Funds Held - Directly Managed (Details - Realized and Unrealized Gains and Investment Income) (Funds held directly managed [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Net Realized and Unrealized Investment (Losses) Gains
Net realized and unrealized investment (losses) gains	$ (21,792)	$ 16,367	$ 11,211
Fixed maturities and short term investments [Member]
Schedule of Net Realized and Unrealized Investment (Losses) Gains
Net realized gains (losses) on trading securities	6,021	8,405	5,369
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)	(24,176)	6,583	12,314
Other invested assets funds held directly managed [Member]
Schedule of Net Realized and Unrealized Investment (Losses) Gains
Net realized gains (losses) on trading securities	19	0	(42)
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)	$ (3,656)	$ 1,379	$ (6,430)