American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
REVENUES:
Premiums earned	$ 127,203	[1]	$ 83,778	[2]	$ 72,448	[3]
Fee and agency income	22,421	[4]	15,441	[5]	12,647	[6]
Net investment income	2,104		2,126		2,189
Net realized investment gains (losses)	1,082		603		520
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses	0		(359)		(130)
Portion of losses recognized in other comprehensive income	0		170		41
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	0		(189)		(89)
Other income	459		126		323
TOTAL REVENUES	153,269		101,885		88,038
EXPENSES
Insurance benefits, claims and reserves	87,118	[7]	56,849	[8]	47,768	[9]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	58,878	[10]	37,875	[11]	34,924	[12]
Amortization and depreciation	981		509		855
TOTAL EXPENSES	146,977		95,233		83,547
Income before income tax	6,292		6,652		4,491
Provision for income taxes	1,874		(3,890)		1,307
Net income	4,418		10,542		3,184
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(983)		(950)		(690)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 3,435		$ 9,592		$ 2,494
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.43		$ 1.16		$ 0.29
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	8,076		8,272		8,497
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.43		$ 1.16		$ 0.29
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	8,084		8,272		8,497

[1] $69,710 from related parties

[2] $41,191 from related parties

[3] $36,350 from related parties

[4] $10,058 from related parties

[5] $5,622 from related parties

[6] $4,764 from related parties

[7] $40,490 from related parties

[8] $25,993 from related parties

[9] $19,609 from related parties

[10] $19,223 from related parties

[11] $13,335 from related parties

[12] $11,914 from related parties