American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$ 83,778	[1]	$ 72,448	[2]	$ 73,859	[3]
Fee and agency income	15,441	[4]	12,647	[5]	13,425	[6]
Net investment income	2,126		2,189		2,518
Net realized investment gains (losses)	603		520		(244)
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	(359)		(130)		(179)
Portion of losses recognized in other comprehensive income	170		41		0
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(189)		(89)		(179)
Other income	126		323		25
TOTAL REVENUES	101,885		88,038		89,404
EXPENSES
Insurance benefits, claims and reserves	56,849	[7]	47,768	[8]	50,226	[9]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	37,875	[10]	34,924	[11]	34,244	[12]
Amortization and depreciation	509		855		861
TOTAL EXPENSES	95,233		83,547		85,331
Income before income tax	6,652		4,491		4,073
Provision for income taxes	(3,890)		1,307		1,091
Net income	10,542		3,184		2,982
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(950)		(690)		(883)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 9,592		$ 2,494		$ 2,099
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 1.16		$ 0.29		$ 0.25
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	8,272		8,497		8,509
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 1.16		$ 0.29		$ 0.25
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	8,272		8,497		8,509

[1] $41,191 from related parties

[2] $36,350 from related parties

[3] $34,299 from related parties

[4] $5,622 from related parties

[5] $4,764 from related parties

[6] $4,904 from related parties

[7] $25,993 from related parties

[8] $19,609 from related parties

[9] $22,982 from related parties

[10] $13,335 from related parties

[11] $11,914 from related parties

[12] $11,825 from related parties