Kingsway Financial Services (KFS) 10-Q8 May 142014 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document	Mar. 31, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Entity Registrant Name	'KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Entity Central Index Key	'0001072627
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	'10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1
Amendment Flag	'false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	16,429,761

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Balance Sheet [Abstract]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	$51,456	$54,151
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	9,982	7,137
Investments in Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures, Fair Value Disclosure	4,701	4,406
Other Investments	2,000	3,000
Short-term Investments	401	501
Investments	68,540	69,195
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	72,080	98,589
Equity Method Investments	7,661	0
Accrued Investment Income Receivable	1,096	614
Premiums Receivable, Net	32,609	32,035
Accrued Fees and Other Revenue Receivable	22,622	19,012
Other Receivables	5,106	4,097
Reinsurance Recoverables	7,569	10,335
Prepaid Reinsurance Premiums	148	6,816
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	12,559	12,392
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	1,671	1,662
Goodwill	10,588	10,588
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	48,504	48,918
Other Assets	3,525	4,039
Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value	6,347	6,347
Assets	300,625	324,639
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Property Casualty Liability	77,285	84,534
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	3,128	3,128
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net	80,413	87,662
Unearned Premiums	40,979	48,577
Reinsurance Payable	145	1,033
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	14,291	14,854
Senior Notes	0	14,356
Subordinated Debt	28,471	28,471
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	4,456	4,173
Deferred Revenue	49,262	48,788
Taxes Payable	921	2,984
Other Liabilities	37,538	36,821
Liabilities	256,476	287,719
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding	6,402	'
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	0	0
Additional Paid in Capital	325,427	324,803
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	-300,640	-298,930
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	10,973	9,601
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	42,162	35,474
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	1,987	1,446
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	44,149	36,920
Liabilities and Equity	$300,625	$324,639

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet_Bal

Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Parenthetical (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis	$50,778	$53,455
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	1,839	2,122
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	1,061	1,062
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Accumulated Depreciation	245	0
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	15,894	15,848
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	18,997	18,583
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	16,429,761	13,148,971
Insurance Contracts Acquired in Business Combination [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	$15,438	$15,438

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	$31,920	$28,068
Insurance Commissions and Fees	14,724	13,124
Net Investment Income	413	580
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)	39	-1,409
Other Income	2,071	2,218
Revenues	49,167	42,581
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net, Property, Casualty and Liability	21,061	21,831
Insurance Commissions	6,553	6,712
Cost of Services	856	0
General and Administrative Expense	18,524	19,604
Restructuring Charges	20	780
Interest Expense, Debt	1,433	1,833
Amortization of Intangible Assets	414	558
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	267	155
Operating Expenses	49,128	51,473
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	39	-8,892
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)	563	-8,951
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	-1,242	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	0	-24
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	255
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-640	-17,612
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	366	-276
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent	-1,006	-17,336
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-1,006	-17,336
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	653	95
Dividends, Preferred Stock	53	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	($1,712)	($17,431)
Earnings Per Share, Basic	($0.10)	($1.33)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	($0.10)	($1.33)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	16,430	13,149

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax	$0	($105)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-1,006	-17,336
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	1,260	-359
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-1,006	-17,336
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax	1,226	-503
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	52	248
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-18	1
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	254	-17,695
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	541	66
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	($287)	($17,761)

Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	($1,006)	($17,336)
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	255
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions	22	50
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	693	1,002
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	267	155
Share-based Compensation	624	0
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)	-39	1,409
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)	563	-8,951
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	459	-416
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)	206	1,270
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	1,242	0
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	0	-24
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables	4,184	6,086
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable	-2,766	6,108
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Reinsurance Premiums	6,668	-2,922
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	167	-1,417
Increase (Decrease) in Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserve	7,249	5,360
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums	-7,598	7,069
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Payables	-888	5,681
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue	474	-174
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net	623	-470
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	-8,940	-11,259
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities	5,100	9,348
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity	71	175
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	0	13,638
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Debt	5,878	879
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity	1,593	23
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates	263	-99
Payments to Acquire Other Investments	-1,000	0
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments	103	325
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	-7,661	'
Cash Acquired from Acquisition	'	0
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	-288	-183
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	-9,615	21,850
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	6,402	0
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	14,356	583
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-7,954	-583
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	-26,509	10,008
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$72,080	$90,821

Business

Business	3 Months Ended
Business	Mar. 31, 2014
Business [Abstract]	'
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	'
	BUSINESS
	Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (the "Company" or "Kingsway") was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on September 19, 1989. Kingsway is a Canadian holding company with operating subsidiaries located in the United States. The Company operates as a merchant bank primarily engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the property and casualty insurance business.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements of the Company. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and footnotes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included within our Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2013 Annual Report") for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The unaudited consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect application of policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and their underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in estimates are recorded in the accounting period in which they are determined. The critical accounting estimates and assumptions in the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements include the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, valuation of fixed maturities and equity investments, valuation of deferred income taxes, valuation of intangible assets, goodwill recoverability, deferred acquisition costs, fair value assumptions for debt obligations and contingent consideration.
	The fair values of the Company's investments in fixed maturities and equity investments, LROC preferred units, senior unsecured debentures, subordinated debt and contingent consideration are estimated using a fair value hierarchy to categorize the inputs it uses in valuation techniques. Fair values for other investments approximate their unpaid principal balance. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair values for cash, short-term investments and certain other assets and other liabilities because of their short-term nature.
	The Company's financial results contained herein are reported in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Polocies	3 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Polocies	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as reported in our 2013 Annual Report.

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Sta

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Mar. 31, 2014
Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment ("ASU 2012-02"). ASU 2012-02 provides entities with an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If an entity concludes that it is more than 50% likely that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is not impaired, no further analysis is required. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, it would be required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset to measure the amount of actual impairment, if any, as currently required under US GAAP. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted ASU 2012-02 and the adoption did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements. There have been no triggering events that would suggest possible impairment or that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair values of indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts.

	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"), which is intended to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The ASU requires an entity to report, either on the face of the income statement or in the notes to the financial statements, the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in the income statement if the amount being reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other required disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted ASU 2013-02. Except for the new disclosure requirements, the adoption of the standard did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements. The required disclosures are included in Note 17, "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income."

	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 amends ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, to provide guidance and reduce diversity in practice on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company adopted ASU 2013-11. Except for the new disclosure requirements, the adoption of the standard did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Acquisition_and_Disposition

Acquisition and Disposition	3 Months Ended
Acquisition and Disposition	Mar. 31, 2014
Acquisition and Dispositions [Abstract]	'
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	5 ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
	(a) Acquisition
	Trinity Warranty Solutions LLC:
	Effective May 22, 2013, the Company's subsidiary, Trinity Warranty Solutions LLC ("Trinity"), acquired certain intangible assets and liabilities of Trinity Warranty Corp. for total consideration consisting of approximately $1.1 million in cash and future contingent payments. As further discussed in Note 18, "Segmented Information," Trinity is included in the Insurance Services segment. Trinity is based in Illinois and is a provider of warranty products and maintenance support to consumers and businesses in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning ("HVAC") and refrigeration industry.

	This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company completed its fair value analysis on the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill of $1.1 million was recognized in addition to $0.5 million of a separately identifiable intangible asset for customer-related relationships. Refer to Note 9, "Intangible Assets," for further disclosure on intangible assets related to this acquisition. The fair value analysis performed resulted in the establishment of a $0.6 million liability effective May 22, 2013 related to present value of future contingent payments. The maximum the Company can pay in future contingent payments is $2.4 million, on an undiscounted basis. The contingent payments are payable annually beginning in 2014 through 2023, are subject to the achievement of certain targets and may be adjusted in future periods based on actual performance achieved. As of March 31, 2014, the recorded value of the contingent payment liability is $0.8 million, which is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
	(b) Disposition
	Effective March 31, 2014, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("PIH"), formerly known as Maison Insurance Holdings, Inc., completed an initial public offering of its common stock. Total consideration to the Company as a result of this transaction was $7.7 million, consisting of a 28.7% interest in the common shares of PIH. As a result of the disposal, the Company recognized a loss of $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The earnings of PIH are included in the consolidated statements of operations through the March 31, 2014 transaction date. Refer to Note 7, "Investment in Investee," for further disclosure on the Company's investment in PIH at March 31, 2014.

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Investments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Text Block]	'
	INVESTMENTS

	The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of the Company's investments in fixed maturities and equity investments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized in the tables shown below:


	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
			Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses				Estimated Fair Value

	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	15,255			$	531			$	21			$	15,765

	Canadian government		4,417				—				161				4,256

	States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,118				138				—				6,256

	Mortgage-backed		1,952				16				1				1,967

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		4,489				4				2				4,491

	Corporate		18,547				184				10				18,721

	Total fixed maturities		50,778				873				195				51,456

	Equity investments:
	Common stock		5,103				4,972				93				9,982

	Total fixed maturities and equity investments		$	55,881			$	5,845			$	288			$	61,438




	(in thousands)		December 31, 2013
			Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses				Estimated Fair Value

	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	17,777			$	591			$	30			$	18,338

	Canadian government		4,235				—				153				4,082

	States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,126				105				—				6,231

	Mortgage-backed		1,993				15				2				2,006

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		3,996				1				3				3,994

	Corporate		19,328				183				11				19,500

	Total fixed maturities		53,455				895				199				54,151

	Equity investments:
	Common stock		3,554				3,623				40				7,137

	Total fixed maturities and equity investments		$	57,009			$	4,518			$	239			$	61,288


	The table below summarizes the Company's fixed maturities at March 31, 2014 by contractual maturity periods. Actual results may differ as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without penalties, prior to the contractual maturity of these obligations.


	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
			Amortized Cost				Estimated Fair Value

	Due in one year or less		$	17,500			$	17,596

Due after one year through five years		30,733				31,296

Due after five years through ten years		614				619

Due after ten years		1,931				1,945

Total		$	50,778			$	51,456


The following tables highlight the aggregate unrealized loss position, by security type, of fixed maturities and equity investments in unrealized loss positions as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The tables segregate the holdings based on the period of time the investments have been continuously held in unrealized loss positions.


(in thousands)																	March 31, 2014
	Less than 12 Months								Greater than 12 Months								Total
	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Loss				Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Loss				Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities	$	2,514			$	19			$	861			$	2			$	3,375	$	21

Canadian government	—				—				4,256				161				4,256		161

Mortgage-backed	603				1				—				—				603		1

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations	1,273				2				—				—				1,273		2

Corporate	816				10				—				—				816		10

Total fixed maturities	5,206				32				5,117				163				10,323		195

Equity investments:

Common stock	1,618				93				—				—				1,618		93

Total	$	6,824			$	125			$	5,117			$	163			$	11,941	$	288




(in thousands)																	December 31, 2013
	Less than 12 Months								Greater than 12 Months								Total
	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Loss				Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Loss				Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
Fixed maturities:
U.S. government, government agencies and authorities	$	4,008			$	30			$	—			$	—			$	4,008	$	30

Canadian government	—				—				4,082				153				4,082		153

Mortgage-backed	919				2				—				—				919		2

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations	3,474				3				—				—				3,474		3

Corporate	408				1				—				10				408		11

Total fixed maturities	8,809				36				4,082				163				12,891		199

Equity investments:
Common stock	969				35				1				5				970		40

Total	$	9,778			$	71			$	4,083			$	168			$	13,861	$	239

Fixed maturities and equity investments contain approximately 18 and 27 individual investments that were in unrealized loss positions as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The establishment of an other-than-temporary impairment on an investment requires a number of judgments and estimates. The Company performs a quarterly analysis of the individual investments to determine if declines in market value are other-than-temporary. The analysis includes some or all of the following procedures as deemed appropriate by the Company:

•	identifying all unrealized loss positions that have existed for at least six months;

•	identifying other circumstances which management believes may impact the recoverability of the unrealized loss positions;

•	obtaining a valuation analysis from third-party investment managers regarding the intrinsic value of these investments based on their knowledge and experience together with market-based valuation techniques;

•	reviewing the trading range of certain investments over the preceding calendar period;

•	assessing if declines in market value are other-than-temporary for debt instruments based on the investment grade credit ratings from third-party rating agencies;

•	assessing if declines in market value are other-than-temporary for any debt instrument with a non-investment grade credit rating based on the continuity of its debt service record;

•	determining the necessary provision for declines in market value that are considered other-than-temporary based on the analyses performed; and

•	assessing the Company's ability and intent to hold these investments at least until the investment impairment is recovered.
The risks and uncertainties inherent in the assessment methodology used to determine declines in market value that are other-than-temporary include, but may not be limited to, the following:

•	the opinions of professional investment managers could be incorrect;

•	the past trading patterns of individual investments may not reflect future valuation trends;

•	the credit ratings assigned by independent credit rating agencies may be incorrect due to unforeseen or unknown facts related to a company's financial situation; and

•	the debt service pattern of non-investment grade instruments may not reflect future debt service capabilities and may not reflect a company's unknown underlying financial problems.
As a result of the analysis performed by the Company to determine declines in market value that are other-than-temporary, there were no write-downs for other-than-temporary impairments related to investments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013.
The Company has reviewed currently available information regarding investments with estimated fair values that are less than their carrying amounts and believes that these unrealized losses are not other-than-temporary and are primarily due to temporary market and sector-related factors rather than to issuer-specific factors. The Company does not intend to sell those investments, and it is not likely that it will be required to sell those investments before recovery of its amortized cost.
The Company does not have any exposure to subprime mortgage-backed investments.
Limited liability investments include investments in limited liability companies and a limited partnership that primarily invest in income-producing real estate. The Company's interests in these investments are not deemed minor and, therefore, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of limited liability investments totaled $4.7 million and $4.4 million, respectively. At March 31, 2014, the Company has unfunded commitments totaling $1.5 million to fund limited liability investments. Income from limited liability investments is recognized based on the Company's share of the earnings of the limited liability entities and is included in net investment income.
Other investments include collateral loans and are reported at their unpaid principal balance. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of other investments totaled $2.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively.
Gross realized gains and losses on fixed maturities, equity investments and limited liability investments for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 were as follows:


(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
		2014				2013

Gross realized gains		$	48			$	309

Gross realized losses		(9		)		—

Total		$	39			$	309


Gross realized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reported in the preceding table excludes the realized loss on sale of Atlas Financial Holdings Inc. ("Atlas") common stock recorded during the first quarter of 2013. Refer to Note 7, "Investment in Investee," for further discussion.
Net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, is comprised as follows:


(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
		2014				2013

Investment income
Interest from fixed maturities		$	272			$	282

Dividends		32				253

Income from limited liability investments		22				50

Other		142				92

Gross investment income		468				677

Investment expenses		(55		)		(97		)
Net investment income		$	413			$	580

At March 31, 2014, fixed maturities and short-term investments with an estimated fair value of $13.4 million were on deposit with state and provincial regulatory authorities. Also, from time to time, the Company pledges investments to third-parties to collateralize liabilities incurred under its policies of insurance. At March 31, 2014, the amount of such pledged securities was $17.4 million.

Investment_in_Investee

Investment in Investee

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investment in Investee [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

7 INVESTMENT IN INVESTEE

Investment in investee includes the Company's investment in the common stock of PIH. The carrying value, estimated fair value and approximate voting and equity percentages for the Company's investment in the common stock of PIH, which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting and reported as investment in investee in the Company's consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2014, were as follows:

(in thousands, except for percentages)

31-Mar-14

Voting percentage

Equity percentage

Estimated Fair Value

Carrying value

PIH

28.7

8,000

7,661

The fair value of the Company's investment in PIH at March 31, 2014 in the table above is calculated based on the initial public offering price of $8.00 per share.

Investment in investee formerly included the Company's investment in the preferred and restricted voting common stock of Atlas. On February 12, 2013, the Company executed an underwriting agreement to sell 2,625,000 shares of Atlas common stock. The shares were being offered as part of Atlas' United States initial public offering at a price per share of $5.85. During the first quarter of 2013, the Company received net proceeds of $13.6 million and recognized a loss of $1.7 million, which is included in net realized gains (losses) on the consolidated statements of operations, resulting from commissions and other expenses incurred as part of the sale. As a result of this sale, the Company's approximate voting percentage in Atlas was reduced to 16.5%. As a result of this change in ownership and other qualitative factors, the Company determined that its investment in the common stock of Atlas no longer qualified for the equity method of accounting. Prior to discontinuing the use of the equity method of accounting for Atlas, the Company used a reporting lag of three months to report its proportionate share of Atlas' results.

Equity in net income of investee was zero and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively. The Company also recognized a decrease to shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, for the Company's pro rata share of its investee's accumulated other comprehensive income.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company further reduced its investment in the common stock of Atlas. The Company's investment in Atlas common stock at March 31, 2014 is included in equity investments and reported at fair value of $1.8 million in the consolidated balance sheets.

Deferred_Acquisition_and_Dispo

Deferred Acquisition and Disposition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Deferred Acquisition Costs [Abstract]	'
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Text Block]	'
	8 DEFERRED ACQUISITION COSTS
	Policy acquisition costs consist primarily of commissions, premium taxes, and underwriting and agency expenses, net of ceding commission income, incurred related to successful efforts to acquire new or renewal insurance contracts and vehicle service agreements. Acquisition costs deferred on both property and casualty insurance products and vehicle service agreements are amortized over the period in which the related revenues are earned.
	The components of deferred acquisition costs and the related amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are comprised as follows:


	(in thousands)	Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013

	Balance at January 1, net	$	12,392		$	14,102

	Additions	7,274			9,172

	Amortization	(6,064		)	(10,589		)
	Acquisition costs disposed of during the year related to PIH	(1,043		)	—

	Balance at March 31, net	$	12,559		$	12,685

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	9 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Intangible assets are comprised as follows:


	(in thousands)			31-Mar-14
		Gross Carrying Value			Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Database	$	4,918		$	676	$	4,242

	Vehicle service agreement in-force	3,680			2,409		1,271

	Customer-related relationships	3,611			441		3,170

	Non-compete agreement	70			33		37

	Intangible assets not subject to amortization
	Renewal rights	46,756			15,438		31,318

	Insurance licenses	7,803			—		7,803

	Trade name	663			—		663

	Total	$	67,501		$	18,997	$	48,504




	(in thousands)			31-Dec-13
		Gross Carrying Value			Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Database	$	4,918		$	554	$	4,364

	Vehicle service agreement in-force	3,680			2,220		1,460

	Customer-related relationships	3,611			344		3,267

	Non-compete agreement	70			27		43

	Intangible assets not subject to amortization
	Renewal rights	46,756			15,438		31,318

	Insurance licenses	7,803			—		7,803

	Trade name	663			—		663

	Total	$	67,501		$	18,583	$	48,918

	The Company's intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Amortization of intangible assets was $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.
	The insurance licenses, renewal rights and trade name intangible assets have indefinite useful lives and are not amortized. The renewal rights intangible assets, recognized related to the acquisitions of Northeast Alliance Insurance Agency, LLC ("NEA") and Assigned Risk Solutions Ltd. ("ARS"), were originally being amortized on a straight-line basis over 10 to 15 years. As a result of the acquisition of ARS during 2010, the Company determined that it was necessary to re-examine the useful lives assigned to the renewal rights intangible assets due to the fact that NEA and ARS service the assigned risk business in the states of New York and New Jersey and operate in the New York voluntary markets where there is limited competition for the renewal rights. As a result of the review performed, the Company determined that there were no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic, or other factors limiting the useful life of the renewal rights intangible assets; therefore, effective January 1, 2011, the renewal rights intangible assets were deemed to have indefinite useful lives and are no longer being amortized. The renewal rights had accumulated amortization of $15.4 million at December 31, 2010.

Asset_Held_for_Sale

Asset Held for Sale	12 Months Ended
Asset Held for Sale	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset held for sale [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]	'
	ASSET HELD FOR SALE
	As of March 31, 2014, property consisting of building and land located in Miami, Florida with a carrying value of $6.3 million was classified as held for sale. At March 31, 2014, the carrying value of the property is equal to its fair value net of estimated selling costs.

Unpaid_Loss_and_loss_adjustmen

Unpaid Loss and loss adjustment expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment [Abstract]	'
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	11 UNPAID LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES
	The establishment of the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses is based on known facts and interpretation of circumstances and is therefore a complex and dynamic process influenced by a large variety of factors. These factors include the Company's experience with similar cases and historical trends involving loss payment patterns, pending levels of unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, product mix or concentration, loss severity and loss frequency patterns.
	Other factors include the continually evolving and changing regulatory and legal environment; actuarial studies; professional experience and expertise of the Company's claims departments' personnel and independent adjusters retained to handle individual claims; the quality of the data used for projection purposes; existing claims management practices including claims-handling and settlement practices; the effect of inflationary trends on future loss settlement costs; court decisions; economic conditions; and public attitudes.
	Consequently, the process of determining the provision necessarily involves risks that the actual results will deviate, perhaps materially, from the best estimates made.
	The Company's evaluation of the adequacy of unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses includes a re-estimation of the liability for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses relating to each preceding financial year compared to the liability that was previously established.
	(a) Property and Casualty
	The results of this comparison and the changes in the provision for property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of amounts recoverable from reinsurers, as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 were as follows:


	(in thousands)	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013

	Balance at beginning of period, gross	$	84,534		$	103,116

	Less reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	7,942			5,478

	Balance at beginning of period, net	76,592			97,638

	Incurred related to:

	Current year	19,887			20,950

	Prior years	(586		)	(789		)
	Paid related to:

	Current year	(6,268		)	(8,210		)
	Prior years	(17,727		)	(19,685		)
	Disposal of unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses related to PIH	(405		)	—

	Balance at end of period, net	71,493			89,904

	Plus reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	5,792			8,019

	Balance at end of period, gross	$	77,285		$	97,923

	(b) Vehicle Service Agreements
	The results of the comparison and the changes in the provision for vehicle service agreement unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 were as follows:


	(in thousands)	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013

	Balance at beginning of period	$	3,128		$	3,448

	Incurred related to:
	Current year	1,760			1,670

	Prior years	—			—

	Paid related to:
	Current year	(1,699		)	(1,756		)
	Prior years	(61		)	(81		)
	Balance at end of period	$	3,128		$	3,281

Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

12 DEBT

Debt consists of the following instruments:

(in thousands)

March 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Principal

Fair Value

Principal

Fair Value

7.5% senior notes due 2014

—

14,356

LROC preferred units due 2015

14,291

14,854

Subordinated debt

90,500

28,471

90,500

28,471

Total

104,791

42,762

119,710

57,681

Subordinated indebtedness mentioned above consists of the following trust preferred debt instruments:

Issuer

Principal

Issue date

Interest

Redemption date

Kingsway CT Statutory Trust I

15,000

12/4/02

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly

12/4/32

Kingsway CT Statutory Trust II

17,500

5/15/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.10% payable quarterly

5/15/33

Kingsway CT Statutory Trust III

20,000

10/29/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.95% payable quarterly

10/29/33

Kingsway DE Statutory Trust III

15,000

5/23/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.20% payable quarterly

5/23/33

Kingsway DE Statutory Trust IV

10,000

9/30/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.85% payable quarterly

9/30/33

Kingsway DE Statutory Trust VI

13,000

1/8/04

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly

1/8/34

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company gave notice to its Trust Preferred trustees of its intention to exercise its voluntary right to defer interest payments for up to 20 quarters, pursuant to the contractual terms of its outstanding Trust Preferred indentures, which permit interest deferral. This action does not constitute a default under the Company's Trust Preferred indentures or any of its other debt indentures. At March 31, 2014, deferred interest payable of $13.9 million is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company repaid the $14.4 million remaining amount outstanding on its senior unsecured debentures due February 1, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company purchased for $0.6 million, including accrued interest, $0.6 million of par value of its senior unsecured debentures due February 1, 2014 with a carrying value of $0.6 million, including accrued interest, recording a loss of $0.0 million.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	13 INCOME TAXES
	Income tax expense (benefit) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 varies from the amount that would result by applying the applicable United States income tax rate of 34% to loss before income tax expense (benefit) primarily due to a valuation allowance being applied to the Company's operating losses, a tax expense being recorded attributable to the Company's indefinite life intangible assets, a tax benefit being recorded for a Canadian income tax refund, a tax benefit being recorded for non-taxable dividend income, a state income tax expense being recorded, a tax expense being recorded for a loss on the disposal of a subsidiary and a tax expense being recorded for stock option expense. Income tax expense (benefit) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 varies from the amount that would result by applying the applicable United States income tax rate of 34% to loss before income tax expense (benefit) primarily due to a valuation allowance being applied to the Company's operating losses, a tax expense being recorded attributable to the Company's indefinite life intangible assets and a tax benefit being recorded for non-taxable dividend income.
	The Company maintains a valuation allowance for its gross deferred tax assets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company's operations have generated substantial operating losses during the last several years. These losses can be available to reduce income taxes that might otherwise be incurred on future taxable income. The Company's operations, however, remain challenged and, as a result, it is uncertain whether the Company will generate the taxable income necessary to utilize these losses or other reversing temporary differences. This uncertainty has caused management to place a full valuation allowance on its March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 net deferred tax asset. The Company carries a deferred income tax liability of $4.5 million and $4.2 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, all of which relates to indefinite life intangible assets.
	As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company carried a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively, that is included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company generally recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense (benefit).

Net_Loss_per_Share

Net Loss per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Net Loss per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	14 NET LOSS PER SHARE
	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of numerators and denominators for the basic and diluted loss per share computation for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:


	(in thousands)	Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net loss	$	(1,006	)	$	(17,336	)
	Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(653		)	(95		)
	Less: dividends on preferred stock	(53		)	—

	Net loss attributable to common shareholders	(1,712		)	(17,431		)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average basic shares
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	16,430			13,149

	Weighted average diluted shares
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	16,430			13,149

	Effect of potentially dilutive securities	—			—

	Total weighted average diluted shares	16,430			13,149

	Basic loss per common share	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.33	)
	Diluted loss per common share	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.33	)
	Net loss per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted weighted-average shares is calculated by adjusting basic weighted-average shares outstanding by all potentially dilutive securities. Potentially dilutive securities consist of stock options, unvested restricted stock awards, warrants and convertible preferred stock. Since the Company is reporting a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, all potentially dilutive securities outstanding were excluded from the calculation of both basic and diluted loss per share since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	15 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	(a) Stock Options
	The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014:


	(in thousands, except for share data)
		Number of Options Outstanding		Weighted-Average Exercise Price			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	355,625		C$	18.35			—

	Granted	611,875		$	4.5

	Exchanged and Cancelled	(351,875	)	C$	18.12

	Expired	(1,875	)	C$	40.12

	Forfeited	(1,875	)	C$	40.12

	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	611,875		$	4.5		4	—

	Exercisable at March 31, 2014	611,875		$	4.5		4	—

	The intrinsic value of a stock option grant is the difference between the March 31, 2014 market price for the Company's common shares and the exercise price of the option. The aggregate intrinsic value for the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2014 was zero. The aggregate intrinsic value for stock options exercisable at March 31, 2014 was zero.
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of each option on the date of grant. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted or exchanged during the three months ended March 31, 2014 were as follows:


		31-Mar-14

	Risk-free interest rate	0.06% - 1.4%

	Dividend yield	—

	Expected volatility	0.4	%
	Expected term (in years)	0.78 - 4

	(b) Restricted Stock Awards
	Under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company made grants of restricted stock to certain officers of the Company. The restricted stock vests after a ten-year period and is subject to the officer's continued employment through the vesting date. The restricted stock is amortized on a straight-line basis over the ten-year requisite service period. Total unamortized compensation expense related to unvested awards at March 31, 2014 was $8.2 million. The grant-date fair value of restricted stock awards is determined using the closing price of Kingsway common stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the activity related to unvested restricted stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014:


	(in thousands, except for share data)
		Restricted stock awards			Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	—			—

	Granted	$	1,972,345		$	4.14

	Unvested at March 31, 2014	$	1,972,345		$	4.14

	Total stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures was $0.6 million and $0.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	Mar. 31, 2014
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	16 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	On May 13, 2013, the Company's shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to create an unlimited number of zero par value class A preferred shares. The Company's Board of Directors will have the ability to fix the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the shares of each series of preferred shares. The preferred shares will have priority over the common shares.
	On February 3, 2014, the Company closed on its previously announced private placement totaling $6.6 million. At closing, the Company received gross proceeds of $6.6 million, resulting from the sale and issuance of 262,876 units for a purchase price of $25.00 per unit. Net proceeds to the Company were $6.4 million after deducting expenses.
	Each unit consists of one class A convertible preferred share, series 1 (the "Preferred Shares"), and 6.25 common share class C purchase warrants. Each Preferred Share is convertible into 6.25 common shares at a conversion price of $4.00 per common share any time at the option of the holder prior to April 1, 2021. The maximum number of common shares issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares is 1,642,975 common shares. Each warrant will entitle the subscriber to purchase one common share of Kingsway at a price of $5.00 per common share at any time after September 16, 2016 and prior to expiry on September 15, 2023.
	The Preferred Shares are not entitled to vote. The holders of the Preferred Shares are entitled to receive fixed, cumulative, preferential cash dividends at a rate of $1.25 per Preferred Share per year. The cash dividend rate shall be revised to $1.875 per Preferred Share per year if the dividend accumulates for a period greater than 30 consecutive months from the date of the most recent dividend payment. On and after February 3, 2016, the Company may redeem all or any part of the then outstanding Preferred Shares for the price of $28.75 per Preferred Share, plus accrued but unpaid dividends thereon, whether or not declared, up to and including the date specified for redemption. The Company will redeem all outstanding Preferred Shares on April 1, 2021 for the price of $25.00 per Preferred Share, plus accrued but unpaid dividends, whether or not declared, up to and including the date specified for redemption.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	'
	17 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The table below details the change in the balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 as relates to shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders on the unaudited consolidated balance sheets. On the other hand, the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) present the components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, only for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 and inclusive of the components attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries.


	(in thousands)
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities and Equity Investments			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Equity in Other Comprehensive Loss of Investee		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Balance, January 1, 2014	15,583			(5,982	)		—		9,601


	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,276			44			—		1,320

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	52			—			—		52

	Net current-period other comprehensive income	1,328			44			—		1,372


	Balance, March 31, 2014	16,911			(5,938	)		—		10,973



	(in thousands)
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities and Equity Investments			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Equity in Other Comprehensive Loss of Investee		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Balance, January 1, 2013	14,194			1,210			(642	)	14,762


	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(498	)		26			(105	)	(577	)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	248			—			—		248

	Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income	(250	)		26			(105	)	(329	)


	Balance, March 31, 2013	13,944			1,236			(747	)	14,433

	Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were reclassified to the following lines of the unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:


		Three months ended March 31,
		2014				2013

	Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income from unrealized (losses) gains on fixed maturities and equity investments to:
	Net realized gains (losses)	$	(52	)		$	(248	)
	Other-than-temporary impairment loss	—				—

	Loss before income tax expense (benefit)	(52		)		(248		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	—				—

	Net loss	$	(52	)		$	(248	)

Segmented_Information

Segmented Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segmented Information [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	18 SEGMENTED INFORMATION
	The Company operates as a merchant bank primarily engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the property and casualty insurance business. The Company conducts its business through the following two reportable segments: Insurance Underwriting and Insurance Services.
	Insurance Underwriting Segment
	Effective March 31, 2014, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, PIH, completed an initial public offering of its common stock. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company maintained a 28.7% interest in the common shares of PIH, which is reported as investment in investee in the consolidated balance sheets. The earnings of PIH are included in the consolidated statements of operations through the March 31, 2014 transaction date. Prior to the transaction, PIH was included in the Insurance Underwriting segment. As a result of the disposal of the Company's majority interest in PIH on March 31, 2014, all segmented information has been restated to exclude PIH from the Insurance Underwriting segment.

	Insurance Underwriting includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: Mendota Insurance Company, Mendakota Insurance Company, Universal Casualty Company ("UCC"), Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company ("Amigo") and Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation (collectively, "Insurance Underwriting"). In September 2013, Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd., formerly included in Insurance Underwriting, was liquidated. Insurance Underwriting principally offers personal automobile insurance to drivers who do not meet the criteria for coverage by standard automobile insurers and actively conducts business in 15 states.
	The Company previously placed Amigo and UCC into voluntary run-off in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Each of Amigo and UCC has entered into a comprehensive run-off plan which has been approved by its respective state of domicile. Kingsway continues to manage Amigo and UCC in a manner consistent with the run-off plans.
	Insurance Services Segment
	Insurance Services includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: ARS, IWS Acquisition Corporation ("IWS") and Trinity (collectively, "Insurance Services").
	ARS is a licensed property and casualty agent, full service managing general agent and third-party administrator focused primarily on the assigned risk market. ARS is licensed to administer business in 22 states but generates its revenues primarily by operating in the states of New York and New Jersey.
	IWS is a licensed motor vehicle service agreement company and is a provider of after-market vehicle protection services distributed by credit unions in 26 states to their members.
	Trinity is a provider of warranty products and maintenance support to consumers and businesses in the HVAC and refrigeration industry. Trinity distributes its warranty products through original equipment manufacturers, HVAC distributors and commercial and residential contractors. Trinity distributes its maintenance support directly through corporate owners of retail spaces throughout the United States.
	Results for the Company's reportable segments are based on the Company's internal financial reporting systems and are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements. The following tables provide financial data used by management. Segment assets are not allocated for management use and, therefore, are not included in the segment disclosures below.
	Revenue by reportable segment reconciled to consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were:


	(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
			2014				2013

	Revenues:
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Net premiums earned		$	27,806			$	27,153

	Other income		2,134				2,291

	Total Insurance Underwriting		29,940				29,444

	Insurance Services:
	Service fee and commission income		14,724				13,124

	Other income		99				86

	Total Insurance Services		14,823				13,210

	Total segment revenues		44,763				42,654

	Net premiums earned not allocated to segments		4,114				915

	Net investment income		413				580

	Net realized gains (losses)		39				(1,409		)

	Other income not allocated to segments		(162		)		(159		)
	Total revenues		$	49,167			$	42,581

	The operating income (loss) of each segment in the following table is before income taxes and includes revenues and direct segment costs.
	Segment operating income (loss) reconciled to the consolidated net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were:


	(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
			2014				2013

	Segment operating income (loss)
	Insurance Underwriting		$	257			$	(3,045	)

	Insurance Services		1,914				1,916

	Total segment operating income (loss)		2,171				(1,129		)

	Net investment income		413				580

	Net realized gains (losses)		39				(1,409		)

Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net		(470		)		(4,388		)
Interest expense		(1,433		)		(1,833		)
Amortization of intangible assets		(414		)		(558		)
Contingent consideration expense		(267		)		(155		)
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of debt		563				(8,951		)

Loss on disposal of subsidiary		(1,242		)		—

Loss on buy-back of debt		—				(24		)

Equity in net income of investee		—				255

Loss before income tax expense (benefit)		$	(640	)		$	(17,612	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		366				(276		)

Net loss		$	(1,006	)		$	(17,336	)
Net premiums earned by line of business for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were:


(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
		2014				2013

Insurance Underwriting:
Private passenger auto liability		$	18,556			$	18,661

Auto physical damage		9,250				7,843

Total non-standard automobile		27,806				26,504

Commercial auto liability		—				649

Total Insurance Underwriting		27,806				27,153

Net premiums earned not allocated to segments:
Allied lines		1,944				—

Homeowners		2,159				915

Other		11				—

Total net premiums not allocated to segments		$	4,114			$	915

Total net premiums earned		$	31,920			$	28,068

Restructuring

Restructuring	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	19 RESTRUCTURING
	On September 17, 2012, the Company announced that it was restructuring its Insurance Underwriting and Insurance Services segments. As part of the restructuring, the Company intends to streamline its non-standard property and casualty insurance business operations. Specific to Insurance Underwriting, during the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company began taking steps to place all of Amigo into voluntary run-off. Amigo has entered into a comprehensive run-off plan which has been approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Kingsway continues to manage Amigo in a manner consistent with its filed run-off plan.
	As part of the restructuring, the Company will reduce staffing levels to be consistent with placing Amigo into run-off. The Company estimated that Insurance Underwriting would incur approximately $2.0 million in cash severance expenses due to reductions-in-force as part of the restructuring during the period beginning with the announcement through the end of 2013. From the time the restructuring was announced on September 17, 2012 through March 31, 2014, the Company has incurred severance expense of $2.1 million, $2.0 million of which has been paid through March 31, 2014.
	Changes in the restructuring liability, which is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, and the related restructuring expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is as follows:



	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	236	—	(127	)	109

	Lease abandonment	648	16	(92	)	572

	Total Insurance Underwriting	884	16	(219	)	681

	Insurance Services:
	Lease abandonment	100	4	(15	)	89

	Total Insurance Services	100	4	(15	)	89

	Severance expense not allocated to segments	146	—	(146	)	—

	Total	1,130	20	(380	)	770




	(in thousands)		March 31, 2013
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	214	759	(487	)	486

	Lease abandonment	1,207	21	(89	)	1,139

	Total	1,421	780	(576	)	1,625

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	20 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	Fair value amounts represent estimates of the consideration that would currently be agreed upon between knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to act. Fair value is best evidenced by quoted bid or ask price, as appropriate, in an active market. Where bid or ask prices are not available, such as in an illiquid or inactive market, the closing price of the most recent transaction of that instrument subject to appropriate adjustments as required is used. Where quoted market prices are not available, the quoted prices of similar financial instruments or valuation models with observable market-based inputs are used to estimate the fair value. These valuation models may use multiple observable market inputs, including observable interest rates, foreign exchange rates, index levels, credit spreads, equity prices, counterparty credit quality, corresponding market volatility levels and option volatilities. Minimal management judgment is required for fair values calculated using quoted market prices or observable market inputs for models. Greater subjectivity is required when making valuation adjustments for financial instruments in inactive markets or when using models where observable parameters do not exist. Also, the calculation of estimated fair value is based on market conditions at a specific point in time and may not be reflective of future fair values. For the Company's financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost, the book value is not adjusted to reflect increases or decreases in fair value due to market fluctuations, including those due to interest rate changes, as it is the Company's intention to hold them until there is a recovery of fair value, which may be to maturity.
	The Company classifies its investments in fixed maturities and equity investments as available-for-sale and reports these investments at fair value. The Company's LROC preferred units, senior unsecured debentures, subordinated debt and contingent consideration liabilities are measured and reported at fair value.
	Fixed maturities and equity investments - Fair values of fixed maturities for which no active market exists are derived from quoted market prices of similar instruments or other third-party evidence. Fair values of equity investments are considered to approximate quoted market values based on the latest bid prices in active markets.
	Debt - The fair value of the LROC preferred units is based on quoted market prices, and the fair value of the subordinated debt is estimated using an internal model based on significant market observable inputs. The fair value of senior unsecured debentures, for which no active market exists, was derived from quoted market prices of similar instruments or other third-party evidence.
	Contingent consideration - The consideration for certain of the Company's acquisitions includes future payments to the former owners that are contingent upon the achievement of certain targets over future reporting periods. Liabilities for contingent consideration are measured and reported at fair value and are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of contingent consideration liabilities is estimated using internal models without relevant observable market inputs. Estimated payments are discounted using present value techniques to arrive at estimated fair value. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities can result from changes to one or multiple inputs, including adjustments to the discount rates or changes in the assumed achievement or timing of any targets. Changes in assumptions could have an impact on the payout of contingent consideration liabilities. Changes in fair value are reported in the consolidated statements of operations as contingent consideration expense. The maximum the Company can pay in future contingent payments is $13.5 million, on an undiscounted basis.
	The Company employs a fair value hierarchy to categorize the inputs it uses in valuation techniques to measure the fair value. The extent of use of quoted market prices (Level 1), valuation models using observable market information (Level 2) and internal models without observable market information (Level 3) in the valuation of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:


	(in thousands)									March 31, 2014
							Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using

			Total				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets(Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

	Recurring fair value measurements

	Assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	15,765			$	—		$	15,765		$	—

	Canadian government		4,256				—			4,256			—

	States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,256				—			6,256			—

	Mortgage-backed		1,967				—			1,967			—

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		4,491				—			4,491			—

	Corporate		18,721				—			18,721			—

	Total fixed maturities		51,456				—			51,456			—

	Equity investments		9,982				9,982			—			—

	Other investments		2,000				—			2,000			—

	Short-term investments		401				—			401			—

	Total assets		$	63,839			$	9,982		$	53,857		$	—


	Liabilities:
	LROC preferred units		14,291				14,291			—			—

	Subordinated debt		28,471				—			28,471			—

	Contingent consideration		$	5,611			$	—		$	—		$	5,611

	Total liabilities		$	48,373			$	14,291		$	28,471		$	5,611




	(in thousands)									31-Dec-13
							Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using

			Total				Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

	Recurring fair value measurements

	Assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	18,338			$	—		$	18,338		$	—

Canadian government		4,082				—			4,082			—

States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,231				—			6,231			—

Mortgage-backed		2,006				—			2,006			—

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		3,994				—			3,994			—

Corporate		19,500				—			19,500			—

Total fixed maturities		54,151				—			54,151			—

Equity investments		7,137				7,137			—			—

Other investments		3,000				—			3,000			—

Short-term investments		501				—			501			—

Total assets		$	64,789			$	7,137		$	57,652		$	—


Liabilities:
LROC preferred units		14,854				14,854			—			—

Senior unsecured debentures		14,356				—			14,356			—

Subordinated debt		28,471				—			28,471			—

Contingent consideration		5,344				—			—			5,344

Total liabilities		$	63,025			$	14,854		$	42,827		$	5,344


The following table provides a reconciliation of the fair value of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:


(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013
Contingent consideration:
Beginning balance		5,344			3,987

Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in net loss		267			155

Ending balance		5,611			4,142

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	21 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

	Related party transactions, including services provided to or received by the Company's subsidiaries, are carried out in the normal course of operations and are measured in part by the amount of consideration paid or received as established and agreed by the parties. Management believes that consideration paid for such services in each case approximates fair value. Except where disclosed elsewhere in these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, the following is a summary of related party transactions.
	On February 11, 2014, the Company's subsidiary, 1347 Advisors LLC ("1347 Advisors") entered into a Management Services Agreement ("MSA") with PIH which provides for certain services, including forecasting, analysis of capital structure and reinsurance programs, consultation in future restructuring or capital raising transactions, and consultation in corporate development initiatives, that 1347 Advisors will provide to PIH unless and until 1347 Advisors and PIH agree to terminate the services.
	On March 7, 2014, the Company's subsidiary, 1347 Capital LLC ("1347 Capital") appointed Gordon G. Pratt, CEO of Fund Management Group ("FMG"), as Chairman of 1347 Capital. At March 31, 2014, the Company has a note receivable of $1.5 million outstanding from FMG.
	On March 26, 2014, the Company entered into a Performance Share Grant Agreement with PIH, whereby the Company will be entitled to receive up to an aggregate of 375,000 shares of PIH common stock upon achievement of certain milestones for PIH’s stock price. Pursuant to the terms of the Performance Share Grant Agreement, if at any time the last sales price of PIH’s common stock equals or exceeds: (i) $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period, the Company will receive 125,000 shares of PIH common stock; (ii) $15.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period, the Company will receive 125,000 shares of PIH common stock (in addition to the 125,000 shares of common stock earned pursuant to clause (i) herein); and (iii) $18.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period, the Company will receive 125,000 shares of PIH common stock (in addition to the 250,000 shares of common stock earned pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) herein). The shares of common stock granted to the Company will have a valuation equal to the last sales price of PIH common stock on the day prior to such grant.

Commitment_and_Contingencies

Commitment and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Commitment and Contingencies	Mar. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	22 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	(a) Legal proceedings:
	In connection with its operations in the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are named as defendants in various actions for damages and costs allegedly sustained by the plaintiffs. While it is not possible to estimate the loss, or range of loss, if any, that may be incurred in connection with any of the various proceedings at this time, it is possible that individual actions may result in a loss having a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	(b) Commitment:
	The Company has entered into subscription agreements to commit up to $6.0 million of capital to allow for participation in limited liability investments which invest principally in income-producing real estate. At March 31, 2014, the unfunded commitment was $1.5 million.

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Investments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]	'


	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
			Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value

	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	15,255			$	531			$	21		$	15,765

	Canadian government		4,417				—				161			4,256

	States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,118				138				—			6,256

	Mortgage-backed		1,952				16				1			1,967

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		4,489				4				2			4,491

	Corporate		18,547				184				10			18,721

	Total fixed maturities		50,778				873				195			51,456

	Equity investments:
	Common stock		5,103				4,972				93			9,982

	Total fixed maturities and equity investments		$	55,881			$	5,845			$	288		$	61,438




	(in thousands)		December 31, 2013
			Amortized Cost				Gross Unrealized Gains				Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value

	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	17,777			$	591			$	30		$	18,338

	Canadian government		4,235				—				153			4,082

	States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,126				105				—			6,231

	Mortgage-backed		1,993				15				2			2,006

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		3,996				1				3			3,994

	Corporate		19,328				183				11			19,500

	Total fixed maturities		53,455				895				199			54,151

	Equity investments:
	Common stock		3,554				3,623				40			7,137

	Total fixed maturities and equity investments		$	57,009			$	4,518			$	239		$	61,288

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	'


	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
			Amortized Cost				Estimated Fair Value

	Due in one year or less		$	17,500			$	17,596

	Due after one year through five years		30,733				31,296

	Due after five years through ten years		614				619

	Due after ten years		1,931				1,945

	Total		$	50,778			$	51,456

Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'


	(in thousands)															March 31, 2014
		Less than 12 Months								Greater than 12 Months						Total
		Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Loss				Estimated Fair Value			Unrealized Loss			Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities	$	2,514			$	19			$	861		$	2		$	3,375	$	21

	Canadian government	—				—				4,256			161			4,256		161

	Mortgage-backed	603				1				—			—			603		1

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations	1,273				2				—			—			1,273		2

	Corporate	816				10				—			—			816		10

	Total fixed maturities	5,206				32				5,117			163			10,323		195

	Equity investments:

	Common stock	1,618				93				—			—			1,618		93

	Total	$	6,824			$	125			$	5,117		$	163		$	11,941	$	288




	(in thousands)															December 31, 2013
		Less than 12 Months								Greater than 12 Months						Total
		Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Loss				Estimated Fair Value			Unrealized Loss			Estimated Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities	$	4,008			$	30			$	—		$	—		$	4,008	$	30

	Canadian government	—				—				4,082			153			4,082		153

	Mortgage-backed	919				2				—			—			919		2

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations	3,474				3				—			—			3,474		3

	Corporate	408				1				—			10			408		11

	Total fixed maturities	8,809				36				4,082			163			12,891		199

	Equity investments:
	Common stock	969				35				1			5			970		40

	Total	$	9,778			$	71			$	4,083		$	168		$	13,861	$	239

Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'


	(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
			2014				2013

	Gross realized gains		$	48			$	309

	Gross realized losses		(9		)		—

	Total		$	39			$	309

Investment Income [Table Text Block]	'


	(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
			2014				2013

	Investment income
	Interest from fixed maturities		$	272			$	282

	Dividends		32				253

	Income from limited liability investments		22				50

	Other		142				92

	Gross investment income		468				677

	Investment expenses		(55		)		(97		)
	Net investment income		$	413			$	580

Investment_in_Investee_Tables

Investment in Investee (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

(in thousands, except for percentages)

31-Mar-14

Voting percentage

Equity percentage

Estimated Fair Value

Carrying value

PIH

28.7

8,000

7,661

Deferred_Acquisition_and_Dispo1

Deferred Acquisition and Disposition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Deferred Acquisition Costs [Line Items]	'
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of deferred acquisition costs and the related amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are comprised as follows:


	(in thousands)	Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013

	Balance at January 1, net	$	12,392		$	14,102

	Additions	7,274			9,172

	Amortization	(6,064		)	(10,589		)
	Acquisition costs disposed of during the year related to PIH	(1,043		)	—

	Balance at March 31, net	$	12,559		$	12,685

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Intangible assets are comprised as follows:


	(in thousands)			31-Mar-14
		Gross Carrying Value			Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Database	$	4,918		$	676	$	4,242

	Vehicle service agreement in-force	3,680			2,409		1,271

	Customer-related relationships	3,611			441		3,170

	Non-compete agreement	70			33		37

	Intangible assets not subject to amortization
	Renewal rights	46,756			15,438		31,318

	Insurance licenses	7,803			—		7,803

	Trade name	663			—		663

	Total	$	67,501		$	18,997	$	48,504




	(in thousands)			31-Dec-13
		Gross Carrying Value			Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Database	$	4,918		$	554	$	4,364

	Vehicle service agreement in-force	3,680			2,220		1,460

	Customer-related relationships	3,611			344		3,267

	Non-compete agreement	70			27		43

	Intangible assets not subject to amortization
	Renewal rights	46,756			15,438		31,318

	Insurance licenses	7,803			—		7,803

	Trade name	663			—		663

	Total	$	67,501		$	18,583	$	48,918

Unpaid_Loss_and_loss_adjustmen1

Unpaid Loss and loss adjustment expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Service Agreements [Member]	'
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	The results of the comparison and the changes in the provision for vehicle service agreement unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 were as follows:


	(in thousands)	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013

	Balance at beginning of period	$	3,128		$	3,448

	Incurred related to:
	Current year	1,760			1,670

	Prior years	—			—

	Paid related to:
	Current year	(1,699		)	(1,756		)
	Prior years	(61		)	(81		)
	Balance at end of period	$	3,128		$	3,281

Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	The results of this comparison and the changes in the provision for property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of amounts recoverable from reinsurers, as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 were as follows:


	(in thousands)	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013

	Balance at beginning of period, gross	$	84,534		$	103,116

	Less reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	7,942			5,478

	Balance at beginning of period, net	76,592			97,638

	Incurred related to:

	Current year	19,887			20,950

	Prior years	(586		)	(789		)
	Paid related to:

	Current year	(6,268		)	(8,210		)
	Prior years	(17,727		)	(19,685		)
	Disposal of unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses related to PIH	(405		)	—

	Balance at end of period, net	71,493			89,904

	Plus reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	5,792			8,019

	Balance at end of period, gross	$	77,285		$	97,923

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Debt consists of the following instruments:

(in thousands)

March 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Principal

Fair Value

Principal

Fair Value

7.5% senior notes due 2014

—

14,356

LROC preferred units due 2015

14,291

14,854

Subordinated debt

90,500

28,471

90,500

28,471

Total

104,791

42,762

119,710

57,681

Schedule of Subordinated Borrowing [Table Text Block]

Subordinated indebtedness mentioned above consists of the following trust preferred debt instruments:

Issuer

Principal

Issue date

Interest

Redemption date

Kingsway CT Statutory Trust I

15,000

12/4/02

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly

12/4/32

Kingsway CT Statutory Trust II

17,500

5/15/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.10% payable quarterly

5/15/33

Kingsway CT Statutory Trust III

20,000

10/29/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.95% payable quarterly

10/29/33

Kingsway DE Statutory Trust III

15,000

5/23/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.20% payable quarterly

5/23/33

Kingsway DE Statutory Trust IV

10,000

9/30/03

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.85% payable quarterly

9/30/33

Kingsway DE Statutory Trust VI

13,000

1/8/04

annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly

1/8/34

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014:


	(in thousands, except for share data)
		Number of Options Outstanding		Weighted-Average Exercise Price			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	355,625		C$	18.35			—

	Granted	611,875		$	4.5

	Exchanged and Cancelled	(351,875	)	C$	18.12

	Expired	(1,875	)	C$	40.12

	Forfeited	(1,875	)	C$	40.12

	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	611,875		$	4.5		4	—

	Exercisable at March 31, 2014	611,875		$	4.5		4	—

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted or exchanged during the three months ended March 31, 2014 were as follows:


		31-Mar-14

	Risk-free interest rate	0.06% - 1.4%

	Dividend yield	—

	Expected volatility	0.4	%
	Expected term (in years)	0.78 - 4

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The grant-date fair value of restricted stock awards is determined using the closing price of Kingsway common stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the activity related to unvested restricted stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014:


	(in thousands, except for share data)
		Restricted stock awards			Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	—			—

	Granted	$	1,972,345		$	4.14

	Unvested at March 31, 2014	$	1,972,345		$	4.14

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	On the other hand, the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) present the components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, only for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 and inclusive of the components attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries.


	(in thousands)
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities and Equity Investments			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Equity in Other Comprehensive Loss of Investee		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Balance, January 1, 2014	15,583			(5,982	)		—		9,601


	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,276			44			—		1,320

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	52			—			—		52

	Net current-period other comprehensive income	1,328			44			—		1,372


	Balance, March 31, 2014	16,911			(5,938	)		—		10,973



	(in thousands)
		Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fixed Maturities and Equity Investments			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Equity in Other Comprehensive Loss of Investee		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Balance, January 1, 2013	14,194			1,210			(642	)	14,762


	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(498	)		26			(105	)	(577	)

	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	248			—			—		248

	Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income	(250	)		26			(105	)	(329	)


	Balance, March 31, 2013	13,944			1,236			(747	)	14,433

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were reclassified to the following lines of the unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:


		Three months ended March 31,
		2014				2013

	Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income from unrealized (losses) gains on fixed maturities and equity investments to:
	Net realized gains (losses)	$	(52	)		$	(248	)
	Other-than-temporary impairment loss	—				—

	Loss before income tax expense (benefit)	(52		)		(248		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	—				—

	Net loss	$	(52	)		$	(248	)

Segmented_Information_Tables

Segmented Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segmented Information [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
	Revenue by reportable segment reconciled to consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were:


	(in thousands)	Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013

	Revenues:
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Net premiums earned	$	27,806		$	27,153

	Other income	2,134			2,291

	Total Insurance Underwriting	29,940			29,444

	Insurance Services:
	Service fee and commission income	14,724			13,124

	Other income	99			86

	Total Insurance Services	14,823			13,210

	Total segment revenues	44,763			42,654

	Net premiums earned not allocated to segments	4,114			915

	Net investment income	413			580

	Net realized gains (losses)	39			(1,409		)

	Other income not allocated to segments	(162		)	(159		)
	Total revenues	$	49,167		$	42,581

Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
	Segment operating income (loss) reconciled to the consolidated net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were:


	(in thousands)	Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013

	Segment operating income (loss)
	Insurance Underwriting	$	257		$	(3,045	)

	Insurance Services	1,914			1,916

	Total segment operating income (loss)	2,171			(1,129		)

	Net investment income	413			580

	Net realized gains (losses)	39			(1,409		)

	Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net	(470		)	(4,388		)
	Interest expense	(1,433		)	(1,833		)
	Amortization of intangible assets	(414		)	(558		)
	Contingent consideration expense	(267		)	(155		)
	Gain (loss) on change in fair value of debt	563			(8,951		)

	Loss on disposal of subsidiary	(1,242		)	—

	Loss on buy-back of debt	—			(24		)

	Equity in net income of investee	—			255

	Loss before income tax expense (benefit)	$	(640	)	$	(17,612	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	366			(276		)

	Net loss	$	(1,006	)	$	(17,336	)
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	'
	Net premiums earned by line of business for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were:


	(in thousands)	Three months ended March 31,
		2014			2013

	Insurance Underwriting:
	Private passenger auto liability	$	18,556		$	18,661

	Auto physical damage	9,250			7,843

	Total non-standard automobile	27,806			26,504

	Commercial auto liability	—			649

	Total Insurance Underwriting	27,806			27,153

	Net premiums earned not allocated to segments:
	Allied lines	1,944			—

	Homeowners	2,159			915

	Other	11			—

	Total net premiums not allocated to segments	$	4,114		$	915

	Total net premiums earned	$	31,920		$	28,068

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Changes in the restructuring liability, which is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, and the related restructuring expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is as follows:



	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	236	—	(127	)	109

	Lease abandonment	648	16	(92	)	572

	Total Insurance Underwriting	884	16	(219	)	681

	Insurance Services:
	Lease abandonment	100	4	(15	)	89

	Total Insurance Services	100	4	(15	)	89

	Severance expense not allocated to segments	146	—	(146	)	—

	Total	1,130	20	(380	)	770




	(in thousands)		March 31, 2013
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	214	759	(487	)	486

	Lease abandonment	1,207	21	(89	)	1,139

	Total	1,421	780	(576	)	1,625

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	19 RESTRUCTURING
	On September 17, 2012, the Company announced that it was restructuring its Insurance Underwriting and Insurance Services segments. As part of the restructuring, the Company intends to streamline its non-standard property and casualty insurance business operations. Specific to Insurance Underwriting, during the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company began taking steps to place all of Amigo into voluntary run-off. Amigo has entered into a comprehensive run-off plan which has been approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Kingsway continues to manage Amigo in a manner consistent with its filed run-off plan.
	As part of the restructuring, the Company will reduce staffing levels to be consistent with placing Amigo into run-off. The Company estimated that Insurance Underwriting would incur approximately $2.0 million in cash severance expenses due to reductions-in-force as part of the restructuring during the period beginning with the announcement through the end of 2013. From the time the restructuring was announced on September 17, 2012 through March 31, 2014, the Company has incurred severance expense of $2.1 million, $2.0 million of which has been paid through March 31, 2014.
	Changes in the restructuring liability, which is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, and the related restructuring expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is as follows:



	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	236	—	(127	)	109

	Lease abandonment	648	16	(92	)	572

	Total Insurance Underwriting	884	16	(219	)	681

	Insurance Services:
	Lease abandonment	100	4	(15	)	89

	Total Insurance Services	100	4	(15	)	89

	Severance expense not allocated to segments	146	—	(146	)	—

	Total	1,130	20	(380	)	770




	(in thousands)		March 31, 2013
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	214	759	(487	)	486

	Lease abandonment	1,207	21	(89	)	1,139

	Total	1,421	780	(576	)	1,625

Restructuring_Changes_in_Restr

Restructuring Changes in Restructuring Liability (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in restructuring liability [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Changes in the restructuring liability, which is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, and the related restructuring expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is as follows:



	(in thousands)		March 31, 2014
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	236	—	(127	)	109

	Lease abandonment	648	16	(92	)	572

	Total Insurance Underwriting	884	16	(219	)	681

	Insurance Services:
	Lease abandonment	100	4	(15	)	89

	Total Insurance Services	100	4	(15	)	89

	Severance expense not allocated to segments	146	—	(146	)	—

	Total	1,130	20	(380	)	770




	(in thousands)		March 31, 2013
		Restructuring liability, beginning of period	Restructuring expense	Cash payments		Restructuring liability, end of period
	Insurance Underwriting:
	Severance	214	759	(487	)	486

	Lease abandonment	1,207	21	(89	)	1,139

	Total	1,421	780	(576	)	1,625

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company employs a fair value hierarchy to categorize the inputs it uses in valuation techniques to measure the fair value. The extent of use of quoted market prices (Level 1), valuation models using observable market information (Level 2) and internal models without observable market information (Level 3) in the valuation of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was as follows:


	(in thousands)								March 31, 2014
						Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using

			Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets(Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

	Recurring fair value measurements

	Assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	15,765		$	—		$	15,765		$	—

	Canadian government		4,256			—			4,256			—

	States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,256			—			6,256			—

	Mortgage-backed		1,967			—			1,967			—

	Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		4,491			—			4,491			—

	Corporate		18,721			—			18,721			—

	Total fixed maturities		51,456			—			51,456			—

	Equity investments		9,982			9,982			—			—

	Other investments		2,000			—			2,000			—

	Short-term investments		401			—			401			—

	Total assets		$	63,839		$	9,982		$	53,857		$	—


	Liabilities:
	LROC preferred units		14,291			14,291			—			—

	Subordinated debt		28,471			—			28,471			—

	Contingent consideration		$	5,611		$	—		$	—		$	5,611

	Total liabilities		$	48,373		$	14,291		$	28,471		$	5,611




	(in thousands)								31-Dec-13
						Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using

			Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

	Recurring fair value measurements

	Assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. government, government agencies and authorities		$	18,338		$	—		$	18,338		$	—

	Canadian government		4,082			—			4,082			—

	States municipalities and political subdivisions		6,231			—			6,231			—

	Mortgage-backed		2,006			—			2,006			—

Asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations		3,994			—			3,994			—

Corporate		19,500			—			19,500			—

Total fixed maturities		54,151			—			54,151			—

Equity investments		7,137			7,137			—			—

Other investments		3,000			—			3,000			—

Short-term investments		501			—			501			—

Total assets		$	64,789		$	7,137		$	57,652		$	—


Liabilities:
LROC preferred units		14,854			14,854			—			—

Senior unsecured debentures		14,356			—			14,356			—

Subordinated debt		28,471			—			28,471			—

Contingent consideration		5,344			—			—			5,344

Total liabilities		$	63,025		$	14,854		$	42,827		$	5,344

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the fair value of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013:


	(in thousands)		Three months ended March 31,
			2014		2013
	Contingent consideration:
	Beginning balance		5,344		3,987

	Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in net loss		267		155

	Ending balance		5,611		4,142

Acquisition_and_Disposition_De

Acquisition and Disposition (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Acquisition and Disposition (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	22-May-13	Mar. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$800,000	'	$1,100,000	'	'
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	7,700,000	'	'	'	'
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions	28.70%	'	'	'	16.50%
Goodwill	10,588,000	10,588,000	'	1,104,000	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	'	520,000	'
Business Combination, Liabilities Arising from Contingencies, Amount Recognized	'	'	'	572,000	'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	'	'	'	2,400,000	'
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	($1,242,000)	'	'	'	'

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments [Abstract]	'	'
Assets Held by Insurance Regulators	$13,400,000	$17,400,000
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions	18,000	27,000
Investments in Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures, Fair Value Disclosure	4,701,000	4,406,000
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	1,500,000	'
Other Investments	$2,000,000	$3,000,000

Investments_Amortized_Cost_Gro

Investments Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses, and Estimated Fair Value (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	$195	$199	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	873	895	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	9,982	7,137	'
Available-for-sale Securities	51,456	54,151	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis	50,778	53,455	'
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	15,255	17,777	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	21	30	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	531	591	'
Available-for-sale Securities	15,765	18,338	18,338
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	4,417	4,235	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	161	153	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	0	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,256	4,082	4,082
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	6,118	6,126	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	0	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	138	105	'
Available-for-sale Securities	6,256	6,231	6,231
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,952	1,993	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	1	2	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	16	15	'
Available-for-sale Securities	1,967	2,006	2,006
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	4,489	3,996	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	2	3	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	4	1	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,491	3,994	3,994
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	18,547	19,328	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	10	11	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	184	183	'
Available-for-sale Securities	18,721	19,500	19,500
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	93	40	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	4,972	3,623	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	9,982	7,137	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	5,103	3,554	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	288	239	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	5,845	4,518	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	61,438	61,288	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$55,881	$57,009	'

Investments_Fixed_Maturities_b

Investments Fixed Maturities by Contractual Maturity Periods (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis	$17,500	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value	17,596	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis	30,733	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value	31,296	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis	614	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value	619	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	1,931	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	1,945	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	50,778	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	$51,456	$54,151	$54,151

Investments_Unrealized_Loss_Po

Investments Unrealized Loss Position (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$6,824	$9,778
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	125	71
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	163	168
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	5,117	4,083
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	11,941	13,861
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	288	239
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	2,514	4,008
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	19	30
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	2	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	861	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	3,375	4,008
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	21	30
Fixed Maturities [Member]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	5,206	8,809
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	32	36
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	163	163
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	5,117	4,082
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	10,323	12,891
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	195	199
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	161	153
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	4,256	4,082
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	4,256	4,082
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	161	153
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	603	919
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	1	2
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	603	919
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	1	2
Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,273	3,474
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	2	3
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,273	3,474
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	2	3
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	816	408
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	10	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	0	10
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	816	408
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	10	11
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,618	969
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	93	35
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	0	5
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,618	970
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss	$93	$40

Investments_Gross_Realized_Gai

Investments Gross Realized Gains and Losses on Fixed Maturities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	$48	$309
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses	-9	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)	$39	$309

Investments_Net_Investment_Inc

Investments Net Investment Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'
Investment Income, Interest	$272	$282
Investment Income, Dividend	32	253
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions	22	50
Investment Income, Nonoperating	142	92
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend	468	677
Investment Income, Investment Expense	-55	-97
Net Investment Income	$413	$580

Investment_in_Investee_Details

Investment in Investee (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Feb. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Number of Shares Issued for All Transactions	'	2,625,000	'	'
Share Price	'	$0	$25	'
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	'	$13,600,000	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Previously Unissued Stock by Equity Investee	'	1,700,000	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	28.70%	16.50%	'	'
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	255,000	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax	0	-105,000	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	51,456,000	'	'	54,151,000
Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	$1,800,000	'	'	'

Investment_in_Investee_Investm

Investment in Investee Investment in PIH (table) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Investment in PHI (table) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	28.70%	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	28.70%	'	16.50%
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$8,000	'	'
Equity Method Investments	$7,661	$0	'

Deferred_Acquisition_and_Dispo2

Deferred Acquisition and Disposition (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Acquisition Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	$12,559	$12,685	$12,392	$14,102
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy	'-1043	'0	'	'
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Additions	7,274	9,172	'	'
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost, Amortization Expense	$6,064	$10,589	'	'

Intangible_Assets_Details

Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$414	$558	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	18,997	'	18,583
Insurance Contracts Acquired in Business Combination [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	$15,438	'	$15,438

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A

Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	22-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	22-May-13
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$67,501	$67,501	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	18,997	18,583	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	'	'	520
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	15,894	15,848	'
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	48,504	48,918	'
Database Rights [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	4,918	4,918	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	676	554	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	4,242	4,364	'
Service Agreements [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	3,680	3,680	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	2,409	2,220	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,271	1,460	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	3,611	3,611	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	441	344	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	3,170	3,267	'
Noncompete Agreements [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	70	70	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	33	27	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	37	43	'
Trade Names [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements	663	663	'
Finite-Lived License Agreements, Gross	663	663	'
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	0	0	'
Contractual Rights [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	7,803	7,803	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0	0	'
Indefinite-Lived Contractual Rights	7,803	7,803	'
Insurance Contracts Acquired in Business Combination [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	46,756	46,756	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	15,438	15,438	'
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements	$31,318	$31,318	'

Asset_Held_for_Sale_Details

Asset Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset held for sale [Abstract]	'	'
Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value	$6,347	$6,347

Unpaid_Loss_and_loss_adjustmen2

Unpaid Loss and loss adjustment expenses Property and Casualty (tables) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Adjustment of Opening Balance [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Gross	$77,285	$84,534	'	'
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Property Casualty Liability	77,285	84,534	'	'
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	'-405	'	'	'
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Adjustment of Opening Balance [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Gross	'	'	97,923	103,116
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Reserves for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	71,493	7,942	89,904	5,478
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Property Casualty Liability	5,792	'	8,019	'
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	'	76,592	'	97,638
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year	'	20,950	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims, Prior Years	'	-789	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year	6,268	8,210	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years	17,727	19,685	'	'
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Adjustment of Opening Balance [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year	19,887	'	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims, Prior Years	$586	'	'	'

Unpaid_Loss_and_loss_adjustmen3

Unpaid Loss and loss adjustment expenses Vehicle (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	$3,128	'	$3,128	'
Service Agreements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	3,128	3,448	3,128	3,281
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year	1,760	1,670	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims, Prior Years	0	0	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year	1,699	1,756	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years	$61	($81)	'	'

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Interest Payable	$13,900,000
Early Repayment of Senior Debt	600,000
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt	0
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$14,400,000

Debt_Carrying_Value_of_Debt_In

Debt Carrying Value of Debt Instruments (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Senior Notes	$0	$14,356	'
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	104,791	119,710	'
Subordinated Debt	28,471	28,471	0
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	14,291	14,854	'
Long-term Debt	42,762	57,681	'
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Senior Notes	0	'	'
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	'	14,356	'
Long-term Debt [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	14,291	14,854	'
Subordinated Debt [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	$90,500	$90,500	'

Debt_Subordinated_Borrowing_Ta

Debt Subordinated Borrowing (Table) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Subordinated Borrowing (Table) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Connecticut Statutory Trust I [Member]	Connecticut Statutory Trust II [Member]	Connecticut Statutory Trust III [Member]	Delaware Statutory Trust III [Member]	Delaware Statutory Trust IV [Member]	Delaware Statutory Trust VI [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$14,291,000	$14,854,000	$15,000	$17,500	$20,000	$15,000	$10,000	$13,000
Issue date of trust	'	'	4-Dec-02	15-May-03	29-Oct-03	23-May-03	30-Sep-03	8-Jan-04
Redemption date	'	'	4-Dec-32	15-May-33	29-Oct-33	23-May-33	30-Sep-33	8-Jan-34

Debt_Debt_Subsection_Details

Debt Debt (Subsection) (Details)	Mar. 31, 2014
Connecticut Statutory Trust I [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.00%
Connecticut Statutory Trust II [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.00%
Connecticut Statutory Trust III [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.00%
Delaware Statutory Trust III [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.00%
Delaware Statutory Trust IV [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.00%
Delaware Statutory Trust VI [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.00%

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	0.00%	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$4,456	$4,173
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$1,500	$3,200

Net_Loss_per_Share_Net_Loss_Pe

Net Loss per Share Net Loss Per Share (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	($1,712)	($17,431)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-1,006	-17,336
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-653	-95
Dividends, Preferred Stock	($53)	'
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	16,430	13,149
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share	$16,430,000	$13,149,000
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	($0.10)	($1.33)

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	$262,876,000	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	0	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	8,200,000	'
Share-based Compensation	624,000	0
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	$0	'

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation Stock Option Activity (Table) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	611,875	355,625
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.50	$18.35
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	611,875	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.50	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period	-351,875	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$18.12	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	$4.50
Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	'	4
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options	'	611,875
Options Expired [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	1,875	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$40.12	'
Options Outstanding [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	4	'
Options Forfeited [Member]	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	1,875	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$40.12	'

StockBased_Compensation_Black_

Stock-Based Compensation Black Scholes (table) (Details)	3 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation Black Scholes (table) (Details)	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	'0.06% - 1.4%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	0.40%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	'0.78 - 4

StockBased_Compensation_Restri

Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock Awards (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	'	'	$1,972
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$4.14	$4.14	'

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Feb. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock, Fair Value Disclosure	$0	'	$0	$6,600,000	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	262,876,000	'	'	'	'	'
Share Price	'	'	'	$25	'	$0
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per-Dollar-Amount	$1.25	$1.88	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	$6,400,000	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion	'	'	'	'	1,642,975	'
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share Price	$5	'	'	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right	'	'	'	'	6.25	'
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price	'	'	'	'	4	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income AOCI (Table) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$10,973	$14,433	$9,601	$14,762
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	1,320	-577	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	52	248	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	1,260	-359	'	'
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-5,938	1,236	-5,982	1,210
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	44	26	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	0	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	44	26	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	0	-747	0	-642
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	0	-105	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	0	0	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	1,372	-329	'	'
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	16,911	13,944	15,583	14,194
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	1,276	-498	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	52	248	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$1,328	($250)	'	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification of AOCI (table) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	($52)	($248)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	1,260	-359
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	52	248
Accumulated Other-than-Temporary Impairment [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax	-52	-248
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$1,328	($250)

Segmented_Information_Details

Segmented Information (Details)	Mar. 31, 2014
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of States in which Entity Operates	15,000
6411 Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of States in which Entity Operates	22,000
Continuing Operations [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of States in which Entity Operates	26

Segmented_Information_Revenues

Segmented Information Revenues (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	$31,920	$28,068
Other Income	2,071	2,218
Revenues	49,167	42,581
Insurance Commissions and Fees	14,724	13,124
Net Investment Income	413	580
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)	39	-1,409
Other Nonoperating Income	-162	-159
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	27,806	27,153
Other Income	2,134	2,291
Revenues	29,940	29,444
6400 to 6499 Insurance Agents, Brokers and Services [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Other Income	99	'
Revenues	14,823	'
Insurance Commissions and Fees	14,724	'
6411 Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Other Income	'	86
Revenues	'	13,210
Insurance Commissions and Fees	'	13,124
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	44,763	42,654
Other Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	4,114	915
Net Investment Income	$4,114	$915

Segmented_Information_Segment_

Segmented Information Segment (loss) income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)	$563	($8,951)
Operating Income (Loss)	2,171	-1,129
Net Investment Income	413	580
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)	39	-1,409
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	-470	-4,388
Interest Expense	1,433	1,833
Amortization of intangible assests not allocated to segments	414	558
Accretion Expense	267	155
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	-1,242	'
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	0	-24
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	0	255
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	-640	-17,612
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	366	-276
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	-1,006	-17,336
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	257	-3,045
6411 Insurance Agents, Brokers and Service [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	$1,914	$1,916

Segmented_Information_Net_Earn

Segmented Information Net Earned by Line of Business (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	$31,920	$28,068
Property and Casualty, Commercial Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	27,806	27,153
Other Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	4,114	915
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	27,806	27,153
Private passenger auto liability [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	18,556	18,661
Auto physical damage [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	9,250	7,843
Non-standard automobile [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	27,806	26,504
Commercial auto liability [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	0	649
Allied lines [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	1,944	0
Other Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	2,159	915
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty	$11	$0

Restructuring_Details

Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	'	$2,000,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	2,100,000	'
Restructuring Costs	$1,995,000	'

Restructuring_Restructuring_Ta

Restructuring Restructuring (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	$770	'	$1,130	'
Payments for Restructuring	-380	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	20	780	'	'
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	681	1,625	884	1,421
Payments for Restructuring	-219	-576	'	'
Restructuring Charges	16	780	'	'
6400 to 6499 Insurance Agents, Brokers and Services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	89	'	100	'
Payments for Restructuring	-15	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	4	'	'	'
Corporate Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	'	'	146	'
Payments for Restructuring	-146	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	0	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges [Member] \| Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	109	486	236	214
Payments for Restructuring	-127	-487	'	'
Restructuring Charges	0	759	'	'
Remediation Property for Sale, Abandonment or Disposal [Member] \| Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	572	1,139	648	1,207
Exploration Abandonment and Impairment Expense	16	21	'	'
Payments for Restructuring	-92	-89	'	'
Remediation Property for Sale, Abandonment or Disposal [Member] \| 6400 to 6499 Insurance Agents, Brokers and Services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	89	'	100	'
Exploration Abandonment and Impairment Expense	4	'	'	'
Payments for Restructuring	($15)	'	'	'

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Inputs (Table) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	$51,456,000	$54,151,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	51,456,000	54,151,000	54,151,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	9,982,000	7,137,000	'
Other Investments	2,000,000	3,000,000	'
Short-term Investments	401,000	501,000	'
Investments	68,540,000	69,195,000	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	300,625,000	324,639,000	'
Subordinated Debt	28,471,000	28,471,000	0
Senior Notes	0	14,356,000	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	14,291,000	14,854,000	'
Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity, Fair Value Disclosure	5,611,000	'	5,344,000
Long-term Debt	42,762,000	57,681,000	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Owned, US Government and Agency Obligations, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Financial Instruments, Owned, Other Sovereign Government Obligations, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Municipal Debt Securities, at Carrying Value	0	'	0
Mortgage-backed Securities Available-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0
Financial Instruments, Owned, Mortgages, Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	0	'	0
Financial Instruments, Owned, Corporate Debt, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	9,982,000	7,137,000	'
Other Investments	0	'	0
Short-term Investments	'	'	0
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	9,982,000	7,137,000	'
Subordinated Debt	0	0	'
Senior Notes	'	'	0
Long-term Debt	14,291,000	14,854,000	'
Liability [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	48,373,000	63,025,000	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	53,857,000	57,652,000	'
Long-term Debt	28,471,000	42,827,000	'
Summary of Investments, by Type [Domain]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Investments	63,839,000	64,789,000	'
Other Investments [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Investments	2,000,000	3,000,000	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Owned, US Government and Agency Obligations, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Financial Instruments, Owned, Other Sovereign Government Obligations, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Municipal Debt Securities, at Carrying Value	0	'	0
Mortgage-backed Securities Available-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0
Financial Instruments, Owned, Mortgages, Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	0	'	0
Financial Instruments, Owned, Corporate Debt, at Fair Value	0	'	0
Other Investments	0	'	0
Short-term Investments	'	'	0
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	0	0	'
Subordinated Debt	0	'	0
Senior Notes	'	'	0
Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity, Fair Value Disclosure	5,611,000	5,344,000	'
Long-term Debt	5,611,000	5,344,000	'
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Senior Notes	'	14,356,000	'
Subordinated Debt [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Subordinated Debt	14,291,000	14,854,000	'
Short-term Investments [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Short-term Investments	'	501,000	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	18,721,000	19,500,000	'
Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,491,000	3,994,000	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	1,967,000	2,006,000	'
Debt, State Government [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	6,256,000	6,231,000	'
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,256,000	4,082,000	'
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	15,765,000	18,338,000	'
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,491,000	3,994,000	3,994,000
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	6,256,000	6,231,000	6,231,000
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,256,000	4,082,000	4,082,000
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	15,765,000	18,338,000	18,338,000
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	1,967,000	2,006,000	2,006,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	18,721,000	19,500,000	19,500,000
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities	$9,982,000	$7,137,000	'

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Contingent Consideration (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$800	'	'	$1,100	'	$5,344	$4,142	$3,987
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	267	155	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity, Fair Value Disclosure	$5,611	'	$5,344	'	$5,611	$5,344	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 03, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 03, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	$1.50	'	'
Share Price	'	$25	$0
Performance Share Grant Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	375,000	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	125,000	'	'
Share Price	$12	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	125,000	'	'
Share Price	$18	'	'
Clause 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	125,000	'	'
Share Price	$15	'	'
Clause 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	125,000	'	'
Clause 1 and 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	250,000	'	'

Commitment_and_Contingencies_D

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'	'
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount	$6	'
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	'	$1.50