Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 3,870,012	$ 9,947,436
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during period	(5,166,565)	3,978,086
Less reclassification adjustment for (gains)/losses included in net income	(1,038,500)	(6,105,834)
Subtotal: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(6,205,065)	(2,127,748)
Comprehensive income	(2,335,053)	7,819,688
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(617,684)	(681,805)
Comprehensive income attributable to UTG, Inc.	$ (2,952,737)	$ 7,137,883