Note 14. Segment Reporting: Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
TOTAL REVENUES	$ 151,900	$ 101,443	$ 289,782	$ 203,599
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	6,324	5,676	13,939	12,092
Operating Segments
TOTAL REVENUES	140,165	100,214	273,428	201,316
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(4,921)	4,987	(1,438)	10,888
Segment Reconciling Items | Net realized investment gains
TOTAL REVENUES	11,735	1,850	16,354	2,987
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	11,735	1,850	16,354	2,987
Segment Reconciling Items | Net impairment losses recognized in earnings
TOTAL REVENUES		(621)		(704)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(621)		(704)
Segment Reconciling Items | Interest Expense
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(490)	(540)	(977)	(1,079)
Medical Stop-Loss Segment Member
TOTAL REVENUES	43,668	34,298	85,790	69,558
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	3,416	3,849	6,432	9,934
Fully Insured Segment Member
TOTAL REVENUES	68,435	40,009	132,118	78,676
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	191	2,006	(141)	3,158
Group disability, life annuities and DBL Segment Member
TOTAL REVENUES	16,369	12,826	30,843	25,741
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	2,399	733	3,975	702
Individual life annuities and other Segment Member
TOTAL REVENUES	11,673	13,061	24,620	26,851
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(9,549)	(172)	(9,167)	198
Corporate
TOTAL REVENUES	20	20	57	490
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$ (1,378)	$ (1,429)	$ (2,537)	$ (3,104)