Note 8. Policy Benefits and Claims: Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Details
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Gross	$ 194,480	$ 192,987	$ 197,968
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments	78,629	83,137	82,724
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net	115,851	109,850	115,244
Claims and Claims Adjustment Expenses Assumed	15,384
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year	324,040	213,818	197,705
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims, Prior Years	(3,230)	(8,908)	(7,492)
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims	320,810	204,910	190,213
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year	207,315	130,386	123,702
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years	79,748	68,523	71,905
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid	287,063	198,909	195,607
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net	164,982	115,851	109,850
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments	72,772	78,629	83,137
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Gross	$ 237,754	$ 194,480	$ 192,987