Note 1. Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost, Amortization Expense, Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)	$ 5,681	$ (2,930)	$ (2,453)
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	13,090	13,967
Participating Policies as Percentage of Gross Insurance in Force	11.70%	11.40%	11.30%
Participating Policies As A Percentage Of Life And Annuity Premiums Earned	7.80%	7.80%	9.30%
Other Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 3,815	$ 3,731
AMICSubsidiariesMember
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	90.00%			50.10%
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	90.00%	78.60%	78.40%
IPA Subsidiaries Member
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions			90.00%
GeneveAffiliatedEntityMember
EntityCommonStockOutstandingOwnershipPercent	51.80%