Investments, Investment on Deposits (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Fair value of investments on deposit with state insurance departments	$ 8,642,633	$ 8,692,705

Fair value of investments on deposit with state insurance departments

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