Atlas Financial (AFHIF) 10-Q 4 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 04, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001539894	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	7,677,738	'
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	8,233,325	'	6,144,395

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets	'	'	'
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,011 and $95,423)	$129,766	$129,766	$98,079
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $569 and $1,563)	433	433	1,571
Other investments	1,249	1,249	1,262
Total Investments	131,448	131,448	100,912
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	8,685	8,685	19,912
Accrued investment income	735	735	517
Accounts receivable and other assets (net of allowance of $976 and $484)	38,848	38,848	21,923
Reinsurance recoverables, net	23,046	23,046	6,020
Prepaid Reinsurance Premiums	2,637	2,637	2,111
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Net	6,699	6,699	3,764
Deferred tax asset, net	8,611	8,611	6,605
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	740	740	0
Software and office equipment, net	2,265	2,265	1,137
Assets held for sale	166	166	166
Total Assets	223,880	223,880	163,067
Liabilities	'	'	'
Claims liabilities	104,046	104,046	70,067
Unearned premiums	44,779	44,779	25,457
Due to reinsurers and other insurers	2,902	2,902	3,803
Note payable	7,978	7,978	0
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	8,600	8,600	3,876
Total Liabilities	168,305	168,305	103,203
Shareholders’ Equity	'	'	'
Preferred shares, par value per share $0.001, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 2,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013, 18,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012. Liquidation value $1.00 per share	2,000	2,000	18,000
Ordinary voting common shares, par value per share $0.003, 266,666,667 shares authorized, 6,970,854 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013, 2,256,924 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012	21	21	4
Restricted voting common shares, par value per share $0.003, 33,333,334 shares authorized, 1,262,471 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and 3,887,471 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012	4	4	14
Additional paid-in capital	163,134	163,134	152,768
Retained deficit	-108,673	-108,673	-112,675
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	-911	-911	1,753
Total Shareholders' Equity	55,575	55,575	59,864
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	223,880	223,880	163,067
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	$3,404	$5,206	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin1

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed income securities at fair value, amortized cost	$131,011	$95,423
Equity securities, at fair value, cost	569	1,563
Accounts receivable and other assets, allowance	$976	$484
Shareholders’ Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	2,000,000	18,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	2,000,000	18,000,000
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$1	$1
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	300,000,001	300,000,001
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	8,233,325	6,144,395
Ordinary Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Shareholders’ Equity	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	266,666,667	266,666,667
Common stock, shares issued	6,970,854	2,256,924
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	6,970,854	2,256,924
Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Shareholders’ Equity	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	33,333,334	33,333,334
Common stock, shares issued	1,262,471	3,887,471
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	1,262,471	3,887,471

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net premiums earned	$17,976	$10,934	$50,832	$26,795
Net investment income	570	613	1,728	1,878
Net investment gains	33	779	521	1,098
Other income (expense), net	0	1	8	169
Revenues	18,579	12,327	53,089	29,940
Net claims incurred	11,399	7,165	32,617	18,477
Acquisition costs	2,863	1,813	7,359	4,582
Other underwriting expenses	2,618	1,692	8,633	4,959
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	0	0	406	0
Operating Expenses	16,880	10,670	49,015	28,018
Income (loss) from operations before income tax (benefit)/expense	1,699	1,657	4,074	1,922
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	0	0	72	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlas	1,699	1,657	4,002	1,922
Preferred Stock Redemption Discount	1,800	0	1,800	0
Less: Preferred share dividends	-95	-202	-596	-606
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	3,404	1,455	5,206	1,316
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	8,217,692	6,144,384	7,802,253	6,146,179
Earnings/(loss) per common share, basic	$0.41	$0.24	$0.67	$0.21
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	9,057,446	8,435,301	8,467,438	6,150,585
Earnings/(loss) per common share, diluted	$0.39	$0.17	$0.69	$0.21
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:	'	'	'	'
Changes in net unrealized gains (losses)	226	942	-3,800	1,899
Reclassification to income of net gains	-29	-353	-239	-632
Effect of income tax	-65	-200	1,375	-427
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period	132	389	-2,664	840
Total comprehensive income/(loss)	$1,831	$2,046	$1,338	$2,762

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlas	$4,002	$1,922
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities:	'	'
Adjustments for non-cash items	398	-113
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities	-10,980	-3,084
Changes in net claims liabilities	-2,230	-18,069
Net cash flows used in operating activities	-8,810	-19,344
Cash Acquired from Acquisition	11,083	0
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments	50,670	42,820
Payments to Acquire Investments	-63,527	-47,333
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	-749	-586
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	0	13,342
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-2,523	8,243
Preferred share buyback	-8,282	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	9,756	0
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises	781	0
Payments of Dividends	-2,149	0
Options Exercised	0	3
Net cash flows provided by financing activities	106	3
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-11,227	-11,098
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	19,912	23,249
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	8,685	12,151
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:	'	'
Note payable on redemption of preferred shares	$7,918	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Ordinary Common Stock [Member]	Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$56,254,000	$18,000,000	$4,000	$14,000	$152,652,000	($115,841,000)	$1,425,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlas	1,922,000	'	'	'	'	1,922,000	'
Other comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	840,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	840,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	84,000	'	'	'	84,000	'	'
Stock options exercised	3,000	'	'	'	3,000	'	'
Payments of Dividends	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	59,103,000	18,000,000	4,000	14,000	152,739,000	-113,919,000	2,265,000
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	59,864,000	18,000,000	4,000	14,000	152,768,000	-112,675,000	1,753,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Atlas	4,002,000	'	'	'	'	4,002,000	'
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	'	'	16,000	-10,000	'	'	'
Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering	9,750,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	9,756,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned	2,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises	782,000	'	1,000	'	781,000	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,664,000	'	'	'	'	'	-2,664,000
Share-based compensation	184,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	-16,200,000	-18,000,000	'	'	1,800,000	'	'
Payments of Dividends	-2,149,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$55,575,000	$2,000,000	$21,000	$4,000	$163,134,000	($108,673,000)	($911,000)

Nature_of_Operations

Nature of Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Nature of Operations	'
	1	NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. ("Atlas" or the "Company") commenced operations on December 31, 2010. The primary business of Atlas is underwriting commercial automobile insurance in the United States, with a niche market orientation and focus on insurance for the “light” commercial automobile sector. This sector includes taxi cabs, non-emergency para-transit, limousine, livery and business autos. Automobile insurance products provide insurance coverage in three major areas: liability, accident benefits and physical damage. Liability insurance provides coverage subject to policy terms and conditions where the insured is determined to be responsible and/or liable for an automobile accident, for the payment for injuries and property damage to third parties. Accident benefit policies or personal injury protection policies provide coverage for loss of income, medical and rehabilitation expenses for insured persons who are injured in an automobile accident, regardless of fault. Physical damage coverage subject to policy terms and conditions provides for the payment of damages to an insured automobile arising from a collision with another object or from other risks such as fire or theft. In the short run, automobile physical damage and liability coverage generally provides more predictable results than automobile accident benefit or personal injury insurance.
	Atlas' business is carried out through its insurance subsidiaries: American Country Insurance Company (“American Country”), American Service Insurance Company, Inc. (“American Service”) and, as of January 1, 2013, Gateway Insurance Company ("Gateway"). The insurance subsidiaries distribute their insurance products through a network of retail independent agents. Together, the insurance subsidiaries are licensed to write property and casualty insurance in 49 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Atlas' core products are actively distributed in 40 of those states plus Washington, D.C. The insurance subsidiaries share common management and operating infrastructure.
	Atlas' ordinary voting common shares were previously listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) under the symbol “AFH” from January 6, 2011 to June 4, 2013, when Atlas' application for the voluntary delisting of its ordinary shares from the TSXV was approved.
	Atlas ordinary shares became listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange on February 11, 2013, under the same symbol.
	On December 7, 2012, a shareholder meeting was held where a one-for-three reverse stock split was unanimously approved. When the reverse stock split took effect on January 29, 2013, it decreased the authorized and outstanding ordinary voting shares and restricted voting shares at a ratio of one-for-three. The primary objective of the reverse stock split was to increase the per share price of Atlas' common shares to meet certain listing requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market. Unless otherwise noted, all historical share and per share values in this Form 10-Q reflect the one-for-three reverse stock split.
	Basis of presentation - These statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. It is the opinion of management that these financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the interim results.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules for interim periods, do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Atlas' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which provides a more complete understanding of the Company’s accounting policies, financial position, operating results, business properties, and other matters.
	Seasonality - The property and casualty (P&C) insurance business is seasonal in nature. While Atlas' net premiums earned are generally stable from quarter to quarter, Atlas' gross premiums written follow the common renewal dates for the "light" commercial risks that represent its core lines of business. For example, January 1 and March 1 are common taxi cab renewal dates in Illinois and New York, respectively. Net underwriting income is driven mainly by the timing and nature of claims, which can vary widely. Atlas' ability to generate written premium is also impacted by the timing of policy periods in the states in which Atlas operates.
	The accounting policies followed in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are comparable to those applied in Atlas' audited annual consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012. Atlas has consistently applied the same accounting policies throughout all periods presented, as if these policies had always been in effect.

New_Accounting_Standards

New Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Standards	'
	2. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	Presentation of Comprehensive Income - In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 which requires additional disclosures regarding the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Atlas adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2013. Atlas' adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Earnings per ordinary and restricted voting common share (collectively, the "common shares") for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 are as follows:
			Three Month Periods Ended						Nine Month Periods Ended
			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	Basic:
	Net income attributable to Atlas		$	1,699		$	1,657		$	4,002		$	1,922
	Add: Discount upon redemption of preferred stock		1,800			—			1,800			—
	Less: Preferred share dividends		(95		)	(202		)	(596		)	(606		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders		$	3,404		$	1,455		$	5,206		$	1,316
		Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	8,217,692			6,144,384			7,802,253			6,146,179
	Basic earnings (loss) per common share		$	0.41		$	0.24		$	0.67		$	0.21
	Diluted:
		Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	8,217,692			6,144,384			7,802,253			6,146,179
	Add:
		Dilutive stock options outstanding	92,578			4,917			64,606			4,406
		Dilutive warrants	493,176			—			346,579			—
		Preferred shares	254,000			2,286,000			254,000			—
	Dilutive average common shares outstanding		9,057,446			8,435,301			8,467,438			6,150,585
	Dilutive earnings per common share		$	0.39		$	0.17		$	0.69		$	0.21
	Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Atlas by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding each period plus the incremental number of shares added as a result of converting dilutive potential ordinary shares, calculated using the treasury stock method (or, in the case of the convertible preferred shares, the "if-converted" method).
	Atlas’ dilutive potential ordinary shares consist of outstanding stock options to purchase ordinary voting common shares, warrants to purchase 1,190,409 ordinary voting common shares of Atlas for C$6.00 per share, and 2,000,000 preferred shares potentially convertible to ordinary shares at the option of the holders at any date after December 31, 2015 at the rate of 0.1270 ordinary shares for each preferred share. The effects of these convertible instruments are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share in periods in which the effect would be anti-dilutive. Convertible preferred shares are anti-dilutive when the amount of dividend declared or accumulated in the current period per common share obtainable upon conversion exceeds basic earnings per share. In the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, all of the remaining convertible preferred shares, stock options and warrants were deemed to be dilutive.
	On July 7, 2013, Atlas entered into a non-binding letter of intent to purchase all outstanding preferred shares that are eligible for redemption (18 million shares), for 90% of liquidation value. Definitive agreements in connection with this transaction were executed on August 1, 2013 (collectively, "The Share Repurchase Agreement"). An initial amount of $8.3 million (which included $781,000 received from the exercise of warrants) of the $16.2 million purchase price was paid upon execution of the Share Repurchase Agreement, with the remaining amount of $8.0 million, which carries a non-compounding interest rate of 4.5%, to be paid no later than April 30, 2014, in accordance with the terms of the Share Repurchase Agreement. The $8.0 million is shown as a short term note payable in our condensed consolidated statement of financial position.

Acquisition_of_Gateway_Insuran

Acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Acquisition of Gateway [Abstract]	'
Acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company	'
	3. ACQUISITION OF GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
	On January 2, 2013 Atlas acquired Camelot Services, Inc., ("Camelot Services"), a privately owned insurance holding company, and its sole subsidiary, Gateway Insurance Company, ("Gateway"), from Hendricks Holding Company, Inc., ("Hendricks"), an unaffiliated third party. Gateway provides specialized commercial insurance products, including commercial automobile insurance to niche markets such as taxi, black car and sedan service owners and operators.
	Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, the purchase price equaled the tangible GAAP book value of Camelot Services at December 31, 2012, subject to certain pre and post-closing adjustments, including, among others, claim development between the signing of the stock purchase agreement and December 31, 2012. Additional consideration may be paid to the seller, or returned to Atlas by the seller, depending upon, among other things, the future development of Gateway's actual loss reserves for certain lines of business and the utilization of certain deferred tax assets over time. Gateway also wrote a workers' compensation insurance program which is being run-off. However, an indemnity reinsurance agreement was entered into pursuant to which 100% of Gateway's workers' compensation business was ceded to a third party captive reinsurer funded and collateralized by the seller as part of the transaction.
	The total purchase price for all of Camelot Services’ outstanding shares was $14.3 million, consisting of a combination of cash and Atlas preferred shares. Consideration consisted of a $6.0 million dividend paid by Gateway immediately prior to the closing, $2.0 million of Atlas preferred shares (consisting of a total of 2 million preferred shares) and $6.3 million in cash. The agreement includes contractual protections to offset up to $2.0 million of future reserve development. Atlas has also agreed to provide the sellers up to $2.0 million in additional consideration in the event of favorable reserve development.
	The Gateway acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method. Atlas began consolidating Gateway on January 1, 2013, therefore their financial results are included in Atlas' consolidated financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013. However, the following unaudited pro forma summary presents Atlas' consolidated financial information for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 as if Gateway had been acquired on January 1, 2012. These amounts have been calculated after applying the Company's accounting policies had the acquisition been completed on January 1, 2012. These results were prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations which may have actually resulted had the acquisitions occurred on the indicated dates, nor are they indicative of potential future operating results of the Company.
	(in '000s, except per share information)	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
		30-Sep-12			30-Sep-12
	Revenue	$	14,796		$	37,985
	Net (loss) attributable to Atlas	$	(926	)	$	(808	)
	Basic earnings per share (1)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.20	)
	Diluted earnings per share (1)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.20	)
	(1) - shown excluding accounting treatment for preferred share redemption
	The value of certain assets and liabilities acquired are preliminary and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including, but not limited to, valuation of separately identifiable intangibles, the preferred stock issued to the seller, and deferred taxes. The valuations must be finalized within 12 months of the close of the acquisition. Any changes upon finalization to the preliminary valuation of assets and liabilities may result in adjustment to identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. Changes to the purchase price allocation, if any, will be adjusted retrospectively in future consolidated financial results. The following table presents assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the Gateway acquisition based on its estimated fair value on January 2, 2013.
	(in '000s)
	Purchase Consideration
	Cash	$	12,282
	Preferred stock	2,000
	Total	$	14,282
	Allocation of Purchase Price
	Cash and investments	$	45,421
	Accounts receivable and other assets	8,694
	Reinsurance recoverables	6,352
	Intangible assets	740
	Property and equipment	923
	Value of business acquired	1,233
	Total Assets	$	63,363
	Claims liabilities	$	36,209
	Unearned premiums	9,601
	Due to reinsurers and other insurers	286
	Accounts payable and other liabilities	2,985
	Total Liabilities	$	49,081
	Net assets acquired	$	14,282
	The acquisition of Gateway resulted in the recognition of intangible assets, comprised entirely of state insurance licenses valued at $740,000. The state insurance licenses are considered to have an infinite life and will not be amortized, but will be evaluated for impairment at least annually. Thus, Atlas recognized no amortization expense during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 related to intangible assets acquired in the Gateway transaction.
	Atlas incurred $406,000 in legal and professional fee expenses related to the transaction during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, all in the first quarter. Atlas also incurred $337,000 in one-time employee termination costs during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, plans for which were formulated in the same period. This expense is included in "Other Underwriting Expenses" on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). The objective of the restructuring is to eliminate managerial and staff positions deemed duplicative subsequent to the acquisition. Activity related to this plan in the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 follows (in '000s):
			Employee Termination Costs
	Balance - beginning of period		$	—
	Recognized in earnings		337
	Spending		(337		)
	Balance - end of period		$	—

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Investments [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	INVESTMENTS
	The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value for Atlas’ investments in fixed maturities and equity investments are as follows. Atlas' other investment is in a limited partnership that primarily invests in income-producing real estate. Atlas' interests are not deemed minor and it is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As of the period ended September 30, 2013, the carrying value was approximately $1.2 million versus approximately $1.3 million as of the year ended December 31, 2012. The carrying value of this investment is Atlas' share of the net book value, an amount that approximates fair value. Atlas receives dividends on a routine basis which approximate the income earned on the investment. This other investment is not included in the tables below (all amounts in '000s):
	September 30, 2013		Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains			Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	Fixed income:
	U.S.	- Government	$	51,919		$	358		$	1,053		$	51,224
		- Corporate	44,070			496			697			43,869
		- Commercial mortgage backed	23,165			69			457			22,777
		- Other asset backed	11,857			55			16			11,896
	Total fixed income		131,011			978			2,223			129,766
	Equities		569			—			136			433
	Totals		$	131,580		$	978		$	2,359		$	130,199
	December 31, 2012		Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains			Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	Fixed income:
	U.S.	- Government	$	34,993		$	879		$	9		$	35,863
		- Corporate	35,922			1,253			16			37,159
		- Commercial mortgage backed	20,387			433			7			20,813
		- Other asset backed	4,121			123			—			4,244
	Total fixed income		95,423			2,688			32			98,079
	Equities		1,563			8			—			1,571
	Totals		$	96,986		$	2,696		$	32		$	99,650
	The following tables summarize carrying amounts of fixed income securities by contractual maturity. As certain securities and debentures have the right to call or prepay obligations, the actual settlement dates may differ from contractual maturity.
	As of the period ended September 30, 2013	One year or less			One to five years			Five to ten years			More than ten years			Total
	Fixed income securities	$	5,742		$	43,202		$	28,320		$	52,502		$	129,766
	Percentage of total	4.4		%	33.3		%	21.8		%	40.5		%	100		%
	As of the year ended December 31, 2012	One year or less			One to five years			Five to ten years			More than ten years			Total
	Fixed income securities	$	9,513		$	23,124		$	20,524		$	44,918		$	98,079
	Percentage of total	9.7		%	23.6		%	20.9		%	45.8		%	100		%
	Management performs a quarterly analysis of Atlas’ investment holdings to determine if declines in fair value are other than temporary. The analysis includes some or all of the following procedures as deemed appropriate by management:
	◦	identifying all security holdings in unrealized loss positions;
	◦	equities may require more timely review in some cases;
	◦	obtaining a valuation analysis from third party investment managers regarding these holdings based on their knowledge, experience and other market-based valuation techniques;
	◦	reviewing the trading range of certain securities over the preceding calendar period;
	◦	assessing whether declines in market value are other than temporary for debt security holdings based on credit ratings from third party security rating agencies; and
	◦	determining the necessary provision for declines in market value that are considered other than temporary based on the analyses performed.
	The risks and uncertainties inherent in the assessment methodology utilized to determine declines in market value that are other than temporary include, but may not be limited to, the following:
	◦	the opinion of professional investment managers could be incorrect;
	◦	the past trading patterns of individual securities 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 securities may not reflect future debt service capabilities and may not reflect a company’s unknown underlying financial problems.
	There were no other than temporary impairments recorded in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 as a result of the above analysis performed by management. As of the period ended September 30, 2013, a portion of Atlas' portfolio was in an unrealized loss position. This was primarily driven by a rise in the 5-year US Treasury interest rate during the second quarter. All securities in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 have been in said position for less than 12 months. The total fair value of the securities currently in an unrealized loss position were $106.2 million at September 30, 2013 with a total temporary impairment relating to unrealized losses of $2.2 million. Atlas has the ability and intent to hold these securities until their fair value is recovered. Therefore, Atlas does not expect the near term change in market value of these securities to be realized.
	The following table summarizes the components of net investment income for the three month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (all amounts in '000s):
				2013			2012
	Total investment income
		Interest income		631			680
		Income from other investments		50			18
	Investment expenses			(111		)	(85		)
	Net investment income			$	570		$	613
	The following table summarizes the components of net investment gains for the three month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
				2013			2012
	Fixed income securities			$	33		$	134
	Equities			—			645
	Net investment gains			$	33		$	779
	The following table summarizes the components of net investment income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 (all amounts in '000s):
				2013			2012
	Total investment income
		Interest income		1,981			2,118
		Dividend income		9			15
		Income from other investments		112			18
	Investment expenses			(374		)	(273		)
	Net investment income			$	1,728		$	1,878
	The following table summarizes the components of net investment gains for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012:
				2013			2012
	Fixed income securities			$	127		$	453
Equities			394			645
Net investment gains			$	521		$	1,098
Collateral pledged:
At September 30, 2013, bonds and term deposits with a fair value of $14.8 million were on deposit with state and provincial regulatory authorities, versus $9.8 million at December 31, 2012. This increase is the result of the acquisition of Gateway. Also, from time to time, the Company pledges securities to third parties to collateralize liabilities incurred under its policies of insurance. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the amount of such pledged securities was $7.8 million and $8.3 million, respectively. Collateral pledging transactions are conducted under terms that are common and customary to standard collateral pledging and are subject to the Company’s standard risk management controls. These assets and investment income related thereto remain the property of the Company while pledged. Neither the state and/or provincial regulatory authorities nor any other third party has the right to re-pledge or sell said securities held on deposit.

Financial_and_Credit_Risk_Mana

Financial and Credit Risk Management	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Financial and Credit Risk Management [Abstract]	'
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	FINANCIAL AND CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
	At September 30, 2013, Atlas' allowance for bad debt increased to $976,000. Atlas increased its allowance for doubtful accounts by $236,000 in the three month period ended September 30, 2013 compared to a decrease of $159,000 during three month period ended September 30, 2012. This increase does not relate to any specific uncollectible account but rather relates to formulaic modeling correlating to the increase in accounts receivable experienced during the three month period ended September 30, 2013.
	Fair value - Fair value amounts represent estimates of the consideration that would currently be agreed upon between knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to act.
	Atlas records the available for sale securities held in its securities portfolio at their fair value. Atlas primarily uses the services of external securities pricing vendors to obtain these values. The securities are valued using quoted market prices or prices established using observable market inputs. In volatile market conditions, these quoted market prices or observable market inputs can change rapidly causing a significant impact on fair value and financial results recorded.
	Atlas employs a fair value hierarchy to categorize the inputs it uses in valuation techniques to measure the fair value. The hierarchy is comprised of quoted market prices (Level 1), third party models using observable market information (Level 2) and internal models without observable market information (Level 3). The following table summarizes Atlas' investments at fair value as of the period ended September 30, 2013 and as of the year ended December 31, 2012 (all amounts in '000s):
	September 30, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Fixed income securities	$	13,364	$	116,168	$	234	$	129,766
	Equities	433		—		—		433
	Other investments	—		—		1,249		$	1,249
	Totals	$	13,797	$	116,168	$	1,483	$	131,448
	31-Dec-12	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Fixed income securities	$	9,843	$	88,002	$	234	$	98,079
	Equities	1,571		—		—		1,571
	Other investments	—		—		1,262		1,262
	Totals	$	11,414	$	88,002	$	1,496	$	100,912
	Of the total portfolio of fixed income securities, only holdings of U.S. Treasury Securities are classified within Level 1. There were no transfers in or out of Level 2 or Level 3 during either period.
	The fair value of the fixed income security in Level 3 was calculated using risk-adjusted value ranges and estimates, and the asset is the same at September 30, 2013 as at December 31, 2012. In the three month period ended September 30, 2013, approximately $95,000 was recognized in investment income from this investment. The other investment in Level 3 at September 30, 2013 is also the same as at December 31, 2012. Its effect on income has been immaterial in 2013. Both securities received Level 3 classification due to the absence of fair value quotes from Atlas' third party valuation service provider.
	Though Atlas believes its valuation methods are appropriate, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine its fair value could result in a different fair value as of September 30, 2013. Management does not believe that reasonable changes to the inputs to its valuation methodology would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
	Capital management - The Company manages capital using both regulatory capital measures and internal metrics. The Company’s capital is primarily derived from common shareholders’ equity, retained deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	As a holding company, Atlas could derive cash from its insurance subsidiaries generally in the form of dividends to meet its obligations, which will primarily consist of operating expense payments. Atlas’ insurance subsidiaries fund their obligations primarily through premium and investment income and maturities in the securities portfolio. The insurance subsidiaries require regulatory approval for the return of capital and, in certain circumstances, prior to the payment of dividends. In the event that dividends available to the holding company are inadequate to cover its operating expenses, the holding company would need to raise capital, sell assets or incur future debt.
	The insurance subsidiaries must each maintain a minimum statutory capital and surplus of $1.5 million and $2.4 million under the provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code and the Missouri Insurance Code, respectively. Dividends may only be paid from statutory unassigned surplus, and payments may not be made if such surplus is less than a stipulated amount. The dividend restriction is the greater of statutory net income or 10% of total statutory capital and surplus.
	At September 30, 2013 our insurance subsidiaries had a combined statutory surplus of $52.6 million and had combined net written premiums and combined net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 of $60.1 million and $5.7 million, respectively.
	Atlas did not declare or pay any dividends to its common shareholders during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 or in the year ended December 31, 2012.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	As a result of Atlas' deferred tax assets, the effective tax rate was 0.0% for the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and 1.8% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the U.S. statutory income tax rate of 34% as shown below (all amounts in '000s):
		Three Month Periods Ended										Nine Month Periods Ended
		September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012					September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012
		Amount			%		Amount			%		Amount			%		Amount			%
	Expected income tax expense/(benefit) at statutory rate	$	578		34	%	$	563		34	%	$	1,385		34	%	$	653		34	%
	Change in valuation allowance	(1,165		)	(68.6	)%	(566		)	(34.2	)%	(2,096		)	(51.4	)%	(658		)	(34.2	)%
	Nondeductible expenses	9			0.5	%	5			0.3	%	159			3.9	%	10			0.5	%
	Other	578			34.1	%	(2		)	(0.1	)%	624			15.3	%	(5		)	(0.3	)%
	Total	$	—		—	%	$	—		—	%	$	72		1.8	%	$	—		—	%
	Income tax expense consists of the following for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012:
		2013			2012
	Current tax expense/(benefit)	$	703		$	—
	Deferred tax (benefit)/expense, net of change in valuation allowance	(631		)	—
	Total	$	72		$	—
	Upon the transaction forming Atlas on December 31, 2010, a yearly limitation as required by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“IRC Section 382”) that applies to changes in ownership on the future utilization of Atlas’ net operating loss carry-forwards was calculated. The insurance subsidiaries’ prior parent retained those tax assets previously attributed to the insurance subsidiaries which could not be utilized by Atlas as a result of this limitation. As a result, Atlas’ ability to recognize future tax benefits associated with a portion of its deferred tax assets generated during prior years and the current year have been permanently limited to the amount determined under IRC Section 382. The result is a maximum expected net deferred tax asset which Atlas has available after the merger which is believed more likely than not to be utilized in the future, after consideration of the valuation allowance.
	On July 22, 2013, as a result of shareholder activity, a "triggering event" as determined under IRC Section 382 was reached. As a result, under IRC Section 382, the use of the Company's net operating loss and other carryforwards will be limited as a result of this "ownership change” for tax purposes, which is defined as a cumulative change of more than 50% during any three-year period by shareholders of the Company's shares.
	Following this triggering event, the Company estimates that it will retain total tax effected federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $15.3 million as of September 30, 2013. Book value per common share is unaffected by this event as the amount of lost net deferred tax assets of $578,000 were offset by a corresponding decrease in the valuation allowance which was already held against the majority of these assets. The completion and filing of the Company's 2013 U.S. Federal tax return will determine the final adjustment.
	The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows (all amounts in '000s):
		September 30, 2013			31-Dec-12
	Deferred tax assets:
	Unpaid claims and unearned premiums	$	5,007		$	3,144
	Taxable loss carry-forwards	15,347			16,128
	Bad debts	332			164
	Other	1,014			907
	Valuation allowance	(10,153		)	(11,242		)
	Total deferred tax assets, net of allowance	11,547			9,101
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Investment securities	584			910
	Deferred policy acquisition costs	2,278			1,280
	Other	74			306
	Total gross deferred tax liabilities	2,936			2,496
	Net deferred tax assets	$	8,611		$	6,605
	Amounts and expiration dates of the operating loss carry forwards as of September 30, 2013 are as follows (all amounts in '000s):
	Year of Occurrence	Year of Expiration	Amount
	2001	2021	$	12,039
	2002	2022	4,317
	2006	2026	7,825
	2007	2027	3,763
	2008	2028	1,949
	2009	2029	1,949
	2010	2030	2,296
	2011	2031	10,183
	2012	2032	817
	Total		$	45,138
	Atlas established a valuation allowance of $10.2 million and $11.2 million for its gross deferred tax assets as of the period ended September 30, 2013 and as of the year ended December 31, 2012, respectively.
	In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, Atlas considers both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent to which the evidence may be objectively verified. GAAP states that a cumulative loss in recent years is a significant piece of negative evidence that is difficult to overcome in determining that a valuation allowance is not needed against deferred tax assets. Atlas' assessment also considered the recent spin-off from prior ownership, the nature and extent of cumulative financial losses and trends in recent quarterly earnings.
	Atlas accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the income taxes accounting guidance. Atlas has analyzed filing positions in the federal and state jurisdiction where it is required to file tax returns, as well as the open tax years in these jurisdictions. Atlas believes that its federal and state income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material change to its financial position. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain federal and state income tax positions have been recorded. Atlas would recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the provision for federal income taxes. Atlas did not incur any federal income tax related interest income, interest expense or penalties for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012. Tax years 2008 through 2012 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Operating_Lease_Commitments

Operating Lease Commitments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'
	OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
	As of September 30, 2013, Atlas has the following cash obligations related to its operating leases (all amounts in '000s):
	Year	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017 & Beyond		Total
	Amount	$	280	$	1,019	$	1,029	$	770	$	281	$	3,379

Software_and_Equipment

Software and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Software and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	9. INTERNAL USE SOFTWARE AND CAPITAL ASSETS
	Atlas held the following internal use software and capital assets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, excluding assets held for sale (all amounts in '000s):
		September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Leasehold improvements	$	501		$	501
	Internal use software	5,931			4,560
	Computer equipment	1,711			1,505
	Furniture and other office equipment	363			306
	Total	8,506			6,872
	Accumulated depreciation	(6,241		)	(5,735		)
	Balance, end of period	$	2,265		$	1,137

Underwriting_Policy_and_Reinsu

Underwriting Policy and Reinsurance Ceded	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Underwriting Policy and Reinsurance Ceded [Abstract]	'
Reinsurance	'
	UNDERWRITING POLICY AND REINSURANCE CEDED
	Underwriting Risk - Underwriting risk is the risk that the total cost of claims and acquisition expenses will exceed premiums received and can arise from numerous factors, including pricing risk, reserving risk, catastrophic loss risk, reinsurance coverage risk and that loss and loss adjustment expense reserves are not sufficient.
	Reinsurance Ceded - As is customary in the insurance industry, Atlas reinsures portions of certain insurance policies it writes, thereby providing a greater diversification of risk and minimizing exposure on larger risks. Atlas remains contingently at risk with respect to any reinsurance ceded and would incur an additional loss if an assuming company were unable to meet its obligation under the reinsurance treaty.
	Atlas monitors the financial condition of its reinsurers to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. Letters of credit are maintained for any unauthorized reinsurer to cover ceded unearned premium, ceded loss reserve balances and ceded paid losses. These policies mitigate the risk of credit quality or dispute from becoming a danger to financial strength. To date, the Company has not experienced any material difficulties in collecting reinsurance recoverables.
	Gross premiums written and ceded premiums, losses and commissions as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 are as follows (all amounts in '000s):
		Three Month Periods Ended					Nine Month Periods Ended
		30-Sep-13		30-Sep-12			30-Sep-13		30-Sep-12
	Gross premiums written	$	32,075	$	23,353		$	70,990	$	44,349
	Ceded premiums written	2,241		1,965			10,906		4,925
	Net premiums written	$	29,834	$	21,388		$	60,084	$	39,424
	Ceded premiums earned	$	2,574	$	1,707		$	10,438	$	4,920
	Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,246		(749		)	6,232		662
	Ceding commissions	548		526			1,656		1,578
	Ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	14,695	$	6,596
	Prepaid reinsurance premiums	2,637		2,219
	Other amounts due from reinsurers	8,351		388

Unpaid_Claims

Unpaid Claims	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Unpaid Claims [Abstract]	'
Unpaid Claims	'
	UNPAID CLAIMS
	Claims liabilities - The changes in the provision for unpaid claims, net of amounts recoverable from reinsurers, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 were as follows (all amounts in '000s):
		Three Month Periods Ended				Nine Month Periods Ended
		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
	Unpaid claims, beginning of period	$	105,221	$	77,350	$	70,067	$	91,643
	Less: reinsurance recoverable	14,480		8,153		5,680		7,825
	Net beginning unpaid claims reserves	90,741		69,197		64,387		83,818
	Fair value of net loss reserves acquired from Gateway	—		—		29,857		—
	Incurred related to:
	Current year	11,392		6,976		32,591		18,141
	Prior years	7		189		26		336
		11,399		7,165		32,617		18,477
	Paid related to:
	Current year	3,811		2,302		8,343		6,224
	Prior years	8,978		7,082		29,167		29,093
		12,789		9,384		37,510		35,317
	Net unpaid claims, end of period	89,351		66,978		89,351		66,978
	Add: reinsurance recoverable	14,695		6,596		14,695		6,596
	Unpaid claims, end of period	$	104,046	$	73,574	$	104,046	$	73,574
	The process of establishing the estimated provision for unpaid claims is complex and imprecise as it relies on the judgment and opinions of a large number of individuals, on historical precedent and trends, on prevailing legal, economic, social and regulatory trends and on expectations as to future developments. The process of determining the provision necessarily involves risks that the actual results will deviate, perhaps substantially, from the best estimates made.

Stock_Options_and_Warrants

Stock Options and Warrants	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock Options and Warrants [Abstract]	'
Stock Options and Warrants	'
	STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
	Stock options - Stock option activity for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 follows (all prices in Canadian dollars):
		Nine Month Periods Ended
		30-Sep-13				30-Sep-12
		Number		Avg. Price		Number		Avg. Price
	Outstanding, beginning of period	133,950		$	5.76	136,109		$	5.7
	Granted	91,667		6.45		—		—
	Exercised	—		—		(922	)	3
	Expired	—		—		(1,237	)	3
	Outstanding, end of period	225,617		$	6.04	133,950		$	5.76
	Information about options outstanding at September 30, 2013 is as follows:
	Grant Date	Expiration Date	Number Outstanding		Number Exercisable
	March 18, 2010	March 18, 2020	10,700		10,700
	January 18, 2011	January 18, 2021	123,250		92,438
	11-Jan-13	January 11, 2023	91,667		—
	Total		225,617		103,138
	The options granted on March 18, 2010 have an exercise price of C$3.00 per share. These options were granted to directors of Atlas' predecessor company, JJR VI.
	On January 18, 2011, Atlas granted options to purchase 123,250 ordinary shares of Atlas stock to officers and directors at an exercise price of C$6.00 per share. The options vest 25% at date of grant and 25% on each of the next three anniversary dates and expire on January 18, 2021. Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the weighted average grant date fair value of these options is C$3.72 per share.
	On January 11, 2013, Atlas granted options to purchase 91,667 ordinary shares under the Company’s stock option plan, all of which were granted to the Company’s officers. The granted options have an exercise price of C$6.45 and vest equally on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The options expire on January 11, 2023. Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the weighted average grant date fair value of these options is C$4.54 per share.
	The Black-Scholes option pricing model was used to estimate the fair value of compensation expense using the following assumptions – risk-free interest rate 1.88% to 3.13%; dividend yield 0.0%; expected volatility 65% to 100%; expected life of 6 to 10 years.
	In accordance with Accounting Standard Codification 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), Atlas has recognized stock compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the last separately vesting portion of the award. In the three month period ended September 30, 2013, Atlas recognized $63,000 in expense compared to $28,000 in the three month period ended September 30, 2012. Stock compensation expense is a component of other underwriting expenses on the income statement. Total unrecognized stock compensation expense related to the 2011 and 2013 grants is $457,000 as of the period ended September 30, 2013 which will be recognized over the next 27 months.
	The weighted average exercise price of all the shares exercisable at September 30, 2013 is C$5.69 versus C$5.56 at December 31, 2012 and the grants have a weighted average remaining life of 8.1 years. The stock options outstanding have an intrinsic value as of the period ended September 30, 2013 of $1.0 million.
	In the second quarter of 2013, a new Equity Incentive Plan was approved by Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Atlas will cease to grant new stock options under the existing Stock Option Plan. The Equity Incentive Plan is a new securities based compensation plan, pursuant to which Atlas may issue restricted shares, restricted units, stock options and other forms of equity incentives to eligible persons as part of their compensation. The Equity Incentive Plan is considered an amendment and restatement of the Stock Option Plan, although outstanding stock options issued pursuant to the Stock Option Plan will continue to be governed by the terms of the Stock Option Plan.
	Under the Equity Incentive Plan, a director who either directly or indirectly purchases up to $100,000 of Atlas stock on the open market or through the employee stock purchase plan (see note 13) will receive a 3 to 1 matching grant of restricted stock (or for Canadian taxpayers, restricted stock units) based on the aggregate purchase price of shares he or she purchases during the six-month period beginning on June 18, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013 (the “Purchase Period”). The matching grant will be made after the end of the Purchase Period (the “Grant Date”) as soon as administratively possible. The number of shares that will be issued on the Grant Date will be determined by dividing (A) the dollar amount of the Company matching contribution due based on purchases during the Purchase Period by (B) the closing share price of one share of Company common stock at close of market on June 17, 2013 (the “Closing Price”). The restricted stock will vest 20% on each anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to the terms of the Guidelines. The matching grant will subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Equity Incentive Plan and applicable grant agreements.
	Warrants - On November 1, 2010, 1,327,840 subscription receipts were issued in a private placement for ordinary voting common shares of Atlas as well as warrants to purchase 1,327,840 ordinary voting common shares of Atlas for C$6.00 per share. The subscription receipts were converted to Atlas ordinary voting shares at Atlas' formation.
	During the three month period ended September 30, 2013, 66,434 warrants were exercised in exchange for common shares, leaving 1,190,409 warrants outstanding as of September 30, 2013. Subsequent to September 30, 2013, 177,276 additional warrants were exercised in exchange for common shares. The warrants will expire on December 31, 2013.
	Atlas' closing stock price on September 30, 2013 on the NASDAQ was $10.24.

Other_Employee_Benefit_Plans

Other Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Other Employee Benefit Plans	'
	OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	Defined Contribution Plan - In January 2011, Atlas formed a defined contribution 401(k) plan covering all qualified employees of Atlas and its subsidiaries. Employees can choose to contribute up to 60% of their annual earnings but not more than $17,000 for 2013 to the plan. Qualifying employees age 50 and older can contribute an additional $5,500 in 2013. Atlas matches 50% of the employee contribution up to 5% of annual earnings for a total maximum expense of 2.5% of annual earnings per participant. Atlas contributions are discretionary. Employees are 100% vested in their own contributions and vest in Atlas contributions based on years of service with 100% vested after five years. Company contributions were $32,000 and $25,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and were $103,000 and $82,000 for nine month period ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan - In the second quarter of 2011, Atlas initiated the Atlas Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) to encourage continued employee interest in the operation, growth and development of Atlas and to provide an additional investment opportunity to employees. Beginning in June 2011, full time and permanent part time employees working more than 30 hours per week are allowed to invest up to 5% of adjusted salary in Atlas ordinary voting common shares. Atlas matches 50% of the employee contribution up to 5% of annual earnings for a total maximum expense of 2.5% of annual earnings per participant. Atlas will also pay administrative costs related to this plan. Costs incurred related to this plan were $14,000 and $11,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and were $41,000 and $37,000 for nine month period ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Share_Capital

Share Capital	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share Capital [Abstract]	'
Share Capital	'
	SHARE CAPITAL
	On December 7, 2012, a shareholder meeting was held where a one-for-three reverse stock split was unanimously approved. When the reverse stock split took effect on January 29, 2013, it decreased the authorized and outstanding ordinary shares and restricted voting shares at a ratio of one-for-three. The primary objective of the reverse stock split was to increase the per share price of Atlas' ordinary shares to meet certain listing requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market. The share capital for the common shares is as follows:
			September 30, 2013			31-Dec-12
		Shares Authorized	Shares Issued and Outstanding	Amount (in '000s)		Shares Issued and Outstanding	Amount (in '000s)
	Ordinary	266,666,667	6,970,854	$	21	2,256,924	$	4
	Restricted	33,333,334	1,262,471	4		3,887,471	14
	Total common shares	300,000,001	8,233,325	$	25	6,144,395	$	18
	On February 11, 2013, an aggregate of 4,125,000 Atlas ordinary shares were offered in Atlas' initial public offering in the United States. 1,500,000 ordinary shares were offered by Atlas and 2,625,000 ordinary shares were sold by Kingsway America Inc. ("KAI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kingsway Financial Services Inc., or other Kingsway subsidiaries (collectively ”Kingsway”) at a price of $5.85 per share, less underwriting discounts and expenses. Atlas also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an aggregate of 618,750 additional shares at the public offering price of $5.85 per share to cover over-allotments, if any. On March 11, 2013, the underwriters exercised this option and purchased an additional 451,500 shares. After underwriting and other expenses, Atlas realized combined proceeds of $9.8 million.
	During the three month period ended September 30, 2013, 66,434 warrants were exercised, which resulted in the issuance of 66,433 common shares.
	All of the issued and outstanding restricted voting common shares are beneficially owned or controlled by Kingsway. The restricted voting common shares are entitled to vote at all meetings of shareholders, except at meetings of holders of a specific class that are entitled to vote separately as a class. The restricted voting common shares as a class shall not carry more than 30% of the aggregate votes eligible to be voted at a general meeting of common shareholders.
	The restricted voting common shares will convert to ordinary voting common shares in the event that these Kingsway-owned shares are sold to non-affiliates of the Company.
	Preferred shares are not entitled to vote. Of the total 2,000,000 preferred shares outstanding at September 30, 2013, all are beneficially owned or controlled by Hendricks. Preferred shareholders are entitled to dividends on a cumulative basis whether or not declared by the Board of Directors at the rate of $0.045 per share per year (4.5%) and may be paid in cash or in additional preferred shares at the option of Atlas. In liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of Atlas, preferred shareholders receive the greater of $1.00 per share plus all declared and unpaid dividends or the amount it would receive in liquidation if the preferred shares had been converted to restricted voting common shares or ordinary voting common shares immediately prior to liquidation. Preferred shares are convertible into ordinary voting shares at the option of the holder at any date after the fifth year of issuance at the rate of 0.1270 ordinary voting common shares for each preferred share. The conversion rate is subject to change if the number of ordinary voting common shares or restricted voting common shares changes. The preferred shares are redeemable at the option of Atlas at a price of $1.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends commencing at the earlier of two years from January 1, 2013 (the issuance date of the preferred shares).
	During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, Atlas declared and paid $2.1 million in dividends earned through the preferred shares to Kingsway, the cumulative amount to which they were entitled through the end of September 30, 2013. Hendricks earned $23,000 in dividends during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and has $67,000 accrued through September 30, 2013 which remain unpaid. The 18,000,000 preferred shares previously owned by Kingsway were repurchased by the Company on August 1, 2013 pursuant to the Share Repurchase Agreement.

Deferred_Policy_Acquisition_Co

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Abstract]	'
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Text Block]	'
	DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
	Deferred policy acquisition costs for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 (in '000s):
		Nine Month Periods Ended
		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	3,764	$	3,020
	Acquired in business combination	1,233		—
	Acquisition costs deferred	9,061		6,063
	Amortization charged to income	7,359		4,582
	Balance, end of period	$	6,699	$	4,501

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	The business of Atlas is carried on through its insurance subsidiaries. Atlas’ insurance subsidiaries have been parties to various transactions with affiliates in the past, although activity in this regard has diminished over time. Related party transactions, including services provided to or received by Atlas’ insurance subsidiaries, are carried out in the normal course of operations and are measured at the amount of consideration paid or received as established and agreed upon by the parties. Such transactions typically include claims handling services, marketing services and commission payments. Management believes that consideration paid for such services approximates fair value.
	At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Atlas reported net amounts receivable from (payable to) affiliates as follows which are included within other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses on the balance sheets (all amounts in '000s):
		30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	Kingsway America, Inc.	$	(7,819	)	$	43
	Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company	4			1
	Total	$	(7,815	)	$	44
	Amounts due to Kingsway at September 30, 2013 primarily consisted of the amount owing in conjunction with repurchase of the preferred shares in the amount of $8.0 million.
	As a result of the preferred shares repurchased by the Company on August 1, 2013 pursuant to the Share Repurchase Agreement and the restricted shares sold on October 18, 2013, according to the NAIC definition, Atlas is no longer part of the Kingsway holding company system as of the date of this report.

Subsequent_Events_Notes

Subsequent Events (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	The outstanding common shares were 8,410,601 as of November 4, 2013 after having issued 177,276 shares as a result of warrant exercises through November 4, 2013.
	On October 18, 2013 Kingsway notified the Company that it has sold 529,608 of its restricted shares bringing its restricted share count to 732,863 or 8.7% of the outstanding common shares as of November 4, 2013.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	Earnings per ordinary and restricted voting common share (collectively, the "common shares") for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 are as follows:
			Three Month Periods Ended						Nine Month Periods Ended
			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
	Basic:
	Net income attributable to Atlas		$	1,699		$	1,657		$	4,002		$	1,922
	Add: Discount upon redemption of preferred stock		1,800			—			1,800			—
	Less: Preferred share dividends		(95		)	(202		)	(596		)	(606		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders		$	3,404		$	1,455		$	5,206		$	1,316
		Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	8,217,692			6,144,384			7,802,253			6,146,179
	Basic earnings (loss) per common share		$	0.41		$	0.24		$	0.67		$	0.21
	Diluted:
		Weighted average basic common shares outstanding	8,217,692			6,144,384			7,802,253			6,146,179
	Add:
		Dilutive stock options outstanding	92,578			4,917			64,606			4,406
		Dilutive warrants	493,176			—			346,579			—
		Preferred shares	254,000			2,286,000			254,000			—
	Dilutive average common shares outstanding		9,057,446			8,435,301			8,467,438			6,150,585
	Dilutive earnings per common share		$	0.39		$	0.17		$	0.69		$	0.21

Acquisition_of_Gateway_Insuran1

Acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Acquisition of Gateway [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	Atlas incurred $406,000 in legal and professional fee expenses related to the transaction during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, all in the first quarter. Atlas also incurred $337,000 in one-time employee termination costs during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, plans for which were formulated in the same period. This expense is included in "Other Underwriting Expenses" on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). The objective of the restructuring is to eliminate managerial and staff positions deemed duplicative subsequent to the acquisition. Activity related to this plan in the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 follows (in '000s):
			Employee Termination Costs
	Balance - beginning of period		$	—
	Recognized in earnings		337
	Spending		(337		)
	Balance - end of period		$	—
Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	'
	(in '000s, except per share information)	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
		30-Sep-12			30-Sep-12
	Revenue	$	14,796		$	37,985
	Net (loss) attributable to Atlas	$	(926	)	$	(808	)
	Basic earnings per share (1)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.20	)
	Diluted earnings per share (1)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.20	)
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]	'
	(in '000s)
	Purchase Consideration
	Cash	$	12,282
	Preferred stock	2,000
	Total	$	14,282
	Allocation of Purchase Price
	Cash and investments	$	45,421
	Accounts receivable and other assets	8,694
	Reinsurance recoverables	6,352
	Intangible assets	740
	Property and equipment	923
	Value of business acquired	1,233
	Total Assets	$	63,363
	Claims liabilities	$	36,209
	Unearned premiums	9,601
	Due to reinsurers and other insurers	286
	Accounts payable and other liabilities	2,985
	Total Liabilities	$	49,081
	Net assets acquired	$	14,282
	The acquisition of Gateway resulted in the recognition of intangible assets, comprised entirely of state insurance licenses valued at $740,000. The state insurance licenses are considered to have an infinite life and will not be amortized, but will be evaluated for impairment at least annually. Thus, Atlas recognized no amortization expense during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 related to intangible assets acquired in the Gateway transaction.
	Atlas incurred $406,000 in legal and professional fee expenses related to the transaction during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, all in the first quarter. Atlas also incurred $337,000 in one-time employee termination costs during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, plans for which were formulated in the same period. This expense is included in "Other Underwriting Expenses" on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited). The objective of the restructuring is to eliminate managerial and staff positions deemed duplicative subsequent to the acquisition. Activity related to this plan in the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 follows (in '000s):
			Employee Termination Costs
	Balance - beginning of period		$	—
	Recognized in earnings		337
	Spending		(337		)
	Balance - end of period		$	—

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Investments [Abstract]	'
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the components of net investment gains for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012:
				2013			2012
	Fixed income securities			$	127		$	453
	Equities			394			645
	Net investment gains			$	521		$	1,098
				2013			2012
	Fixed income securities			$	33		$	134
	Equities			—			645
	Net investment gains			$	33		$	779
Investment Income [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the components of net investment income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 (all amounts in '000s):
				2013			2012
	Total investment income
		Interest income		1,981			2,118
		Dividend income		9			15
		Income from other investments		112			18
	Investment expenses			(374		)	(273		)
	Net investment income			$	1,728		$	1,878
	The following table summarizes the components of net investment income for the three month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (all amounts in '000s):
				2013			2012
	Total investment income
		Interest income		631			680
		Income from other investments		50			18
	Investment expenses			(111		)	(85		)
	Net investment income			$	570		$	613
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	'
	The following tables summarize carrying amounts of fixed income securities by contractual maturity. As certain securities and debentures have the right to call or prepay obligations, the actual settlement dates may differ from contractual maturity.
	As of the period ended September 30, 2013	One year or less			One to five years			Five to ten years			More than ten years			Total
	Fixed income securities	$	5,742		$	43,202		$	28,320		$	52,502		$	129,766
	Percentage of total	4.4		%	33.3		%	21.8		%	40.5		%	100		%
	As of the year ended December 31, 2012	One year or less			One to five years			Five to ten years			More than ten years			Total
	Fixed income securities	$	9,513		$	23,124		$	20,524		$	44,918		$	98,079
	Percentage of total	9.7		%	23.6		%	20.9		%	45.8		%	100		%
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	'
	The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value for Atlas’ investments in fixed maturities and equity investments are as follows. Atlas' other investment is in a limited partnership that primarily invests in income-producing real estate. Atlas' interests are not deemed minor and it is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As of the period ended September 30, 2013, the carrying value was approximately $1.2 million versus approximately $1.3 million as of the year ended December 31, 2012. The carrying value of this investment is Atlas' share of the net book value, an amount that approximates fair value. Atlas receives dividends on a routine basis which approximate the income earned on the investment. This other investment is not included in the tables below (all amounts in '000s):
	September 30, 2013		Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains			Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	Fixed income:
	U.S.	- Government	$	51,919		$	358		$	1,053		$	51,224
		- Corporate	44,070			496			697			43,869
		- Commercial mortgage backed	23,165			69			457			22,777
		- Other asset backed	11,857			55			16			11,896
	Total fixed income		131,011			978			2,223			129,766
	Equities		569			—			136			433
	Totals		$	131,580		$	978		$	2,359		$	130,199
	December 31, 2012		Amortized Cost			Gross Unrealized Gains			Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	Fixed income:
	U.S.	- Government	$	34,993		$	879		$	9		$	35,863
		- Corporate	35,922			1,253			16			37,159
		- Commercial mortgage backed	20,387			433			7			20,813
		- Other asset backed	4,121			123			—			4,244
	Total fixed income		95,423			2,688			32			98,079
	Equities		1,563			8			—			1,571
	Totals		$	96,986		$	2,696		$	32		$	99,650

Financial_and_Credit_Risk_Mana1

Financial and Credit Risk Management (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Financial and Credit Risk Management [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	September 30, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Fixed income securities	$	13,364	$	116,168	$	234	$	129,766
	Equities	433		—		—		433
	Other investments	—		—		1,249		$	1,249
	Totals	$	13,797	$	116,168	$	1,483	$	131,448
	31-Dec-12	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Fixed income securities	$	9,843	$	88,002	$	234	$	98,079
	Equities	1,571		—		—		1,571
	Other investments	—		—		1,262		1,262
	Totals	$	11,414	$	88,002	$	1,496	$	100,912

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	he effective tax rate was 0.0% for the three month period ended September 30, 2013, and 1.8% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the U.S. statutory income tax rate of 34% as shown below (all amounts in '000s):
		Three Month Periods Ended										Nine Month Periods Ended
		September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012					September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012
		Amount			%		Amount			%		Amount			%		Amount			%
	Expected income tax expense/(benefit) at statutory rate	$	578		34	%	$	563		34	%	$	1,385		34	%	$	653		34	%
	Change in valuation allowance	(1,165		)	(68.6	)%	(566		)	(34.2	)%	(2,096		)	(51.4	)%	(658		)	(34.2	)%
	Nondeductible expenses	9			0.5	%	5			0.3	%	159			3.9	%	10			0.5	%
	Other	578			34.1	%	(2		)	(0.1	)%	624			15.3	%	(5		)	(0.3	)%
	Total	$	—		—	%	$	—		—	%	$	72		1.8	%	$	—		—	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are as follows (all amounts in '000s):
		September 30, 2013			31-Dec-12
	Deferred tax assets:
	Unpaid claims and unearned premiums	$	5,007		$	3,144
	Taxable loss carry-forwards	15,347			16,128
	Bad debts	332			164
	Other	1,014			907
	Valuation allowance	(10,153		)	(11,242		)
	Total deferred tax assets, net of allowance	11,547			9,101
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Investment securities	584			910
	Deferred policy acquisition costs	2,278			1,280
	Other	74			306
	Total gross deferred tax liabilities	2,936			2,496
	Net deferred tax assets	$	8,611		$	6,605
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	Income tax expense consists of the following for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012:
		2013			2012
	Current tax expense/(benefit)	$	703		$	—
	Deferred tax (benefit)/expense, net of change in valuation allowance	(631		)	—
	Total	$	72		$	—
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]	'
	Amounts and expiration dates of the operating loss carry forwards as of September 30, 2013 are as follows (all amounts in '000s):
	Year of Occurrence	Year of Expiration	Amount
	2001	2021	$	12,039
	2002	2022	4,317
	2006	2026	7,825
	2007	2027	3,763
	2008	2028	1,949
	2009	2029	1,949
	2010	2030	2,296
	2011	2031	10,183
	2012	2032	817
	Total		$	45,138

Operating_Lease_Commitments_Ta

Operating Lease Commitments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	Year	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017 & Beyond		Total
	Amount	$	280	$	1,019	$	1,029	$	770	$	281	$	3,379

Software_and_Equipment_Tables

Software and Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Software and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
		September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Leasehold improvements	$	501		$	501
	Internal use software	5,931			4,560
	Computer equipment	1,711			1,505
	Furniture and other office equipment	363			306
	Total	8,506			6,872
	Accumulated depreciation	(6,241		)	(5,735		)
	Balance, end of period	$	2,265		$	1,137

Underwriting_Policy_and_Reinsu1

Underwriting Policy and Reinsurance Ceded (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Underwriting Policy and Reinsurance Ceded [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Effects of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Table Text Block]	'
	Gross premiums written and ceded premiums, losses and commissions as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 are as follows (all amounts in '000s):
		Three Month Periods Ended					Nine Month Periods Ended
		30-Sep-13		30-Sep-12			30-Sep-13		30-Sep-12
	Gross premiums written	$	32,075	$	23,353		$	70,990	$	44,349
	Ceded premiums written	2,241		1,965			10,906		4,925
	Net premiums written	$	29,834	$	21,388		$	60,084	$	39,424
	Ceded premiums earned	$	2,574	$	1,707		$	10,438	$	4,920
	Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,246		(749		)	6,232		662
	Ceding commissions	548		526			1,656		1,578
	Ceded unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	14,695	$	6,596
	Prepaid reinsurance premiums	2,637		2,219
	Other amounts due from reinsurers	8,351		388

Unpaid_Claims_Tables

Unpaid Claims (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Unpaid Claims [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Claims liabilities - The changes in the provision for unpaid claims, net of amounts recoverable from reinsurers, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 were as follows (all amounts in '000s):
		Three Month Periods Ended				Nine Month Periods Ended
		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
	Unpaid claims, beginning of period	$	105,221	$	77,350	$	70,067	$	91,643
	Less: reinsurance recoverable	14,480		8,153		5,680		7,825
	Net beginning unpaid claims reserves	90,741		69,197		64,387		83,818
	Fair value of net loss reserves acquired from Gateway	—		—		29,857		—
	Incurred related to:
	Current year	11,392		6,976		32,591		18,141
	Prior years	7		189		26		336
		11,399		7,165		32,617		18,477
	Paid related to:
	Current year	3,811		2,302		8,343		6,224
	Prior years	8,978		7,082		29,167		29,093
		12,789		9,384		37,510		35,317
	Net unpaid claims, end of period	89,351		66,978		89,351		66,978
	Add: reinsurance recoverable	14,695		6,596		14,695		6,596
	Unpaid claims, end of period	$	104,046	$	73,574	$	104,046	$	73,574

Stock_Options_and_Warrants_Tab

Stock Options and Warrants (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock Options and Warrants [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	Stock options - Stock option activity for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 follows (all prices in Canadian dollars):
		Nine Month Periods Ended
		30-Sep-13				30-Sep-12
		Number		Avg. Price		Number		Avg. Price
	Outstanding, beginning of period	133,950		$	5.76	136,109		$	5.7
	Granted	91,667		6.45		—		—
	Exercised	—		—		(922	)	3
	Expired	—		—		(1,237	)	3
	Outstanding, end of period	225,617		$	6.04	133,950		$	5.76
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block]	'
	Information about options outstanding at September 30, 2013 is as follows:
	Grant Date	Expiration Date	Number Outstanding		Number Exercisable
	March 18, 2010	March 18, 2020	10,700		10,700
	January 18, 2011	January 18, 2021	123,250		92,438
	11-Jan-13	January 11, 2023	91,667		—
	Total		225,617		103,138

Share_Capital_Tables

Share Capital (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Share Capital [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	'
	The share capital for the common shares is as follows:
			September 30, 2013			31-Dec-12
		Shares Authorized	Shares Issued and Outstanding	Amount (in '000s)		Shares Issued and Outstanding	Amount (in '000s)
	Ordinary	266,666,667	6,970,854	$	21	2,256,924	$	4
	Restricted	33,333,334	1,262,471	4		3,887,471	14
	Total common shares	300,000,001	8,233,325	$	25	6,144,395	$	18

Deferred_Policy_Acquisition_Co1

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Present Value of Future Profits [Table Text Block]	'
	Deferred policy acquisition costs for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 (in '000s):
		Nine Month Periods Ended
		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
	Balance, beginning of period	$	3,764	$	3,020
	Acquired in business combination	1,233		—
	Acquisition costs deferred	9,061		6,063
	Amortization charged to income	7,359		4,582
	Balance, end of period	$	6,699	$	4,501

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Atlas reported net amounts receivable from (payable to) affiliates as follows which are included within other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses on the balance sheets (all amounts in '000s):
		30-Sep-13			31-Dec-12
	Kingsway America, Inc.	$	(7,819	)	$	43
	Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company	4			1
	Total	$	(7,815	)	$	44

Nature_of_Operations_Details

Nature of Operations (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013
	state
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Number of States, Licensed to Write Property and Casualty Insurance	49
Number of States, Core Products Actively Distributed	40

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

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Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Jul. 07, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jul. 07, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Warrant [Member]

Warrant [Member]

Warrant [Member]

Warrant [Member]

Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]

November 1, 2010 Warrant Issuance [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Shares [Member]

The Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]

The Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]

The Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]

Warrant [Member]

Reconciliation of net income available to common shareholders

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Net income (loss) attributable to Atlas

$1,699,000

$1,657,000

$4,002,000

$1,922,000

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Preferred Stock Redemption Discount

1,800,000

0

1,800,000

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Preferred Stock Dividends

-95,000

-202,000

-596,000

-606,000

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Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders

3,404,000

1,455,000

5,206,000

1,316,000

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Basic:

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Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic

8,217,692

6,144,384

7,802,253

6,146,179

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Earnings/(loss) per common share, basic

$0.41

$0.24

$0.67

$0.21

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Diluted:

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Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment

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92,578

4,917

64,606

4,406

493,176

0

346,579

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254,000

2,286,000

254,000

0

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Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted

9,057,446

8,435,301

8,467,438

6,150,585

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Earnings/(loss) per common share, diluted

$0.39

$0.17

$0.69

$0.21

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Warrants and Rights Outstanding

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1,190,409

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Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount

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2,000,000

Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion

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0.127

Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased

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18,000,000

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Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount, Percentage of Liquidation Value

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90.00%

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Payments for Repurchase of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock

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8,282,000

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8,300,000

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781,000

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Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

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16,200,000

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Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount

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8,000,000

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

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4.50%

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Notes Payable

$7,978,000

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$7,978,000

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$0

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$8,000,000

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Acquisition_of_Gateway_Insuran2

Acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]	'	'
Pro Forma Revenue	$14,796	$37,985
Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	($926)	($808)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted	($0.18)	($0.20)

Acquisition_of_Gateway_Insuran3

Acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company Purchase Price Allocation (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Jan. 02, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	'	$14,282,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	1,233,000	'	0
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired	'	63,363,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed	'	49,081,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net	'	14,282,000	'
September 30, 2013 [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid	'	12,282,000	'
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	'	2,000,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	45,421,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables	'	8,694,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Reinsurance recoverable	'	6,352,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable	'	740,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment	'	923,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Unpaid Claims	'	36,209,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue	'	9,601,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities	'	286,000	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities	'	$2,985,000	'

Acquisition_of_Gateway_Insuran4

Acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company Supplemental Information Regarding Gateway Purchase (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jan. 02, 2013
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	$0	$0	$406,000	$0	'
Reserve Development Protection Payable	'	'	'	'	2
ReserveDevelopmentProtection	'	'	'	'	2
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	'	'	'	'	14,282,000
Severance Costs	'	'	337,000	'	'
DividendPaidByGateway [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	'	'	'	'	6
PreferredSharesIssuedByAtlas [Member] [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	'	'	'	'	2
CashPaidByAtlas [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price	'	'	'	'	$6.30

Acquisition_of_Gateway_Insuran5

Acquisition of Gateway Insurance Company Severance Costs Applicable to Gateway (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Applicable to Gateway [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Reserve	$0
Severance Costs	337,000
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash	-337,000
Restructuring Reserve	$0

Schedule_of_AvailableforSale_S

Schedule of Available-for-Sale Securities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	$106.20	'
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	51,919,000	34,993,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	358,000	879,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	1,053,000	9,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	51,224,000	35,863,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	44,070,000	35,922,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	496,000	1,253,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	697,000	16,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	43,869,000	37,159,000
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	23,165,000	20,387,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	69,000	433,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	457,000	7,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	22,777,000	20,813,000
Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	11,857,000	4,121,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	55,000	123,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	16,000	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	11,896,000	4,244,000
Fixed Income Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	131,011,000	95,423,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	978,000	2,688,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	2,223,000	32,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	129,766,000	98,079,000
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	569,000	1,563,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	8,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	136,000	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	433,000	1,571,000
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	131,580,000	96,986,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	978,000	2,696,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	2,359,000	32,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$130,199,000	$99,650,000

Investments_Classified_by_Cont

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value	$5,742	$9,513
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value as Percent of Total	4.40%	9.70%
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	43,202	23,124
Available-for-Sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after one through five years, fair value, as percent of total	33.30%	23.60%
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	28,320	20,524
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value, as Percent of Total	21.80%	20.90%
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value	52,502	44,918
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value, as Percent of Total	40.50%	45.80%
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,011 and $95,423)	$129,766	$98,079

Schedule_of_Investment_Income_

Schedule of Investment Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest income	$631	$680	$1,981	$2,118
Dividend income	'	'	9	15
Income from other investments	50	18	112	18
Investment expenses	-111	-85	-374	-273
Net investment income	$570	$613	$1,728	$1,878

Collateral_Details

Collateral (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Investments [Abstract]	'	'
Deposit Assets	$14.80	$9.80
Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral	$7.80	$8.30

Investments_Limited_Liability_

Investments Limited Liability Investment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments [Abstract]	'	'
Other investments	$1,249	$1,262

Investments_Schedule_of_Invest

Investments Schedule of Investment Gains (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Fixed income securities	'	$134	$127	$453
Equities	0	1	394	645
Net investment gains	$33	$779	$521	$1,098

Provision_for_Doubtful_Account

Provision for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Provision for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]	'	'
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	($236)	($159)

Fair_Value_of_Assets_Measeured

Fair Value of Assets Measeured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,011 and $95,423)	$129,766	$98,079
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $569 and $1,563)	433	1,571
Other investments	1,249	1,262
Available-for-sale Securities	131,448	100,912
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	13,797	11,414
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	116,168	88,002
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	1,483	1,496
Fixed Income Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,011 and $95,423)	129,766	98,079
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,011 and $95,423)	13,364	9,843
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,011 and $95,423)	116,168	88,002
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fixed income securities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,011 and $95,423)	234	234
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $569 and $1,563)	433	1,571
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $569 and $1,563)	433	1,571
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $569 and $1,563)	0	0
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $569 and $1,563)	0	0
Equity Method Investments [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Other investments	1,249	1,262
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Other investments	0	0
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Other investments	0	0
Equity Method Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Other investments	$1,249	$1,262

Statutory_Accounting_Measureme

Statutory Accounting Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial and Credit Risk Management [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	$976,000	'	$976,000	$484,000
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	236,000	159,000	'	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance	52,600,000	'	52,600,000	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount	'	'	5,700,000	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Written Premium Amount	'	'	$60,100,000	'

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	0.00%	0.00%	1.80%	0.00%	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	$11,547,000	'	$11,547,000	'	$9,101,000
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	15,300,000	'	15,300,000	'	'
Decrease in Valuation Allowance Already Held Against Majority of Assets [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	$578,000	'	$578,000	'	'

Income_Tax_Rate_Reconciliation

Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	$578	$563	$1,385	$653
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	34.00%	34.00%	34.00%	34.00%
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	-1,165	-566	-2,096	-658
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	-68.60%	-34.20%	-51.40%	-34.20%
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense	9	5	159	10
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense	0.50%	0.30%	3.90%	0.50%
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments	578	-2	624	-5
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deductions, Other	34.10%	-0.10%	15.30%	-0.30%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$0	$0	$72	$0
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	0.00%	0.00%	1.80%	0.00%

Components_of_Income_Tax_Expen

Components of Income Tax Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Current tax expense/(benefit)	'	'	$703	$0
Deferred tax (benefit)/expense	'	'	-631	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$0	$0	$72	$0

Deferred_Tax_Assets_and_Liabil

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Unpaid claims and unearned premiums	$5,007	$3,144
Loss carry-forwards	15,347	16,128
Bad debts	332	164
Other	1,014	907
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	-10,153	-11,242
Total deferred tax assets, net of allowance	11,547	9,101
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Investment securities	584	910
Deferred policy acquisition costs	2,278	1,280
Other	74	306
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	2,936	2,496
Deferred tax asset, net	$8,611	$6,605

Schedule_of_Tax_Carryforwards_

Schedule of Tax Carryforwards (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	$45,138
Carryforward Expiring in 2021 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2001
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2021
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	12,039
Carryforward Expiring in 2022 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2002
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2022
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	4,317
Carryforward Expiring in 2026 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2006
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2026
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	7,825
Carryforward Expiring in 2027 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2007
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2027
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	3,763
Carryforward Expiring in 2028 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2008
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2028
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	1,949
Carryforward Expiring in 2029 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2009
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2029
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	1,949
Carryforward Expiring in 2030 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2010
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2030
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	2,296
Carryforward Expiring in 2031 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2011
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2031
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	10,183
Carryforward Expiring in 2032 [Member]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Year of Occurrence	'2012
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates	'2032
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	$817

Operating_Lease_Commitments_Fu

Operating Lease Commitments Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	$280
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	1,019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	1,029
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	770
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	281
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$3,379

Software_and_Equipment_Details

Software and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Software and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'
Leasehold improvements	$501	$501
Internal use software	5,931	4,560
Computer equipment	1,711	1,505
Furniture and other office equipment	363	306
Total	8,506	6,872
Accumulated Depreciation	-6,241	-5,735
Balance, end of period	$2,265	$1,137

Underwriting_Policy_and_Reinsu2

Underwriting Policy and Reinsurance Ceded (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Underwriting Policy and Reinsurance Ceded [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ceded premiums written	$2,241	$1,965	$10,906	$4,925	'	'	'	'
Premiums Written, Net, Property and Casualty	29,834	21,388	60,084	39,424	'	'	'	'
Direct Premiums Written	32,075	23,353	70,990	44,349	'	'	'	'
Ceded premiums earned	2,574	1,707	10,438	4,920	'	'	'	'
Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses	1,246	-749	6,232	662	'	'	'	'
Fees and Commissions, Other	548	526	1,656	1,578	'	'	'	'
Prepaid Reinsurance Premiums	2,637	2,219	2,637	2,219	'	2,111	'	'
Reinsurance Receivables, Incurred but Not Reported Claims	14,695	6,596	14,695	6,596	14,480	5,680	8,153	7,825
Other Amounts due from Reinsurers	$8,351	$388	$8,351	$388	'	'	'	'

Unpaid_Claims_Details

Unpaid Claims (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Unpaid Claims	$29,857	$29,857	'	$29,857	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Unpaid claims, beginning of period	'	105,221	77,350	70,067	91,643
Reinsurance Receivables, Incurred but Not Reported Claims	'	14,480	8,153	5,680	7,825
Net beginning unpaid claims reserves	'	90,741	69,197	64,387	83,818
Incurred related to:	'	'	'	'	'
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year	'	11,392	6,976	32,591	18,141
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims, Prior Years	'	7	189	26	336
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims	'	11,399	7,165	32,617	18,477
Paid related to:	'	'	'	'	'
Current year	'	3,811	2,302	8,343	6,224
Prior years	'	8,978	7,082	29,167	29,093
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid	37,510	12,789	9,384	'	35,317
Net unpaid claims, end of period	89,351	89,351	66,978	89,351	66,978
Reinsurance Receivables, Incurred but Not Reported Claims	14,695	14,695	6,596	14,695	6,596
Unpaid claims, end of period	$104,046	$104,046	$73,574	$104,046	$73,574

Schedule_of_Activity_Related_S

Schedule of Activity Related Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	133,950	136,109
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.76	$5.70
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	91,667	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$6.45	$0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	0	-922
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0	$3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period	0	-1,237
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0	$3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	225,617	133,950
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$6.04	$5.76

Stock_Options_and_Warrants_Sch

Stock Options and Warrants Schedule of Outstanding Options (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
					3-18-2010 Stock Option Grant [Member]	1-18-11 Stock Option Grant [Member]	1-11-2013 Stock Option Grant [Member]
Schedule of Outstanding Options [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.69	$5.56	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	225,617	133,950	133,950	136,109	10,700	123,250	91,667
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	103,138	'	'	'	10,700	92,438	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Date	'	'	'	'	18-Mar-20	18-Jan-21	11-Jan-23

Supplementary_Dislcosures_Rela

Supplementary Dislcosures Related to Stock Options (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 18, 2011
Exercise Price 3-18-2010 Stock Option Grant	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	225,617	'	133,950	225,617	133,950	133,950	136,109	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$6
Percent Of January 18, 2011 Stock Option Grant Vested on Date of Grant	'	'	'	'	'	25.00%	'	'
Portion of January 18, 2011 Award Vesting on First, Second and Third Anniversary Dates	'	'	'	'	'	25.00%	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate	'	100.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	'	'	'	91,667	0	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum	'	65.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	$6.45	$0	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum	'	1.88%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum	'	3.13%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	'	0.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term, Minimum	'	'6 years	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	$63	'	$28	$184,000	$84,000	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	457,000	'	'	457,000	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'	'	'	'27 months	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	1,000,000	'	'	1,000,000	'	'	'	'
Equity Incentive Plan, Director Threshold by Direct or Indirect Purchase of Stock, Maximum	'	'	'	$100,000	'	'	'	'
Equity Incentive Plan, Ratio Conversion of Restricted Stock Based on Aggregate Purchase Price of Shares	'	'	'	3	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'	'	'	'8 years 1 month 6 days	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.69	'	'	$5.69	'	$5.56	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights	'	'	'	20.00%	'	'	'	'
1-11-13 Stock Option Grant [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	$4.54	'	'	'	'
1-18-11 Stock Option Grant [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	123,250	'	'	123,250	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	$3.72	'	'	'	'	'	'

Warrants_Details

Warrants (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 18, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 01, 2010	Sep. 30, 2013
		November 1, 2010 Warrant Issuance [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Private Placement [Member]	Private Placement [Member]
				November 1, 2010 Warrant Issuance [Member]		November 1, 2010 Warrant Issuance [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	'	'	'	'	1,327,840	'
Warrants and Rights Outstanding	'	$1,190,409	'	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	'	'	'	'	'	6
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights	66,434	'	177,276	177,276	1,327,840	'
Share Price	$10.24	'	'	'	'	'

Defined_Contribution_Plan_Deta

Defined Contribution Plan (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	'	'	60.00%	'
Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Amount	'	'	$17,000	'
Additional Annual Contributions For Employees Over 50 Years Old, Amount	'	'	5,500	'
Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	'	'	50.00%	'
Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	'	'	5.00%	'
Maximum Expense of Annuanl Earnings Per Participant, Percentage	'	'	2.50%	'
Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage	'	'	100.00%	'
Employers Matching Contribution, Vesting Period	'	'	'5 years	'
Cost Recognized	$32,000	$25,000	$103,000	$82,000

Employee_Stock_Purchase_Plan_D

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Hours of Week Threshold for Investing in Ordinary Voting Common Shares	'	'	'30 hours	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees Adjusted Salary	'	'	5.00%	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match	'	'	50.00%	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Maximum Expense of Annuanl Earnings Per Participant, Percentage	'	'	2.50%	'
Expenses Related to Employee Stock Purchase Plan	$14,000	$11,000	$41,000	$37,000

Schedule_of_Stock_by_Class_Det

Schedule of Stock by Class (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share Capital [Abstract]	'	'	'
Reverse stock split	0.333333333	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	'	300,000,001	300,000,001
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	'	8,233,325	6,144,395
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	'	$25	$18
Ordinary Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	'	266,666,667	266,666,667
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	'	6,970,854	2,256,924
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	'	21	4
Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	'	33,333,334	33,333,334
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	'	1,262,471	3,887,471
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding	'	$4	$14

Shares_Details

Shares (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Jul. 07, 2013
						Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]	The Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]
							Preferred Stock [Member]
Share Capital [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights	66,434	66,434	66,434	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities	'	66,433	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000	'	18,000,000	'	'
Payments of Dividends	'	'	($2,149)	$0	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per-Dollar-Amount	'	'	$0.05	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	'	'	4.50%	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$1	$1	$1	'	$1	'	'
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share	$1	$1	$1	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Amount of Preferred Dividends in Arrears	'	'	23	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Amount of Accrued Dividends	$67	'	'	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Percentage of Agrgregate Votes Eligible to be Voted by Common Shareholders, Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	30.00%	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,000,000

Share_Capital_Shares_Sold_in_I

Share Capital Shares Sold in IPO (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement [Line Items]	'
Shares Sold in U.S. Initial Public Offering	4,125,000
Initial Public Offering, Price Per Share	$5.85
Additional Shares to have been Purchased by Underwriters to Cover Overallotments	618,750
Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering	$9,750
Shares Issued To Underwriters To Cover Over-Allotments [Domain]	'
Statement [Line Items]	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	451,500
Shares Sold by Atlas [Domain]	'
Statement [Line Items]	'
Shares Sold in U.S. Initial Public Offering	1,500,000
Shares Sold by Kingsway [Domain]	'
Statement [Line Items]	'
Shares Sold in U.S. Initial Public Offering	2,625,000

Deferred_Policy_Acquisition_Co2

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Movement Analysis of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Net	'	'	$3,764	$3,020
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs	1,233	0	1,233	0
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Additions	'	'	9,061	6,063
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost, Amortization Expense	2,863	1,813	7,359	4,582
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Net	$6,699	$4,501	$6,699	$4,501

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	($7,815)	$44
Balance Due To and From Kingsway America, Inc. [Member]	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	-7,819	43
Balance Due To and From Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company [Member]	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Due to Related Parties, Current	$4	$1

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Nov. 04, 2013	Oct. 18, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 18, 2013	Oct. 18, 2013
			Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]	Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]	Kingsway [Member]	Shares Sold by Kingsway [Domain]
							Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]	Kingsway [Member]
							Subsequent Event [Member]	Restricted Voting Common Stock [Member]
								Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	8,233,325	6,144,395	8,410,601	'	1,262,471	3,887,471	'	'
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights	66,434	'	'	177,276	'	'	'	'
Restricted voting common shares	$4,000	$14,000	'	'	'	'	$732,863	$529,608
Common stock, ownership percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8.70%