American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2009
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$ 72,448	[1]	$ 73,859	[2]	$ 85,515	[3]
Fee and agency income	12,647	[4]	13,425	[5]	15,340	[6]
Net investment income	2,189		2,518		2,924
Net realized investment gains	520		(244)		275
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(130)		(179)		0
Portion of losses recognized in other comprehensive income	41		0		0
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(89)		(179)		0
Other income	323		25		193
TOTAL REVENUES	88,038		89,404		104,247
EXPENSES
Insurance benefits, claims and reserves	47,768	[7]	50,226	[8]	59,658	[9]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	34,924	[10]	34,244	[11]	39,109	[12]
Amortization and depreciation	855		861		842
TOTAL EXPENSES	83,547		85,331		99,609
Income before income tax	4,491		4,073		4,638
Provision for income taxes	1,307		1,091		1,472
Net income	3,184		2,982		3,166
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(690)		(883)		(554)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 2,494		$ 2,099		$ 2,612
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.29		$ 0.25		$ 0.31
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	8,497		8,509		8,505
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.29		$ 0.25		$ 0.31
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	8,497		8,509		8,505

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