Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying Amount [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	$ 206,809	[1]	$ 201,303	[1]
Equity securities	17,476	[1]	21,890	[1]
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	27,178		33,102
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,294		2,369
Real estate	38		38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts	1,238		1,238
Liabilities [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures	41,238		41,238
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Other invested assets	2,077		2,123
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	206,809	[1]	201,303	[1]
Equity securities	17,476	[1]	21,890	[1]
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	27,178		33,102
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,294		2,369
Real estate	38		38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts	1,238		1,238
Liabilities [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures	41,238		41,238
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Other invested assets	$ 2,077		$ 2,123

[1] See Note 7 for a description of the fair value hierarchy as well as a disclosure of levels for classes of these financial assets.