regulatory examination for the period 2009 through 2012 as required by state statutes.

      Office Lease: The Company leases office space in Lincoln, Nebraska under an agreement executed October 17, 2013 that expires on January 31, 2024. The Company also subleases office space for a satellite office in Kearney, Nebraska, which was executed on June 11, 2012 and expires on May 1, 2015. Great Plains Financial entered into a lease on May 1, 2011 for office space in Pierre, South Dakota, which expires on April 30, 2014. Great Plains also entered into a lease on October 4, 2013 for office space in Mitchell, South Dakota, which expires on November 30, 2016. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $175,476 and $147,957, respectively. Future minimum payments are as follows:

2014            $ 167,002
2015     144,038
2016     137,088
2017     133,603
2018     136,557
Later years     771,222
Total   $      1,489,510