American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 904	$ 1,274	$ 3,532	$ 3,122
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period	8	631	(1,996)	1,030
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	22	6	(833)	(148)
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment losses included in net income	0	0	0	189
Other comprehensive income (loss)	30	637	(2,829)	1,071
Comprehensive income	934	1,911	703	4,193
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(201)	(268)	(634)	(688)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 733	$ 1,643	$ 69	$ 3,505