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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Beginning Balance	$ 237,754	$ 194,480	$ 192,987
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments, Beginning Balance	72,772	78,629	83,137
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net, Beginning Balance	164,982	115,851	109,850
Claims and Claims Adjustment Expenses Assumed		15,384
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	303,973	324,040	213,818
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	(4,552)	(3,230)	(8,908)
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims	299,421	320,810	204,910
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year	192,001	207,315	130,386
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years	114,130	79,748	68,523
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid	306,131	287,063	198,909
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net, Ending Balance	158,272	164,982	115,851
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments, Ending Balance	78,531	72,772	78,629
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Ending Balance	$ 236,803	$ 237,754	$ 194,480