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Acquisitions (Details) (American Community Mutual Insurance Company [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 01, 2011
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American Community Mutual Insurance Company [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Net settlement amount | $ 150
Assets and liabilities acquired [Abstract] |
Cash | 150
Deferred acquisition costs | 734
Other assets | 2
Total assets | 886
Future policy benefits | 189
Unearned premiums | 243
Losses and claims | 299
Other policy liabilities | 105
Other liabilities | 50
Total liabilities | $ 886

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