Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying Amount [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	$ 214,294	[1]	$ 201,303	[1]
Equity securities	20,259	[1]	21,890	[1]
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	27,759		33,102
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,268		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	3,032		2,123
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	214,294	[1]	201,303	[1]
Equity securities	20,259	[1]	21,890	[1]
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	27,759		33,102
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,268		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	$ 3,032		$ 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.