American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$ 22,281	[1]	$ 19,138	[2]	$ 60,072	[3]	$ 54,573	[4]
Fee and agency income	3,882	[5]	2,906	[6]	10,749	[7]	9,805	[8]
Net investment income	586		615		1,582		1,730
Net realized investment gains (losses)	30		238		200		323
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(170)		0		(359)		(20)
Portion of losses recognized in other comprehensive income	170		0		170		0
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	0		0		(189)		(20)
Other income	26		72		100		250
TOTAL REVENUES	26,805		22,969		72,514		66,661
EXPENSES
Insurance benefits, claims and reserves	14,981	[9]	12,150	[10]	40,938	[11]	36,116	[12]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,877	[13]	9,099	[14]	26,887	[15]	26,347	[16]
Amortization and depreciation	182		214		272		645
TOTAL EXPENSES	25,040		21,463		68,097		63,108
Income before income tax	1,765		1,506		4,417		3,553
Provision for income taxes	491		443		1,295		1,009
Net income	1,274		1,063		3,122		2,544
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(268)		(150)		(688)		(557)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 1,006		$ 913		$ 2,434		$ 1,987
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.12		$ 0.11		$ 0.29		$ 0.23
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	8,272		8,524		8,272		8,518
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.12		$ 0.11		$ 0.29		$ 0.23
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	8,272		8,524		8,272		8,518

[1] $11,161 from related parties

[2] $8,406 from related parties

[3] $29,317 from related parties

[4] $24,118 from related parties

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[7] $3,944 from related parties

[8] $3,603 from related parties

[9] $6,621 from related parties

[10] $4,860 from related parties

[11] $18,108 from related parties

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[13] $3,571 from related parties

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