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Note 6 - Policy Acquisition Costs - Schedule of Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs: |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 94,881 | $ 60,990 | $ 56,740
Balance acquired from FIA | 6,788 | 0 | 0
Direct commissions | 450,161 | 318,474 | 220,822
Ceding commissions and fronting fees | (206,830) | (159,925) | (123,911)
Premium taxes | 15,384 | 15,491 | 13,690
Total net additions | 260,377 | 174,040 | 110,601
Amortization of net policy acquisition costs | (227,540) | (140,149) | (106,351)
Balance, end of year | 127,718 | 94,881 | 60,990
Amortization of net policy acquisition costs | 227,540 | 140,149 | 106,351
Other acquisition costs (net) | (10,407) | 9,508 | 1,394
Total Acquisition expenses | 217,133 | $ 149,657 | $ 107,745
First Indemnity of America Insurance Company [Member] |  |  |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs: |  |  |
Balance acquired from FIA | $ 1,662 |  |

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