Investments, Net Investment Gains (Losses) and Change in Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	$ 125,935	$ 4,288,264	$ 4,974,104	$ 4,436,695
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Other-than-temporary impairments	0	(411,584)	0	(411,584)
Total realized losses	(46,826)	(412,387)	(114,846)	(415,772)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	79,109	3,875,877	4,859,258	4,020,923
Change in fair value of equity securities [Abstract]
Change in fair value of equity securities held at the end of the period	(790,338)	195,136	7,364,291	20,375,015
Change in fair value of equity securities	(790,338)	195,136	7,364,291	20,375,015
Total net investment gains (losses)	(711,229)	4,071,013	12,223,549	24,395,938
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income	(7,129,016)	2,505,067	(16,313,575)	(4,975,001)
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	314	34,236	4,683	34,236
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized losses	(5,210)	0	(5,210)	0
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income	(7,129,016)	2,505,067	(16,313,575)	(4,975,001)
Equity Securities [Member]
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	12,223	3,006,835	397,581	3,019,207
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized losses	(41,616)	(803)	(109,636)	(4,188)
Real Estate [Member]
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	$ 113,398	$ 1,247,193	$ 4,571,840	$ 1,383,252

Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in debt and equity securities.

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