CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net loss	$ (1,800)	$ (79)	$ (1,606)	$ (11,278)
Other comprehensive loss:
Change in net actuarial gain	122	72	242	143
Tax effect on change in net actuarial gain	(43)	(25)	(85)	(50)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,006)	1,032	17	(120)
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	702	(361)	(6)	42
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income	(1,219)	(1,664)	(1,117)	(2,783)
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income	427	582	391	974
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(2,017)	(364)	(558)	(1,794)
Comprehensive loss	(3,817)	(443)	(2,164)	(13,072)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	43	8	66	22
Comprehensive loss attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.	$ (3,860)	$ (451)	$ (2,230)	$ (13,094)