Note 9. Policy Benefits and Claims: Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Details
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Beginning Balance	$ 236,803	$ 237,754	$ 194,480
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments, Beginning Balance	78,531	72,772	78,629
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net, Beginning Balance	158,272	164,982	115,851
Claims and Claims Adjustment Expenses Assumed	10,343		15,384
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	294,390	303,973	324,040
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	(8,488)	(4,552)	(3,230)
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims	285,902	299,421	320,810
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year	169,488	192,001	207,315
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years	104,948	114,130	79,748
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid	274,436	306,131	287,063
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net, Ending Balance	180,081	158,272	164,982
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments, Ending Balance	65,362	78,531	72,772
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Ending Balance	$ 245,443	$ 236,803	$ 237,754