American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income	$ 10,542	$ 3,184	$ 2,982
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period	965	1,606	506
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(603)	(520)	244
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment losses included in net income	189	89	179
Other comprehensive income (loss)	551	1,175	929
Comprehensive income	11,093	4,359	3,911
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(950)	(690)	(883)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 10,143	$ 3,669	$ 3,028