American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 1,705	$ 551	$ 2,628	$ 1,848
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period	(2,030)	485	(2,004)	400
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(361)	(86)	(855)	(155)
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment losses included in net income	0	189	0	189
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,391)	588	(2,859)	434
Comprehensive income	(686)	1,139	(231)	2,282
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(201)	(242)	(433)	(420)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ (887)	$ 897	$ (664)	$ 1,862