Kingsway Financial Services (KFS) 10-Q 9 Nov 18 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Nov. 09, 2018
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,072,627
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		22,380,178

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $11,316 and $14,707, respectively)	$ 11,076	$ 14,541
Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $2,038 and $4,854, respectively)	1,334	4,476
Limited liability investments	6,230	4,922
Limited liability investment, at fair value	4,529	5,771
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	1,917	2,321
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	151	151
Total investments	25,237	32,182
Cash and cash equivalents	23,591	20,774
Investment in investee	2,827	5,230
Accrued investment income	194	331
Service fee receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $331 and $318, respectively	6,747	4,286
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero and zero, respectively	7,877	6,536
Deferred acquisition costs, net	6,899	6,325
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $14,875 and $11,683, respectively	104,196	108,008
Goodwill	73,928	80,112
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $10,232 and $8,333, respectively	84,359	80,062
Other assets	2,560	4,302
Assets held for sale	133,365	136,452
Total Assets	471,780	484,600
Liabilities [Abstract]
Property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	2,292	1,329
Note payable	183,561	186,469
Bank loan	4,167	4,917
Subordinated debt, at fair value	53,614	52,105
Net deferred income tax liabilities	28,472	28,745
Deferred service fees	46,275	42,257
Income taxes payable	2,501	2,644
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	11,492	10,924
Liabilities held for sale	107,076	105,900
Total Liabilities	439,450	435,290
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 222,876 and 222,876 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; redemption amount of $5,572	5,486	5,461
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital	354,141	356,021
Accumulated deficit	(369,771)	(313,487)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	36,961	(3,852)
Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders	21,331	38,682
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	5,513	5,167
Total Shareholders' Equity	26,844	43,849
Total Liabilities, Class A preferred stock and Shareholders' Equity	$ 471,780	$ 484,600

Consolidated Balance Sheet Bala

Consolidated Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, cost		$ 14,707
Equity investments, cost	$ 2,038	4,854
Premiums receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Service fee receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	331	318
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	14,875	11,683
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	10,232	8,333
Class A preferred stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 222,876 and 222,876 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; redemption amount of $5,572	$ 5,572	$ 6,572
Common stock, shares outstanding	21,708,190	21,708,190

Consolidated Statement of Opera

Consolidated Statement of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Revenues [Abstract]
Service fee and commission income	$ 9,104	$ 7,670	$ 28,938	$ 20,738
Rental income	3,341	3,345	10,033	10,041
Net investment (loss) income		(1,289)	(697)	(126)
Gain (Loss) on Investments	(84)		(697)
Net realized losses	(414)	0	(405)	(1)
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	337	0	951	0
Other income	15	692	1,323	1,261
Total revenues	12,299	12,996	40,143	32,165
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Claims authorized on vehicle service agreements	1,442	1,387	4,206	4,066
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	(19)	(266)	(1,628)	(266)
Commissions	971	525	2,843	2,154
Cost of services sold	2,033	1,951	5,749	4,546
General and administrative expenses	5,410	6,515	20,078	18,740
Leased real estate segment interest expense	1,540	1,563	4,638	4,706
Total operating expenses	11,377	12,207	39,142	34,478
Operating income (loss)	922	789	1,001	(2,313)
Other (revenues) expenses, net: [Abstract]
Interest expense not allocated to segments	1,571	1,261	4,476	3,636
Amortization of intangible assets	1,356	286	1,899	866
Contingent consideration benefit	0	0	0	(212)
Loss on change in fair value of debt	1,450	1,178	2,511	5,769
Gain on disposal of subsidiary	0	0	(17)	0
Equity in net loss (income) of investee	339	897	623	(1,343)
Total other expenses, net	4,716	3,622	9,492	8,716
Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	(3,794)	(2,833)	(8,491)	(11,029)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(147)	120	291	1,636
Loss from continuing operations	(3,647)	(2,953)	(8,782)	(12,665)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	740	1,391	2,069	960
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,172)	0	(7,800)	1,017
Net loss	(4,079)	(1,562)	(14,513)	(10,688)
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	110	79	353	284
Less: dividends on preferred stock, net of tax	132		391	213
Other Preferred Stock Dividends and Adjustments		(115)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (4,321)	$ (1,526)	$ (15,257)	$ (11,185)
Loss per share - continuing operations [Abstract]
Basic:	$ (0.18)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.44)	$ (0.61)
Diluted:	(0.18)	(0.14)	(0.44)	(0.61)
(Loss) earnings per share - discontinued operations [Abstract]
Basic:	(0.02)	0.06	(0.26)	0.09
Diluted:	(0.02)	0.06	(0.26)	0.09
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic:	(0.20)	(0.07)	(0.70)	(0.52)
Diluted:	$ (0.20)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.70)	$ (0.52)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic:	21,708	21,559	21,708	21,492
Diluted:	21,708	21,559	21,708	21,492

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Net loss	$ (4,079)	$ (1,562)	$ (14,513)	$ (10,688)
Unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturities and equity investments: [Abstract]
Unrealized losses arising during the period	(44)	(3,262)	(481)	(4,489)
Reclassification adjustment for amounts included in net loss	6	764	(5)	735
Change in fair value of debt attributable to instrument-specific credit risk	658	0	1,002	0
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of limited liability investment	19	0	(205)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	639	(2,498)	311	(3,754)
Comprehensive loss	(3,440)	(4,060)	(14,202)	(14,442)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	109	79	346	287
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (3,549)	$ (4,139)	$ (14,548)	$ (14,729)

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (4,079)	$ (1,562)		$ (14,513)	$ (10,688)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(740)	(1,391)		(2,069)	(960)
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,172)	0		(7,800)	1,017
Equity in net loss (income) of investee	339	897	$ (1,343)	623	(1,343)
Dividend received from investee				780	0
Equity in net (income) loss of limited liability investments	(111)	92		(275)	258
Loss on change in fair value of limited liability investment				(1,492)	(372)
Depreciation and amortization expense				5,149	4,089
Contingent consideration benefit	0	0		0	(212)
Stock-based compensation (benefit) expense, net of forfeitures	(2,500)	300		(1,881)	887
Net realized losses	414	0	1	405	1
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	(337)	0	0	(951)	0
Loss on change in fair value of debt				2,511	5,769
Deferred income taxes				(273)	1,123
Amortization of fixed maturities premiums and discounts				47	72
Amortization of note payable premium				(707)	(722)
Gain on disposal of subsidiary				(17)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Service fee receivable, net				(2,461)	(1,311)
Other receivables, net				(1,341)	(2,663)
Deferred acquisition costs, net				(574)	(414)
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses				963	(708)
Deferred service fees				4,018	1,603
Other, net				(2,617)	3,623
Cash used in operating activities - continuing operations				(16,527)	(13,524)
Cash used in operating activities - discontinued operations				(12,670)	(11,283)
Net cash used in operating activities				(3,857)	(2,241)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales and maturities of fixed maturities				5,241	982
Proceeds from sales of equity investments				4,966	0
Purchases of fixed maturities				1,885	192
Purchases of equity investments				857	4,654
Net acquisitions of limited liability investments				1,489	1,650
Net proceeds from other investments				404	3
Net proceeds from short-term investments				0	(250)
Proceeds from Disposition of (Acquisitions of) investees				1,001	0
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary				(565)			$ 0
Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations				1,129	860
Net disposals of property and equipment				550	34
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities - continuing operations				16,895	9,614
Cash provided by investing activities - discontinued operations				7,270	13,981
Net cash provided by investing activities				9,625	(4,367)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Principal payments on bank loan				(750)	0
Principal payments on note payable				2,201	1,951
Cash used in financing activities - continuing operations				(2,951)	(1,951)
Cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations				0	0
Net cash used in financing activities				(2,951)	(1,951)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations				2,817	(8,559)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						$ 44,286		$ 36,475
Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at begininng of period						23,512		$ 4,524
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at beginning of period			$ 31,951	20,774	31,951	31,951
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period	$ 23,591	$ 23,392		$ 23,591	$ 23,392	$ 20,774

Business

Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
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 owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty, asset management and real estate industries.

Basis of Presentation (Notes)

Basis of Presentation (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
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. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net loss or total shareholders' equity. 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 (" 2017 Annual Report") for the year ended December 31, 2017 . 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 the reported amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. 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; impairment assessment of investments; valuation of limited liability investment, at fair value; valuation of deferred income taxes; valuation and impairment assessment of intangible assets; goodwill recoverability; deferred acquisition costs; and fair value assumptions for subordinated debt obligations. The fair values of the Company's investments in fixed maturities and equity investments, limited liability investment, at fair value and subordinated debt 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 Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Polocies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
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 2017 Annual Report.

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (a) Adoption of New Accounting Standards: Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), and the related amendments, utilizing the modified retrospective approach, which created a new comprehensive revenue recognition standard that serves as the single source of revenue guidance for all contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Insurance contracts, lease contracts and investments are not within the scope of ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 is applicable to the Company's service fee and commission income. Service fee and commission income represents vehicle service agreement fees, maintenance support service fees, warranty product commissions, homebuilder warranty service fees and homebuilder warranty commissions based on terms of various agreements with credit unions, consumers, businesses and homebuilders. With the exception of homebuilder warranty service fees, which is discussed further below, the adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not change the way the Company recognized revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 . The new guidance affects Professional Warranty Service Corporation's ("PWSC") homebuilder warranty service fees, which will be recognized more slowly as compared to the historic revenue recognition pattern prior to the Company’s adoption of ASU 2014-09. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company corrected its initial adoption of ASU 2014-09 and applied the expected cost plus a margin approach to develop models to estimate the standalone selling price for each of PWSC’s performance obligations in order to allocate the transaction price to the two separate performance obligations identified. Prior to applying this approach, the Company used a different methodology to allocate the transaction price to the two separate performance obligations. This expected cost plus a margin approach will result in the Company recognizing homebuilder warranty service fees more slowly compared to the previously calculated revenue recognition pattern initially utilized during the six months ended June 30, 2018. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company recorded an adjustment to decrease service fee and commission income by $1.0 million and increase deferred service fees by $1.0 million related to the correction of our prior accounting for PWSC’s homebuilder warranty service fees during the six months ended June 30, 2018. The effect of this adjustment on our previously reported revenues, loss from continuing operations, net loss and loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, is as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended March 31, 2018 Three months ended June 30, 2018 Six months ended June 30, 2018 As Reported (1) Adjustment As Adjusted As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted Total revenues $ 14,000 $ (497 ) $ 13,503 $ 13,670 $ (493 ) $ 13,177 $ 27,670 $ (990 ) $ 26,680 Loss from continuing operations (2,435 ) (497 ) (2,932 ) (2,706 ) (493 ) (3,199 ) (5,141 ) (990 ) (6,131 ) Net loss (2,028 ) (497 ) (2,525 ) (8,406 ) (493 ) (8,899 ) (10,434 ) (990 ) (11,424 ) Loss per share - continuing operations: Basic $ (0.12 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.16 ) $ (0.26 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.31 ) Diluted $ (0.12 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.16 ) $ (0.26 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.31 ) Loss per share - net loss attributable to common shareholders: Basic $ (0.11 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.40 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.42 ) $ (0.50 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.55 ) Diluted $ (0.11 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.40 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.42 ) $ (0.50 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.55 ) (1) The Company did not report discontinued operations in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2018; however, the Company is presenting the As Reported column for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as if it had reported total revenues from continuing operations, loss from continuing operations and loss per share from continuing operations to be comparable to the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 as presented in the table above. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2014-09, the Company also recorded a cumulative effect adjustment to increase accumulated deficit by $0.5 million and increase deferred service fees by $0.5 million . Prior periods have not been restated to conform to the current presentation. Refer to Note 14 , " Revenue from Contracts with Customers ," for further details. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("ASU 2016-01"). The amendments in ASU 2016-01 address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Most significantly, ASU 2016-01 requires (1) equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of an investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income (loss); and (2) an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income (loss) the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. Previously, the Company recorded its equity investments at fair value with net unrealized gains or losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and recorded its subordinated debt at fair value with the total change in fair value reported in net income (loss). As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-01, at January 1, 2018 cumulative net unrealized losses on equity investments of $0.0 million were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into accumulated deficit and a cumulative $40.5 million change in fair value of subordinated debt attributable to instrument-specific credit risk was reclassified from accumulated deficit to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Prior periods have not been restated to conform to the current presentation. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ("ASU 2016-15"). The objective of ASU 2016-15 is to reduce diversity in the classification of cash receipts and payments for specific cash flow issues, including debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination and proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims. The adoption of the standard did not affect the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows. Effective July 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2018-07, C ompensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2018-07"). ASU 2018-07 was issued to simplify the accounting for share-based transactions by expanding the scope of Topic 718 from only being applicable to share-based payments to employees to also include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company granted restricted common stock awards to a nonemployee. Refer to Note 17 , " Stock-Based Compensation ," for further details. (b) Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted: In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 was issued to improve the financial reporting of leasing transactions. Under current guidance for lessees, leases are only included on the balance sheet if certain criteria, classifying the agreement as a capital lease, are met. This update will require the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability, discounted to the present value, for all leases that extend beyond 12 months. For operating leases, the asset and liability will be expensed over the lease term on a straight-line basis, with all cash flows included in the operating section of the statement of cash flows. For finance leases, interest on the lease liability will be recognized separately from the amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income and the repayment of the principal portion of the lease liability will be classified as a financing activity while the interest component will be included in the operating section of the statement of cash flows. The accounting treatment for lessors will remain relatively unchanged. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Upon adoption, leases will be recognized and measured at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effect of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 replaces the current incurred loss model used to measure impairment losses with an expected loss model for trade, reinsurance, and other receivables as well as financial instruments measured at amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 will require a financial asset measured at amortized cost, including reinsurance balances recoverable, to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected by means of an allowance for credit losses that runs through net loss. Credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities will also be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. However, the amendments would limit the amount of the allowance to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. The measurement of credit losses on available-for-sale investments is similar under current GAAP, but the update requires the use of the allowance account through which amounts can be reversed, rather than through an irreversible write-down. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those annual periods with early adoption permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2018 and interim periods within such year. The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2016-13 to determine the potential impact that adopting this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 was issued to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill. This update changes the impairment test by requiring an entity to compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount as opposed to comparing the carrying amount of goodwill with its implied fair value. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2017-04 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Acquisition and Discontinued Op

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	ACQUISITION, DISPOSAL AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (a) Acquisition Professional Warranty Service Corporation: On October 12, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of PWSC for cash consideration of $10.0 million . As further discussed in Note 19 , " Segmented Information ," PWSC is included in the Extended Warranty segment. PWSC is based in Virginia and is a leading provider of new home warranty products and administration services to the largest tier of domestic residential construction firms in the United States. This acquisition allows the Company to grow its portfolio of warranty companies and expand into the home warranty business. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company completed its fair value analysis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill of $2.9 million was recognized. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. Separately identifiable intangible assets of $6.2 million were recognized resulting from the valuations of acquired customer relationships, non-compete agreement and trade name. Refer to Note 9 , " Intangible Assets ," for further disclosure of the intangible assets related to this acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) October 12, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,071 Other receivables 50 Service fee receivable 1,422 Deferred tax asset 118 Property and equipment 238 Goodwill 2,867 Intangible assets - subject to amortization 5,569 Intangible asset - not subject to amortization 627 Other assets 206 Total assets $ 13,168 Deferred service fees $ 2,079 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,089 Total liabilities $ 3,168 Purchase price $ 10,000 (b) Disposition On June 1, 2018, the Company disposed of its subsidiary, Itasca Real Estate Investors, LLC ("Itasca Real Estate"). As a result of the disposal, the Company recognized a gain of $ 0.0 million during the second quarter of 2018. The earnings of Itasca Real Estate are included in the consolidated statements of operations through the June 1, 2018 disposal date. (c) Discontinued Operations Mendota Insurance Company, Mendakota Insurance Company and Mendakota Casualty Company: On July 16, 2018, the Company announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its non-standard automobile insurance companies Mendota Insurance Company, Mendakota Insurance Company and Mendakota Casualty Company (collectively "Mendota"). On October 18, 2018, the Company completed the previously announced sale of Mendota. The final aggregate purchase price of $28.6 million was redeployed primarily to acquire equity investments, limited liability investments, limited liability investment, at fair value and other investments, which were owned by Mendota at the time of the closing, and to fund $5.0 million into an escrow account to be used to satisfy potential indemnity obligations under the definitive stock purchase agreement. As part of the transaction, the Company will indemnify the buyer for any loss and loss adjustment expenses with respect to open claims and certain specified claims in excess of Mendota's carried unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses at June 30, 2018. The maximum obligation to the Company with respect to the open claims is $2.5 million . There is no maximum obligation to the Company with respect to the specified claims. As a result of this announcement, Mendota, previously disclosed as part of the Insurance Underwriting segment, has been classified as a discontinued operation and the results of their operations are reported separately for all periods presented. The Company recognized a loss on disposal of Mendota of $1.2 million and $9.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , as a result of adjusting the net carrying value of Mendota to be equal to the final purchase price. The assets and liabilities of Mendota are presented as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Assigned Risk Solutions Ltd.: On April 1, 2015, the Company closed on the sale of its subsidiary, Assigned Risk Solutions Ltd. ("ARS"). The terms of the sale provided for receipt by the Company of future earnout payments equal to 1.25% of ARS' written premium and fee income during the earnout periods. The earnout payments were payable in three annual installments beginning in April 2016 through April 2018. During the second quarter of 2018, the Company received cash consideration, before expenses, of $1.7 million for the third annual installment earnout payment. Net of expenses, the Company recorded an additional gain on disposal of ARS of $1.3 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. As a result of the sale, ARS, previously disclosed as part of the Extended Warranty (formerly Insurance Services) segment, has been classified as a discontinued operation. Summary financial information for Mendota and ARS included in (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes in the statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 is presented below: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes: Revenues: Net premiums earned $ 16,727 $ 32,556 $ 68,319 $ 98,996 Net investment income 563 1,652 1,082 1,174 Net realized gains 130 1,976 132 3,109 (Loss) gain on change in fair value of equity investments (122 ) — 115 — Other income 2,184 2,467 7,060 7,490 Total revenues 19,482 38,651 76,708 110,769 Expenses: Loss and loss adjustment expenses 14,104 27,732 55,832 79,053 Commissions and premium taxes 713 5,128 7,102 15,762 General and administrative expenses 3,925 4,400 11,705 14,829 Impairment of intangible assets — — — 250 Total expenses 18,742 37,260 74,639 109,894 Income from discontinued operations before income tax benefit 740 1,391 2,069 875 Income tax benefit — — — (85 ) Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes 740 1,391 2,069 960 (Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes: (Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations before income tax expense (1,172 ) — (7,800 ) 1,017 Income tax expense — — — — (Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes (1,172 ) — (7,800 ) 1,017 Total (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ (432 ) $ 1,391 $ (5,731 ) $ 1,977 The assets and liabilities of Mendota are presented as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities of Mendota at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Assets Investments: Fixed maturities, at fair value $ 40,910 $ 38,673 Equity investments, at fair value 242 4,518 Limited liability investments 16,236 20,251 Limited liability investment, at fair value 3,453 4,543 Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value 1,400 1,400 Total investments 62,241 69,385 Cash and cash equivalents 18,112 23,512 Accrued investment income 247 195 Premiums receivable, net 25,243 27,855 Other receivables 1 603 Deferred acquisition costs, net 1,130 6,720 Property and equipment, net 138 222 Intangible assets, net — 7,553 Other assets 26,253 407 Assets held for sale $ 133,365 $ 136,452 Liabilities Property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses $ 56,332 $ 62,323 Unearned premiums 31,159 36,686 Net deferred income tax liabilities — 1,586 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 19,585 5,305 Liabilities held for sale $ 107,076 $ 105,900

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Investments [Abstract]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Text Block]	INVESTMENTS As further discussed in Note 4 , " Recently Issued Accounting Standards ," effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01. As a result of the adoption, equity investments are no longer classified as available-for-sale. Prior periods have not been restated to conform to the current presentation. The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of the Company's available-for-sale investments at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are summarized in the tables shown below: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities: U.S. government, government agencies and authorities $ 5,504 $ — $ 75 $ 5,429 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 622 — 21 601 Mortgage-backed 2,618 — 92 2,526 Corporate 2,572 — 52 2,520 Total fixed maturities $ 11,316 $ — $ 240 $ 11,076 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities: U.S. government, government agencies and authorities $ 5,671 $ — $ 59 $ 5,612 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 639 — 13 626 Mortgage-backed 2,933 — 57 2,876 Corporate 5,464 — 37 5,427 Total fixed maturities 14,707 — 166 14,541 Equity investments: Common stock 3,883 — 313 3,570 Warrants - publicly traded 11 47 — 58 Warrants - not publicly traded 960 173 285 848 Total equity investments 4,854 220 598 4,476 Total fixed maturities and equity investments $ 19,561 $ 220 $ 764 $ 19,017 Net unrealized gains and losses in the tables above are reported as other comprehensive income (loss) with the exception of net unrealized losses of $0.1 million , at December 31, 2017 , related to warrants - not publicly traded, which are reported in the consolidated statements of operations. The table below summarizes the Company's fixed maturities at September 30, 2018 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) September 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 5,138 $ 5,117 Due after one year through five years 4,937 4,781 Due after five years through ten years 125 117 Due after ten years 1,116 1,061 Total $ 11,316 $ 11,076 The following tables highlight the aggregate unrealized loss position, by security type, of available-for-sale investments in unrealized loss positions as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The tables segregate the holdings based on the period of time the investments have been continuously held in unrealized loss positions. (in thousands) September 30, 2018 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 $ 2,342 $ 3 $ 3,087 $ 72 $ 5,429 $ 75 States, municipalities and political subdivisions — — 602 21 602 21 Mortgage-backed 369 9 2,157 83 2,526 92 Corporate 368 2 2,152 50 2,520 52 Total fixed maturities $ 3,079 $ 14 $ 7,998 $ 226 $ 11,077 $ 240 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 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 $ 4,067 $ 50 $ 1,545 $ 9 $ 5,612 $ 59 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 626 13 — — 626 13 Mortgage-backed 2,876 57 — — 2,876 57 Corporate 2,427 37 — — 2,427 37 Total fixed maturities 9,996 157 1,545 9 11,541 166 Equity investments: Common stock 3,570 313 — — 3,570 313 Warrants 675 285 — — 675 285 Total equity investments 4,245 598 — — 4,245 598 Total $ 14,241 $ 755 $ 1,545 $ 9 $ 15,786 $ 764 There are approximately 64 and 68 individual available-for-sale investments that were in unrealized loss positions as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , 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 management believes may affect 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 recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 . The Company has reviewed currently available information regarding investments with estimated fair values less than their carrying amounts and believes 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 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 limited partnerships. The Company's interests in these investments are not deemed minor and, therefore, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The most recently available financial statements are used in applying the equity method. The difference between the end of the reporting period of the limited liability entities and that of the Company is no more than three months. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the carrying value of limited liability investments totaled $6.2 million and $4.9 million , respectively. Income or loss 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 (loss) income. Limited liability investment, at fair value represents the Company's investment in 15.9% of the outstanding units of 1347 Investors LLC ("1347 Investors"). The Company has made an irrevocable election to account for this investment at fair value. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the carrying value of the Company's limited liability investment, at fair value was $4.5 million and $5.8 million , respectively. Other investments include collateral loans and are reported at their unpaid principal balance. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the carrying value of other investments totaled $1.9 million and $2.3 million , respectively. The Company had previously entered into two separate performance share grant agreements with 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("PIH"), whereby the Company will be entitled to receive up to an aggregate of 475,000 shares of PIH common stock upon achievement of certain milestones for PIH’s stock price. Pursuant to the performance share grant agreements, if at any time the last sales price of PIH’s common stock equals or exceeds: (i) $10.00 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 100,000 shares of PIH common stock; (ii) $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 (in addition to the 100,000 shares of common stock earned pursuant to clause (i) herein); (iii) $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 225,000 shares of common stock earned pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) herein); and (iv) $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 350,000 shares of common stock earned pursuant to clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) herein). To the extent shares of PIH common stock are granted to the Company under either of the performance share grant agreements, they will be recorded at the time the shares are granted and will have a valuation equal to the last sales price of PIH common stock on the day prior to such grant. During the first quarter of 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with PIH to cancel the $10.00 per share performance shares grant agreement in exchange for cash consideration of $0.3 million . During the third quarter of 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with PIH to cancel the $12.00 per share, $15.00 per share and $18.00 per share performance share grant agreement in exchange for cash consideration of $1.0 million . For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , the Company recorded a gain, included in gain on change in fair value of equity investments in the consolidated statements of operations, of $1.0 million and $1.3 million , respectively, related to these transactions. No shares were received by the Company under either of the performance share grant agreements as of September 30, 2018 . Net investment (loss) income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 is comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Investment (loss) income: Interest from fixed maturities $ 73 $ 51 $ 163 $ 134 Dividends 54 98 162 294 Income (loss) from limited liability investments 111 (92 ) 275 (258 ) (Loss) gain on change in fair value of limited liability investment, at fair value (340 ) 1,126 (1,492 ) (394 ) (Loss) gain on change in fair value of warrants - not publicly traded — (25 ) — 22 Other 22 135 216 347 Gross investment (loss) income (80 ) 1,293 (676 ) 145 Investment expenses (4 ) (4 ) (21 ) (19 ) Net investment (loss) income $ (84 ) $ 1,289 $ (697 ) $ 126 Gross realized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments and limited liability investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 are comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Gross realized gains $ — $ — $ 10 $ — Gross realized losses (414 ) — (415 ) (1 ) Net realized losses $ (414 ) $ — $ (405 ) $ (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 is comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net gains recognized on equity investments sold during the period $ 905 $ — $ 1,450 $ — Change in unrealized losses on equity investments held at end of the period (568 ) — (499 ) — Gain on change in fair value of equity investments $ 337 $ — $ 951 $ — Fixed maturities and short-term investments with an estimated fair value of $1.9 million and $1.8 million were on deposit with state and provincial regulatory authorities at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. From time to time, the Company pledges investments to third parties as deposits or to collateralize liabilities incurred under its policies of insurance. The amount of such pledged investments was $1.2 million and $1.1 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.

Investment in Investees (Notes)

Investment in Investees (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	INVESTMENT IN INVESTEE Investment in investee includes the Company's investment in the common stock of Itasca Capital Ltd. ("ICL") and is accounted for under the equity method. The Company's investment in ICL is recorded on a three-month lag basis. The carrying value, estimated fair value and approximate equity percentage for the Company's investment in investee at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands, except for percentages) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Equity Percentage Estimated Fair Value Carrying Value Equity Percentage Estimated Fair Value Carrying Value ICL 22.9 % $ 2,389 $ 2,827 31.2 % $ 3,816 $ 5,230 The estimated fair value of the Company's investment in ICL at September 30, 2018 in the table above is calculated based on the published closing price of ICL at June 30, 2018 to be consistent with the three-month lag in reporting its carrying value under the equity method. The estimated fair value of the Company's investment in ICL based on the published closing price of ICL at September 30, 2018 is $1.7 million . Prior to the third quarter of 2018, the Company owned 6,799,499 shares of ICL common stock. On July 30, 2018, the Company executed an agreement to sell 1,813,889 shares of ICL common stock, having a carrying value of $1.3 million , for $1.0 million . As a result, the Company recorded a loss of $0.3 million on the sale, which is reflected in equity in net loss of investee in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, and reduced its ownership percentage in ICL to 22.9% . Also during the third quarter of 2018, the Company received a dividend of $0.8 million from ICL. As a result of the sale and dividend, the carrying value of the Company’s remaining investment in shares of ICL common stock was reduced from $4.9 million as of June 30, 2018 to $2.8 million as of September 30, 2018 . For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , equity in net loss of investee was $0.3 million and $0.9 million , respectively (loss of $0.6 million and income of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively).

Deferred Acquisition Costs

Deferred Acquisition Costs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Deferred Acquisition Costs [Abstract]
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Text Block]	DEFERRED ACQUISITION COSTS Policy acquisition costs consist primarily of commissions and agency expenses incurred related to successful efforts to acquire vehicle service agreements. Acquisition costs deferred on 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 are comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Beginning balance, net $ 6,662 $ 6,054 $ 6,325 $ 5,827 Additions 1,047 1,255 3,545 3,572 Amortization (810 ) (1,068 ) (2,971 ) (3,158 ) Balance at September 30, net $ 6,899 $ 6,241 $ 6,899 $ 6,241

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	9 INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are comprised as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Intangible assets subject to amortization: Database $ 4,918 $ 2,890 $ 2,028 Vehicle service agreements in-force 3,680 3,663 17 Customer relationships 8,914 3,327 5,587 In-place lease 1,125 139 986 Contract-based revenues 731 162 569 Non-compete 266 51 215 Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Tenant relationship 73,667 — 73,667 Trade names 1,290 — 1,290 Total $ 94,591 $ 10,232 $ 84,359 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Intangible assets subject to amortization: Database $ 4,918 $ 2,521 $ 2,397 Vehicle service agreements in-force 3,680 3,640 40 Customer relationships 3,611 1,965 1,646 In-place lease 1,125 92 1,033 Contract-based revenues 731 115 616 Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Tenant relationship 73,667 — 73,667 Trade name 663 — 663 Total $ 88,395 $ 8,333 $ 80,062 As further discussed in Note 5 , " Acquisition, Disposition and Discontinued Operations ," during the third quarter of 2018, the Company recorded $6.2 million of separately identifiable intangible assets, related to acquired customer relationships, non-compete agreement and trade name, as part of the acquisition of PWSC. The customer relationships intangible asset of $5.3 million is being amortized over fifteen years based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are expected to be consumed. The non-compete agreement intangible asset of $0.3 million is being amortized on a straight-line basis over five years. The trade name intangible asset of $0.6 million is deemed to have an indefinite useful life and is not amortized. The Company's other intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized either based on the patterns in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are expected to be consumed or using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from seven to eighteen years. Amortization of intangible assets was $1.4 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively ( $1.9 million and $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively). The tenant relationship and trade names intangible assets have indefinite useful lives and are not amortized. No impairment charges were taken on intangible assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 .

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustment

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Unpaid loss and loss adjustment [Abstract]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]	10 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 for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses necessarily involves risks that the actual loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred by the Company will deviate, perhaps materially, from the estimates recorded. 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. 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 September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Balance at beginning of period, gross $ 1,329 $ 2,201 Less reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 72 354 Balance at beginning of period, net 1,257 1,847 Incurred related to: Current year — — Prior years 1,628 266 Paid related to: Current year — — Prior years (672 ) (675 ) Balance at end of period, net 2,213 1,438 Plus reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 79 55 Balance at end of period, gross $ 2,292 $ 1,493 The Company reported unfavorable development on property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses of $1.6 million and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. The unfavorable development for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 was related to an increase in property and casualty loss adjustment expenses due to the continuing voluntary run-off of Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company ("Amigo").

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	11 DEBT Debt consists of the following instruments at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : (in thousands) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Principal Carrying Value Fair Value Principal Carrying Value Fair Value Note payable $ 173,935 $ 183,561 $ 172,159 $ 176,136 $ 186,469 $ 168,477 Bank loan 4,167 4,167 3,770 4,917 4,917 4,864 Subordinated debt 90,500 53,614 53,614 90,500 52,105 52,105 Total $ 268,602 $ 241,342 $ 229,543 $ 271,553 $ 243,491 $ 225,446 (a) Note payable: As part of the acquisition of CMC Industries, Inc. ("CMC") in July 2016, the Company assumed a mortgage, which is recorded as note payable in the consolidated balance sheets ("the Mortgage"). The Mortgage is nonrecourse indebtedness with respect to CMC and its subsidiaries, and the Mortgage is not, nor will it be, guaranteed by Kingsway or its affiliates. The Mortgage was recorded at its estimated fair value of $191.7 million , which included the unpaid principal amount of $180.0 million as of the date of acquisition plus a premium of $11.7 million . The Mortgage matures on May 15, 2034 and has a fixed interest rate of 4.07% . The Mortgage is carried in the consolidated balance sheets at its amortized cost, which reflects the monthly pay-down of principal as well as the amortization of the premium using the effective interest rate method. The fair value of the Mortgage disclosed in the table above is derived from quoted market prices of A-rated industrial bonds with similar maturities. (b) Bank loan: On October 12, 2017, the Company borrowed a principal amount of $5.0 million from a bank at a fixed interest rate of 5.0% . The bank loan matures on October 12, 2022. The carrying value of the bank loan represents its unpaid principal balance. The fair value of the bank loan disclosed in the table above is derived from quoted market prices of B and B minus rated industrial bonds with similar maturities. (c) Subordinated debt: The subordinated debt is carried in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. See Note 20 , " Fair Value of Financial Instruments ," for further discussion of the subordinated debt. As further discussed in Note 4 , " Recently Issued Accounting Standards ," effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01. As a result, the portion of the change in fair value of subordinated debt related to the instrument-specific credit risk is now recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), whereas for 2017, the total change in fair value of subordinated debt was recorded in net income (loss). Of the $1.5 million increase in fair value of the Company’s subordinated debt between December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2018 , $1.0 million is reported as change in fair value of debt attributable to instrument-specific credit risk in the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive loss and $2.5 million is reported as loss on change in fair value of debt in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. During the third quarter of 2018, 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. Subordinated debt consists of the following trust preferred debt instruments: Issuer Principal (in thousands) Issue date Interest Redemption date Kingsway CT Statutory Trust I $ 15,000 12/4/2002 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly 12/4/2032 Kingsway CT Statutory Trust II $ 17,500 5/15/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.10% payable quarterly 5/15/2033 Kingsway CT Statutory Trust III $ 20,000 10/29/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.95% payable quarterly 10/29/2033 Kingsway DE Statutory Trust III $ 15,000 5/22/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.20% payable quarterly 5/22/2033 Kingsway DE Statutory Trust IV $ 10,000 9/30/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.85% payable quarterly 9/30/2033 Kingsway DE Statutory Trust VI $ 13,000 12/16/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly 1/8/2034

Finance Lease Obligation Liabil

Finance Lease Obligation Liability (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Sale Leaseback Transactions [Text Block]	FINANCE LEASE OBLIGATION LIABILITY On October 2, 2014, the Company completed a sale and leaseback transaction involving building and land located in Miami, Florida, which was previously recorded as asset held for sale. The transaction did not qualify for sales recognition and was accounted for as a financing due to the Company's continuing involvement with the property as a result of nonrecourse financing provided to the buyer in the form of prepaid rent. A finance lease obligation liability equal to the selling price of the property was established at the date of the transaction. During the lease term, the Company recorded interest expense on the finance lease obligation at its incremental borrowing rate and increased the finance lease obligation liability by the same amount. During the second quarter of 2017, the Company was informed of the landlord's intent to terminate the lease agreement effective October 10, 2017. The Company had the option to vacate the property and effectively terminate the lease earlier than October 10, 2017. As a result of terminating the lease, the Company no longer had continuing involvement with the property and recognized the sale of the property as well as the related gain of $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 . The gain, which is included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations, results primarily from removing the carrying values of the land, building and finance lease obligation liability from the consolidated balance sheets and from the return of part of the original prepaid rent.

Vehicle Service Agreement Liabi

Vehicle Service Agreement Liability (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	VEHICLE SERVICE AGREEMENT LIABILITY Vehicle service agreement fees include the fees collected to cover the costs of future automobile mechanical breakdown claims and the associated administration of those claims. Vehicle service agreement fees are initially recorded as deferred service fees. On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the remaining deferred service fees balance to the estimated amount of expected future claims under the vehicle service agreement contracts and records an additional accrual when the deferred service fees balance is less than expected future claims costs. A reconciliation of the changes in the vehicle service agreement liability, including deferred service fees related to vehicle service agreements, as of September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Balance at January 1, net $ 40,292 $ 38,713 Deferred service fees for vehicle service agreements sold 15,904 14,129 Recognition of deferred service fees on vehicle service agreements (13,091 ) (12,635 ) Liability for claims authorized on vehicle service agreements 4,206 4,066 Payments of claims authorized on vehicle service agreements (4,138 ) (4,129 ) Re-estimation of deferred service fees (252 ) (139 ) Balance at September 30, net $ 42,921 $ 40,005 The vehicle service agreement liability is presented as components of deferred services fees and accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets as follows: (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Deferred service fees $ 42,590 $ 40,029 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 331 263 Balance at end of period, net $ 42,921 $ 40,292

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Revenue from contracts with customers relates to Extended Warranty segment service fee and commission income. Service fee and commission income represents vehicle service agreement fees, maintenance support service fees, warranty product commissions, homebuilder warranty service fees and homebuilder warranty commissions based on terms of various agreements with credit unions, consumers, businesses and homebuilders. The following table disaggregates revenues from contracts with customers by revenue type: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Vehicle service agreement fees - IWS $ 4,766 $ 4,505 $ 13,954 $ 13,238 Maintenance support service fees - Trinity 2,720 2,603 7,655 6,175 Warranty product commissions - Trinity 739 562 1,971 1,325 Homebuilder warranty service fees - PWSC 676 — 4,793 — Homebuilder warranty commissions - PWSC 203 — 565 — Service fee and commission income $ 9,104 $ 7,670 $ 28,938 $ 20,738 IWS Acquisition Corporation's ("IWS") vehicle service agreement fees include the fees collected to cover the costs of future automobile mechanical breakdown claims and the associated administration of those claims. Vehicle service agreement contract fees are earned over the duration of the vehicle service agreement contracts as the single performance obligation is satisfied. Trinity Warranty Solutions LLC's ("Trinity") maintenance support service fees include the service fees collected to administer equipment breakdown and maintenance support services and are earned as services are rendered. Trinity’s warranty product commissions include the commissions from the sale of warranty contracts for certain new and used heating, ventilation, air conditioning ("HVAC"), standby generator, commercial LED lighting and refrigeration equipment. Trinity acts as an agent on behalf of the third-party insurance companies that underwrite and guaranty these warranty contracts. Trinity does not guaranty the performance underlying the warranty contracts it sells. Warranty product commissions are earned at the time of the warranty product sales. PWSC’s homebuilder warranty service fees include fees collected from the sale of warranties issued by new homebuilders. PWSC receives a single warranty service fee as its transaction price at the time it enters into a written contract with each of its builder customers. Each contract contains two separate performance obligations - warranty administrative services and other warranty services. Warranty administrative services include enrolling each home sold by the builder into the program and the warranty administrative system and delivering the warranty product. Other warranty services include answering builder or homeowner questions regarding the home warranty and dispute resolution services. Standalone selling prices are not directly observable in the contract for each of the separate performance obligations. As a result, PWSC has applied the expected cost plus a margin approach to develop models to estimate the standalone selling price for each of its performance obligations in order to allocate the transaction price to the two separate performance obligations identified. For the model related to the warranty administrative services performance obligation, PWSC makes judgments about which of its actual costs are associated with enrolling each home sold by the builder into the program and the warranty administrative system and delivering the warranty product. For the model related to the other warranty services performance obligation, PWSC makes judgments about which of its actual costs are associated with activities, such as answering builder or homeowner questions regarding the home warranty and dispute resolution services, which are performed over the life of the warranty coverage period. The relative percentage of expected costs plus a margin associated with the warranty administrative services performance obligation is applied to the transaction price to determine the estimated standalone selling price of the warranty administrative services performance obligation, which PWSC recognizes as earned at the time the home is enrolled and the warranty product is delivered. The relative percentage of expected costs plus a margin associated with the other warranty services performance obligation is applied to the transaction price to determine the estimated standalone selling price of the other warranty services performance obligation, which PWSC recognizes as earned as services are performed over the warranty coverage period. For the other warranty services performance obligation, PWSC applies an input method of measurement, based on the expected costs plus a margin of providing services, to determine the transfer of its services over the warranty coverage period. PWSC uses historical data regarding the number of calls it receives and activities performed, in addition to the number of homes enrolled, to estimate the number of complaints and dispute resolution requests to be received by year until coverage expires, which allows PWSC to develop a revenue recognition pattern that it believes provides a faithful depiction of the transfer of services over time for the other warranty services performance obligation. PWSC’s homebuilder warranty commissions include commissions from the sale of warranty contracts for those builders who have requested and receive insurance backing of their warranty obligations. PWSC acts as an agent on behalf of the third-party insurance company that underwrites and guaranties these warranty contracts. Homebuilder warranty commissions are earned on the certification date, which is typically the date of the closing of the sale of the home to the buyer. The Company also earns fees to manage remediation or repair services related to claims on insurance-backed warranty obligations, which are earned when the claims are closed, and a profit-sharing bonus on eligible warranties, which is determined based on expected ultimate loss ratio targets and is earned at the time the profit-sharing bonus is received. Receivables from contracts with customers are reported as service fee receivable, net in the consolidated balance sheets and at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were $6.7 million and $4.3 million , respectively. The Company records deferred service fees resulting from contracts with customers when payment is received in advance of satisfying the performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize within one year as service fee and commission income approximately 35.4% of the deferred service fees as of September 30, 2018 . Approximately $12.7 million of service fee and commission income recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was included in deferred service fees as of December 31, 2017.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	INCOME TAXES The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code, including a permanent reduction in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate to 21% starting in 2018. Previously, the Company was subject to a 34% U.S. federal corporate income tax rate. Income tax (benefit) expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 varies from the amount that would result by applying the applicable U.S. federal corporate income tax rate of 21% and 34% , respectively, to loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense. The following table summarizes the differences: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Income tax benefit at United States statutory income tax rate $ (797 ) $ (963 ) $ (1,783 ) $ (3,750 ) Valuation allowance 998 724 1,940 3,488 Non-deductible compensation (638 ) 101 (515 ) 301 Disposition of subsidiary 332 — 332 — State income tax (27 ) 19 106 54 Change in unrecognized tax benefits (1) 25 64 155 436 Indefinite life intangibles 20 33 61 1,123 Foreign operations subject to different tax rates (3 ) 140 (57 ) 46 Other (57 ) 2 52 (62 ) Income tax (benefit) expense $ (147 ) $ 120 $ 291 $ 1,636 (1) Includes interest and penalty expense related to unrecognized tax benefits. The Company maintains a valuation allowance for its gross deferred tax assets at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The Company's operations have generated substantial operating losses in prior years. These losses can be available to reduce income taxes that might otherwise be incurred on future taxable income; however, 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 net deferred tax asset, excluding the deferred income tax asset and liability amounts set forth in the paragraph below. The Company carries net deferred income tax liabilities of $28.5 million and $28.7 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. At September 30, 2018 , $8.0 million relates to deferred income tax liabilities scheduled to reverse in periods after the expiration of the Company's consolidated U.S. net operating loss carryforwards, $21.1 million relates to deferred income tax liabilities associated with land and indefinite lived intangible assets, $0.5 million relates to deferred income tax assets associated with state income taxes and $0.1 million relates to deferred income tax assets associated with alternative minimum tax credits. At December 31, 2017 , $8.0 million relates to deferred income tax liabilities scheduled to reverse in periods after the expiration of the Company's consolidated U.S. net operating loss carryforwards, $20.8 million relates to deferred income tax liabilities associated with land and indefinite lived intangible assets and $0.1 million relates to deferred income tax assets associated with alternative minimum tax credits. The Company considered a tax planning strategy in arriving at its September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 net deferred income tax liabilities. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company carried a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.4 million and $1.4 million , respectively, that is included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company classifies interest and penalty accruals, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. The Company recorded income tax expense of $0.0 million and $0.1 million related to interest and penalty accruals for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively ( $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively). At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company carried an accrual for the payment of interest and penalties of $1.0 million and $0.9 million , respectively, included in income taxes payable in the consolidated balance sheets.

Loss from Continuing Operations

Loss from Continuing Operations per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Net Loss per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the reconciliation of numerators and denominators for the basic and diluted loss from continuing operations per share computation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 : (in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Numerator: Loss from continuing operations $ (3,647 ) $ (2,953 ) $ (8,782 ) $ (12,665 ) Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (110 ) (79 ) (353 ) (284 ) (Less) plus: dividends on preferred stock, net of tax (132 ) 115 (391 ) (213 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders $ (3,889 ) $ (2,917 ) $ (9,526 ) $ (13,162 ) Denominator: Weighted average basic shares Weighted average common shares outstanding 21,708 21,559 21,708 21,492 Weighted average diluted shares Weighted average common shares outstanding 21,708 21,559 21,708 21,492 Effect of potentially dilutive securities — — — — Total weighted average diluted shares 21,708 21,559 21,708 21,492 Basic loss from continuing operations per share $ (0.18 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.44 ) $ (0.61 ) Diluted loss from continuing operations per share $ (0.18 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.44 ) $ (0.61 ) Basic loss from continuing operations per share is calculated using weighted-average common shares outstanding. Diluted loss from continuing operations per share is calculated using weighted-average diluted shares. Weighted-average diluted shares is calculated by adding the effect of potentially dilutive securities to weighted-average common shares outstanding. Potentially dilutive securities consist of stock options, unvested restricted stock awards, unvested restricted stock units, warrants and convertible preferred stock. Because the Company is reporting a loss from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , all potentially dilutive securities outstanding were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss from continuing operations per share since their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (a) Stock Options The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 : Number of Options Outstanding Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in Thousands) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 651,875 $ 4.51 0.4 $ 352 Granted — — Expired (611,875 ) 4.50 Outstanding at September 30, 2018 40,000 $ 4.67 1.6 $ — Exercisable at September 30, 2018 40,000 $ 4.67 1.6 $ — The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable is the difference between the September 30, 2018 market price for the Company's common shares and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of options where the fair value exceeds the exercise price. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of each option on the date of grant. No options were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 . (b) Restricted Stock Awards Under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2013 Plan"), the Company made grants of restricted common stock awards to certain officers of the Company on March 28, 2014 (the "2014 Restricted Stock Awards"). The 2014 Restricted Stock Awards shall become fully vested and the restriction period shall lapse as of March 28, 2024 subject to the officers' continued employment through the vesting date. The 2014 Restricted Stock Awards are amortized on a straight-line basis over the ten-year requisite service period. The grant-date fair value of the 2014 Restricted Stock Awards was determined using the closing price of Kingsway common stock on the date of grant. Total unamortized compensation expense related to unvested 2014 Restricted Stock Awards at September 30, 2018 was $0.8 million . During the third quarter of 2018, the Company modified the terms of the 2014 Restricted Stock Awards for two of its officers. On September 5, 2018, the Company executed an Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Award Agreement ("Amended RSA Agreement") with its former Chief Executive Officer. Under the terms of the Amended RSA Agreement, the former Chief Executive Officer was deemed to have forfeited 1,382,665 shares of the 2014 Restricted Stock Awards. The Company’s accounting policy is to account for forfeitures when they occur. As a result, the Company reversed during the third quarter of 2018 $2.4 million of compensation expense previously recognized from March 28, 2014 through June 30, 2018. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended RSA Agreement, the Company granted to the former Chief Executive Officer a modified award of 350,000 shares of restricted common stock (the "2018 Restricted Stock Award"). The Company deemed the 2018 Restricted Stock Award to be taxable to the former Chief Executive Officer on the modification date. Pursuant to the terms of the 2013 Plan and the Amended RSA Agreement, the former Chief Executive Officer was entitled to satisfy the tax withholding obligation by authorizing the Company to withhold restricted common shares, which would otherwise be deliverable, having an aggregate fair market value, determined as of the tax date, equal to the tax withholding obligation. The former Chief Executive Officer chose to satisfy the tax withholding obligation in this manner. As a result, the Company cancelled 102,550 of the 350,000 shares of the 2018 Restricted Stock Award and recognized payroll tax expense of $0.3 million during the third quarter of 2018. The remaining 247,450 shares of the 2018 Restricted Stock Award shall become fully vested after the satisfaction of certain performance conditions, as defined in the Amended RSA Agreement. There is no defined term under which the performance conditions must be completed. The unamortized compensation expense for the 2018 Restricted Stock Award will be recognized at the time the performance condition has been satisfied. The grant-date fair value of the 2018 Restricted Stock Award was determined using the closing price of Kingsway common stock on the modification date. Total unamortized compensation expense related to the unvested 2018 Restricted Stock Award at September 30, 2018 was $0.6 million . On September 15, 2018, the Company executed an Employee Separation Agreement and Release ("Separation Agreement") with a former officer. Under the terms of the Separation Agreement, the former officer forfeited 112,500 shares of the 2014 Restricted Stock Awards. The Company’s accounting policy is to account for forfeitures when they occur. As a result, the Company reversed during the third quarter of 2018 $0.4 million of compensation expense previously recognized from March 28, 2014 through June 30, 2018. The Separation Agreement modified the vesting terms related to the remaining 112,500 shares of the original 2014 Restricted Stock Awards ("Modified Restricted Stock Award"), such that they became fully vested on September 22, 2018. The Company deemed the Modified Restricted Stock Award to be taxable to the former officer on the vesting date. Pursuant to the terms of the 2013 Plan and the Separation Agreement, the former officer was entitled to satisfy the tax withholding obligation by authorizing the Company to withhold restricted common shares, which would otherwise be deliverable, having an aggregate fair market value, determined as of the tax date, equal to the tax withholding obligation. The former officer chose to satisfy the tax withholding obligation in this manner. As a result, the Company cancelled 32,962 of the 112,500 shares of the Modified Restricted Stock Award and recognized payroll tax expense of $0.1 million during the third quarter of 2018. The Company also recorded during the third quarter of 2018 $0.2 million of compensation expense equal to the fair value of the remaining 79,538 fully vested shares of the Modified Restricted Stock Award. The grant-date fair value of the Modified Restricted Stock Award was determined using the closing price of Kingsway common stock on the modification date. Total unamortized compensation expense related to the unvested Modified Restricted Stock Award at September 30, 2018 was zero . The following table summarizes the activity related to unvested 2014 Restricted Stock Awards, 2018 Restricted Stock Award and Modified Restricted Stock Award (collectively "Restricted Stock Awards") for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 : Number of Restricted Stock Awards Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per Share) Unvested at December 31, 2017 1,952,665 $ 4.14 Granted 350,000 2.55 Vested (79,538 ) 2.95 Cancelled for Tax Withholding (135,512 ) 2.65 Forfeited (1,495,165 ) 4.14 Unvested at September 30, 2018 592,450 $ 3.48 The unvested balance at September 30, 2018 in the table above is comprised of 345,000 shares of 2014 Restricted Stock Awards and 247,450 shares of 2018 Restricted Stock Award. (c) Restricted Stock Units The Company granted restricted common stock units ("Restricted Stock Units") to an officer of the Company pursuant to a Restricted Stock Unit Agreement dated August 24, 2016. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a right to receive one common share on the vesting date. The Restricted Stock Units shall become fully vested and the restriction period shall lapse as of March 28, 2024 subject to the officer's continued employment through the vesting date. The Restricted Stock Units are amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Total unamortized compensation expense related to unvested Restricted Stock Units at September 30, 2018 was $2.1 million . The grant-date fair value of the Restricted Stock Units was 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 Units for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 : Number of Restricted Stock Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per Share) Unvested at December 31, 2017 500,000 $ 5.73 Granted — — Vested — — Forfeited — — Unvested at September 30, 2018 500,000 $ 5.73 Total stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures, was a benefit of $2.5 million and an expense of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively (benefit of $1.9 million and expense of $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively).

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	18 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The tables below detail the changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 as relates to shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders on the consolidated balance sheets. On the other hand, the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive loss present the components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, only for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 and inclusive of the components attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries. As further discussed in Note 4 , " Recently Issued Accounting Standards ," effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01. As a result of the adoption, equity investments are no longer classified as available-for-sale with unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss); rather, changes in the fair value of equity investments are now recognized in net income (loss). Also as a result of the adoption, the portion of the total change in the fair value of our subordinated debt resulting from the change in instrument-specific credit risk is no longer recognized in net income (loss) and is now presented in other comprehensive income (loss). Prior periods have not been restated to conform to the current presentation. (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, 2018 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Change in Fair Value of Debt Attributable to Instrument-Specific Credit Risk Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Limited Liability Investment Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at July 1, 2018 $ (967 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 40,799 $ (224 ) $ 36,322 Other comprehensive income (loss) arising during the period (44 ) — 658 19 633 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 6 — — — 6 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (38 ) — 658 19 639 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ (1,005 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 41,457 $ (205 ) $ 36,961 (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, 2017 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at July 1, 2017 $ 2,313 $ (3,780 ) $ (1,467 ) Other comprehensive loss arising during the period (3,263 ) — (3,263 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 764 — 764 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (2,499 ) — (2,499 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (186 ) $ (3,780 ) $ (3,966 ) (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2018 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Change in Fair Value of Debt Attributable to Instrument-Specific Credit Risk Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Limited Liability Investment Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ (566 ) $ (3,286 ) $ — $ — $ (3,852 ) Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-01 40 — 40,455 — 40,495 Balance at January 1, 2018, as adjusted (526 ) (3,286 ) 40,455 — 36,643 Other comprehensive income (loss) arising during the period (474 ) — 1,002 (205 ) 323 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (5 ) — — — (5 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (479 ) — 1,002 (205 ) 318 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ (1,005 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 41,457 $ (205 ) $ 36,961 (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 3,572 $ (3,780 ) $ (208 ) Other comprehensive loss arising during the period (4,493 ) — (4,493 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 735 — 735 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (3,758 ) — (3,758 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (186 ) $ (3,780 ) $ (3,966 ) Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to the following lines of the unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 : (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments to: Net realized losses $ 3 $ 2 $ 11 $ 4 Other-than-temporary impairment loss — — — — Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense 3 2 11 4 Income tax (benefit) expense — — — — Loss from continuing operations 3 2 11 4 Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes (9 ) (766 ) (6 ) (739 ) Net loss $ (6 ) $ (764 ) $ 5 $ (735 )

Segmented Information

Segmented Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segmented Information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	SEGMENTED INFORMATION The Company conducts its business through the following two reportable segments: Extended Warranty and Leased Real Estate. Prior to the second quarter of 2018, the Company conducted its business through a third reportable segment, Insurance Underwriting. Insurance Underwriting included the following subsidiaries of the Company: Mendota, Amigo and Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation ("Kingsway Re"). As further discussed in Note 5 , " Acquisition, Disposition and Discontinued Operations ," on October 18, 2018, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of Mendota. As a result, Mendota has been classified as discontinued operations and the results of their operations are reported separately for all periods presented. As a result of classifying Mendota as discontinued operations, the composition of the Insurance Underwriting segment has changed such that it no longer meets the criteria of a reportable segment. As such, all segmented information has been restated to exclude the Insurance Underwriting segment for all periods presented. Extended Warranty Segment Extended Warranty includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: IWS, Trinity and PWSC (collectively, "Extended Warranty"). IWS is a licensed motor vehicle service agreement company and is a provider of after-market vehicle protection services distributed by credit unions in 23 states and the District of Columbia to their members. Trinity sells HVAC, standby generator, commercial LED lighting and refrigeration warranty products and provides equipment breakdown and maintenance support services to companies across the United States. As a seller of warranty products, Trinity markets and administers product warranty contracts for certain new and used products in the HVAC, standby generator, commercial LED lighting and refrigeration industries throughout the United States. Trinity acts as an agent on behalf of the third-party insurance companies that underwrite and guaranty these warranty contracts. Trinity does not guaranty the performance underlying the warranty contracts it sells. As a provider of equipment breakdown and maintenance support services, Trinity acts as a single point of contact to its clients for both certain equipment breakdowns and scheduled maintenance of equipment. Trinity will provide such repair and breakdown services by contracting with certain HVAC providers. PWSC sells new home warranty products and provides administration services to home builders and homeowners across the United States. PWSC distributes its products and services through an in house sales team and through insurance brokers and insurance carriers throughout all states except Alaska and Louisiana. Leased Real Estate Segment Leased Real Estate includes the Company's subsidiary, CMC, which was acquired on July 14, 2016. CMC owns a parcel of real property consisting of approximately 192 acres located in the State of Texas (the "Real Property") that is leased to a third party pursuant to a long-term triple net lease. The Real Property is also subject to the Mortgage. When assessing and measuring the operational and financial performance of the Leased Real Estate segment, interest expense related to the Mortgage is included in Leased Real Estate's segment operating income. Revenues and Operating Income by Reportable Segment 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. Revenues by reportable segment reconciled to consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenues: Extended Warranty: Service fee and commission income $ 9,104 $ 7,670 $ 28,938 $ 20,738 Other income 34 34 136 170 Total Extended Warranty 9,138 7,704 29,074 20,908 Leased Real Estate: Rental income 3,341 3,341 10,023 10,023 Other income (51 ) 59 168 431 Total Leased Real Estate 3,290 3,400 10,191 10,454 Total segment revenues 12,428 11,104 39,265 31,362 Rental income not allocated to segments — 4 10 18 Net investment (loss) income (84 ) 1,289 (697 ) 126 Net realized losses (414 ) — (405 ) (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments 337 — 951 — Other income not allocated to segments 32 599 1,019 660 Total revenues $ 12,299 $ 12,996 $ 40,143 $ 32,165 The operating income by reportable segment in the following table is before income taxes and includes revenues and direct segment costs. Total segment operating income reconciled to the consolidated loss from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Segment operating income: Extended Warranty $ 385 $ 847 $ 3,615 $ 2,118 Leased Real Estate 473 525 1,965 2,315 Total segment operating income 858 1,372 5,580 4,433 Net investment (loss) income (84 ) 1,289 (697 ) 126 Net realized losses (414 ) — (405 ) (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments 337 — 951 — Interest expense not allocated to segments (1,571 ) (1,261 ) (4,476 ) (3,636 ) Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net 225 (1,872 ) (4,428 ) (6,871 ) Amortization of intangible assets (1,356 ) (286 ) (1,899 ) (866 ) Contingent consideration benefit — — — 212 Loss on change in fair value of debt (1,450 ) (1,178 ) (2,511 ) (5,769 ) Gain on disposal of subsidiary — — 17 — Equity in net (loss) income of investee (339 ) (897 ) (623 ) 1,343 Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense (3,794 ) (2,833 ) (8,491 ) (11,029 ) Income tax (benefit) expense (147 ) 120 291 1,636 Loss from continuing operations $ (3,647 ) $ (2,953 ) $ (8,782 ) $ (12,665 )

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 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 employs a fair value hierarchy to categorize the inputs it uses in valuation techniques to measure the fair value. The following fair value hierarchy is used in selecting inputs, with the highest priority given to Level 1: • Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. • Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. • Level 3 – Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are not observable. The Company classifies its investments in fixed maturities as available-for-sale and reports these investments at fair value. The Company's equity investments, limited liability investment, at fair value and subordinated debt are measured and reported at fair value. Fixed maturities - 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. All classes of the Company’s fixed maturities, primarily consisting of investments in US. Treasury bills and government bonds; obligations of states, municipalities and political subdivisions; mortgage-backed securities; and corporate securities, are classified as Level 2. Level 2 is applied to valuations based upon quoted prices for similar assets in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are inactive; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. The Company engages a third-party vendor who utilizes third-party pricing sources and primarily employs a market approach to determine the fair values of our fixed maturities. The market approach includes primarily obtaining prices from independent third-party pricing services as well as, to a lesser extent, quotes from broker-dealers. Our third-party vendor also monitors market indicators, as well as industry and economic events, to ensure pricing is appropriate. All classes of our fixed maturities are valued using this technique. The Company has obtained an understanding of our third-party vendor’s valuation methodologies and inputs. Fair values obtained from our third-party vendor are not adjusted by the Company. The following is a description of the significant inputs, by asset class, used by the third-party pricing services to determine the fair values of our fixed maturities included in Level 2: • U.S. government, government agencies and authorities are generally priced using the market approach. Inputs generally consist of trades of identical or similar securities, quoted prices in inactive markets and maturity. • States, municipalities and political subdivisions are generally priced using the market approach. Inputs generally consist of trades of identical or similar securities, quoted prices in inactive markets, new issuances and credit spreads. • Mortgage-backed securities are generally priced using the market approach. Inputs generally consist of trades of identical or similar securities, quoted prices in inactive markets, expected prepayments, expected credit default rates, delinquencies and issue specific information including, but not limited to, collateral type, seniority and vintage. • Corporate securities are generally priced using the market approach using pricing vendors. Inputs generally consist of trades of identical or similar securities, quoted prices in inactive markets, issuer rating, benchmark yields, maturity and credit spreads. Equity investments - Fair values of equity investments, including warrants, reflect quoted market values based on latest bid prices, where active markets exist, or models based on significant market observable inputs, where no active markets exist. Limited liability investment, at fair value - The fair value of the limited liability investment, at fair value is calculated based on a model that distributes the net equity of 1347 Investors to all classes of membership interests. The model uses quoted market prices and significant market observable inputs. Subordinated debt - The fair value of the subordinated debt is calculated using a model based on significant market observable inputs and inputs developed by a third party. These inputs include credit spread assumptions developed by a third party and market observable swap rates. The balances of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 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 $ 5,429 $ — $ 5,429 $ — States, municipalities and political subdivisions 601 — 601 — Mortgage-backed 2,526 — 2,526 — Corporate 2,520 — 2,520 — Total fixed maturities 11,076 — 11,076 — Equity investments: Common stock 926 926 — — Warrants 408 36 372 — Total equity investments 1,334 962 372 — Limited liability investment, at fair value 4,529 — 4,529 — Other investments 1,917 — 1,917 — Short-term investments 151 — 151 — Total assets $ 19,007 $ 962 $ 18,045 $ — Liabilities: Subordinated debt $ 53,614 $ — $ 53,614 $ — Total liabilities $ 53,614 $ — $ 53,614 $ — (in thousands) December 31, 2017 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 $ 5,612 $ — $ 5,612 $ — States municipalities and political subdivisions 626 — 626 — Mortgage-backed 2,876 — 2,876 — Corporate 5,427 — 5,427 — Total fixed maturities 14,541 — 14,541 — Equity investments: Common stock 3,570 3,570 — — Warrants 906 58 848 — Total equity investments 4,476 3,628 848 — Limited liability investment, at fair value 5,771 — 5,771 — Other investments 2,321 — 2,321 — Short-term investments 151 — 151 — Total assets $ 27,260 $ 3,628 $ 23,632 $ — Liabilities: Subordinated debt $ 52,105 $ — $ 52,105 $ — Total liabilities $ 52,105 $ — $ 52,105 $ —

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related party transactions, including services provided to or received by the Company's subsidiaries, are measured in part by the amount of consideration paid or received as established and agreed by the parties. Management believes 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 October 25, 2017, the Company executed an agreement to sell 900,000 shares of PIH common stock, at a price of $7.85 per share, to Fundamental Global Investors, LLC and/or one or more of its affiliates ("FGI"), a greater than 5% shareholder of the Company, in two separate transactions for cash proceeds totaling $7.1 million . On November 1, 2017, the Company sold 475,428 of the 900,000 shares of PIH common stock to FGI for cash proceeds totaling $3.7 million . The second transaction, for the sale of the remaining 424,572 shares of PIH common stock for cash proceeds totaling $3.4 million , closed on March 15, 2018 following FGI having obtained the necessary regulatory approvals. On July 30, 2018, the Company executed an agreement to sell 1,813,889 shares of ICL common stock, at a price of Canadian $0.72 per share, to FGI for cash proceeds totaling Canadian $1.3 million . On July 30, 2018, the Company executed an agreement to sell 75,000 shares of PIH common stock, at a price of $7.13 per share, to FGI for cash proceeds totaling $0.5 million . On January 2, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with PIH to cancel the $10.00 per share Performance Share Grant Agreement in exchange for cash consideration of $0.3 million . On July 24, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with PIH to cancel the $12.00 per share, $15.00 per share and $18.00 per share Performance Share Grant Agreement in exchange for cash consideration of $1.0 million . Kyle Cerminara is the Chairman of the PIH Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of FGI. On July 16, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell Mendota to Premier Holdings LLC. Steve Harrison, President of Mendota, is a minority investor in Premier Holdings LLC. On September 5, 2018, Kingsway America Inc. ("KAI") sold its investment in Itasca Golf Investors LLC to IGI Partners LLC for $1.5 million . Larry G. Swets, Jr., former Chief Executive Officer and current member of the Company's Board of Directors, and Leeann Repta, the Company's Vice President-Operations at the time of the transaction, are members of IGI Partners LLC. On September 5, 2018, KAI entered into a Senior Advisor Agreement with Larry G. Swets, Jr., its former Chief Executive Officer. The Senior Advisor Agreement is for a one-year term with an annual consulting fee of $300,000 .

Commitment and Contingencies

Commitment and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	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 would be incurred in connection with any of the various proceedings at this time, it is possible an individual action would result in a loss having a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations or financial condition. (b) Guarantees: The Company provided indemnity and hold harmless agreements to a third party for certain customs bonds reinsured by Lincoln General Insurance Company ("Lincoln General") during a period of the time Lincoln General was a subsidiary of the Company. These agreements may require the Company to compensate the third party if Lincoln General is unable to fulfill its obligations relating to the customs bonds. The Company's potential exposure under these agreements is not determinable, and no liability has been recorded in the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements at September 30, 2018 . No assurances can be given, however, the Company will not be required to perform under these agreements in a manner that would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations or financial condition. As further discussed in Note 5 , " Acquisition, Disposition and Discontinued Operations ," as part of the transaction to sell Mendota, the Company will indemnify the buyer for loss and loss adjustment expenses with respect to open claims and certain specified claims in excess of Mendota's carried unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses at June 30, 2018 related to the open claims and specified claims. The Company's potential exposure under these agreements is not determinable, and no liability has been recorded in the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements at September 30, 2018 . (c) Commitments: The Company has entered into subscription agreements to commit up to $2.7 million of capital to allow for participation in limited liability investments. At September 30, 2018 , the unfunded commitment was $0.8 million .

Recently Issued Accounting St_2

Recently Issued Accounting Standards ASU 2014-09 revenue recognition adoption (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Schedule of Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements [Table Text Block]	The effect of this adjustment on our previously reported revenues, loss from continuing operations, net loss and loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, is as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended March 31, 2018 Three months ended June 30, 2018 Six months ended June 30, 2018 As Reported (1) Adjustment As Adjusted As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted Total revenues $ 14,000 $ (497 ) $ 13,503 $ 13,670 $ (493 ) $ 13,177 $ 27,670 $ (990 ) $ 26,680 Loss from continuing operations (2,435 ) (497 ) (2,932 ) (2,706 ) (493 ) (3,199 ) (5,141 ) (990 ) (6,131 ) Net loss (2,028 ) (497 ) (2,525 ) (8,406 ) (493 ) (8,899 ) (10,434 ) (990 ) (11,424 ) Loss per share - continuing operations: Basic $ (0.12 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.16 ) $ (0.26 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.31 ) Diluted $ (0.12 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.16 ) $ (0.26 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.31 ) Loss per share - net loss attributable to common shareholders: Basic $ (0.11 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.40 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.42 ) $ (0.50 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.55 ) Diluted $ (0.11 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.40 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.42 ) $ (0.50 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.55 ) (1) The Company did not report discontinued operations in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2018; however, the Company is presenting the As Reported column for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as if it had reported total revenues from continuing operations, loss from continuing operations and loss per share from continuing operations to be comparable to the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 as presented in the table above.

Acquisition and Discontinued _2

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations Acquisition of PWSC (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) October 12, 2017 Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,071 Other receivables 50 Service fee receivable 1,422 Deferred tax asset 118 Property and equipment 238 Goodwill 2,867 Intangible assets - subject to amortization 5,569 Intangible asset - not subject to amortization 627 Other assets 206 Total assets $ 13,168 Deferred service fees $ 2,079 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,089 Total liabilities $ 3,168 Purchase price $ 10,000

Acquisition and Discontinued _3

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations Discontinued operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	On April 1, 2015, the Company closed on the sale of its subsidiary, Assigned Risk Solutions Ltd. ("ARS"). The terms of the sale provided for receipt by the Company of future earnout payments equal to 1.25% of ARS' written premium and fee income during the earnout periods. The earnout payments were payable in three annual installments beginning in April 2016 through April 2018. During the second quarter of 2018, the Company received cash consideration, before expenses, of $1.7 million for the third annual installment earnout payment. Net of

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) September 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities: U.S. government, government agencies and authorities $ 5,504 $ — $ 75 $ 5,429 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 622 — 21 601 Mortgage-backed 2,618 — 92 2,526 Corporate 2,572 — 52 2,520 Total fixed maturities $ 11,316 $ — $ 240 $ 11,076 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities: U.S. government, government agencies and authorities $ 5,671 $ — $ 59 $ 5,612 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 639 — 13 626 Mortgage-backed 2,933 — 57 2,876 Corporate 5,464 — 37 5,427 Total fixed maturities 14,707 — 166 14,541 Equity investments: Common stock 3,883 — 313 3,570 Warrants - publicly traded 11 47 — 58 Warrants - not publicly traded 960 173 285 848 Total equity investments 4,854 220 598 4,476 Total fixed maturities and equity investments $ 19,561 $ 220 $ 764 $ 19,017
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) September 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 5,138 $ 5,117 Due after one year through five years 4,937 4,781 Due after five years through ten years 125 117 Due after ten years 1,116 1,061 Total $ 11,316 $ 11,076
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) September 30, 2018 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 $ 2,342 $ 3 $ 3,087 $ 72 $ 5,429 $ 75 States, municipalities and political subdivisions — — 602 21 602 21 Mortgage-backed 369 9 2,157 83 2,526 92 Corporate 368 2 2,152 50 2,520 52 Total fixed maturities $ 3,079 $ 14 $ 7,998 $ 226 $ 11,077 $ 240 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 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 $ 4,067 $ 50 $ 1,545 $ 9 $ 5,612 $ 59 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 626 13 — — 626 13 Mortgage-backed 2,876 57 — — 2,876 57 Corporate 2,427 37 — — 2,427 37 Total fixed maturities 9,996 157 1,545 9 11,541 166 Equity investments: Common stock 3,570 313 — — 3,570 313 Warrants 675 285 — — 675 285 Total equity investments 4,245 598 — — 4,245 598 Total $ 14,241 $ 755 $ 1,545 $ 9 $ 15,786 $ 764
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Gross realized gains $ — $ — $ 10 $ — Gross realized losses (414 ) — (415 ) (1 ) Net realized losses $ (414 ) $ — $ (405 ) $ (1 )
Investment Income [Table Text Block]	Net investment (loss) income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 is comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Investment (loss) income: Interest from fixed maturities $ 73 $ 51 $ 163 $ 134 Dividends 54 98 162 294 Income (loss) from limited liability investments 111 (92 ) 275 (258 ) (Loss) gain on change in fair value of limited liability investment, at fair value (340 ) 1,126 (1,492 ) (394 ) (Loss) gain on change in fair value of warrants - not publicly traded — (25 ) — 22 Other 22 135 216 347 Gross investment (loss) income (80 ) 1,293 (676 ) 145 Investment expenses (4 ) (4 ) (21 ) (19 ) Net investment (loss) income $ (84 ) $ 1,289 $ (697 ) $ 126

Investments Amortized cost, gro

Investments Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) September 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities: U.S. government, government agencies and authorities $ 5,504 $ — $ 75 $ 5,429 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 622 — 21 601 Mortgage-backed 2,618 — 92 2,526 Corporate 2,572 — 52 2,520 Total fixed maturities $ 11,316 $ — $ 240 $ 11,076 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities: U.S. government, government agencies and authorities $ 5,671 $ — $ 59 $ 5,612 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 639 — 13 626 Mortgage-backed 2,933 — 57 2,876 Corporate 5,464 — 37 5,427 Total fixed maturities 14,707 — 166 14,541 Equity investments: Common stock 3,883 — 313 3,570 Warrants - publicly traded 11 47 — 58 Warrants - not publicly traded 960 173 285 848 Total equity investments 4,854 220 598 4,476 Total fixed maturities and equity investments $ 19,561 $ 220 $ 764 $ 19,017

Investments Fixed maturities by

Investments Fixed maturities by contractual periods (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) September 30, 2018 Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 5,138 $ 5,117 Due after one year through five years 4,937 4,781 Due after five years through ten years 125 117 Due after ten years 1,116 1,061 Total $ 11,316 $ 11,076
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Gross realized gains $ — $ — $ 10 $ — Gross realized losses (414 ) — (415 ) (1 ) Net realized losses $ (414 ) $ — $ (405 ) $ (1 )

Investments Continuous Unrealiz

Investments Continuous Unrealized Loss Position (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) September 30, 2018 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 $ 2,342 $ 3 $ 3,087 $ 72 $ 5,429 $ 75 States, municipalities and political subdivisions — — 602 21 602 21 Mortgage-backed 369 9 2,157 83 2,526 92 Corporate 368 2 2,152 50 2,520 52 Total fixed maturities $ 3,079 $ 14 $ 7,998 $ 226 $ 11,077 $ 240 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 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 $ 4,067 $ 50 $ 1,545 $ 9 $ 5,612 $ 59 States, municipalities and political subdivisions 626 13 — — 626 13 Mortgage-backed 2,876 57 — — 2,876 57 Corporate 2,427 37 — — 2,427 37 Total fixed maturities 9,996 157 1,545 9 11,541 166 Equity investments: Common stock 3,570 313 — — 3,570 313 Warrants 675 285 — — 675 285 Total equity investments 4,245 598 — — 4,245 598 Total $ 14,241 $ 755 $ 1,545 $ 9 $ 15,786 $ 764

Investments Gross realized gain

Investments Gross realized gains and losses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Gross realized gains $ — $ — $ 10 $ — Gross realized losses (414 ) — (415 ) (1 ) Net realized losses $ (414 ) $ — $ (405 ) $ (1 )

Investments Investments income

Investments Investments income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Investment Income [Table Text Block]	Net investment (loss) income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 is comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Investment (loss) income: Interest from fixed maturities $ 73 $ 51 $ 163 $ 134 Dividends 54 98 162 294 Income (loss) from limited liability investments 111 (92 ) 275 (258 ) (Loss) gain on change in fair value of limited liability investment, at fair value (340 ) 1,126 (1,492 ) (394 ) (Loss) gain on change in fair value of warrants - not publicly traded — (25 ) — 22 Other 22 135 216 347 Gross investment (loss) income (80 ) 1,293 (676 ) 145 Investment expenses (4 ) (4 ) (21 ) (19 ) Net investment (loss) income $ (84 ) $ 1,289 $ (697 ) $ 126

Investments Change in fair valu

Investments Change in fair value of equity investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]	ain on change in fair value of equity investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 is comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net gains recognized on equity investments sold during the period $ 905 $ — $ 1,450 $ — Change in unrealized losses on equity investments held at end of the period (568 ) — (499 ) — Gain on change in fair value of equity investments $ 337 $ — $ 951 $ —

Investment in Investees (Tables

Investment in Investees (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Investment in Investee [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	The carrying value, estimated fair value and approximate equity percentage for the Company's investment in investee at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands, except for percentages) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Equity Percentage Estimated Fair Value Carrying Value Equity Percentage Estimated Fair Value Carrying Value ICL 22.9 % $ 2,389 $ 2,827 31.2 % $ 3,816 $ 5,230

Deferred Acquisition Costs (Tab

Deferred Acquisition Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
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 and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 are comprised as follows: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Beginning balance, net $ 6,662 $ 6,054 $ 6,325 $ 5,827 Additions 1,047 1,255 3,545 3,572 Amortization (810 ) (1,068 ) (2,971 ) (3,158 ) Balance at September 30, net $ 6,899 $ 6,241 $ 6,899 $ 6,241

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	Intangible assets at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are comprised as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Intangible assets subject to amortization: Database $ 4,918 $ 2,890 $ 2,028 Vehicle service agreements in-force 3,680 3,663 17 Customer relationships 8,914 3,327 5,587 In-place lease 1,125 139 986 Contract-based revenues 731 162 569 Non-compete 266 51 215 Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Tenant relationship 73,667 — 73,667 Trade names 1,290 — 1,290 Total $ 94,591 $ 10,232 $ 84,359 (in thousands) December 31, 2017 Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Intangible assets subject to amortization: Database $ 4,918 $ 2,521 $ 2,397 Vehicle service agreements in-force 3,680 3,640 40 Customer relationships 3,611 1,965 1,646 In-place lease 1,125 92 1,033 Contract-based revenues 731 115 616 Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Tenant relationship 73,667 — 73,667 Trade name 663 — 663 Total $ 88,395 $ 8,333 $ 80,062

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustme_2

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]	10 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 for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses necessarily involves risks that the actual loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred by the Company will deviate, perhaps materially, from the estimates recorded. 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. 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 September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Balance at beginning of period, gross $ 1,329 $ 2,201 Less reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 72 354 Balance at beginning of period, net 1,257 1,847 Incurred related to: Current year — — Prior years 1,628 266 Paid related to: Current year — — Prior years (672 ) (675 ) Balance at end of period, net 2,213 1,438 Plus reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 79 55 Balance at end of period, gross $ 2,292 $ 1,493 The Company reported unfavorable development on property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses of $1.6 million and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. The unfavorable development for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 was related to an increase in property and casualty loss adjustment expenses due to the continuing voluntary run-off of Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company ("Amigo").

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustme_3

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Insurance Product Line (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]	10 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 for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses necessarily involves risks that the actual loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred by the Company will deviate, perhaps materially, from the estimates recorded. 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. 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 September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Balance at beginning of period, gross $ 1,329 $ 2,201 Less reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 72 354 Balance at beginning of period, net 1,257 1,847 Incurred related to: Current year — — Prior years 1,628 266 Paid related to: Current year — — Prior years (672 ) (675 ) Balance at end of period, net 2,213 1,438 Plus reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 79 55 Balance at end of period, gross $ 2,292 $ 1,493 The Company reported unfavorable development on property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses of $1.6 million and $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 , respectively. The unfavorable development for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 was related to an increase in property and casualty loss adjustment expenses due to the continuing voluntary run-off of Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company ("Amigo").
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [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 September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Balance at beginning of period, gross $ 1,329 $ 2,201 Less reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 72 354 Balance at beginning of period, net 1,257 1,847 Incurred related to: Current year — — Prior years 1,628 266 Paid related to: Current year — — Prior years (672 ) (675 ) Balance at end of period, net 2,213 1,438 Plus reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses 79 55 Balance at end of period, gross $ 2,292 $ 1,493

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	Debt consists of the following instruments at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : (in thousands) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Principal Carrying Value Fair Value Principal Carrying Value Fair Value Note payable $ 173,935 $ 183,561 $ 172,159 $ 176,136 $ 186,469 $ 168,477 Bank loan 4,167 4,167 3,770 4,917 4,917 4,864 Subordinated debt 90,500 53,614 53,614 90,500 52,105 52,105 Total $ 268,602 $ 241,342 $ 229,543 $ 271,553 $ 243,491 $ 225,446
Schedule of Subordinated Borrowing [Table Text Block]	Subordinated debt consists of the following trust preferred debt instruments: Issuer Principal (in thousands) Issue date Interest Redemption date Kingsway CT Statutory Trust I $ 15,000 12/4/2002 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly 12/4/2032 Kingsway CT Statutory Trust II $ 17,500 5/15/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.10% payable quarterly 5/15/2033 Kingsway CT Statutory Trust III $ 20,000 10/29/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.95% payable quarterly 10/29/2033 Kingsway DE Statutory Trust III $ 15,000 5/22/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.20% payable quarterly 5/22/2033 Kingsway DE Statutory Trust IV $ 10,000 9/30/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 3.85% payable quarterly 9/30/2033 Kingsway DE Statutory Trust VI $ 13,000 12/16/2003 annual interest rate equal to LIBOR, plus 4.00% payable quarterly 1/8/2034

Vehicle Service Agreement Lia_2

Vehicle Service Agreement Liability Reconciliation of the changes in the vehicle service agreement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the changes in the vehicle service agreement liability, including deferred service fees related to vehicle service agreements, as of September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Balance at January 1, net $ 40,292 $ 38,713 Deferred service fees for vehicle service agreements sold 15,904 14,129 Recognition of deferred service fees on vehicle service agreements (13,091 ) (12,635 ) Liability for claims authorized on vehicle service agreements 4,206 4,066 Payments of claims authorized on vehicle service agreements (4,138 ) (4,129 ) Re-estimation of deferred service fees (252 ) (139 ) Balance at September 30, net $ 42,921 $ 40,005

Vehicle Service Agreement Lia_3

Vehicle Service Agreement Liability Components of deferred services fees and accrued expenses and other likabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	VEHICLE SERVICE AGREEMENT LIABILITY Vehicle service agreement fees include the fees collected to cover the costs of future automobile mechanical breakdown claims and the associated administration of those claims. Vehicle service agreement fees are initially recorded as deferred service fees. On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the remaining deferred service fees balance to the estimated amount of expected future claims under the vehicle service agreement contracts and records an additional accrual when the deferred service fees balance is less than expected future claims costs. A reconciliation of the changes in the vehicle service agreement liability, including deferred service fees related to vehicle service agreements, as of September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Balance at January 1, net $ 40,292 $ 38,713 Deferred service fees for vehicle service agreements sold 15,904 14,129 Recognition of deferred service fees on vehicle service agreements (13,091 ) (12,635 ) Liability for claims authorized on vehicle service agreements 4,206 4,066 Payments of claims authorized on vehicle service agreements (4,138 ) (4,129 ) Re-estimation of deferred service fees (252 ) (139 ) Balance at September 30, net $ 42,921 $ 40,005 The vehicle service agreement liability is presented as components of deferred services fees and accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets as follows: (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Deferred service fees $ 42,590 $ 40,029 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 331 263 Balance at end of period, net $ 42,921 $ 40,292
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The vehicle service agreement liability is presented as components of deferred services fees and accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets as follows: (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Deferred service fees $ 42,590 $ 40,029 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 331 263 Balance at end of period, net $ 42,921 $ 40,292

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregates revenues from contracts with customer by revenue type (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	The following table disaggregates revenues from contracts with customers by revenue type: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Vehicle service agreement fees - IWS $ 4,766 $ 4,505 $ 13,954 $ 13,238 Maintenance support service fees - Trinity 2,720 2,603 7,655 6,175 Warranty product commissions - Trinity 739 562 1,971 1,325 Homebuilder warranty service fees - PWSC 676 — 4,793 — Homebuilder warranty commissions - PWSC 203 — 565 — Service fee and commission income $ 9,104 $ 7,670 $ 28,938 $ 20,738

Income Taxes Income Taxes (tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (table) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax (table) [Abstract]
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the differences: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Income tax benefit at United States statutory income tax rate $ (797 ) $ (963 ) $ (1,783 ) $ (3,750 ) Valuation allowance 998 724 1,940 3,488 Non-deductible compensation (638 ) 101 (515 ) 301 Disposition of subsidiary 332 — 332 — State income tax (27 ) 19 106 54 Change in unrecognized tax benefits (1) 25 64 155 436 Indefinite life intangibles 20 33 61 1,123 Foreign operations subject to different tax rates (3 ) 140 (57 ) 46 Other (57 ) 2 52 (62 ) Income tax (benefit) expense $ (147 ) $ 120 $ 291 $ 1,636 (1) Includes interest and penalty expense related to unrecognized tax benefits.

Loss from Continuing Operatio_2

Loss from Continuing Operations per Share Net Loss per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of numerators and denominators for the basic and diluted loss from continuing operations per share computation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 : (in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Numerator: Loss from continuing operations $ (3,647 ) $ (2,953 ) $ (8,782 ) $ (12,665 ) Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (110 ) (79 ) (353 ) (284 ) (Less) plus: dividends on preferred stock, net of tax (132 ) 115 (391 ) (213 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders $ (3,889 ) $ (2,917 ) $ (9,526 ) $ (13,162 ) Denominator: Weighted average basic shares Weighted average common shares outstanding 21,708 21,559 21,708 21,492 Weighted average diluted shares Weighted average common shares outstanding 21,708 21,559 21,708 21,492 Effect of potentially dilutive securities — — — — Total weighted average diluted shares 21,708 21,559 21,708 21,492 Basic loss from continuing operations per share $ (0.18 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.44 ) $ (0.61 ) Diluted loss from continuing operations per share $ (0.18 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.44 ) $ (0.61 )

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 : Number of Options Outstanding Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in Thousands) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 651,875 $ 4.51 0.4 $ 352 Granted — — Expired (611,875 ) 4.50 Outstanding at September 30, 2018 40,000 $ 4.67 1.6 $ — Exercisable at September 30, 2018 40,000 $ 4.67 1.6 $ —
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	No options were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 .
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity related to unvested 2014 Restricted Stock Awards, 2018 Restricted Stock Award and Modified Restricted Stock Award (collectively "Restricted Stock Awards") for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 : Number of Restricted Stock Awards Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per Share) Unvested at December 31, 2017 1,952,665 $ 4.14 Granted 350,000 2.55 Vested (79,538 ) 2.95 Cancelled for Tax Withholding (135,512 ) 2.65 Forfeited (1,495,165 ) 4.14 Unvested at September 30, 2018 592,450 $ 3.48
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity related to unvested Restricted Stock Units for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 : Number of Restricted Stock Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per Share) Unvested at December 31, 2017 500,000 $ 5.73 Granted — — Vested — — Forfeited — — Unvested at September 30, 2018 500,000 $ 5.73

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
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 loss present the components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, only for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 and inclusive of the components attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries. As further discussed in Note 4 , " Recently Issued Accounting Standards ," effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01. As a result of the adoption, equity investments are no longer classified as available-for-sale with unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss); rather, changes in the fair value of equity investments are now recognized in net income (loss). Also as a result of the adoption, the portion of the total change in the fair value of our subordinated debt resulting from the change in instrument-specific credit risk is no longer recognized in net income (loss) and is now presented in other comprehensive income (loss). Prior periods have not been restated to conform to the current presentation. (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, 2018 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Change in Fair Value of Debt Attributable to Instrument-Specific Credit Risk Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Limited Liability Investment Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at July 1, 2018 $ (967 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 40,799 $ (224 ) $ 36,322 Other comprehensive income (loss) arising during the period (44 ) — 658 19 633 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 6 — — — 6 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (38 ) — 658 19 639 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ (1,005 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 41,457 $ (205 ) $ 36,961 (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, 2017 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at July 1, 2017 $ 2,313 $ (3,780 ) $ (1,467 ) Other comprehensive loss arising during the period (3,263 ) — (3,263 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 764 — 764 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (2,499 ) — (2,499 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (186 ) $ (3,780 ) $ (3,966 ) (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2018 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Change in Fair Value of Debt Attributable to Instrument-Specific Credit Risk Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Limited Liability Investment Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ (566 ) $ (3,286 ) $ — $ — $ (3,852 ) Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-01 40 — 40,455 — 40,495 Balance at January 1, 2018, as adjusted (526 ) (3,286 ) 40,455 — 36,643 Other comprehensive income (loss) arising during the period (474 ) — 1,002 (205 ) 323 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (5 ) — — — (5 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (479 ) — 1,002 (205 ) 318 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ (1,005 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 41,457 $ (205 ) $ 36,961 (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 3,572 $ (3,780 ) $ (208 ) Other comprehensive loss arising during the period (4,493 ) — (4,493 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 735 — 735 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (3,758 ) — (3,758 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (186 ) $ (3,780 ) $ (3,966 )
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Three months ended September 30, 2018 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Change in Fair Value of Debt Attributable to Instrument-Specific Credit Risk Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Limited Liability Investment Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at July 1, 2018 $ (967 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 40,799 $ (224 ) $ 36,322 Other comprehensive income (loss) arising during the period (44 ) — 658 19 633 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 6 — — — 6 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (38 ) — 658 19 639 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ (1,005 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 41,457 $ (205 ) $ 36,961 (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, 2017 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at July 1, 2017 $ 2,313 $ (3,780 ) $ (1,467 ) Other comprehensive loss arising during the period (3,263 ) — (3,263 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 764 — 764 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (2,499 ) — (2,499 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (186 ) $ (3,780 ) $ (3,966 ) (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2018 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Change in Fair Value of Debt Attributable to Instrument-Specific Credit Risk Equity in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Limited Liability Investment Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at January 1, 2018 $ (566 ) $ (3,286 ) $ — $ — $ (3,852 ) Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-01 40 — 40,455 — 40,495 Balance at January 1, 2018, as adjusted (526 ) (3,286 ) 40,455 — 36,643 Other comprehensive income (loss) arising during the period (474 ) — 1,002 (205 ) 323 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (5 ) — — — (5 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (479 ) — 1,002 (205 ) 318 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ (1,005 ) $ (3,286 ) $ 41,457 $ (205 ) $ 36,961 (in thousands) Nine months ended September 30, 2017 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Investments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at January 1, 2017 $ 3,572 $ (3,780 ) $ (208 ) Other comprehensive loss arising during the period (4,493 ) — (4,493 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 735 — 735 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (3,758 ) — (3,758 ) Balance at September 30, 2017 $ (186 ) $ (3,780 ) $ (3,966 ) Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were reclassified to the following lines of the unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 : (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments to: Net realized losses $ 3 $ 2 $ 11 $ 4 Other-than-temporary impairment loss — — — — Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense 3 2 11 4 Income tax (benefit) expense — — — — Loss from continuing operations 3 2 11 4 Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes (9 ) (766 ) (6 ) (739 ) Net loss $ (6 ) $ (764 ) $ 5 $ (735 )

Segmented Information (Tables)

Segmented Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segmented Information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	SEGMENTED INFORMATION The Company conducts its business through the following two reportable segments: Extended Warranty and Leased Real Estate. Prior to the second quarter of 2018, the Company conducted its business through a third reportable segment, Insurance Underwriting. Insurance Underwriting included the following subsidiaries of the Company: Mendota, Amigo and Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation ("Kingsway Re"). As further discussed in Note 5 , " Acquisition, Disposition and Discontinued Operations ," on October 18, 2018, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of Mendota. As a result, Mendota has been classified as discontinued operations and the results of their operations are reported separately for all periods presented. As a result of classifying Mendota as discontinued operations, the composition of the Insurance Underwriting segment has changed such that it no longer meets the criteria of a reportable segment. As such, all segmented information has been restated to exclude the Insurance Underwriting segment for all periods presented. Extended Warranty Segment Extended Warranty includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: IWS, Trinity and PWSC (collectively, "Extended Warranty"). IWS is a licensed motor vehicle service agreement company and is a provider of after-market vehicle protection services distributed by credit unions in 23 states and the District of Columbia to their members. Trinity sells HVAC, standby generator, commercial LED lighting and refrigeration warranty products and provides equipment breakdown and maintenance support services to companies across the United States. As a seller of warranty products, Trinity markets and administers product warranty contracts for certain new and used products in the HVAC, standby generator, commercial LED lighting and refrigeration industries throughout the United States. Trinity acts as an agent on behalf of the third-party insurance companies that underwrite and guaranty these warranty contracts. Trinity does not guaranty the performance underlying the warranty contracts it sells. As a provider of equipment breakdown and maintenance support services, Trinity acts as a single point of contact to its clients for both certain equipment breakdowns and scheduled maintenance of equipment. Trinity will provide such repair and breakdown services by contracting with certain HVAC providers. PWSC sells new home warranty products and provides administration services to home builders and homeowners across the United States. PWSC distributes its products and services through an in house sales team and through insurance brokers and insurance carriers throughout all states except Alaska and Louisiana. Leased Real Estate Segment Leased Real Estate includes the Company's subsidiary, CMC, which was acquired on July 14, 2016. CMC owns a parcel of real property consisting of approximately 192 acres located in the State of Texas (the "Real Property") that is leased to a third party pursuant to a long-term triple net lease. The Real Property is also subject to the Mortgage. When assessing and measuring the operational and financial performance of the Leased Real Estate segment, interest expense related to the Mortgage is included in Leased Real Estate's segment operating income. Revenues and Operating Income by Reportable Segment 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. Revenues by reportable segment reconciled to consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenues: Extended Warranty: Service fee and commission income $ 9,104 $ 7,670 $ 28,938 $ 20,738 Other income 34 34 136 170 Total Extended Warranty 9,138 7,704 29,074 20,908 Leased Real Estate: Rental income 3,341 3,341 10,023 10,023 Other income (51 ) 59 168 431 Total Leased Real Estate 3,290 3,400 10,191 10,454 Total segment revenues 12,428 11,104 39,265 31,362 Rental income not allocated to segments — 4 10 18 Net investment (loss) income (84 ) 1,289 (697 ) 126 Net realized losses (414 ) — (405 ) (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments 337 — 951 — Other income not allocated to segments 32 599 1,019 660 Total revenues $ 12,299 $ 12,996 $ 40,143 $ 32,165 The operating income by reportable segment in the following table is before income taxes and includes revenues and direct segment costs. Total segment operating income reconciled to the consolidated loss from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Segment operating income: Extended Warranty $ 385 $ 847 $ 3,615 $ 2,118 Leased Real Estate 473 525 1,965 2,315 Total segment operating income 858 1,372 5,580 4,433 Net investment (loss) income (84 ) 1,289 (697 ) 126 Net realized losses (414 ) — (405 ) (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments 337 — 951 — Interest expense not allocated to segments (1,571 ) (1,261 ) (4,476 ) (3,636 ) Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net 225 (1,872 ) (4,428 ) (6,871 ) Amortization of intangible assets (1,356 ) (286 ) (1,899 ) (866 ) Contingent consideration benefit — — — 212 Loss on change in fair value of debt (1,450 ) (1,178 ) (2,511 ) (5,769 ) Gain on disposal of subsidiary — — 17 — Equity in net (loss) income of investee (339 ) (897 ) (623 ) 1,343 Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense (3,794 ) (2,833 ) (8,491 ) (11,029 ) Income tax (benefit) expense (147 ) 120 291 1,636 Loss from continuing operations $ (3,647 ) $ (2,953 ) $ (8,782 ) $ (12,665 )
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Revenues by reportable segment reconciled to consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenues: Extended Warranty: Service fee and commission income $ 9,104 $ 7,670 $ 28,938 $ 20,738 Other income 34 34 136 170 Total Extended Warranty 9,138 7,704 29,074 20,908 Leased Real Estate: Rental income 3,341 3,341 10,023 10,023 Other income (51 ) 59 168 431 Total Leased Real Estate 3,290 3,400 10,191 10,454 Total segment revenues 12,428 11,104 39,265 31,362 Rental income not allocated to segments — 4 10 18 Net investment (loss) income (84 ) 1,289 (697 ) 126 Net realized losses (414 ) — (405 ) (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments 337 — 951 — Other income not allocated to segments 32 599 1,019 660 Total revenues $ 12,299 $ 12,996 $ 40,143 $ 32,165
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	egment operating income reconciled to the consolidated loss from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were: (in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Segment operating income: Extended Warranty $ 385 $ 847 $ 3,615 $ 2,118 Leased Real Estate 473 525 1,965 2,315 Total segment operating income 858 1,372 5,580 4,433 Net investment (loss) income (84 ) 1,289 (697 ) 126 Net realized losses (414 ) — (405 ) (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments 337 — 951 — Interest expense not allocated to segments (1,571 ) (1,261 ) (4,476 ) (3,636 ) Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net 225 (1,872 ) (4,428 ) (6,871 ) Amortization of intangible assets (1,356 ) (286 ) (1,899 ) (866 ) Contingent consideration benefit — — — 212 Loss on change in fair value of debt (1,450 ) (1,178 ) (2,511 ) (5,769 ) Gain on disposal of subsidiary — — 17 — Equity in net (loss) income of investee (339 ) (897 ) (623 ) 1,343 Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense (3,794 ) (2,833 ) (8,491 ) (11,029 ) Income tax (benefit) expense (147 ) 120 291 1,636 Loss from continuing operations $ (3,647 ) $ (2,953 ) $ (8,782 ) $ (12,665 )
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Segment operating income: Extended Warranty $ 385 $ 847 $ 3,615 $ 2,118 Leased Real Estate 473 525 1,965 2,315 Total segment operating income 858 1,372 5,580 4,433 Net investment (loss) income (84 ) 1,289 (697 ) 126 Net realized losses (414 ) — (405 ) (1 ) Gain on change in fair value of equity investments 337 — 951 — Interest expense not allocated to segments (1,571 ) (1,261 ) (4,476 ) (3,636 ) Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net 225 (1,872 ) (4,428 ) (6,871 ) Amortization of intangible assets (1,356 ) (286 ) (1,899 ) (866 ) Contingent consideration benefit — — — 212 Loss on change in fair value of debt (1,450 ) (1,178 ) (2,511 ) (5,769 ) Gain on disposal of subsidiary — — 17 — Equity in net (loss) income of investee (339 ) (897 ) (623 ) 1,343 Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense (3,794 ) (2,833 ) (8,491 ) (11,029 ) Income tax (benefit) expense (147 ) 120 291 1,636 Loss from continuing operations $ (3,647 ) $ (2,953 ) $ (8,782 ) $ (12,665 )

Fair Value of Financial Instr_2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	The balances of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows: (in thousands) September 30, 2018 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 $ 5,429 $ — $ 5,429 $ — States, municipalities and political subdivisions 601 — 601 — Mortgage-backed 2,526 — 2,526 — Corporate 2,520 — 2,520 — Total fixed maturities 11,076 — 11,076 — Equity investments: Common stock 926 926 — — Warrants 408 36 372 — Total equity investments 1,334 962 372 — Limited liability investment, at fair value 4,529 — 4,529 — Other investments 1,917 — 1,917 — Short-term investments 151 — 151 — Total assets $ 19,007 $ 962 $ 18,045 $ — Liabilities: Subordinated debt $ 53,614 $ — $ 53,614 $ — Total liabilities $ 53,614 $ — $ 53,614 $ — (in thousands) December 31, 2017 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 $ 5,612 $ — $ 5,612 $ — States municipalities and political subdivisions 626 — 626 — Mortgage-backed 2,876 — 2,876 — Corporate 5,427 — 5,427 — Total fixed maturities 14,541 — 14,541 — Equity investments: Common stock 3,570 3,570 — — Warrants 906 58 848 — Total equity investments 4,476 3,628 848 — Limited liability investment, at fair value 5,771 — 5,771 — Other investments 2,321 — 2,321 — Short-term investments 151 — 151 — Total assets $ 27,260 $ 3,628 $ 23,632 $ — Liabilities: Subordinated debt $ 52,105 $ — $ 52,105 $ — Total liabilities $ 52,105 $ — $ 52,105 $ —

Recently Issued Accounting St_3

Recently Issued Accounting Standards ASU 2016-01 adoption (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 40
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		$ 40,455

Recently Issued Accounting St_4

Recently Issued Accounting Standards ASU 2014-09 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (3,647)			$ (2,953)		$ (12,665)	$ (8,782)	$ (12,665)
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification	500
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (4,079)			$ (1,562)			$ (14,513)	$ (10,688)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share	$ (0.18)			$ (0.14)			$ (0.44)	$ (0.61)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	(0.20)			(0.07)			(0.70)	(0.52)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share	(0.18)			(0.14)			(0.44)	(0.61)
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (0.20)			$ (0.07)			$ (0.70)	$ (0.52)
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Diluted Earnings Per Share		$ (0.42)	$ (0.13)		$ (0.55)
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted		$ (0.40)	$ (0.11)		$ (0.50)
Sales [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification		$ (493)	$ (497)		$ (990)
Sales [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax		13,177	13,503		26,680
Sales [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax		13,670	14,000		27,670
Operating Income (Loss) [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification		$ (493)	$ (497)		$ (990)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted		$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)		$ (0.05)
Earnings Per Share, Basic		$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)		$ (0.05)
Operating Income (Loss) [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Income		$ (8,899)	$ (2,525)		$ (11,424)
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Basic Earnings Per Share		$ (0.42)	$ (0.13)		$ (0.55)
Operating Income (Loss) [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		$ (8,406)	$ (2,028)		$ (10,434)
Earnings Per Share, Basic		$ (0.40)	$ (0.11)		$ (0.50)
Continuing Operations [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification		$ (493)	$ (497)		$ (990)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share		$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)		$ (0.05)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share		$ (0.02)	$ (0.03)		$ (0.05)
Continuing Operations [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Operating Results		$ (3,199)	$ (2,932)		$ (6,131)
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Basic Earnings Per Share		$ (0.16)	$ (0.15)		$ (0.31)
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Diluted Earnings Per Share		$ (0.16)	$ (0.15)		$ (0.31)
Continuing Operations [Member] | Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		$ (2,706)	$ (2,435)		$ (5,141)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share		$ (0.14)	$ (0.12)		$ (0.26)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share		$ (0.14)	$ (0.12)		$ (0.26)

Recently Issued Accounting St_5

Recently Issued Accounting Standards ASU 2014-09 Paragraph (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets	$ 500					$ 500
Insurance Commissions and Fees	9,104			$ 7,670		28,938	$ 20,738
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue						4,018	$ 1,603
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification	500
Continuing Operations [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification		$ (493)	$ (497)		$ (990)
Continuing Operations [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Insurance Commissions and Fees	$ 1,000
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue						$ 1,000

Acquisition and Discontinued _4

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations Acquisition of PWSC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 12, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain on disposal of subsidiary	$ 0		$ 0	$ 17	$ 0	$ 0
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,172)		$ 0	(7,800)	$ 1,017
Cash and cash equivalents							$ 2,071
Other receivables							50
Service fee receivable							1,422
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets							118
Property and equipment							238
Other assets	2,560	$ 4,302		2,560			206
Goodwill	73,928	80,112		73,928			2,867
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles							5,569
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired							627
Total assets	471,780	484,600		471,780			13,168
Deferred service fees							2,079
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	11,492	10,924		11,492			1,089
Total liabilities	$ 439,450	435,290		$ 439,450			3,168
Purchase price		$ 10,000
Other Intangible Assets, Net							$ 6,200

Acquisition and Discontinued _5

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations - NSA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance					$ 28,600
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported Claims, Amount					$ 2,500
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ (1,172)	$ 0	$ (7,800)	$ 1,017
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes			1,335
Other Segments [Member] | Sale of Subsidiary Gain (Loss) [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes			$ (9,136)

Acquisition and Discontinued _6

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations Discontinued operations - ARS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, number in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration						$ 1,700
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ (1,172)	$ 0		$ (7,800)	$ 1,017
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net			0.00%
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes				$ 1,335

Acquisition and Discontinued _7

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations Income from discontinued operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue	$ 19,482	$ 38,651		$ 76,708	$ 110,769
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	19	266		1,628	266
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense	18,742	37,260		74,639	109,894
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense	713	5,128		7,102	15,762
Net investment (loss) income		1,289	$ 126	697	126
Net realized losses	(414)	0	(1)	(405)	(1)
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	337	0	$ 0	951	0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Income	2,184	2,467		7,060	7,490
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense	3,925	4,400		11,705	14,829
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	0	0		0	250
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	740	1,391		2,069	875
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	0	0		0	(85)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation	0	0		0	0
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	740	1,391		2,069	960
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	(1,172)	0		(7,800)	1,017
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,172)	0		(7,800)	1,017
Operating Income (Loss) [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue	16,727	32,556		68,319	98,996
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss and loss adjustment expenses	14,104	27,732		55,832	79,053
Net investment (loss) income	563	1,652		1,082	1,174
Net realized losses	130	1,976		132	3,109
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	(122)	0		115	0
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes				1,335
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ (432)	$ 1,391		$ (5,731)	$ 1,977

Acquisition and Discontinued _8

Acquisition and Discontinued Operations Held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Fixed Maturities	$ 11,076		$ 14,541
Investments	25,237		32,182
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities	1,334		4,476
Limited liability investments	6,230		4,922
Limited liability investments	4,529		5,771
Other Investments	1,917		2,321
Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at begininng of period			23,512			$ 4,524
Accrued investment income	194		331
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current	26,253		407
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero and zero, respectively	7,877		6,536
Deferred acquisition costs, net	6,899	$ 6,662	6,325	$ 6,241	$ 6,054	$ 5,827
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment	138		222
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets	0		7,553
Assets held for sale	133,365		136,452
Property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	2,292		1,329	$ 1,493
Unearned Premiums	31,159		36,686
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Tax Payable, Current	0		1,586
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	19,585		5,305
Liabilities held for sale	107,076		105,900
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Fixed Maturities	40,910		38,673
Investments	62,241		69,385
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities	242		4,518
Limited liability investments	16,236		20,251
Limited liability investments	3,453		4,543
Other Investments	1,400		1,400
Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at begininng of period	18,112		23,512
Accrued investment income	247		195
Premiums Receivable, Net	25,243		27,855
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current	1
Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero and zero, respectively			603
Deferred acquisition costs, net	1,130		6,720
Property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	$ 56,332		$ 62,323

Investments (Details)

Investments (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / shares	Jun. 30, 2014$ / sharesshares
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	$ 337		$ 0		$ 0	$ 951	$ 0
Fixed maturities and equity investments unrealized loss positions	64,000					64,000		68,000
Limited liability investments	$ 6,230					$ 6,230		$ 4,922
Limited liability investments	4,529					4,529		5,771
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest				15.90%
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	1,917					1,917		2,321
Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral	1,860					1,860		1,843
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Nonsecuritized Investments Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value	1,200					1,200		1,100
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | shares									100,000
Share Price | $ / shares									$ 10
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Share Price | $ / shares									$ 18
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	0					0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Warrant [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments								(112)
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax								47
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Warrant [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax								$ 173
Performance Share Grant Agreement [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | shares									475,000
Clause 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | shares									125,000
Share Price | $ / shares									$ 12
Clause 3 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Share Price | $ / shares									$ 15
Clause 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | shares									350,000
Clause 1 and 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | shares									225,000
Management [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Share Price | $ / shares								$ 7.85
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount		$ 300
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount		$ 1,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds	$ 1,000					$ 1,300

Investments Amortized cost, g_2

Investments Amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, cost	$ 11,316		$ 14,707
Gross Unrealized Gain, Fixed Maturities	0		0
Gross Unrealized Loss, Fixed Maturities	240		166
Total Fixed Maturities	11,076		14,541
Equity investments, cost		$ 2,038	4,854
Total Equity Investments	1,334		4,476
Amortized Cost			19,561
Gross Unrealized Gain			220
Gross Unrealized Loss			764
Estimated Fair Value, Fixed Maturities and Equity Investments			19,017
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, cost	5,504		5,671
Gross Unrealized Gain, Fixed Maturities	0		0
Gross Unrealized Loss, Fixed Maturities	75		59
Total Fixed Maturities	5,429		5,612
Gross Unrealized Loss	75		59
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, cost	622		639
Gross Unrealized Gain, Fixed Maturities	0		0
Gross Unrealized Loss, Fixed Maturities	21		13
Total Fixed Maturities	601		626
Gross Unrealized Loss	21		13
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, cost	2,618		2,933
Gross Unrealized Gain, Fixed Maturities	0		0
Gross Unrealized Loss, Fixed Maturities	92		57
Total Fixed Maturities	2,526		2,876
Gross Unrealized Loss	92		57
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, cost	2,572		5,464
Gross Unrealized Gain, Fixed Maturities	0		0
Gross Unrealized Loss, Fixed Maturities	52		37
Total Fixed Maturities	2,520		5,427
Gross Unrealized Loss	52		37
Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity investments, cost			3,883
Total Equity Investments			3,570
Unrealized Gain, Equity Investments			0
Gross Unrealized Loss, Equity Investments			313
Gross Unrealized Loss			313
Warrant [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized Loss			285
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity investments, cost			4,854
Total Equity Investments			4,476
Unrealized Gain, Equity Investments			220
Gross Unrealized Loss, Equity Investments			598
Gross Unrealized Loss			598
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	0		0
Total Equity Investments	962		3,628
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Warrant [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity investments, cost			11
Total Equity Investments			58
Unrealized Gain, Equity Investments			47
Gross Unrealized Loss, Equity Investments			0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	11,076		14,541
Total Equity Investments	372		848
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	5,429		5,612
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	601		626
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	2,526		2,876
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total Fixed Maturities	$ 2,520		5,427
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Warrant [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity investments, cost			960
Total Equity Investments			848
Unrealized Gain, Equity Investments			173
Gross Unrealized Loss, Equity Investments			$ 285

Investments Fixed Maturities _2

Investments Fixed Maturities by Contractual Maturity Periods (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Due In One Year or Less, Amortized Cost	$ 5,138
Due In One Year or Less, Fair Value	5,117
Due After One Year Through Five Years, Amortized Cost	4,937
Due After One Year Through Five Years, Fair Value	4,781
Due After Five Year Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost	125
Due After Five Year Through Ten Years, Fair Value	117
Due After Ten Years, Amortized Cost	1,116
Due After Ten Years, Fair Value	1,061
Fixed maturities, cost	11,316	$ 14,707
Estimated Fair Value, Fixed Maturities	$ 11,076	$ 14,541

Investments Unrealized Loss Pos

Investments Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		$ 764
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 2,342	4,067
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	3	50
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	72	9
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,087	1,545
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	5,429	5,612
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	75	59
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	626
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	0	13
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	21	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	602	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	602	626
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	21	13
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	3,079	9,996
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	14	157
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	226	9
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	7,998	1,545
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	11,077	11,541
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	240	166
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	369	2,876
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	9	57
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	83	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,157	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	2,526	2,876
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	92	57
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	368	2,427
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	2	37
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	50	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,152	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	2,520	2,427
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	$ 52	37
Equity Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		3,570
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss		313
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		3,570
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		313
Warrant [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		675
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss		285
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		675
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		285
Equity Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		4,245
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss		598
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		4,245
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		598
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		14,241
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss		755
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss		9
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value		1,545
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		15,786
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		$ 764

Investments Continuous Unreal_2

Investments Continuous Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		$ 764
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 2,342	4,067
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	72	9
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	5,429	5,612
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	75	59
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	626
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	21	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	602	626
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	21	13
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	369	2,876
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	83	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	2,526	2,876
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	92	57
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	368	2,427
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	50	0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	2,520	2,427
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	52	37
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	3,079	9,996
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	226	9
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	11,077	11,541
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	$ 240	166
Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		3,570
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		3,570
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		313
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		313
Warrant [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		675
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		0
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		675
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		285
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value		14,241
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss		9
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		15,786
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax		$ 764

Investments Net Investment Inco

Investments Net Investment Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Interest from fixed maturities	$ 73	$ 51		$ 163	$ 134
Dividends	54	98		162	294
Income (loss) from limited liability investments	(111)	92		(275)	258
(Loss) gain on change in fair value of limited liability investment, at fair value	340	1,126		1,492	394
Other	22	135		216	347
Gross investment (loss) income	(80)	(1,293)		(676)	(145)
Investment expenses	(4)	(4)		(21)	(19)
Gain (Loss) on Investments	(84)			(697)
Net investment (loss) income		1,289	$ 126	697	126
Warrant [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
(Loss) gain on change in fair value of limited liability investment, at fair value	$ 0	$ (25)		$ 0	$ 22

Investments Gross Realized Ga_2

Investments Gross Realized Gains and Losses on Fixed Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gross realized gains	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10	$ 0
Gross realized losses	(414)	0	(415)	(1)
Net realized losses	$ (414)	$ 0	$ (405)	$ (1)

Investments Gain in change fair

Investments Gain in change fair value of equity investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Net gains recognized on equity investments sold during the period	$ 905	$ 0		$ 1,450	$ 0
Change in unrealized losses on equity investments held at end of the period	(568)	0		(499)	0
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	$ 337	$ 0	$ 0	$ 951	$ 0

Investment in Investees (Detail

Investment in Investees (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Proceeds from Dividends Received						$ 780	$ 0
Carrying Value	$ 2,827					2,827		$ 5,230
Equity in net loss of investees	$ (339)		$ (897)		$ 1,343	(623)	1,343
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee						$ (1,001)	$ 0
Corporate Segment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Percentage	22.90%	22.90%	31.20%	22.90%		22.90%	31.20%
Carrying Value	$ 1,738	$ 2,389	$ 3,816	$ 2,389		$ 1,738	$ 3,816
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Number of Shares Issued for All Transactions						6,799,499
Carrying Value	$ 2,827	$ 4,900	$ 5,230	$ 4,900		$ 2,827	$ 5,230
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares		1,814,000		1,814,000
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity		$ 1,300		$ 1,300
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share		$ 0.72		$ 0.72
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount				$ 1,300
Management [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction		$ 300
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount		$ 1,000

Deferred Acquisition Costs (Det

Deferred Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred Acquisition Costs [Line Items]
Beginning balance, net	$ (6,899)	$ (6,241)	$ (6,899)	$ (6,241)	$ (6,662)	$ (6,325)	$ (6,054)	$ (5,827)
Additions	1,047	1,255	3,545	3,572
Amortization	810	1,068	2,971	3,158
Balance at September 30, net	$ 6,899	$ 6,241	$ 6,899	$ 6,241

Intangible Assets (Details)

Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 12, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other Intangible Assets, Net						$ 6,200
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $10,232 and $8,333, respectively	$ 84,359		$ 84,359		$ 80,062
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	94,591		94,591		88,395
Amortization of Intangible Assets	1,356	$ 286	$ 1,899	$ 866
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles						5,569
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired						$ 627
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			15 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	8,914		$ 8,914		3,611
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	5,303		$ 5,303
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			3 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	266		$ 266
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles	266		266
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	731		$ 731		$ 731
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			7 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			15 years
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 627		$ 627

Intangible Assets Intangible As

Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Tables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 94,591		$ 88,395
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	10,232	$ 10,232	8,333
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	84,359		80,062
Database Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	4,918		4,918
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	2,890		2,521
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	2,028		2,397
Service Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	3,680		3,680
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	3,663		3,640
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	17		40
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	8,914		3,611
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	3,327		1,965
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	5,587		1,646
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	731		731
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	162		115
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	569		616
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	1,125		1,125
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	139		92
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	986		1,033
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	266
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	51
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	215
Insurance Contracts Acquired in Business Combination [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0		0
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	73,667		73,667
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements	73,667		73,667
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0		0
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	1,290		663
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements	$ 1,290		$ 663

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustme_4

Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses Property and Casualty (tables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	$ 2,292	$ 1,493	$ 1,329
Balance at end of period, gross	2,292	1,493
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses			1,329	$ 2,201
Less reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	79	55
Balance at beginning of period, net	2,213	1,438
Current year	0	0
Prior years	(1,628)	(266)
Current year	0	0
Prior years	672	675
Balance at end of period, net	2,213	1,438	1,257	1,847
Plus reinsurance recoverable related to property and casualty unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses	$ 79	$ 55	$ 72	$ 354

Debt Carrying Value of Debt Ins

Debt Carrying Value of Debt Instruments (Tables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jul. 14, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	$ 268,602	$ 271,553
Bank loan	4,167	4,917
Notes Payable	183,561	186,469
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net	241,342	243,491
Total liabilities	229,543	225,446
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	172,159	168,477
Subordinated debt, at fair value	53,614	52,105
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	173,935	176,136
Total liabilities	53,614	52,105
Long-term Debt, Fair Value			$ 191,700
Subordinated Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	90,500	90,500
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net	$ 53,614	$ 52,105

Debt Subordinated Borrowing (Ta

Debt Subordinated Borrowing (Table) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 14, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 180,000,000
Annual Interest Rate					4.07%
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings			$ 1,500,000
Change in fair value of debt attributable to instrument-specific credit risk	$ 658,000	$ 0	1,002,000	$ 0
Connecticut Statutory Trust I [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 15,000		$ 15,000
Issue date of trust			Dec. 4, 2002
Redemption date			Dec. 4, 2032
Annual Interest Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Connecticut Statutory Trust II [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 17,500		$ 17,500
Issue date of trust			May 15, 2003
Redemption date			May 15, 2033
Annual Interest Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Connecticut Statutory Trust III [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 20,000		$ 20,000
Issue date of trust			Oct. 29, 2003
Redemption date			Oct. 29, 2033
Annual Interest Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Delaware Statutory Trust III [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 15,000		$ 15,000
Issue date of trust			May 22, 2003
Redemption date			May 22, 2033
Annual Interest Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Delaware Statutory Trust IV [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 10,000		$ 10,000
Issue date of trust			Sep. 30, 2003
Redemption date			Sep. 30, 2033
Annual Interest Rate	0.00%		0.00%
Delaware Statutory Trust VI [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 13,000		$ 13,000
Issue date of trust			Dec. 16, 2003
Redemption date			Jan. 8, 2034
Annual Interest Rate	0.00%		0.00%

Debt Debt (Details)

Debt Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 12, 2017	Jul. 14, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 658	$ 0		$ 1,002	$ 0
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	172,159			172,159		$ 168,477
Debt Instrument, Face Amount								$ 180,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium								$ 11,700
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage								4.07%
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	268,602			268,602		271,553
Loss on change in fair value of debt	(1,450)	$ (1,178)	$ (5,769)	(2,511)	$ (5,769)
Bank loan	4,167			4,167		4,917
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value								$ 191,700
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	173,935			173,935		176,136
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							5.00%
Debt Instrument, Principal Value	4,167			4,167		4,917	$ 5,000
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	$ 3,770			$ 3,770		$ 4,864

Finance Lease Obligation Liab_2

Finance Lease Obligation Liability (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Gross	$ 0.7

Vehicle Service Agreement Lia_4

Vehicle Service Agreement Liability Reconciliation of the changes in the vehicle service agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued	$ 15,904	$ 14,129
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	(12,700)
Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments	(4,138)	(4,129)
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties	(252)	(139)
Extended Product Warranty Accrual	42,921	40,005	$ 40,292	$ 38,713
Vehicle service agreement fees [Member]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	(13,091)	(12,635)
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid	4,206	$ 4,066
Extended Product Warranty Accrual	$ 42,921		$ 40,292

Vehicle Service Agreement Lia_5

Vehicle Service Agreement Liability Components of deferred services fees and accrued expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 12, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	$ 46,275	$ 42,257
Other Liabilities	11,492	10,924	$ 1,089
Extended Product Warranty Accrual	42,921	40,292		$ 40,005	$ 38,713
Vehicle service agreement fees [Member]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	42,590	40,029
Other Liabilities	331	263
Extended Product Warranty Accrual	$ 42,921	$ 40,292

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	10 years
Contract with Customer, Liability		$ 4.3
Contracts with Customers, Performance Obligation Satisfied within One Year	35.40%
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	$ 12.7

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregates revenues from contracts with customer by revenue type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Maintenance Revenue		$ 2,720		$ 2,603	$ 7,655	$ 6,175
Insurance Commissions and Fees	$ 9,104		$ 7,670				$ 28,938	$ 20,738
Vehicle service agreement fees [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Insurance Commissions and Fees		4,766		4,505	13,954	13,238
Warranty product commissions [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Fees and Commissions, Other		203		0	565	0
Insurance Commissions and Fees		739		562	1,971	1,325
Homebuilder warranty service fees [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Insurance Commissions and Fees		676		0	4,793	0
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Insurance Commissions and Fees	$ 9,104	$ 9,104	$ 7,670	$ 7,670	$ 28,938	$ 20,738	$ 28,938	$ 20,738

Income Taxes Income Taxes Table

Income Taxes Income Taxes Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount	$ (797)	$ (963)			$ (1,783)	$ (3,750)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(147)	120		$ 1,636	291	1,636
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	998	724	$ 1,940			3,488
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)	(638)	101			(515)	301
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Amount	332	0			332	0
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount	(27)	19			106	54
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Other, Amount	25	64			155	436
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Depreciation and Amortization, Amount	20	33			61	1,123
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Foreign, Amount	(3)	140			(57)	46
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount	$ (57)	$ 2			$ 52	$ (62)

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent			21.00%
Net deferred income tax liabilities	$ 28,472		$ 28,472			$ 28,745
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	8,000		8,000			8,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	100		100			20,800
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	21,100		21,100
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Income	500		500
Unrecognized Tax Benefits					$ 1,400	1,400
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense	0	$ 100	200	$ 400
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 1,000		$ 1,000			$ 900

Loss from Continuing Operatio_3

Loss from Continuing Operations per Share Net Loss Per Share (Tables) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Loss from continuing operations	$ (3,647)	$ (2,953)	$ (12,665)	$ (8,782)	$ (12,665)
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	110	79		353	284
(Less) plus: dividends on preferred stock, net of tax	(132)			(391)	(213)
Other Preferred Stock Dividends and Adjustments		(115)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$ (3,889)	$ (2,917)		$ (9,526)	$ (13,162)
Weighted average common shares outstanding	21,708	21,559		21,708	21,492
Diluted:	21,708	21,559		21,708	21,492
Basic:	$ (0.18)	$ (0.14)		$ (0.44)	$ (0.61)
Diluted:	$ (0.18)	$ (0.14)		$ (0.44)	$ (0.61)

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number					500,000	500,000
Stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	$ 2,500	$ (300)	$ 1,881	$ (887)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares			79,538
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value			$ 200
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	592,450		592,450			1,952,665
Deferred Compensation Equity	$ 800		$ 800
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited			1,495,165
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			350,000
2018 Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	247,450		247,450
Taxes, Miscellaneous	$ 100
Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures	0
2014 Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	345,000		345,000
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Equity	$ 2,100		$ 2,100
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited	1,382,665
Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures		$ (400)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited	112,500
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Equity	$ 0		$ 0

Stock-Based Compensation Stock

Stock-Based Compensation Stock Option Activity (Table) (Details)	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018$ / shares	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options | shares		40,000	651,875
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares		$ 4.67	$ 4.51
Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $		$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | shares		0
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 0	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period | shares		611,875
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares		$ 4.67
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number | shares		40,000
Options Expired [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares		$ 4.50
Options Outstanding [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		2	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $		$ 0	$ 352

Stock-Based Compensation Restri

Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock Awards (Tables) (Details) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number		500,000	500,000
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 5.73
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 2.55
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	(79,538)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2.95
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation	(135,512)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other Share Increase (Decrease) in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2.65
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 5.73
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	592,450		1,952,665
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 4.14
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross	350,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited	1,495,165
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 3.48
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 4.14

Stock-Based Compensation Rest_2

Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation	$ (2,500)	$ 300		$ (1,881)	$ 887
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number			500,000			500,000
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price						$ 5.73
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			0
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 0	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 5.73
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Equity	$ 2,100			$ 2,100

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income AOCI (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ 36,961	$ (3,852)		$ 36,961		$ (3,852)
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets	500			500
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of limited liability investment	19		$ 0	(205)	$ 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	639		(2,498)	311	(3,754)
Change in fair value of debt attributable to instrument-specific credit risk	658		0	1,002	0
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(1,005)	(566)	(186)	(1,005)	(186)	(566)	$ (967)	$ 2,313	$ 3,572
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		40
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets		(526)				(526)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	(44)		(3,263)	(474)	(4,493)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	(6)		764	5	735
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax	(38)		(2,499)	(479)	(3,758)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(3,286)	(3,286)	(3,780)	(3,286)	(3,780)	(3,286)	(3,286)	(3,780)	(3,780)
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment						0
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets		(3,286)				(3,286)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	0		0	0	0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	0		0	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	0		0	0	0
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	41,457	0		41,457		0	40,799
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment						40,455
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets		40,455				40,455
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	658			1,002
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	36,961	(3,852)	(3,966)	36,961	(3,966)	(3,852)	36,322	$ (1,467)	$ (208)
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		40,495
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets		36,643				36,643
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	633		(3,263)	323	(4,493)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	(6)		764	5	735
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	639		$ (2,499)	318	$ (3,758)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(205)	0		(205)		0	$ (224)
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		0
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets		$ 0				$ 0
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of limited liability investment	$ 19			$ (205)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification of AOCI (table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 639	$ (2,498)	$ 311	$ (3,754)
Net loss	(3,440)	(4,060)	(14,202)	(14,442)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net realized losses	(3)	(2)	(11)	(4)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss	0	0		0
Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	(3)	(2)	(11)	4
Income tax (benefit) expense	0	0	0	0
Loss from continuing operations	(3)	(2)	(11)	(4)
Net loss	(6)	(764)	5	(735)
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	639	(2,499)	318	(3,758)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss			0
Loss from continuing operations	6	(764)	(5)	(735)
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 9	$ (766)	$ 6	$ (739)

Segmented Information (Details)

Segmented Information (Details) number in Thousands, a in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Jul. 14, 2016a
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Land Subject to Ground Leases		0
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of States in which Entity Operates	0

Segmented Information Revenues

Segmented Information Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Service fee and commission income	$ 9,104		$ 7,670				$ 28,938	$ 20,738
Other income	15		692				1,323	1,261
Rental income	3,341		3,345				10,033	10,041
Gain (Loss) on Investments	(84)						(697)
Total segment revenues	12,299		12,996				40,143	32,165
Net investment (loss) income			(1,289)			$ (126)	(697)	(126)
Net realized losses	(414)		0			(1)	(405)	(1)
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	337		0			0	951	0
Other income not allocated to segments	32		599				1,019	660
Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	(3,794)		(2,833)			(11,029)	(8,491)	(11,029)
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Service fee and commission income	9,104	$ 9,104	7,670	$ 7,670	$ 28,938	$ 20,738	28,938	20,738
Other income	34		34				136	170
Total segment revenues	9,138		7,704				29,074	20,908
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Other income	(51)		59				168	431
Rental income	3,341		3,341				10,023	10,023
Total segment revenues	3,290		3,400				10,191	10,454
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total segment revenues	12,428		11,104				39,265	31,362
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental income	$ 0		$ 4
Premiums Earned, Net, Property and Casualty							$ 10	$ 18

Segmented Information Segment (

Segmented Information Segment (loss) income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total segment operating income	$ 858	$ 1,372	$ 4,433	$ 5,580
Gain (Loss) on Investments	(84)			(697)
Net investment (loss) income		(1,289)	(126)	(697)	$ (126)
Net realized losses	(414)	0	(1)	(405)	(1)
Gain on change in fair value of equity investments	337	0	0	951	0
Interest expense not allocated to segments	1,571	1,261	3,636	4,476
Other income and expenses not allocated to segments, net	225	(1,872)	(6,871)	(4,428)
Amortization of intangible assets	1,356	286	866	1,899
Contingent consideration benefit	0	0	212	0
Loss on change in fair value of debt	(1,450)	(1,178)	(5,769)	(2,511)	(5,769)
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	0	0		17	0	$ 0
Equity in net (loss) income of investee	(339)	(897)	1,343	(623)	1,343
Loss from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense	(3,794)	(2,833)	(11,029)	(8,491)	(11,029)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(147)	120	1,636	291	1,636
Loss from continuing operations	(3,647)	(2,953)	(12,665)	(8,782)	$ (12,665)
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total segment operating income	385	847	2,118	3,615
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total segment operating income	$ 473	$ 525	$ 2,315	$ 1,965

Fair Value of Financial Instr_3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Inputs (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	$ 11,076	$ 14,541
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities	1,334	4,476
Total equity investments	1,334	4,476
Limited liability investment, at fair value	4,529	5,771
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	1,917	2,321
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value	151	151
Total assets	25,237	32,182
Subordinated debt, at fair value	53,614	52,105
Total liabilities	229,543	225,446
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
Warrants	36	58
Total equity investments	962	3,628
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	0	0
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value		0
Total assets	962	3,628
Subordinated debt, at fair value	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value	0	0
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value		0
Total assets	0	0
Subordinated debt, at fair value		0
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	11,076	14,541
Warrants	372	848
Total equity investments	372	848
Total assets	18,045	23,632
Total liabilities	53,614	52,105
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	601	626
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	601	626
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	5,429	5,612
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	5,429	5,612
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	2,526	2,876
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	2,526	2,876
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	2,520	5,427
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total fixed maturities	2,520	5,427
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total equity investments		4,476
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities	926	3,570
Long-term Debt [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total liabilities	53,614	52,105
Common Stock [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities		3,570
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Equity Securities	926
Warrants	408	906
Other Security Investments [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 19,007	$ 27,260

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to Related Parties				$ 300,000
Proceeds from sales of equity investments				4,966	$ 0
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments				1,489	$ 1,650
Clause 2 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Share Price							$ 12
Clause 3 [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Share Price							15
Management [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of equity investments	$ 3,400
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction		900,000				475,428
Proceeds from Sale of Treasury Stock						$ 3,700
Share Price		$ 7.85				$ 7.85
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction	300
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount	$ 1,000
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments				$ 1,500
Related Party Transaction, Rate			5.00%
Common Stock [Member] | Management [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares		425,000
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount						$ 7,100
Corporate Segment [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount			$ 1,300
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares	1,814,000		1,814,000
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share	$ 0.72		$ 0.72
Common Stock [Member] | Management [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount	$ 500
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares	75,000		75,000
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share	$ 7.13		$ 7.13
Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Share Price							10
Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Share Price							$ 18

Commitment and Contingencies (D

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount	$ 2.7
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments	$ 0.8