Schedule II CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,375		$ 33,102
Investments	240,285		228,961
Other assets	5,747		3,245
Total assets	317,008		319,381
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Deferred tax liability, net	1,395		0
Junior subordinated debentures	33,738		41,238
Total liabilities	212,813		218,454
Shareholders' equity	104,195		100,927		105,736
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	317,008		319,381
REVENUE [Abstract]
Other	895		189
Total revenue	166,321		165,369
INTEREST EXPENSE	1,607		1,898
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(474)		(184)
Net income	4,430		11,022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Net income	4,430		11,022
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]
Realized investment gains, net	(1,571)		(8,741)
Gain on purchase of debt securities (Note 6)	(750)		0
Depreciation and amortization	932		600
Compensation expense related to share awards	584		219
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	102		(329)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities	(47)		2,292
Other, net	(57)		70
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,453		13,020
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Proceeds from investments sold, called or matured	1,916		11,414
Investments purchased	(82,836)		(112,466)
Additions to property and equipment	(4,127)		(1,338)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(9,606)		3,815
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Payment for debt securities (Note 6)	(6,750)		0
Redemption of Series D preferred stock	(1,000)		(500)
Payment of dividends on Series D Preferred Stock	(471)		(483)
Payment of dividends on common stock	(834)		(423)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock plans	84		138
Purchase of shares for treasury	(2,603)		(1,416)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,574)		(2,684)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(16,727)		14,151
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	33,102		18,951
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	16,375		33,102
Supplemental disclosure [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	1,649		1,961
Cash paid for income taxes	445		536
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	5,947		13,936
Investments	13,766		18,043
Investment in subsidiaries	113,509		105,268
Investments in unconsolidated trusts	1,238		1,238
Income taxes receivable from subsidiaries	2,271		4,530
Other assets	5,113		2,676
Total assets	141,844		145,691
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Deferred tax liability, net	2,055		297
Other payables	1,856		3,229
Junior subordinated debentures	33,738		41,238
Total liabilities	37,649		44,764
Shareholders' equity	104,195		100,927
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	141,844		145,691
REVENUE [Abstract]
Fee income from subsidiaries	7,469		6,271
Distributed earnings from subsidiaries	6,468		6,646
Other	1,622		1,330
Total revenue	15,559		14,247
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES	12,478		11,106
INTEREST EXPENSE	1,607		1,898
Earnings before tax and equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	1,474		1,243
INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(2,040)	[1]	(4,504)	[1]
Earnings after tax but before equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,514		5,747
EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES, NET	916		5,275
Net income	4,430		11,022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Net income	4,430		11,022
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]
Realized investment gains, net	(350)		(644)
Gain on purchase of debt securities (Note 6)	(750)		0
Depreciation and amortization	507		117
Compensation expense related to share awards	584		219
Equity in undistributed earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(916)		(5,275)
Decrease (increase) in intercompany taxes	2,259		(2,541)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	102		(329)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities	(164)		846
Other, net	4		161
Net cash provided by operating activities	5,706		3,576
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Proceeds from investments sold, called or matured	2,106		5,568
Investments purchased	0		(4,438)
Capital contribution to subsidiaries	(100)		(200)
Additions to property and equipment	(4,127)		(1,192)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(2,121)		(262)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Payment for debt securities (Note 6)	(6,750)		0
Redemption of Series D preferred stock	(1,000)		(500)
Payment of dividends on Series D Preferred Stock	(471)		(483)
Payment of dividends on common stock	(834)		(423)
Proceeds from shares issued under stock plans	84		138
Purchase of shares for treasury	(2,603)		(1,416)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,574)		(2,684)
Net (decrease) increase in cash	(7,989)		630
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	13,936		13,306
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	5,947		13,936
Supplemental disclosure [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	1,649		1,961
Cash paid for income taxes	445		536
Intercompany tax settlement from subsidiaries	$ 4,695		$ 2,574

[1] Under the terms of a tax-sharing agreement, income tax provisions for the subsidiary companies are computed on a separate company basis. Accordingly, the Company's income tax benefit results from the utilization of the Parent's separate return loss to reduce the consolidated taxable income of the Company.