American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2010		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2010
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$ 19,138	[1]	$ 17,833	[2]	$ 54,573	[3]	$ 55,650	[4]
Fee and agency income	2,906	[5]	3,183	[6]	9,805	[7]	10,445	[8]
Net investment income	615		612		1,730		1,887
Net realized investment gains	238		136		323		445
Other-than-temporary impairment losses	0		0		(20)		(29)
Other income	72		35		250		30
TOTAL REVENUES	22,969		21,799		66,661		68,428
EXPENSES
Insurance benefits, claims and reserves	12,150	[9]	11,808	[10]	36,116	[11]	38,139	[12]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,099	[13]	8,584	[14]	26,347	[15]	25,966	[16]
Amortization and depreciation	214		215		645		646
TOTAL EXPENSES	21,463		20,607		63,108		64,751
Income before income tax	1,506		1,192		3,553		3,677
Provision for income taxes	443		324		1,009		1,021
Net income	1,063		868		2,544		2,656
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(150)		(245)		(557)		(717)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 913		$ 623		$ 1,987		$ 1,939
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.11		$ 0.07		$ 0.23		$ 0.23
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	8,524		8,512		8,518		8,509
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.11		$ 0.07		$ 0.23		$ 0.23
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	8,524		8,512		8,518		8,509

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