RESERVES FOR UNPAID LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011
Balance, gross	$ 22,816	$ 24,175	$ 27,773
Reinsurance recoverable	(13,987)	(14,527)	(15,877)	(15,292)
Insurance Loss Reserves [Roll Forward]
Net balance	8,829	9,648	11,896
Incurred loss and loss adjustment expense (recovery) for prior accident year claims	(223)	128	(1,345)
Payments for claims occurring during prior accident years	(606)	(947)	(903)
Net change for the year	(829)	(819)	(2,248)
Net balance	8,000	8,829	9,648
Reinsurance recoverable	(15,475)	(14,551)
Balance, gross	23,292	22,816	24,175
Positive (adverse) development in reserves	(476)	1,359	3,598
Physicians Professional Malpractice Liability
Insurance Loss Reserves [Roll Forward]
Positive (adverse) development in reserves			1,300
Citation Property, Liability and Casualty
Insurance Loss Reserves [Roll Forward]
Positive (adverse) development in reserves			2,300
Citation Workers Compensation
Insurance Loss Reserves [Roll Forward]
Positive (adverse) development in reserves			$ (2,300)

The estimated cost of settling claims under the terms of the underlying insurance policies and assumed and ceded insurance contracts as of the balance sheet date, including an estimate for claims which have been incurred but not reported and the actual and estimated costs of settling claims.

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Liability as of the balance sheet date for amounts representing estimated cost of settling unpaid claims under the terms of the underlying insurance policies, less estimated reinsurance recoveries on such claims. This includes an estimate for claims which have been incurred but not reported. Claim adjustment expenses represent the costs estimated to be incurred in the settlement of unpaid claims.

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The amount of the other adjustment made to the claims reserves during the period.

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The known and estimated amount recoverable as of the balance sheet date from reinsurers for claims paid or incurred by the ceding insurer and associated claims settlement expenses, including estimated amounts for claims incurred but not reported, and policy benefits, net of any related valuation allowance.

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