American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 4,418	$ 10,542	$ 3,184
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period	(3,124)	937	1,752
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(857)	(575)	(666)
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment losses included in net income	0	189	89
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,981)	551	1,175
Comprehensive income	437	11,093	4,359
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(983)	(950)	(690)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ (546)	$ 10,143	$ 3,669