CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ 3,671	$ 104	$ 2,065	$ (11,174)
Other comprehensive loss:
Change in net actuarial loss	120	72	362	215
Tax effect on change in net actuarial loss	(42)	(25)	(127)	(75)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	4,541	(8,134)	4,560	(8,254)
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	(1,589)	2,847	(1,596)	2,889
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income (loss)	(926)	(393)	(2,044)	(3,177)
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income	324	137	715	1,112
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax	2,428	(5,496)	1,870	(7,290)
Comprehensive gain (loss)	6,099	(5,392)	3,935	(18,464)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	258	6	324	28
Comprehensive gain (loss) attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.	$ 5,841	$ (5,398)	$ 3,611	$ (18,492)