American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 1,297	$ 1,057
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period	(28)	(96)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(126)	15
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(154)	(81)
Comprehensive income	1,143	976
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(178)	(120)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 965	$ 856