Citizens (CIA) 10-Q 7 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014
		Common Stock Class A [Member]	Common Stock Class B [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CITIZENS INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000024090	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	49,080,114	1,001,714

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments:	'	'
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $628,591 and $595,944 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	$663,501	$605,256
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $234,415 and $223,533 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	228,948	227,696
Equity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $54,075 and $45,883 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	56,637	47,259
Mortgage loans on real estate	650	671
Policy loans	52,001	48,868
Real estate held for investment (less $1,502 and $1,429 accumulated depreciation in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	8,218	8,440
Other long-term investments	44	45
Total investments	1,009,999	938,235
Cash and cash equivalents	57,437	54,593
Accrued investment income	12,877	12,251
Reinsurance recoverable	4,730	4,394
Deferred policy acquisition costs	150,891	146,691
Cost of customer relationships acquired	24,624	23,374
Goodwill	17,306	17,160
Other intangible assets	976	851
Property and equipment, net	6,513	6,662
Due premiums, net (less $1,312 and $1,429 allowance for doubtful accounts in 2014 and 2013, respectively)	10,080	11,209
Prepaid expenses	1,995	95
Other assets	1,038	765
Total assets	1,298,466	1,216,280
Future policy benefits reserves:	'	'
Life insurance	876,228	834,269
Annuities	56,489	55,485
Accident and health	1,217	1,250
Dividend accumulations	14,677	13,662
Premiums paid in advance	34,700	32,560
Policy claims payable	10,733	9,488
Other policyholders' funds	7,099	7,982
Total policy liabilities	1,001,143	954,696
Commissions payable	2,377	2,562
Federal income tax payable	645	590
Deferred federal income tax	10,501	1,704
Payable for securities in process of settlement	6,103	0
Other liabilities	12,338	10,919
Total liabilities	1,033,107	970,471
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-10,195	-12,542
Accumulated other comprehensive income:	'	'
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax	23,998	6,795
Treasury stock, at cost	-11,011	-11,011
Total stockholders' equity	265,359	245,809
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,298,466	1,216,280
Common Stock Class A [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common Stock	259,383	259,383
Common Stock Class B [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common Stock	$3,184	$3,184

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin1

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Investments:	'	'
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	$628,591	$595,944
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, fair value	234,415	223,533
Available-for-sale equity securities, amortized cost basis	54,075	45,883
Real estate held for investment, accumulated depreciation	1,502	1,429
Due premiums, allowance for doubtful accounts	$1,312	$1,429
Common Stock Class A [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	52,215,852	52,215,852
Common stock, shares in treasury (in shares)	3,135,738	3,135,738
Common Stock Class B [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,001,714	1,001,714
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	1,001,714	1,001,714

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Premiums:	'	'	'	'
Life insurance	$44,667	$42,223	$86,064	$81,637
Accident and health insurance	390	406	741	755
Property insurance	1,272	1,205	2,537	2,382
Net investment income	10,083	9,265	19,989	17,654
Realized investment gains (losses), net	-73	82	-129	113
Other income	163	427	332	613
Total revenue	56,502	53,608	109,534	103,154
Insurance benefits paid or provided:	'	'	'	'
Claims and surrenders	16,668	16,660	33,125	31,466
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	19,979	17,896	37,677	34,855
Policyholders' dividends	2,412	2,235	4,514	4,309
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	39,059	36,791	75,316	70,630
Commissions	10,403	10,429	20,313	19,487
Other general expenses	7,448	7,342	13,950	14,041
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-7,423	-7,672	-14,491	-14,034
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,893	4,363	10,102	8,989
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	614	560	1,145	1,138
Total benefits and expenses	54,994	51,813	106,335	100,251
Income before federal income tax	1,508	1,795	3,199	2,903
Federal income tax expense	358	488	852	740
Net income	1,150	1,307	2,347	2,163
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period	12,296	-25,544	26,392	-25,448
Reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses included in net income	73	-73	105	-104
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net	12,369	-25,617	26,497	-25,552
Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	4,340	-8,953	9,294	-8,926
Other comprehensive income (loss)	8,029	-16,664	17,203	-16,626
Comprehensive income (loss)	$9,179	($15,357)	$19,550	($14,463)
Common Stock Class A [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.03	$0.03	$0.05	$0.05
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.03	$0.03	$0.05	$0.05
Common Stock Class B [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.02	$0.02
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.02	$0.02

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$2,347	$2,163
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Realized (gains) losses on sale of investments and other assets	129	-113
Net deferred policy acquisition costs	-4,389	-5,045
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	1,145	1,138
Depreciation	745	637
Amortization of premiums and discounts on investments	4,505	4,256
Deferred federal income tax benefit	-1,438	-1,579
Change in:	'	'
Accrued investment income	-530	-1,074
Reinsurance recoverable	-336	2,978
Due premiums	1,129	84
Future policy benefit reserves	37,657	32,049
Other policyholders' liabilities	3,252	-421
Federal income tax receivable	33	46
Commissions payable and other liabilities	1,229	-1,097
Other, net	-2,055	-1,008
Net cash provided by operating activities	43,423	33,014
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Sale of fixed maturities, available-for-sale	580	58
Maturities and calls of fixed maturities, available-for-sale	23,530	33,943
Maturities and calls of fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	8,374	26,465
Purchase of fixed maturities, available-for-sale	-47,239	-109,596
Purchase of fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	-11,586	0
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity	11,105	0
Calls of equity securities, available-for-sale	200	400
Purchase of equity securities, available-for-sale	-17,283	0
Principal Payments on Mortgage Loans	21	822
Increase in policy loans, net	-3,133	-2,831
Sale of other long-term investments	1	1
Purchase of other long-term investments	-4	-83
Purchase of property and equipment	-340	-321
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments	0	2,841
Purchase of short-term investments	0	-531
Net cash used in acquisition	-4,810	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-40,584	-48,832
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Annuity deposits	2,587	2,815
Annuity withdrawals	-2,582	-2,283
Net cash provided by financing activities	5	532
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,844	-15,286
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	54,593	56,299
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	57,437	41,013
Supplemental Disclosures of Operation Activities	'	'
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net	$2,213	$2,273

Financial_Statements

Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Financial Statements
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Citizens, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP").
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Citizens, Inc. ("Citizens"), a Colorado corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CICA Life Insurance Company of America ("CICA"), Security Plan Life Insurance Company ("SPLIC"), Security Plan Fire Insurance Company ("SPFIC"), Citizens National Life Insurance Company ("CNLIC"), Magnolia Guaranty Life Insurance Company ("MGLIC"), Computing Technology, Inc. ("CTI") and Insurance Investors, Inc. ("III").  Citizens and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are collectively referred to as "the Company," "we," "us" or "our."
	The consolidated statements of financial position for June 30, 2014, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, have been prepared by the Company without audit.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and changes in cash flows at June 30, 2014 and for comparative periods have been made.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Operating results for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future period.
	We provide primarily life insurance and a small amount of health insurance policies through our insurance subsidiaries:  CICA, SPLIC, MGLIC and CNLIC.  CICA and CNLIC issue ordinary whole-life policies, credit life and disability, burial insurance, pre-need policies, and accident and health related policies, throughout the Midwest and southern United States.  CICA also issues ordinary whole-life policies to non-U.S. residents.  SPLIC offers final expense and home service life insurance in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi and SPFIC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPLIC, writes a limited amount of property insurance in Louisiana. MGLIC provides industrial life policies through independent funeral homes in Mississippi.
	CTI provides data processing systems and services, as well as furniture and equipment, to the Company.  III provides aviation transportation to the Company.
	In accordance with our purchase agreement dated October 7, 2013, we finalized the MGLIC stock acquisition on March 7, 2014 for approximately $5.2 million in cash consideration. The assets recorded as of June 30, 2014 were $12.7 million, liabilities of $7.1 million and stockholders equity of $5.6 million. We recorded goodwill of $0.1 million related to this purchase. This entity is reported as part of our home service segment business and is a wholly owned subsidiary of SPLIC. We are in the process of converting the policy inforce data to our policy administration system and anticipate the completion date to be prior to the third quarter reporting.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U.S. GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	The most significant estimates include those used in the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities and valuation allowances on investments, actuarially determined assets and liabilities and assumptions, goodwill impairment, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, and contingencies relating to litigation and regulatory matters.  Certain of these estimates are particularly sensitive to market conditions, and deterioration and/or volatility in the worldwide debt or equity markets could have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Reclassification
	Reclassifications have been made in the current year related to certain prior year reported amounts to provide consistent presentation. No individual amounts were material.
	Significant Accounting Policies
	For a description of significant accounting policies, see Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2013 Form 10-K Annual Report, which should be read in conjunction with these accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.

Accounting_Pronouncements

Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Current Period Disclosures [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	'
	Accounting Pronouncements
	Accounting Standards Recently Adopted
	On January 1, 2014, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) ASU 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” to eliminate diversity in practice. This ASU requires that companies net their unrecognized tax benefits against all same-jurisdiction net operating losses or tax credit carryforwards that would be used to settle the position with a tax authority. The adoption of this ASU did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step process to achieve that core principle. ASU 2014-09 requires disclosures enabling users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative disclosures are required about contracts with customers, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, using one of two retrospective application methods. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this ASU will have on its financial statements.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	The Company has three reportable segments:  Life Insurance, Home Service Insurance, and Other Non-Insurance Enterprises.  The accounting policies of the segments are in accordance with U.S. GAAP and are the same as those used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.  The Company evaluates profit and loss performance based on U.S. GAAP income before federal income taxes for its three reportable segments.
	The Company has no reportable differences between segments and consolidated operations.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	34,569		11,760		—		46,329
	Net investment income	6,466			3,282		335		10,083
	Realized investment gains (losses), net	(48		)	(26	)	1		(73	)
	Other income	133			3		27		163
	Total revenue	41,120			15,019		363		56,502
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	11,163			5,505		—		16,668
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	18,849			1,130		—		19,979
	Policyholders' dividends	2,397			15		—		2,412
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	32,409			6,650		—		39,059
	Commissions	6,484			3,919		—		10,403
	Other general expenses	2,965			3,499		984		7,448
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(5,848		)	(1,575	)	—		(7,423	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,205			688		—		4,893
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	120			494		—		614
	Total benefits and expenses	40,335			13,675		984		54,994
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	785		1,344		(621	)	1,508
		Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	66,380		22,962		—		89,342
	Net investment income	12,749			6,569		671		19,989
	Realized investment gains (losses), net	(112		)	(18	)	1		(129	)
	Other income	276			4		52		332
	Total revenue	79,293			29,517		724		109,534
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	21,978			11,147		—		33,125
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	35,825			1,852		—		37,677
	Policyholders' dividends	4,483			31		—		4,514
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	62,286			13,030		—		75,316
	Commissions	12,722			7,591		—		20,313
	Other general expenses	5,805			6,668		1,477		13,950
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(11,507		)	(2,984	)	—		(14,491	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	8,612			1,490		—		10,102
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	291			854		—		1,145
	Total benefits and expenses	78,209			26,649		1,477		106,335
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	1,084		2,868		(753	)	3,199
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2013
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	32,850		10,984		—		43,834
	Net investment income	5,584			3,341		340		9,265
	Realized investment gains, net	81			1		—		82
Other income	351			46		30		427
Total revenue	38,866			14,372		370		53,608
Benefits and expenses:
Insurance benefits paid or provided:
Claims and surrenders	11,429			5,231		—		16,660
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	17,047			849		—		17,896
Policyholders' dividends	2,216			19		—		2,235
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	30,692			6,099		—		36,791
Commissions	6,697			3,732		—		10,429
Other general expenses	2,928			3,225		1,189		7,342
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(6,170		)	(1,502	)	—		(7,672	)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	3,870			493		—		4,363
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	154			406		—		560
Total benefits and expenses	38,171			12,453		1,189		51,813
Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	695		1,919		(819	)	1,795
	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2013
	Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
	Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
				Insurance		Enterprises
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Premiums	$	62,967		21,807		—		84,774
Net investment income	10,488			6,521		645		17,654
Realized investment gains, net	81			31		1		113
Other income	414			136		63		613
Total revenue	73,950			28,495		709		103,154
Benefits and expenses:
Insurance benefits paid or provided:
Claims and surrenders	20,767			10,699		—		31,466
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	33,089			1,766		—		34,855
Policyholders' dividends	4,275			34		—		4,309
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	58,131			12,499		—		70,630
Commissions	12,276			7,211		—		19,487
Other general expenses	5,780			6,491		1,770		14,041
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(11,256		)	(2,778	)	—		(14,034	)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	7,855			1,134		—		8,989
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	321			817		—		1,138
Total benefits and expenses	73,107			25,374		1,770		100,251
Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	843		3,121		(1,061	)	2,903

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2013
		(In thousands,
		except per share amounts)
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	1,150	1,307
	Net income allocated to Class A common stock	$	1,138	1,293
	Net income allocated to Class B common stock	12		14
	Net income	$	1,150	1,307
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - basic	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - diluted	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class B outstanding - basic and diluted	1,002		1,002
	Basic earnings per share of Class A common stock	$	0.03	0.03
	Basic earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.01		0.01
	Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock	0.03		0.03
	Diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.01		0.01
		Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2013
		(In thousands,
		except per share amounts)
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	2,347	2,163
	Net income allocated to Class A common stock	$	2,323	2,141
	Net income allocated to Class B common stock	24		22
	Net income	$	2,347	2,163
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - basic	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - diluted	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class B outstanding - basic and diluted	1,002		1,002
	Basic earnings per share of Class A common stock	$	0.05	0.05
	Basic earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.02		0.02
	Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock	0.05		0.05
	Diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.02		0.02

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Investments
	The Company invests primarily in fixed maturity securities, which totaled 83.6% of total investments and cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2014.
		June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		% of Total		Carrying			% of Total
		Value		Carrying Value		Value			Carrying Value
		(In thousands)				(In thousands)
	Fixed maturity securities	$	892,449	83.6	%	$	832,952		83.9	%
	Equity securities	56,637		5.3	%	47,259			4.8	%
	Mortgage loans	650		0.1	%	671			0.1	%
	Policy loans	52,001		4.9	%	48,868			4.8	%
	Real estate and other long-term investments	8,262		0.8	%	8,485			0.9	%
	Cash and cash equivalents	57,437		5.3	%	54,593			5.5	%
	Total cash, cash equivalents and investments	$	1,067,436	100	%	$	992,828		100	%
	The following tables represent the cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value for fixed maturities and equity securities as of the periods indicated.
		June 30, 2014
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,086	2,712		—		12,798
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	38,765		1,919		1		40,683
	States and political subdivisions	363,443		14,413		2,490		375,366
	Foreign governments	104		29		—		133
	Corporate	212,432		18,168		116		230,484
	Commercial mortgage-backed	262		9		—		271
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,499		271		4		3,766
	Total available-for-sale securities	628,591		37,521		2,611		663,501
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	5,815		246		—		6,061
	States and political subdivisions	186,512		5,895		1,626		190,781
	Corporate	36,621		1,031		79		37,573
	Total held-to-maturity securities	228,948		7,172		1,705		234,415
	Total fixed maturities	$	857,539	44,693		4,316		897,916
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	15,738	2,137		—		17,875
	Bond mutual funds	35,869		250		88		36,031
	Common stock	727		37		7		757
	Preferred stock	1,741		233		—		1,974
	Total equity securities	$	54,075	2,657		95		56,637
		December 31, 2013
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,115	2,348		—		12,463
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	53,587		1,209		228		54,568
	States and political subdivisions	341,673		6,242		11,449		336,466
	Foreign governments	104		23		—		127
	Corporate	186,671		12,289		1,399		197,561
	Commercial mortgage-backed	300		9		—		309
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,494		270		2		3,762
	Total available-for-sale securities	595,944		22,390		13,078		605,256
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	8,877		197		3		9,071
	States and political subdivisions	181,246		1,633		6,412		176,467
	Corporate	37,573		771		349		37,995
	Total held-to-maturity securities	227,696		2,601		6,764		223,533
	Total fixed maturity securities	$	823,640	24,991		19,842		828,789
	Equity securities:
Stock mutual funds	$	10,463	1,506		—		11,969
Bond mutual funds	35,080		—		417		34,663
Common stock	17		—		5		12
Preferred stock	323		292		—		615
Total equity securities	$	45,883	1,798		422		47,259
At June 30, 2014, the Company had $3.8 million of mortgage-backed security holdings based on amortized cost, of which $3.5 million, or 92.1%, were residential U.S. Government-sponsored issues.  Mortgage-backed securities are also referred to as securities not due at a single maturity date throughout this report.  The majority of the Company's equity securities are diversified stock and bond mutual funds.
Valuation of Investments in Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities
Held-to-maturity securities are reported in the financial statements at amortized cost and available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value.
The Company monitors all debt and equity securities on an on-going basis relative to changes in credit ratings, market prices, earnings trends and financial performance, in addition to specific region or industry reviews.  The assessment of whether impairments have occurred is based on a case-by-case evaluation of underlying reasons for the decline in fair value.  The Company determines other-than-temporary impairment by reviewing relevant evidence related to the specific security issuer as well as the Company's intent to sell the security, or if it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost.
When an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, the amount of the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in earnings depends on whether the Company intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis.  If the Company intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment's cost and its fair value at the balance sheet date.  If the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into the following: (a) the amount representing the credit loss; and (b) the amount related to all other factors.  The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings.  The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.  The previous amortized cost basis less the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.  The new amortized cost basis is not adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value.
The Company evaluates whether a credit impairment exists for debt securities by considering primarily the following factors: (a) changes in the financial condition of the security's underlying collateral; (b) whether the issuer is current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments; (c) changes in the financial condition, credit rating and near-term prospects of the issuer; (d) the length of time to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost of the security; and (e) the payment structure of the security.  The Company's best estimate of expected future cash flows used to determine the credit loss amount is a quantitative and qualitative process.  Quantitative review includes information received from third party sources such as financial statements, pricing and rating changes, liquidity and other statistical information.  Qualitative factors include judgments related to business strategies, economic impacts on the issuer and overall judgment related to estimates and industry factors.  The Company's best estimate of future cash flows involves assumptions including, but not limited to, various performance indicators, such as historical and projected default and recovery rates, credit ratings, and current delinquency rates.  These assumptions require the use of significant management judgment and include the probability of issuer default and estimates regarding timing and amount of expected recoveries, which may include estimating the underlying collateral value.  In addition, projections of expected future debt security cash flows may change based upon new information regarding the performance of the issuer.
The primary factors considered in evaluating whether an impairment exists for an equity security include, but are not limited to: (a) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the cost of the security; (b) changes in the financial condition, credit rating and near-term prospects of the issuer; (c) whether the issuer is current on contractually obligated payments; and (d) the intent and ability of the Company to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery.
The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments ("OTTI") during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
The following tables present the fair values and gross unrealized losses of fixed maturities and equity securities that have remained in a continuous unrealized loss position for the periods indicated.
	June 30, 2014
	Less than 12 months						Greater than 12 months					Total
	Fair		Unrealized		# of		Fair			Unrealized	# of	Fair	Unrealized	# of
	Value		Losses		Securities		Value			Losses	Securities	Value	Losses	Securities
	(In thousands, except for # of securities)
Fixed maturities:
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	160	1		1		—			—	—	160	1	1
States and political subdivisions	9,760		124		14		81,215			2,366	72	90,975	2,490	86
Corporate	10,634		73		8		6,081			43	4	16,715	116	12
Residential mortgage-backed	222		2		8		37			2	1	259	4	9
Total available-for-sale securities	20,776		200		31		87,333			2,411	77	108,109	2,611	108
Held-to-maturity securities:
States and political subdivisions	3,975		95		8		55,841			1,531	60	59,816	1,626	68
Corporate	2,490		57		2		3,001			22	2	5,491	79	4
Total held-to-maturity securities	6,465		152		10		58,842			1,553	62	65,307	1,705	72
Total fixed maturities	$	27,241	352		41		146,175			3,964	139	173,416	4,316	180
Equity securities:
Bond mutual funds	$	17,912	88		2		—			—	—	17,912	88	2
Common stocks	—		—		—		10			7	1	10	7	1
Preferred stocks	—		—		—		—			—	—	—	—	—
Total equities	$	17,912	88		2		10			7	1	17,922	95	3
As of June 30, 2014, the Company had 77 available-for-sale securities and 62 held-to-maturity securities that were in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months. We reported 1 common stock holding in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months as of June 30, 2014.
	December 31, 2013
	Less than 12 months						Greater than 12 months					Total
	Fair		Unrealized		# of		Fair			Unrealized	# of	Fair	Unrealized	# of
	Value		Losses		Securities		Value			Losses	Securities	Value	Losses	Securities
	(In thousands, except for # of securities)
Fixed maturities:
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	14,032	228		12		—			—	—	14,032	228	12
States and political subdivisions	183,280		9,872		203		15,673			1,577	16	198,953	11,449	219
Corporate	35,789		1,048		25		2,426			351	2	38,215	1,399	27
Residential mortgage-backed	57		1		3		42			1	1	99	2	4
Total available-for-sale securities	233,158		11,149		243		18,141			1,929	19	251,299	13,078	262
Held-to-maturity securities:
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	2,997		3		1		—			—	—	2,997	3	1
States and political subdivisions	100,153		5,236		118		14,797			1,176	17	114,950	6,412	135
Corporate	5,225		349		4		—			—	—	5,225	349	4
Total held-to-maturity securities	108,375		5,588		123		14,797			1,176	17	123,172	6,764	140
Total fixed maturities	$	341,533	16,737		366		32,938			3,105	36	374,471	19,842	402
Equity securities:
Bond mutual funds	$	34,663	417		7		—			—	—	34,663	417	7
Common stock	12		5		1		—			—	—	12	5	1
Total equities	$	34,675	422		8		—			—	—	34,675	422	8
We have reviewed these securities for the periods ended June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and determined that no other-than-temporary impairment exists based on our evaluation of the credit worthiness of the issuers and the fact that we do not intend to sell the investments nor is it likely that we will be required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases which may be maturity.  We continue to monitor all securities on an on-going basis, and future information may become available which could result in impairments being recorded.
The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity are shown in the table below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date have been reflected based upon final stated maturity.
	June 30, 2014
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
Due in one year or less	$	23,996	24,352
Due after one year through five years	113,391		121,225
Due after five years through ten years	100,341		106,079
Due after ten years	390,863		411,845
Total available-for-sale securities	628,591		663,501
Held-to-maturity securities:
Due in one year or less	13,446		13,520
Due after one year through five years	28,682		29,438
Due after five years through ten years	47,381		49,863
Due after ten years	139,439		141,594
Total held-to-maturity securities	228,948		234,415
Total fixed maturities	$	857,539	897,916
The Company uses the specific identification method of the individual security to determine the cost basis used in the calculation of realized gains and losses related to security sales.  Proceeds and gross realized gains from sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are summarized as follows.
	Fixed Maturities Available-for-Sale									Equity Securities
	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended					Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,					June 30,		June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013			2014	2013	2014	2013
	(In thousands)
Proceeds	$	580	—		580		58			11,105	—	11,105	—
Gross realized gains	$	21	—		21		1			63	—	63	—
Gross realized losses	$	—	—		—		—			169	—	169	—
There was 1 equity bond mutual fund sold at a loss during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 as higher yielding bond mutual fund alternatives became more attractive than these U.S. Government backed funds as circumstances changed in the current environment. There were no sales for the three and six month periods in 2013. There were no securities sold from the held-to-maturity portfolio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 or 2013.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  We hold available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and equity securities, which are carried at fair value.
	Fair value measurements are generally based upon observable and unobservable inputs.  Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our view of market assumptions in the absence of observable market information.  We utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  All assets and liabilities carried at fair value are required to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	•	Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
	•	Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs or whose significant value drivers are observable.
	•	Level 3 - Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable.
	Level 1 primarily consists of financial instruments whose value is based on quoted market prices such as U.S. Treasury securities and actively traded mutual fund and stock investments.
	Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued by independent pricing services or broker quotes.  These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various inputs, such as interest rates, credit spreads and foreign exchange rates for the underlying financial instruments.  All significant inputs are observable, or derived from observable information in the marketplace or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace.  Financial instruments in this category primarily include corporate securities, U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise securities, municipal securities and certain mortgage and asset-backed securities.
	Level 3 is comprised of financial instruments whose fair value is estimated based on non-binding broker prices utilizing significant inputs not based on or corroborated by readily available market information.  This category consists of two private placement mortgage-backed securities.
	The following tables set forth our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated.
		June 30, 2014
	Available-for-sale investments	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3	Total
								Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	12,798		40,683		—	53,481
	States and political subdivisions	—			375,366		—	375,366
	Corporate	—			230,484		—	230,484
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		271	271
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,766		—	3,766
	Foreign governments	—			133		—	133
	Total fixed maturities	12,798			650,432		271	663,501
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	17,875			—		—	17,875
	Bond mutual funds	36,031			—		—	36,031
	Common stock	757			—		—	757
	Preferred stock	1,974			—		—	1,974
	Total equity securities	56,637			—		—	56,637
	Total financial assets	$	69,435		650,432		271	720,138
		December 31, 2013
	Available-for-sale investments	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3	Total
								Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	12,463		54,568		—	67,031
	States and political subdivisions	—			336,466		—	336,466
	Corporate	—			197,561		—	197,561
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		309	309
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,762		—	3,762
	Foreign governments	—			127		—	127
	Total fixed maturities	12,463			592,484		309	605,256
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	11,969			—		—	11,969
	Bond mutual funds	34,663			—		—	34,663
	Common stock	12			—		—	12
	Preferred stock	615			—		—	615
	Total equity securities	47,259			—		—	47,259
	Total financial assets	$	59,722		592,484		309	652,515
	Financial Instruments Valuation
	Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale.  At June 30, 2014, our fixed maturity securities, valued using a third-party pricing source, totaled $650.4 million for Level 2 assets and comprised 90.3% of total reported fair value of our financial assets.  The Level 1 and Level 2 valuations are reviewed and updated quarterly through random testing by comparisons to separate pricing models, other third-party pricing services, and back tested to recent trades.  In addition, we obtain information relative to the third-party pricing models and review model parameters for reasonableness.  Fair values for Level 3 assets are based upon unadjusted broker quotes that are non-binding, and consist of two private placement mortgage-backed securities with a total value of $0.3 million.  Our Level 3 assets are current relative to principal and interest payments and are considered immaterial to our financial statements.  For the six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no material changes to the valuation methods or assumptions used to determine fair values, and no broker or third party prices were changed from the values received.
	Equity securities, available-for-sale.  Our available-for-sale equity securities are classified as Level 1 assets as their fair values are based upon quoted market prices.
	The following table presents additional information about fixed maturity securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that are classified as Level 3 assets and for which we have utilized significant unobservable inputs to determine fair value.
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	309		387
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
	Included in net income	—			—
	Included in other comprehensive income	—			(7	)
	Principal paydowns	(38		)	(71	)
	Transfer in and (out) of Level 3	—			—
Balance at end of period	$	271		309
We review the fair value hierarchy classifications each reporting period.  Changes in the observability of the valuation attributes may result in a reclassification of certain financial assets.  Such reclassifications are reported as transfers in and out of Level 3 at the beginning fair value for the reporting period in which the changes occur. There were no transfers in or out of Level 1 or 2.
Financial Instruments not Carried at Fair Value
Estimates of fair values are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market prices and information about the financial instruments.  The estimated fair values of financial instruments presented below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company might realize in actual market transactions.
The carrying amount and fair value for the financial assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets not otherwise disclosed for the periods indicated are as follows:
	June 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value			Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	$	228,948		234,415		227,696	223,533
Mortgage loans	650			672		671	695
Policy loans	52,001			52,001		48,868	48,868
Cash and cash equivalents	57,437			57,437		54,593	54,593
Financial liabilities:
Annuity - investment contracts	40,112			42,688		39,469	44,960
Fair values for fixed income securities, which are characterized as Level 2 assets in the fair value hierarchy, are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar securities.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other assumptions, including a discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.
Mortgage loans are secured principally by residential and commercial properties.  Weighted average interest rates for these loans were approximately 6.4% as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, with maturities ranging from 1 to 30 years.  Management estimated the fair value using an annual interest rate of 6.25% at June 30, 2014.  Our mortgage loans are considered Level 3 assets in the fair value hierarchy.
Policy loans had a weighted average annual interest rate of 7.7% as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and no specified maturity dates.  The aggregate fair value of policy loans approximates the carrying value reflected on the consolidated balance sheets.  These loans typically carry an interest rate that is tied to the crediting rate applied to the related policy and contract reserves.  Policy loans are an integral part of the life insurance policies we have in force, cannot be valued separately and are not marketable.  Therefore, the fair value of policy loans approximates the carrying value and policy loans are considered Level 3 assets in the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of short-term investments approximate carrying value due to their short-term nature.  Our short-term investments are considered Level 2 assets in the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximate carrying value and are characterized as Level 1 assets in the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of the Company's liabilities under annuity contract policies, which are considered Level 3 assets, was estimated at June 30, 2014 using discounted cash flows based upon a swap rate curve with interest rates ranging from 0.24% to 4.03% based upon swap rates adjusted for various risk adjustments. The fair value of liabilities under all insurance contracts are taken into consideration in the overall management of interest rate risk, which seeks to minimize exposure to changing interest rates through the matching of investment maturities with amounts due under insurance contracts.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is currently performing an internal audit related to unclaimed property for all legal reporting entities. Based upon internal findings to date our exposure appears to be primarily in the state of Louisiana, related to conversion processes surrounding the SPLIC acquisition. The Company had been informed by the Louisiana Department of Treasury, Arkansas Auditor of State and the Texas State Comptroller, that they authorized an audit of Citizens, Inc. and its affiliates for compliance with unclaimed property laws. This audit is being conducted by Verus Financial LLC on behalf of the states.
	These internal and external audits may result in additional payments to beneficiaries, additional escheatment of funds deemed abandoned under state laws, administrative penalties, interest, and changes to the Company's procedures for the identification and escheatment of abandoned property.  At this time, the Company is not able to estimate any of these possible amounts, but such costs could be substantial for a company our size.
	We defend all claims vigorously.  However, in doing so, we could incur significant defense costs, including attorneys' fees, other direct litigation costs and the expenditure of substantial amounts of management time that otherwise would be devoted to our business.  If we suffer an adverse judgment as a result of litigation claims, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rate was 23.7% and 27.2% for the three months and 26.6% and 25.5% for the six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.   In periods where our effective tax rate is lower than the statutory tax rate of 35%, the difference is primarily due to tax-exempt state and local bonds. The effective tax rate is higher in the current year compared to 2013 primarily due to higher book income in the current period compared to the prior period but approximately the same amount of tax-exempt income in both periods.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	The Company has various routine related party transactions in conjunction with our holding company structure, such as a management service agreement related to costs incurred, a tax sharing agreement between entities, and inter-company dividends and capital contributions.  There were no changes related to these relationships during the six months ended June 30, 2014.  See our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of December 31, 2013 for a comprehensive discussion of related party transactions.

Financial_Statements_Policies

Financial Statements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Policy Text Block]	'
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Citizens, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP").
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Citizens, Inc. ("Citizens"), a Colorado corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, CICA Life Insurance Company of America ("CICA"), Security Plan Life Insurance Company ("SPLIC"), Security Plan Fire Insurance Company ("SPFIC"), Citizens National Life Insurance Company ("CNLIC"), Magnolia Guaranty Life Insurance Company ("MGLIC"), Computing Technology, Inc. ("CTI") and Insurance Investors, Inc. ("III").  Citizens and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are collectively referred to as "the Company," "we," "us" or "our."
	The consolidated statements of financial position for June 30, 2014, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, have been prepared by the Company without audit.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and changes in cash flows at June 30, 2014 and for comparative periods have been made.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Operating results for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future period.
	We provide primarily life insurance and a small amount of health insurance policies through our insurance subsidiaries:  CICA, SPLIC, MGLIC and CNLIC.  CICA and CNLIC issue ordinary whole-life policies, credit life and disability, burial insurance, pre-need policies, and accident and health related policies, throughout the Midwest and southern United States.  CICA also issues ordinary whole-life policies to non-U.S. residents.  SPLIC offers final expense and home service life insurance in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi and SPFIC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SPLIC, writes a limited amount of property insurance in Louisiana. MGLIC provides industrial life policies through independent funeral homes in Mississippi.
	CTI provides data processing systems and services, as well as furniture and equipment, to the Company.  III provides aviation transportation to the Company.
	In accordance with our purchase agreement dated October 7, 2013, we finalized the MGLIC stock acquisition on March 7, 2014 for approximately $5.2 million in cash consideration. The assets recorded as of June 30, 2014 were $12.7 million, liabilities of $7.1 million and stockholders equity of $5.6 million. We recorded goodwill of $0.1 million related to this purchase. This entity is reported as part of our home service segment business and is a wholly owned subsidiary of SPLIC. We are in the process of converting the policy inforce data to our policy administration system and anticipate the completion date to be prior to the third quarter reporting.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with U.S. GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	The most significant estimates include those used in the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities and valuation allowances on investments, actuarially determined assets and liabilities and assumptions, goodwill impairment, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, and contingencies relating to litigation and regulatory matters.  Certain of these estimates are particularly sensitive to market conditions, and deterioration and/or volatility in the worldwide debt or equity markets could have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Reclassification
	Reclassifications have been made in the current year related to certain prior year reported amounts to provide consistent presentation. No individual amounts were material.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	34,569		11,760		—		46,329
	Net investment income	6,466			3,282		335		10,083
	Realized investment gains (losses), net	(48		)	(26	)	1		(73	)
	Other income	133			3		27		163
	Total revenue	41,120			15,019		363		56,502
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	11,163			5,505		—		16,668
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	18,849			1,130		—		19,979
	Policyholders' dividends	2,397			15		—		2,412
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	32,409			6,650		—		39,059
	Commissions	6,484			3,919		—		10,403
	Other general expenses	2,965			3,499		984		7,448
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(5,848		)	(1,575	)	—		(7,423	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,205			688		—		4,893
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	120			494		—		614
	Total benefits and expenses	40,335			13,675		984		54,994
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	785		1,344		(621	)	1,508
		Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	66,380		22,962		—		89,342
	Net investment income	12,749			6,569		671		19,989
	Realized investment gains (losses), net	(112		)	(18	)	1		(129	)
	Other income	276			4		52		332
	Total revenue	79,293			29,517		724		109,534
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	21,978			11,147		—		33,125
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	35,825			1,852		—		37,677
	Policyholders' dividends	4,483			31		—		4,514
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	62,286			13,030		—		75,316
	Commissions	12,722			7,591		—		20,313
	Other general expenses	5,805			6,668		1,477		13,950
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(11,507		)	(2,984	)	—		(14,491	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	8,612			1,490		—		10,102
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	291			854		—		1,145
	Total benefits and expenses	78,209			26,649		1,477		106,335
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	1,084		2,868		(753	)	3,199
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2013
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	32,850		10,984		—		43,834
	Net investment income	5,584			3,341		340		9,265
	Realized investment gains, net	81			1		—		82
	Other income	351			46		30		427
	Total revenue	38,866			14,372		370		53,608
	Benefits and expenses:
Insurance benefits paid or provided:
Claims and surrenders	11,429			5,231		—		16,660
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	17,047			849		—		17,896
Policyholders' dividends	2,216			19		—		2,235
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	30,692			6,099		—		36,791
Commissions	6,697			3,732		—		10,429
Other general expenses	2,928			3,225		1,189		7,342
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(6,170		)	(1,502	)	—		(7,672	)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	3,870			493		—		4,363
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	154			406		—		560
Total benefits and expenses	38,171			12,453		1,189		51,813
Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	695		1,919		(819	)	1,795
	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2013
	Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
	Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
				Insurance		Enterprises
	(In thousands)
Revenues:
Premiums	$	62,967		21,807		—		84,774
Net investment income	10,488			6,521		645		17,654
Realized investment gains, net	81			31		1		113
Other income	414			136		63		613
Total revenue	73,950			28,495		709		103,154
Benefits and expenses:
Insurance benefits paid or provided:
Claims and surrenders	20,767			10,699		—		31,466
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	33,089			1,766		—		34,855
Policyholders' dividends	4,275			34		—		4,309
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	58,131			12,499		—		70,630
Commissions	12,276			7,211		—		19,487
Other general expenses	5,780			6,491		1,770		14,041
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(11,256		)	(2,778	)	—		(14,034	)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	7,855			1,134		—		8,989
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	321			817		—		1,138
Total benefits and expenses	73,107			25,374		1,770		100,251
Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	843		3,121		(1,061	)	2,903

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2013
		(In thousands,
		except per share amounts)
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	1,150	1,307
	Net income allocated to Class A common stock	$	1,138	1,293
	Net income allocated to Class B common stock	12		14
	Net income	$	1,150	1,307
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - basic	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - diluted	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class B outstanding - basic and diluted	1,002		1,002
	Basic earnings per share of Class A common stock	$	0.03	0.03
	Basic earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.01		0.01
	Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock	0.03		0.03
	Diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.01		0.01
		Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2013
		(In thousands,
		except per share amounts)
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	2,347	2,163
	Net income allocated to Class A common stock	$	2,323	2,141
	Net income allocated to Class B common stock	24		22
	Net income	$	2,347	2,163
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - basic	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class A outstanding - diluted	49,080		49,080
	Weighted average shares of Class B outstanding - basic and diluted	1,002		1,002
	Basic earnings per share of Class A common stock	$	0.05	0.05
	Basic earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.02		0.02
	Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock	0.05		0.05
	Diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock	0.02		0.02

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments Including Short Term And Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Investments Including Short Term And Cash And Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company invests primarily in fixed maturity securities, which totaled 83.6% of total investments and cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2014.
		June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		% of Total		Carrying			% of Total
		Value		Carrying Value		Value			Carrying Value
		(In thousands)				(In thousands)
	Fixed maturity securities	$	892,449	83.6	%	$	832,952		83.9	%
	Equity securities	56,637		5.3	%	47,259			4.8	%
	Mortgage loans	650		0.1	%	671			0.1	%
	Policy loans	52,001		4.9	%	48,868			4.8	%
	Real estate and other long-term investments	8,262		0.8	%	8,485			0.9	%
	Cash and cash equivalents	57,437		5.3	%	54,593			5.5	%
	Total cash, cash equivalents and investments	$	1,067,436	100	%	$	992,828		100	%
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
	The following tables represent the cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value for fixed maturities and equity securities as of the periods indicated.
		June 30, 2014
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,086	2,712		—		12,798
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	38,765		1,919		1		40,683
	States and political subdivisions	363,443		14,413		2,490		375,366
	Foreign governments	104		29		—		133
	Corporate	212,432		18,168		116		230,484
	Commercial mortgage-backed	262		9		—		271
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,499		271		4		3,766
	Total available-for-sale securities	628,591		37,521		2,611		663,501
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	5,815		246		—		6,061
	States and political subdivisions	186,512		5,895		1,626		190,781
	Corporate	36,621		1,031		79		37,573
	Total held-to-maturity securities	228,948		7,172		1,705		234,415
	Total fixed maturities	$	857,539	44,693		4,316		897,916
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	15,738	2,137		—		17,875
	Bond mutual funds	35,869		250		88		36,031
	Common stock	727		37		7		757
	Preferred stock	1,741		233		—		1,974
	Total equity securities	$	54,075	2,657		95		56,637
		December 31, 2013
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,115	2,348		—		12,463
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	53,587		1,209		228		54,568
	States and political subdivisions	341,673		6,242		11,449		336,466
	Foreign governments	104		23		—		127
	Corporate	186,671		12,289		1,399		197,561
	Commercial mortgage-backed	300		9		—		309
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,494		270		2		3,762
	Total available-for-sale securities	595,944		22,390		13,078		605,256
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	8,877		197		3		9,071
	States and political subdivisions	181,246		1,633		6,412		176,467
	Corporate	37,573		771		349		37,995
	Total held-to-maturity securities	227,696		2,601		6,764		223,533
	Total fixed maturity securities	$	823,640	24,991		19,842		828,789
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	10,463	1,506		—		11,969
	Bond mutual funds	35,080		—		417		34,663
	Common stock	17		—		5		12
	Preferred stock	323		292		—		615
	Total equity securities	$	45,883	1,798		422		47,259
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
	The following tables present the fair values and gross unrealized losses of fixed maturities and equity securities that have remained in a continuous unrealized loss position for the periods indicated.
		June 30, 2014
		Less than 12 months						Greater than 12 months					Total
		Fair		Unrealized		# of		Fair			Unrealized	# of	Fair	Unrealized	# of
		Value		Losses		Securities		Value			Losses	Securities	Value	Losses	Securities
		(In thousands, except for # of securities)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	160	1		1		—			—	—	160	1	1
	States and political subdivisions	9,760		124		14		81,215			2,366	72	90,975	2,490	86
	Corporate	10,634		73		8		6,081			43	4	16,715	116	12
	Residential mortgage-backed	222		2		8		37			2	1	259	4	9
	Total available-for-sale securities	20,776		200		31		87,333			2,411	77	108,109	2,611	108
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	States and political subdivisions	3,975		95		8		55,841			1,531	60	59,816	1,626	68
	Corporate	2,490		57		2		3,001			22	2	5,491	79	4
	Total held-to-maturity securities	6,465		152		10		58,842			1,553	62	65,307	1,705	72
	Total fixed maturities	$	27,241	352		41		146,175			3,964	139	173,416	4,316	180
	Equity securities:
	Bond mutual funds	$	17,912	88		2		—			—	—	17,912	88	2
	Common stocks	—		—		—		10			7	1	10	7	1
	Preferred stocks	—		—		—		—			—	—	—	—	—
	Total equities	$	17,912	88		2		10			7	1	17,922	95	3
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company had 77 available-for-sale securities and 62 held-to-maturity securities that were in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months. We reported 1 common stock holding in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months as of June 30, 2014.
		December 31, 2013
		Less than 12 months						Greater than 12 months					Total
		Fair		Unrealized		# of		Fair			Unrealized	# of	Fair	Unrealized	# of
		Value		Losses		Securities		Value			Losses	Securities	Value	Losses	Securities
		(In thousands, except for # of securities)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	14,032	228		12		—			—	—	14,032	228	12
	States and political subdivisions	183,280		9,872		203		15,673			1,577	16	198,953	11,449	219
	Corporate	35,789		1,048		25		2,426			351	2	38,215	1,399	27
	Residential mortgage-backed	57		1		3		42			1	1	99	2	4
	Total available-for-sale securities	233,158		11,149		243		18,141			1,929	19	251,299	13,078	262
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	2,997		3		1		—			—	—	2,997	3	1
	States and political subdivisions	100,153		5,236		118		14,797			1,176	17	114,950	6,412	135
	Corporate	5,225		349		4		—			—	—	5,225	349	4
	Total held-to-maturity securities	108,375		5,588		123		14,797			1,176	17	123,172	6,764	140
	Total fixed maturities	$	341,533	16,737		366		32,938			3,105	36	374,471	19,842	402
	Equity securities:
	Bond mutual funds	$	34,663	417		7		—			—	—	34,663	417	7
	Common stock	12		5		1		—			—	—	12	5	1
	Total equities	$	34,675	422		8		—			—	—	34,675	422	8
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company uses the specific identification method of the individual security to determine the cost basis used in the calculation of realized gains and losses related to security sales.  Proceeds and gross realized gains from sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are summarized as follows.
		Fixed Maturities Available-for-Sale									Equity Securities
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended					Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,					June 30,		June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013			2014	2013	2014	2013
		(In thousands)
	Proceeds	$	580	—		580		58			11,105	—	11,105	—
	Gross realized gains	$	21	—		21		1			63	—	63	—
	Gross realized losses	$	—	—		—		—			169	—	169	—
Schedule of Fixed Maturities [Abstract]	'
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	'
	The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity are shown in the table below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date have been reflected based upon final stated maturity.
		June 30, 2014
		Amortized		Fair
		Cost		Value
		(In thousands)
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Due in one year or less	$	23,996	24,352
	Due after one year through five years	113,391		121,225
	Due after five years through ten years	100,341		106,079
	Due after ten years	390,863		411,845
	Total available-for-sale securities	628,591		663,501
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	Due in one year or less	13,446		13,520
	Due after one year through five years	28,682		29,438
	Due after five years through ten years	47,381		49,863
	Due after ten years	139,439		141,594
	Total held-to-maturity securities	228,948		234,415
	Total fixed maturities	$	857,539	897,916

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following tables set forth our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated.
		June 30, 2014
	Available-for-sale investments	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3	Total
								Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	12,798		40,683		—	53,481
	States and political subdivisions	—			375,366		—	375,366
	Corporate	—			230,484		—	230,484
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		271	271
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,766		—	3,766
	Foreign governments	—			133		—	133
	Total fixed maturities	12,798			650,432		271	663,501
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	17,875			—		—	17,875
	Bond mutual funds	36,031			—		—	36,031
	Common stock	757			—		—	757
	Preferred stock	1,974			—		—	1,974
	Total equity securities	56,637			—		—	56,637
	Total financial assets	$	69,435		650,432		271	720,138
		December 31, 2013
	Available-for-sale investments	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3	Total
								Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Fixed maturities:
	U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	$	12,463		54,568		—	67,031
	States and political subdivisions	—			336,466		—	336,466
	Corporate	—			197,561		—	197,561
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		309	309
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,762		—	3,762
	Foreign governments	—			127		—	127
	Total fixed maturities	12,463			592,484		309	605,256
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	11,969			—		—	11,969
	Bond mutual funds	34,663			—		—	34,663
	Common stock	12			—		—	12
	Preferred stock	615			—		—	615
	Total equity securities	47,259			—		—	47,259
	Total financial assets	$	59,722		592,484		309	652,515
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents additional information about fixed maturity securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that are classified as Level 3 assets and for which we have utilized significant unobservable inputs to determine fair value.
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	309		387
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
	Included in net income	—			—
	Included in other comprehensive income	—			(7	)
	Principal paydowns	(38		)	(71	)
	Transfer in and (out) of Level 3	—			—
	Balance at end of period	$	271		309
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	'
	The carrying amount and fair value for the financial assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets not otherwise disclosed for the periods indicated are as follows:
		June 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Carrying Value			Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	$	228,948		234,415		227,696	223,533
	Mortgage loans	650			672		671	695
	Policy loans	52,001			52,001		48,868	48,868
	Cash and cash equivalents	57,437			57,437		54,593	54,593
	Financial liabilities:
	Annuity - investment contracts	40,112			42,688		39,469	44,960

Financial_Statements_Details

Financial Statements (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 07, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
		MGLIC [Member]	MGLIC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	'	7-Mar-14	'
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	'	$5,200,000	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	'	'	12,700,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	'	'	7,100,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	'	'	5,600,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$100,000	'	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	'	'	3	'
Segment Reporting, Measurement Differences Between Segment and Consolidated Profit (Loss)	'	'	'The Company has no reportable differences between segments and consolidated operations.	'
Premiums	$46,329	$43,834	$89,342	$84,774
Net investment income	10,083	9,265	19,989	17,654
Realized investment gains (losses), net	-73	82	-129	113
Other income	163	427	332	613
Total revenue	56,502	53,608	109,534	103,154
Claims and surrenders	16,668	16,660	33,125	31,466
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	19,979	17,896	37,677	34,855
Policyholders' dividends	2,412	2,235	4,514	4,309
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	39,059	36,791	75,316	70,630
Commissions	10,403	10,429	20,313	19,487
Other general expenses	7,448	7,342	13,950	14,041
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-7,423	-7,672	-14,491	-14,034
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,893	4,363	10,102	8,989
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	614	560	1,145	1,138
Total benefits and expenses	54,994	51,813	106,335	100,251
Income (loss) before income tax expense	1,508	1,795	3,199	2,903
Life Insurance Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Premiums	34,569	32,850	66,380	62,967
Net investment income	6,466	5,584	12,749	10,488
Realized investment gains (losses), net	-48	81	-112	81
Other income	133	351	276	414
Total revenue	41,120	38,866	79,293	73,950
Claims and surrenders	11,163	11,429	21,978	20,767
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	18,849	17,047	35,825	33,089
Policyholders' dividends	2,397	2,216	4,483	4,275
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	32,409	30,692	62,286	58,131
Commissions	6,484	6,697	12,722	12,276
Other general expenses	2,965	2,928	5,805	5,780
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-5,848	-6,170	-11,507	-11,256
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,205	3,870	8,612	7,855
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	120	154	291	321
Total benefits and expenses	40,335	38,171	78,209	73,107
Income (loss) before income tax expense	785	695	1,084	843
Home Service Insurance Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Premiums	11,760	10,984	22,962	21,807
Net investment income	3,282	3,341	6,569	6,521
Realized investment gains (losses), net	-26	1	-18	31
Other income	3	46	4	136
Total revenue	15,019	14,372	29,517	28,495
Claims and surrenders	5,505	5,231	11,147	10,699
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	1,130	849	1,852	1,766
Policyholders' dividends	15	19	31	34
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	6,650	6,099	13,030	12,499
Commissions	3,919	3,732	7,591	7,211
Other general expenses	3,499	3,225	6,668	6,491
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-1,575	-1,502	-2,984	-2,778
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	688	493	1,490	1,134
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	494	406	854	817
Total benefits and expenses	13,675	12,453	26,649	25,374
Income (loss) before income tax expense	1,344	1,919	2,868	3,121
Other Non-Insurance Enterprise Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Premiums	0	0	0	0
Net investment income	335	340	671	645
Realized investment gains (losses), net	1	0	1	1
Other income	27	30	52	63
Total revenue	363	370	724	709
Claims and surrenders	0	0	0	0
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	0	0	0	0
Policyholders' dividends	0	0	0	0
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	0	0	0	0
Commissions	0	0	0	0
Other general expenses	984	1,189	1,477	1,770
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	0	0	0	0
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	0	0	0	0
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	0	0	0	0
Total benefits and expenses	984	1,189	1,477	1,770
Income (loss) before income tax expense	($621)	($819)	($753)	($1,061)

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$1,150	$1,307	$2,347	$2,163
Net Income Allocated to Class A Common Stock	1,138	1,293	2,323	2,141
Net Income Allocated to Class B Common Stock	$12	$14	$24	$22
Common Class A [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic	49,080	49,080	49,080	49,080
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted	49,080	49,080	49,080	49,080
Basic earnings per share	$0.03	$0.03	$0.05	$0.05
Diluted earnings per share	$0.03	$0.03	$0.05	$0.05
Common Stock Class B [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted	1,002	1,002	1,002	1,002
Basic earnings per share	$0.01	$0.01	$0.02	$0.02
Diluted earnings per share	$0.01	$0.01	$0.02	$0.02

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investments Including Short Term And Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fixed maturity securities	$892,449,000	'	$892,449,000	'	$832,952,000	'
Fixed maturity securities percent	83.60%	'	83.60%	'	83.90%	'
Equity securities	56,637,000	'	56,637,000	'	47,259,000	'
Equity securities percent	5.30%	'	5.30%	'	4.80%	'
Mortgage loans	650,000	'	650,000	'	671,000	'
Mortgage loans percent	0.10%	'	0.10%	'	0.10%	'
Policy loans	52,001,000	'	52,001,000	'	48,868,000	'
Policy loans percent	4.90%	'	4.90%	'	4.80%	'
Real estate and other long-term investments	8,262,000	'	8,262,000	'	8,485,000	'
Real estate and other long-term investments percent	0.80%	'	0.80%	'	0.90%	'
Cash and cash equivalents	57,437,000	41,013,000	57,437,000	41,013,000	54,593,000	56,299,000
Cash and cash equivalents percent	5.30%	'	5.30%	'	5.50%	'
Total cash, cash equivalents and investments	1,067,436,000	'	1,067,436,000	'	992,828,000	'
Total cash, cash equivalents and investments percent	100.00%	'	100.00%	'	100.00%	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	628,591,000	'	628,591,000	'	595,944,000	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	54,075,000	'	54,075,000	'	45,883,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	720,138,000	'	720,138,000	'	652,515,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Total	628,591,000	'	628,591,000	'	595,944,000	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains, Total	'	'	37,521,000	'	22,390,000	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	'	'	2,611,000	'	13,078,000	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Fair Value	663,501,000	'	663,501,000	'	605,256,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	228,948,000	'	228,948,000	'	227,696,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	'	'	7,172,000	'	2,601,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	'	'	1,705,000	'	6,764,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	234,415,000	'	234,415,000	'	223,533,000	'
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost	857,539,000	'	857,539,000	'	'	'
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Fair Value	897,916,000	'	897,916,000	'	'	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	108	'	108	'	262	'
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Less Than 12 Months Fair Value	27,241,000	'	27,241,000	'	341,533,000	'
Debt Securities Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months Unrealized Losses	'	'	352,000	'	16,737,000	'
Number of Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Less Than 12 Months	41	'	41	'	366	'
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer, Fair Value	146,175,000	'	146,175,000	'	32,938,000	'
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer, Unrealized Losses	'	'	3,964,000	'	3,105,000	'
Number of Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Longer	139	'	139	'	36	'
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position, Aggregate Fair Value	173,416,000	'	173,416,000	'	374,471,000	'
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position, Aggregate Unrealized Losses	'	'	4,316,000	'	19,842,000	'
Number of Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position, Aggregate	180	'	180	'	402	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Fixed Maturities	580,000	0	580,000	58,000	'	'
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity	11,105,000	0	11,105,000	0	'	'
Schedule of Fixed Maturities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Amortized Cost Basis	23,996,000	'	23,996,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Fair Value	24,352,000	'	24,352,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Amortized Cost Basis	113,391,000	'	113,391,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Fair Value	121,225,000	'	121,225,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	100,341,000	'	100,341,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Fair Value	106,079,000	'	106,079,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	390,863,000	'	390,863,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Fair Value	411,845,000	'	411,845,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Amortized Cost Basis	13,446,000	'	13,446,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Fair Value	13,520,000	'	13,520,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Amortized Cost Basis	28,682,000	'	28,682,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Fair Value	29,438,000	'	29,438,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	47,381,000	'	47,381,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Fair Value	49,863,000	'	49,863,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	139,439,000	'	139,439,000	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Fair Value	141,594,000	'	141,594,000	'	'	'
Sale of bonds, number of securities sold at a loss	1	'	'	0	'	'
Sale of bonds, number of held-to-maturity bonds sold	0	'	'	0	'	'
US Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	10,086,000	'	10,086,000	'	10,115,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	2,712,000	'	2,348,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	12,798,000	'	12,798,000	'	12,463,000	'
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	38,765,000	'	38,765,000	'	53,587,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	1,919,000	'	1,209,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	1,000	'	228,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	40,683,000	'	40,683,000	'	54,568,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	5,815,000	'	5,815,000	'	8,877,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	'	'	246,000	'	197,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	'	'	0	'	3,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	6,061,000	'	6,061,000	'	9,071,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	160,000	'	160,000	'	14,032,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	1,000	'	228,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	1	'	1	'	12	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	0	'	0	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	0	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	160,000	'	160,000	'	14,032,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	1,000	'	228,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	1	'	1	'	12	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	'	'	'	'	2,997,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	'	'	3,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	'	'	'	'	1	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	'	'	'	'	0	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	'	'	0	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Greater	'	'	'	'	0	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	'	'	'	'	2,997,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	'	'	3,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	'	'	'	'	1	'
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	363,443,000	'	363,443,000	'	341,673,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	14,413,000	'	6,242,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	2,490,000	'	11,449,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	375,366,000	'	375,366,000	'	336,466,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	186,512,000	'	186,512,000	'	181,246,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	'	'	5,895,000	'	1,633,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	'	'	1,626,000	'	6,412,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	190,781,000	'	190,781,000	'	176,467,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	9,760,000	'	9,760,000	'	183,280,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	124,000	'	9,872,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	14	'	14	'	203	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	81,215,000	'	81,215,000	'	15,673,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	2,366,000	'	1,577,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	72	'	72	'	16	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	90,975,000	'	90,975,000	'	198,953,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	2,490,000	'	11,449,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	86	'	86	'	219	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	3,975,000	'	3,975,000	'	100,153,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	95,000	'	5,236,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	8	'	8	'	118	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	55,841,000	'	55,841,000	'	14,797,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	1,531,000	'	1,176,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Greater	60	'	60	'	17	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	59,816,000	'	59,816,000	'	114,950,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	1,626,000	'	6,412,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	68	'	68	'	135	'
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	104,000	'	104,000	'	104,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	29,000	'	23,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	133,000	'	133,000	'	127,000	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	212,432,000	'	212,432,000	'	186,671,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	18,168,000	'	12,289,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	116,000	'	1,399,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	230,484,000	'	230,484,000	'	197,561,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	36,621,000	'	36,621,000	'	37,573,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	'	'	1,031,000	'	771,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	'	'	79,000	'	349,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	37,573,000	'	37,573,000	'	37,995,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	10,634,000	'	10,634,000	'	35,789,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	73,000	'	1,048,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	8	'	8	'	25	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	6,081,000	'	6,081,000	'	2,426,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	43,000	'	351,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	4	'	4	'	2	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	16,715,000	'	16,715,000	'	38,215,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	116,000	'	1,399,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	12	'	12	'	27	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	2,490,000	'	2,490,000	'	5,225,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	57,000	'	349,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	2	'	2	'	4	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,001,000	'	3,001,000	'	0	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	22,000	'	0	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Greater	2	'	2	'	0	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	5,491,000	'	5,491,000	'	5,225,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	79,000	'	349,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	4	'	4	'	4	'
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Fixed Maturities And Equity Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis	3,800,000	'	3,800,000	'	'	'
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	262,000	'	262,000	'	300,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	9,000	'	9,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	271,000	'	271,000	'	309,000	'
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	3,499,000	'	3,499,000	'	3,494,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	271,000	'	270,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	4,000	'	2,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	3,766,000	'	3,766,000	'	3,762,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	222,000	'	222,000	'	57,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	2,000	'	1,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	8	'	8	'	3	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	37,000	'	37,000	'	42,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	2,000	'	1,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	1	'	1	'	1	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	259,000	'	259,000	'	99,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	4,000	'	2,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	9	'	9	'	4	'
Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost	857,539,000	'	857,539,000	'	823,640,000	'
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	44,693,000	'	24,991,000	'
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	4,316,000	'	19,842,000	'
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Fair Value	897,916,000	'	897,916,000	'	828,789,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	20,776,000	'	20,776,000	'	233,158,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	200,000	'	11,149,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	31	'	31	'	243	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	87,333,000	'	87,333,000	'	18,141,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	2,411,000	'	1,929,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	77	'	77	'	19	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	108,109,000	'	108,109,000	'	251,299,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	2,611,000	'	13,078,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	6,465,000	'	6,465,000	'	108,375,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	152,000	'	5,588,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	10	'	10	'	123	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	58,842,000	'	58,842,000	'	14,797,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	1,553,000	'	1,176,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Greater	62	'	62	'	17	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	65,307,000	'	65,307,000	'	123,172,000	'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	1,705,000	'	6,764,000	'
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	72	'	72	'	140	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	21,000	0	21,000	1,000	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses	0	0	0	0	'	'
Stock Mutual Funds [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	15,738,000	'	15,738,000	'	10,463,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	2,137,000	'	1,506,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	17,875,000	'	17,875,000	'	11,969,000	'
Bond Mutual Funds [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	35,869,000	'	35,869,000	'	35,080,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	250,000	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	88,000	'	417,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	36,031,000	'	36,031,000	'	34,663,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	17,912,000	'	17,912,000	'	34,663,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	88,000	'	417,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	2	'	2	'	7	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	0	'	0	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	0	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	17,912,000	'	17,912,000	'	34,663,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	88,000	'	417,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	2	'	2	'	7	'
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	727,000	'	727,000	'	17,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	37,000	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	7,000	'	5,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	757,000	'	757,000	'	12,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	12,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	0	'	5,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	0	'	0	'	1	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	10,000	'	10,000	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	7,000	'	0	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	1	'	1	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	10,000	'	10,000	'	12,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	7,000	'	5,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	1	'	1	'	1	'
Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,741,000	'	1,741,000	'	323,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	233,000	'	292,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	0	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,974,000	'	1,974,000	'	615,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	0	'	'	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	0	'	0	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	0	'	'	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	0	'	0	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	0	'	0	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	0	'	'	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	0	'	0	'	'	'
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	54,075,000	'	54,075,000	'	45,883,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	'	'	2,657,000	'	1,798,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	'	'	95,000	'	422,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	56,637,000	'	56,637,000	'	47,259,000	'
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	17,912,000	'	17,912,000	'	34,675,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'	'	88,000	'	422,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	2	'	2	'	8	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	10,000	'	10,000	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'	'	7,000	'	0	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	1	'	1	'	0	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	17,922,000	'	17,922,000	'	34,675,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	'	'	95,000	'	422,000	'
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	3	'	3	'	8	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	63,000	0	63,000	0	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses	$169,000	$0	$169,000	$0	'	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Fixed Maturities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percent of residential mortgage backed to securities	92.10%	'	92.10%	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$720,138	$652,515	'
Percent of Level 2 Debt Maturity to Total Reported Fair Value of Financial Assets	90.30%	'	'
Number of Private Placement Mortgage Backed Debt Securities in Level 3	2	'	'
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	271	309	387
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	69,435	59,722	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	650,432	592,484	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	271	309	'
US Treasury and Government [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	53,481	67,031	'
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	12,798	12,463	'
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	40,683	54,568	'
US Treasury and Government [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	375,366	336,466	'
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	375,366	336,466	'
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	230,484	197,561	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	230,484	197,561	'
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	271	309	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	271	309	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	3,766	3,762	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	3,766	3,762	'
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	133	127	'
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	133	127	'
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Debt Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	663,501	605,256	'
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	12,798	12,463	'
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	650,432	592,484	'
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	271	309	'
Stock Mutual Funds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	17,875	11,969	'
Stock Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	17,875	11,969	'
Stock Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Stock Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Bond Mutual Funds [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	36,031	34,663	'
Bond Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	36,031	34,663	'
Bond Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Bond Mutual Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	757	12	'
Common Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	757	12	'
Common Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Common Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,974	615	'
Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	1,974	615	'
Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	56,637	47,259	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	56,637	47,259	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	$0	$0	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements Schedule of Fair Value Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$309	$387
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)	'	'
Included in net income	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income	0	-7
Principal paydowns	-38	-71
Transfers in and (out) of Level 3	0	0
Balance at end of period	$271	$309

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements Financial Instruments not Carried at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity	$234,415	$223,533	'	'
Mortgage loans	650	671	'	'
Policy loans	52,001	48,868	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, at carrying value	57,437	54,593	41,013	56,299
Liability for future policy benefits individual and group annuities	56,489	55,485	'	'
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	6.40%	6.40%	'	'
Mortgage loan maturity lower end range	'1 year	'1 year	'	'
Mortgage loan maturity higher end range	'30 years	'30 years	'	'
Mortgage loans interest rate used to estimate fair value	6.25%	'	'	'
Insurance policy loans interest rate	7.70%	7.70%	'	'
Fair value minimum interest rate of investment contract	0.24%	'	'	'
Fair value maximum rate of investment contract	4.03%	'	'	'
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity	228,948	227,696	'	'
Mortgage loans	650	671	'	'
Policy loans	52,001	48,868	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, at carrying value	57,437	54,593	'	'
Liability for future policy benefits individual and group annuities	40,112	39,469	'	'
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity	234,415	223,533	'	'
Mortgage loans	672	695	'	'
Policy loans	52,001	48,868	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	57,437	54,593	'	'
Liability for future policy benefits individual and group annuities	$42,688	$44,960	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate	23.74%	27.19%	26.60%	25.50%
Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	'	'	35.00%	'