Property and Casualty Unpaid Claims and Claim Expenses (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Automobile Liability Coverage Percent Reserves	75.00%
Short tail coverage reserves as a percentage of total reserves.	20.00%
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net	$ 496,364	$ 468,426	$ 448,317
Long Tail Coverage Reserves as Percentage of Reserves	80.00%
Potential Variability of Property and Casualty Loss Reserves	6.00%
Probability of Other Possible Outcomes Possible Impact on Net Income	$ 10,000
Favorable development of total reserves for property and casualty claims occurring in prior years	12,500	17,000	17,988
Life and Annuity Segments Combined [Member]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net	22,151	14,687	15,818	$ 14,853
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net	$ 76,053	$ 68,914	$ 62,716