Note 8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Medical Stop-Loss Segment Member Contractual Rights	Sep. 30, 2012 Fully Insured Segment Member	Sep. 30, 2011 Fully Insured Segment Member	Sep. 30, 2012 Fully Insured Segment Member	Sep. 30, 2011 Fully Insured Segment Member	Sep. 30, 2012 Fully Insured Segment Member CPR Acquiree Member
Goodwill	$ 50,318	$ 50,318
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	10,025	9,738
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	7,977	7,977
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	18,002	17,715
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			1,825					327
Capitalized Computer Software Additions	144
Amortization Of Intangible Assets	$ (2,009)			$ (624)	$ (592)	$ (1,829)	$ (1,804)