Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net income	$ 1,694	$ 194
Other comprehensive income:
Change in net actuarial gain	123	120
Tax effect on change in net actuarial gain	(43)	(42)
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period	9,531	2,024
Tax effect on unrealized holding gains arising during the period	(3,336)	(709)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(1,809)	101
Tax effect on reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	633	(35)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	5,099	1,459
Comprehensive income	6,793	1,653
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	23
Comprehensive income attributable to Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.	$ 6,793	$ 1,630