Document And Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025
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Document Type	11-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2025
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
Entity Registrant Name	Atlantic American Corporation
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Atlantic American Corporation 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan [Member]
Document Information Line Items
Document Type	11-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2025
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
Amendment Flag	false