American Independence Corp. and Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 1,006	$ 923
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period	1,361	25
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(54)	(493)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,307	(468)
Comprehensive income	2,313	455
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(240)	(232)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 2,073	$ 223