American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2011
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$ 18,457	[1]	$ 17,769	[2]
Fee and agency income	3,128	[3]	3,316	[4]
Net investment income	496		559
Net realized investment gains (losses)	126		(15)
Other income	27		93
TOTAL REVENUES	22,234		21,722
EXPENSES
Insurance benefits, claims and reserves	11,691	[5]	11,048	[6]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	8,593	[7]	8,908	[8]
Amortization and depreciation	45		214
TOTAL EXPENSES	20,329		20,170
Income before income tax	1,905		1,552
Provision for income taxes	608		495
Net income	1,297		1,057
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(178)		(120)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 1,119		$ 937
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.14		$ 0.11
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	8,272		8,511
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.14		$ 0.11
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	8,272		8,511

[1] $9,004 from related parties

[2] $8,055 from related parties

[3] $962 from related parties

[4] $852 from related parties

[5] $5,589 from related parties

[6] $4,946 from related parties

[7] $3,120 from related parties

[8] $2,996 from related parties