American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$ 29,996	[1]	$ 18,457	[2]
Fee and agency income	4,247	[3]	3,128	[4]
Net investment income	504		496
Net realized investment gains (losses)	540		126
Other income	73		27
TOTAL REVENUES	35,360		22,234
EXPENSES
Insurance benefits, claims and reserves	21,233	[5]	11,691	[6]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	12,604	[7]	8,593	[8]
Amortization and depreciation	228		45
TOTAL EXPENSES	34,065		20,329
Income before income tax	1,295		1,905
Provision for income taxes	372		608
Net income	923		1,297
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(232)		(178)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 691		$ 1,119
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.09		$ 0.14
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	8,086		8,272
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.09		$ 0.14
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	8,086		8,272

[1] $16,241 from related parties

[2] $9,004 from related parties

[3] $2,551 from related parties

[4] $1,099 from related parties

[5] $8,212 from related parties

[6] $5,589 from related parties

[7] $3,063 from related parties

[8] $3,120 from related parties