Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Gross premiums written	$ 108,147	$ 97,395
Ceded premiums written	(14,251)	(12,433)
Net premiums written	93,896	84,962
Change in unearned premiums	(7,408)	(7,754)
Net premiums earned	86,488	77,208
Investment income, net of expenses	3,628	3,846
Net realized gains (losses)	1,176	(119)
Finance charges	1,425	1,640
Commission and fees	341	180
Other income	83	231
Total revenues	93,141	82,986
Losses and loss adjustment expenses	61,738	54,791
Other operating expenses	27,194	25,932
Interest expense	1,149	1,149
Amortization of intangible assets	897	897
Total expenses	90,978	82,769
Income before tax	2,163	217
Income tax expense	469	23
Net income	1,694	194
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	23
Net income attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.	$ 1,694	$ 171
Net income per share attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.01