Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Liabilities [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures, net	$ 33,738		$ 41,238
Carrying Amount [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	213,100	[1]	201,303	[1]
Equity securities	15,783	[1]	21,890	[1]
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	16,494		33,102
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,206		2,369
Real estate	38		38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts	1,238		1,238
Liabilities [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures, net	33,738		41,238
Carrying Amount [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Other invested assets	3,064		2,123
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	213,100	[1]	201,303	[1]
Equity securities	15,783	[1]	21,890	[1]
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	16,494		33,102
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Policy loans	2,206		2,369
Real estate	38		38
Investment in unconsolidated trusts	1,238		1,238
Liabilities [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures, net	33,738		41,238
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Other invested assets	$ 3,064		$ 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.