Citizens (CIA) 10-Q 6 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	CITIZENS INC
Entity Central Index Key	24090
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Common Stock Class A [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		49,080,114
Common Stock Class B [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,001,714

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Investments:
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $687,694 and $667,966 in 2015 and 2014 respectively)	$731,587	$707,227
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value: $242,791 and $232,891 in 2015 and 2014, respectively)	233,662	224,932
Equity securities available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: $68,641 and $68,787 in 2015 and 2014, respectively)	70,165	69,879
Mortgage loans on real estate	619	628
Policy loans	55,288	54,032
Real estate held for investment (less $1,612 and $1,575 accumulated depreciation in 2015 and 2014, respectively)	8,087	8,131
Other long-term investments	77	135
Total investments	1,099,485	1,064,964
Cash and cash equivalents	41,430	50,708
Accrued investment income	14,235	13,457
Reinsurance recoverable	4,251	4,425
Deferred policy acquisition costs	158,987	157,468
Cost of customer relationships acquired	22,858	23,542
Goodwill	17,255	17,255
Other intangible assets	973	976
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	65,708	66,269
Property and equipment, net	6,283	6,352
Due premiums, net (less $1,322 and $1,364 allowance for doubtful accounts in 2015 and 2014, respectively)	10,492	10,777
Prepaid expenses	971	301
Other assets	1,144	1,061
Total assets	1,444,072	1,417,555
Future policy benefits reserves:
Life insurance	936,747	920,149
Annuities	60,828	59,727
Accident and health	1,212	1,216
Dividend accumulations	16,554	15,974
Premiums paid in advance	42,201	39,712
Policy claims payable	10,916	9,560
Other policyholders' funds	7,530	7,551
Total policy liabilities	1,075,988	1,053,889
Commissions payable	2,481	3,284
Federal income tax payable	76,647	78,818
Payable for securities in process of settlement	5,463	0
Other liabilities	21,431	23,205
Total liabilities	1,182,010	1,159,196
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity:
Accumulated deficit	-18,622	-19,047
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax	29,128	25,850
Treasury stock, at cost	-11,011	-11,011
Total stockholders' equity	262,062	258,359
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,444,072	1,417,555
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 $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Investments:
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	$687,694	$667,966
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, fair value	242,791	232,891
Available-for-sale equity securities, amortized cost basis	68,641	68,787
Real estate held for investment, accumulated depreciation	1,612	1,575
Due premiums, allowance for doubtful accounts	$1,322	$1,364
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
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Premiums:
Life insurance	$42,899	$41,397
Accident and health insurance	375	351
Property insurance	1,292	1,265
Net investment income	11,069	9,906
Realized investment losses, net	-71	-56
Other income	296	169
Total revenue	55,860	53,032
Insurance benefits paid or provided:
Claims and surrenders	19,403	16,457
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	17,298	17,698
Policyholders' dividends	2,309	2,102
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	39,010	36,257
Commissions	9,859	9,910
Other general expenses	7,551	6,502
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-6,856	-7,068
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	5,299	5,209
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	647	531
Total benefits and expenses	55,510	51,341
Income before federal income tax	350	1,691
Federal income tax (benefit) expense	-75	494
Net income	425	1,197
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period	5,007	14,096
Reclassification adjustments for losses included in net income	36	32
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net	5,043	14,128
Income tax expense on unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	1,765	4,954
Other comprehensive income	3,278	9,174
Comprehensive income	$3,703	$10,371
Common Stock Class A [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.02
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.02
Common Stock Class B [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$425	$1,197
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Realized losses on sale of investments and other assets	71	56
Net deferred policy acquisition costs	-1,557	-1,859
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	647	531
Depreciation	199	323
Amortization of premiums and discounts on investments	2,655	2,230
Deferred federal income tax benefit	-1,204	-1,023
Change in:
Accrued investment income	-778	-471
Reinsurance recoverable	174	-220
Due premiums	285	822
Future policy benefit reserves	17,191	17,697
Other policyholders' liabilities	4,404	2,053
Federal income tax receivable	-2,171	1,496
Commissions payable and other liabilities	-2,577	-1,030
Other, net	-753	-1,293
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,011	20,509
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities and calls of fixed maturities, available-for-sale	8,257	16,900
Maturities and calls of fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	6,975	9,292
Purchase of fixed maturities, available-for-sale	-24,392	-36,161
Purchase of fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	-16,562	-6,347
Calls of equity securities, available-for-sale	150	100
Purchase of equity securities, available-for-sale	1	0
Principal Payments on Mortgage Loans	9	12
Increase in policy loans, net	-1,256	-1,420
Sale of other long-term investments	58	1
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	0	-283
Purchase of property and equipment	-87	0
Net cash used in acquisition	0	-4,810
Net cash used in investing activities	-26,847	-22,716
Cash flows from financing activities:
Annuity deposits	2,121	1,489
Annuity withdrawals	-1,563	-1,568
Net cash provided by financing activities	558	-79
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-9,278	-2,286
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	50,708	54,593
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	41,430	52,307
Supplemental Disclosures of Operation Activities
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net	$3,300	$0

Financial_Statements

Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 March 31, 2015, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 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 March 31, 2015 and for comparative periods have been made.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP 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, 2014.  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 and endowment 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.
	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 2014 Form 10-K Annual Report, which should be read in conjunction with these accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.

Accounting_Pronouncements

Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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
	None.
	Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
	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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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
		March 31, 2015
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	32,979		11,587		—		44,566
	Net investment income	7,231			3,464		374		11,069
	Realized investment losses, net	(56		)	(15	)	—		(71	)
	Other income	214			48		34		296
	Total revenue	40,368			15,084		408		55,860
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	13,560			5,843		—		19,403
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	16,137			1,161		—		17,298
	Policyholders' dividends	2,295			14		—		2,309
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	31,992			7,018		—		39,010
	Commissions	6,026			3,833		—		9,859
	Other general expenses	3,159			3,830		562		7,551
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(5,343		)	(1,513	)	—		(6,856	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,549			750		—		5,299
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	200			447		—		647
	Total benefits and expenses	40,583			14,365		562		55,510
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	(215	)	719		(154	)	350
		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2014
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	31,811		11,202		—		43,013
	Net investment income	6,283			3,287		336		9,906
	Realized investment gains (losses), net	(64		)	8		—		(56	)
	Other income	143			1		25		169
	Total revenue	38,173			14,498		361		53,032
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	10,815			5,642		—		16,457
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	16,976			722		—		17,698
	Policyholders' dividends	2,086			16		—		2,102
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	29,877			6,380		—		36,257
	Commissions	6,238			3,672		—		9,910
	Other general expenses	2,840			3,169		493		6,502
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(5,659		)	(1,409	)	—		(7,068	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,407			802		—		5,209
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	171			360		—		531
	Total benefits and expenses	37,874			12,974		493		51,341
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	299		1,524		(132	)	1,691

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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
		March 31, 2015		March 31, 2014
		(In thousands,
		except per share amounts)
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	425	1,197
	Net income allocated to Class A common stock	$	421	1,185
	Net income allocated to Class B common stock	4		12
	Net income	$	425	1,197
	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	$	0.01	0.02
	Basic earnings per share of Class B common stock	—		0.01
	Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock	0.01		0.02
	Diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock	—		0.01

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 84.6% of total cash, cash equivalents and investments at March 31, 2015.
		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		Carrying		% of Total		Carrying			% of Total
		Value		Carrying Value		Value			Carrying Value
		($ In thousands)
	Fixed maturity securities	$	965,249	84.6	%	$	932,159		83.6	%
	Equity securities	70,165		6.1	%	69,879			6.3	%
	Mortgage loans	619		0.1	%	628			0.1	%
	Policy loans	55,288		4.8	%	54,032			4.8	%
	Real estate and other long-term investments	8,164		0.7	%	8,266			0.7	%
	Cash and cash equivalents	41,430		3.7	%	50,708			4.5	%
	Total cash, cash equivalents and investments	$	1,140,915	100	%	$	1,115,672		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.
		March 31, 2015
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,041	3,126		—		13,167
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	38,085		1,919		—		40,004
	States and political subdivisions	423,372		22,039		1,146		444,265
	Foreign governments	104		32		—		136
	Corporate	212,851		18,522		861		230,512
	Commercial mortgage-backed	203		8		—		211
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,038		255		1		3,292
	Total available-for-sale securities	687,694		45,901		2,008		731,587
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	2,015		173		—		2,188
	States and political subdivisions	201,716		9,117		426		210,407
	Corporate	29,931		935		670		30,196
	Total held-to-maturity securities	233,662		10,225		1,096		242,791
	Total fixed maturities	$	921,356	56,126		3,104		974,378
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	16,007	1,878		33		17,852
	Bond mutual funds	50,976		66		640		50,402
	Common stock	65		1		15		51
	Preferred stock	1,593		267		—		1,860
	Total equity securities	$	68,641	2,212		688		70,165
		December 31, 2014
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,056	2,924		—		12,980
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	38,312		1,937		—		40,249
	States and political subdivisions	404,657		19,146		1,448		422,355
	Foreign governments	104		31		—		135
	Corporate	211,410		17,441		1,024		227,827
	Commercial mortgage-backed	223		8		—		231
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,204		249		3		3,450
	Total available-for-sale securities	667,966		41,736		2,475		707,227
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	2,017		178		—		2,195
	States and political subdivisions	192,875		7,782		388		200,269
	Corporate	30,040		947		560		30,427
	Total held-to-maturity securities	224,932		8,907		948		232,891
	Total fixed maturity securities	$	892,898	50,643		3,423		940,118
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	16,005	1,657		66		17,596
Bond mutual funds	50,976		60		796		50,240
Common stock	65		—		14		51
Preferred stock	1,741		253		2		1,992
Total equity securities	$	68,787	1,970		878		69,879
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.
No other-than-temporary impairments were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.
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.
	March 31, 2015
	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:
States and political subdivisions	$	34,614	189		34		23,089			957	12	57,703	1,146	46
Corporate	20,716		727		11		2,640			134	1	23,356	861	12
Residential mortgage-backed	115		1		3		—			—	—	115	1	3
Total available-for-sale securities	55,445		917		48		25,729			1,091	13	81,174	2,008	61
Held-to-maturity securities:
States and political subdivisions	29,230		242		17		7,949			184	9	37,179	426	26
Corporate	4,942		490		2		2,841			180	1	7,783	670	3
Total held-to-maturity securities	34,172		732		19		10,790			364	10	44,962	1,096	29
Total fixed maturities	$	89,617	1,649		67		36,519			1,455	23	126,136	3,104	90
Equity securities:
Stock mutual funds	$	5,257	33		4		—			—	—	5,257	33	4
Bond mutual funds	18,499		640		3		—			—	—	18,499	640	3
Common stocks	24		2		1		4			13	9	28	15	10
Total equities	$	23,780	675		8		4			13	9	23,784	688	17
As of March 31, 2015, the Company had 13 available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and 10 held-to-maturity fixed maturity securities that were in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months. We reported 9 common stock holding in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months as of March 31, 2015.
	December 31, 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:
States and political subdivisions	$	43,776	318		47		33,716			1,130	24	77,492	1,448	71
Corporate	26,671		780		24		2,530			244	2	29,201	1,024	26
Residential mortgage-backed	159		2		5		33			1	1	192	3	6
Total available-for-sale securities	70,606		1,100		76		36,279			1,375	27	106,885	2,475	103
Held-to-maturity securities:
States and political subdivisions	21,233		74		16		15,429			314	21	36,662	388	37
Corporate	3,866		285		4		2,746			275	2	6,612	560	6
Total held-to-maturity securities	25,099		359		20		18,175			589	23	43,274	948	43
Total fixed maturities	$	95,705	1,459		96		54,454			1,964	50	150,159	3,423	146
Equity securities:
Stock mutual funds	$	5,224	66		4		—			—	—	5,224	66	4
Bond mutual funds	26,228		796		4		—			—	—	26,228	796	4
Preferred stocks	234		2		4		—					234	2	4
Common stock	46		1		2		4			13	9	50	14	11
Total equities	$	31,732	865		14		4			13	9	31,736	878	23
We have reviewed these securities for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and determined that no other-than-temporary impairment exists that have not been recognized 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 March 31, 2015 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.
	March 31, 2015
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
	(In thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
Due in one year or less	$	26,030	26,244
Due after one year through five years	130,179		137,207
Due after five years through ten years	97,362		104,197
Due after ten years	434,123		463,939
Total available-for-sale securities	687,694		731,587
Held-to-maturity securities:
Due in one year or less	13,943		14,047
Due after one year through five years	22,176		23,102
Due after five years through ten years	54,648		57,543
Due after ten years	142,895		148,099
Total held-to-maturity securities	233,662		242,791
Total fixed maturities	$	921,356	974,378
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.  There were no proceeds and gross realized gains and losses from sales of securities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.
There were no sales of available-for-sale securities for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 or 2014. There were no securities sold from the held-to-maturity portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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.
		March 31, 2015
	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	$	13,167		40,004		—	53,171
	States and political subdivisions	—			444,265		—	444,265
	Corporate	—			230,512		—	230,512
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		211	211
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,292		—	3,292
	Foreign governments	—			136		—	136
	Total fixed maturities	13,167			718,209		211	731,587
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	17,852			—		—	17,852
	Bond mutual funds	50,402			—		—	50,402
	Common stock	51			—		—	51
	Preferred stock	1,860			—		—	1,860
	Total equity securities	70,165			—		—	70,165
	Total financial assets	$	83,332		718,209		211	801,752
		December 31, 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	$	12,980		40,249		—	53,229
	States and political subdivisions	—			422,355		—	422,355
	Corporate	—			227,827		—	227,827
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		231	231
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,450		—	3,450
	Foreign governments	—			135		—	135
	Total fixed maturities	12,980			694,016		231	707,227
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	17,596			—		—	17,596
	Bond mutual funds	50,240			—		—	50,240
	Common stock	51			—		—	51
	Preferred stock	1,992			—		—	1,992
	Total equity securities	69,879			—		—	69,879
	Total financial assets	$	82,859		694,016		231	777,106
	Financial Instruments Valuation
	Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale.  At March 31, 2015, our fixed maturity securities, valued using a third-party pricing source, totaled $718.2 million for Level 2 assets and comprised 89.6% 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 $0.2 million.  Our Level 3 assets are current relative to principal and interest payments and are considered immaterial to our financial statements.  For the three months ended March 31, 2015, 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.
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	231		309
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
	Included in net income	—			—
	Included in other comprehensive income	—			(1	)
	Principal paydowns	(20		)	(77	)
	Transfer in and (out) of Level 3	—			—
	Balance at end of period	$	211		231
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:
	March 31, 2015					December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value			Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Financial assets:
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	$	233,662		242,791		224,932	232,891
Mortgage loans	619			642		628	652
Policy loans	55,288			55,288		54,032	54,032
Cash and cash equivalents	41,430			41,430		50,708	50,708
Financial liabilities:
Annuity - investment contracts	43,728			40,218		42,837	37,978
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 6.3% as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, with maturities ranging from 1 to 30 years.  Management estimated the fair value using an annual interest rate of 6.25% at March 31, 2015.  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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 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 March 31, 2015 using discounted cash flows based upon a swap rate curve with interest rates ranging from 1.02% to 4.88% 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Qualification of Life Products
	In the first quarter of 2015, we announced that we identified that a substantial portion of the life insurance policies issued by our subsidiary insurance companies failed to qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment afforded by Sections 7702 and 7702A of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") of 1986. This tax code section allows for qualifying products sold to clients to have favorable tax treatment such as the death benefit is not taxable. By identifying certain products that we have sold with the intention of this favorable tax treatment but in fact they do not qualify under the IRC rules, our policyholders may now be subject to additional tax liabilities. The policies at issue were primarily sold to non-U.S. citizens residing abroad. Based upon a review of the options available to the Company we have determined we will not remediate our endowments and endowment like products we have sold to non-U.S. citizens. We do intend to remediate the domestic products we have sold to U.S. citizens. Failure of these policies to qualify under Sections 7702 and 7702A has resulted in additional expenses as described below. The products have been and continue to be appropriately reported under U.S. GAAP for financial reporting.
	The failure of these policies to qualify under Sections 7702 and 7702A resulted in additional expense recorded as of December 31, 2014 of $11.4 million, after tax, related to projected IRS toll charges and fees of $10.1 million as well as claims liability for past claims and reserves increases to bring policies into compliance totaling $1.3 million. The range of financial estimates relative to this issue is $11.4 million to $40.0 million, after tax. This estimated range includes projected toll charges and fees as well as increased claims liability for past claims, reserves increases to bring policies into compliance and other probable liabilities resulting from this tax compliance matter. Our estimated range reflects the uncertainties with respect to the required course of action and other matters unknown at this time. Currently, management believes there is not a specific estimable amount for these probable liabilities and expenses which is more likely than other specific amounts within our estimated range. The process of determining our estimated range was a complex undertaking and involved management’s judgment based upon a variety of factors known at the time. In addition, it is reasonably possible that we may incur additional costs associated with this issue in 2015 related to system remediation and consulting costs. We believe these costs could be $0.5 million to $0.8 million but due to the uncertainty of actions we cannot reasonably estimate these costs with any reliability. Actual amounts incurred may exceed this estimate and will be recorded as they become probable and can be reasonably estimated.
	Compliance
	As part of our efforts to review and improve our compliance controls, we discovered potential non-compliance with Treasury regulations such as Section 7702, described earlier, as well as unrelated applicable Bank Secrecy Act requirements.  Although we are not yet able to determine the extent of any oversights or estimate any other potential loss, we cannot assure you that the impact of any non-compliance will not have a material impact upon the company.
	Unclaimed Property 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.  The Company believes additional escheatment of funds in Arkansas or Texas will not be material to our financial condition or results. However, additional escheatment of funds in Louisiana, which may subsequently be deemed abandoned under the Louisiana Department of Treasury’s audit, could be substantial for SPLIC if the Louisiana Department of Treasury chooses to disregard recent unclaimed property litigation in favor of the insurance industry. At this time, the Company is not able to estimate any of these possible amounts. For more information about the risks related to these external unclaimed property audits please see the Risk Factor in Item 1A titled “We are a defendant in lawsuits, which may adversely affect our financial condition and detract from the time our management is able to devote to our business, and we are subject to risks related to litigation and regulatory matters.”
	Litigation
	From time to time we are subject to legal and regulatory actions relating to our business. We defend all claims vigorously.  As a result, we incur defense costs, including attorneys' fees, other direct litigation costs and the expenditure of management time that otherwise would be devoted to our business.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rate was (21.4)% and 29.2% for the three months of 2015 and 2014, 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 in the current year is impacted by the low amount of income before taxes which is resulting in a lower effective rate from year to year while the tax-exempt amounts will remain level.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 three months ended March 31, 2015.  See our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of December 31, 2014 for a comprehensive discussion of related party transactions.

Financial_Statements_Policies

Financial Statements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 March 31, 2015, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 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 March 31, 2015 and for comparative periods have been made.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP 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, 2014.  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 and endowment 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.
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)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2015
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	32,979		11,587		—		44,566
	Net investment income	7,231			3,464		374		11,069
	Realized investment losses, net	(56		)	(15	)	—		(71	)
	Other income	214			48		34		296
	Total revenue	40,368			15,084		408		55,860
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	13,560			5,843		—		19,403
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	16,137			1,161		—		17,298
	Policyholders' dividends	2,295			14		—		2,309
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	31,992			7,018		—		39,010
	Commissions	6,026			3,833		—		9,859
	Other general expenses	3,159			3,830		562		7,551
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(5,343		)	(1,513	)	—		(6,856	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,549			750		—		5,299
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	200			447		—		647
	Total benefits and expenses	40,583			14,365		562		55,510
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	(215	)	719		(154	)	350
		Three Months Ended
		March 31, 2014
		Life			Home		Other		Consolidated
		Insurance			Service		Non-Insurance
					Insurance		Enterprises
		(In thousands)
	Revenues:
	Premiums	$	31,811		11,202		—		43,013
	Net investment income	6,283			3,287		336		9,906
	Realized investment gains (losses), net	(64		)	8		—		(56	)
	Other income	143			1		25		169
	Total revenue	38,173			14,498		361		53,032
	Benefits and expenses:
	Insurance benefits paid or provided:
	Claims and surrenders	10,815			5,642		—		16,457
	Increase in future policy benefit reserves	16,976			722		—		17,698
	Policyholders' dividends	2,086			16		—		2,102
	Total insurance benefits paid or provided	29,877			6,380		—		36,257
	Commissions	6,238			3,672		—		9,910
	Other general expenses	2,840			3,169		493		6,502
	Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(5,659		)	(1,409	)	—		(7,068	)
	Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,407			802		—		5,209
	Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	171			360		—		531
	Total benefits and expenses	37,874			12,974		493		51,341
	Income (loss) before income tax expense	$	299		1,524		(132	)	1,691

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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
		March 31, 2015		March 31, 2014
		(In thousands,
		except per share amounts)
	Basic and diluted earnings per share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	425	1,197
	Net income allocated to Class A common stock	$	421	1,185
	Net income allocated to Class B common stock	4		12
	Net income	$	425	1,197
	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	$	0.01	0.02
	Basic earnings per share of Class B common stock	—		0.01
	Diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock	0.01		0.02
	Diluted earnings per share of Class B common stock	—		0.01

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 84.6% of total cash, cash equivalents and investments at March 31, 2015.
		March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		Carrying		% of Total		Carrying			% of Total
		Value		Carrying Value		Value			Carrying Value
		($ In thousands)
	Fixed maturity securities	$	965,249	84.6	%	$	932,159		83.6	%
	Equity securities	70,165		6.1	%	69,879			6.3	%
	Mortgage loans	619		0.1	%	628			0.1	%
	Policy loans	55,288		4.8	%	54,032			4.8	%
	Real estate and other long-term investments	8,164		0.7	%	8,266			0.7	%
	Cash and cash equivalents	41,430		3.7	%	50,708			4.5	%
	Total cash, cash equivalents and investments	$	1,140,915	100	%	$	1,115,672		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.
		March 31, 2015
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,041	3,126		—		13,167
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	38,085		1,919		—		40,004
	States and political subdivisions	423,372		22,039		1,146		444,265
	Foreign governments	104		32		—		136
	Corporate	212,851		18,522		861		230,512
	Commercial mortgage-backed	203		8		—		211
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,038		255		1		3,292
	Total available-for-sale securities	687,694		45,901		2,008		731,587
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	2,015		173		—		2,188
	States and political subdivisions	201,716		9,117		426		210,407
	Corporate	29,931		935		670		30,196
	Total held-to-maturity securities	233,662		10,225		1,096		242,791
	Total fixed maturities	$	921,356	56,126		3,104		974,378
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	16,007	1,878		33		17,852
	Bond mutual funds	50,976		66		640		50,402
	Common stock	65		1		15		51
	Preferred stock	1,593		267		—		1,860
	Total equity securities	$	68,641	2,212		688		70,165
		December 31, 2014
		Cost or		Gross		Gross		Fair
		Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Value
		Cost		Gains		Losses
		(In thousands)
	Fixed maturities:
	Available-for-sale securities:
	U.S. Treasury securities	$	10,056	2,924		—		12,980
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	38,312		1,937		—		40,249
	States and political subdivisions	404,657		19,146		1,448		422,355
	Foreign governments	104		31		—		135
	Corporate	211,410		17,441		1,024		227,827
	Commercial mortgage-backed	223		8		—		231
	Residential mortgage-backed	3,204		249		3		3,450
	Total available-for-sale securities	667,966		41,736		2,475		707,227
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises	2,017		178		—		2,195
	States and political subdivisions	192,875		7,782		388		200,269
	Corporate	30,040		947		560		30,427
	Total held-to-maturity securities	224,932		8,907		948		232,891
	Total fixed maturity securities	$	892,898	50,643		3,423		940,118
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	16,005	1,657		66		17,596
	Bond mutual funds	50,976		60		796		50,240
	Common stock	65		—		14		51
	Preferred stock	1,741		253		2		1,992
	Total equity securities	$	68,787	1,970		878		69,879
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.
		March 31, 2015
		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:
	States and political subdivisions	$	34,614	189		34		23,089			957	12	57,703	1,146	46
	Corporate	20,716		727		11		2,640			134	1	23,356	861	12
	Residential mortgage-backed	115		1		3		—			—	—	115	1	3
	Total available-for-sale securities	55,445		917		48		25,729			1,091	13	81,174	2,008	61
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	States and political subdivisions	29,230		242		17		7,949			184	9	37,179	426	26
	Corporate	4,942		490		2		2,841			180	1	7,783	670	3
	Total held-to-maturity securities	34,172		732		19		10,790			364	10	44,962	1,096	29
	Total fixed maturities	$	89,617	1,649		67		36,519			1,455	23	126,136	3,104	90
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	5,257	33		4		—			—	—	5,257	33	4
	Bond mutual funds	18,499		640		3		—			—	—	18,499	640	3
	Common stocks	24		2		1		4			13	9	28	15	10
	Total equities	$	23,780	675		8		4			13	9	23,784	688	17
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company had 13 available-for-sale fixed maturity securities and 10 held-to-maturity fixed maturity securities that were in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months. We reported 9 common stock holding in an unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months as of March 31, 2015.
		December 31, 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:
	States and political subdivisions	$	43,776	318		47		33,716			1,130	24	77,492	1,448	71
	Corporate	26,671		780		24		2,530			244	2	29,201	1,024	26
	Residential mortgage-backed	159		2		5		33			1	1	192	3	6
	Total available-for-sale securities	70,606		1,100		76		36,279			1,375	27	106,885	2,475	103
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	States and political subdivisions	21,233		74		16		15,429			314	21	36,662	388	37
	Corporate	3,866		285		4		2,746			275	2	6,612	560	6
	Total held-to-maturity securities	25,099		359		20		18,175			589	23	43,274	948	43
	Total fixed maturities	$	95,705	1,459		96		54,454			1,964	50	150,159	3,423	146
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	$	5,224	66		4		—			—	—	5,224	66	4
	Bond mutual funds	26,228		796		4		—			—	—	26,228	796	4
	Preferred stocks	234		2		4		—					234	2	4
	Common stock	46		1		2		4			13	9	50	14	11
	Total equities	$	31,732	865		14		4			13	9	31,736	878	23
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.  There were no proceeds and gross realized gains and losses from sales of securities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.
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 March 31, 2015 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.
		March 31, 2015
		Amortized		Fair
		Cost		Value
		(In thousands)
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Due in one year or less	$	26,030	26,244
	Due after one year through five years	130,179		137,207
	Due after five years through ten years	97,362		104,197
	Due after ten years	434,123		463,939
	Total available-for-sale securities	687,694		731,587
	Held-to-maturity securities:
	Due in one year or less	13,943		14,047
	Due after one year through five years	22,176		23,102
	Due after five years through ten years	54,648		57,543
	Due after ten years	142,895		148,099
	Total held-to-maturity securities	233,662		242,791
	Total fixed maturities	$	921,356	974,378

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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.
		March 31, 2015
	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	$	13,167		40,004		—	53,171
	States and political subdivisions	—			444,265		—	444,265
	Corporate	—			230,512		—	230,512
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		211	211
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,292		—	3,292
	Foreign governments	—			136		—	136
	Total fixed maturities	13,167			718,209		211	731,587
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	17,852			—		—	17,852
	Bond mutual funds	50,402			—		—	50,402
	Common stock	51			—		—	51
	Preferred stock	1,860			—		—	1,860
	Total equity securities	70,165			—		—	70,165
	Total financial assets	$	83,332		718,209		211	801,752
		December 31, 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	$	12,980		40,249		—	53,229
	States and political subdivisions	—			422,355		—	422,355
	Corporate	—			227,827		—	227,827
	Commercial mortgage-backed	—			—		231	231
	Residential mortgage-backed	—			3,450		—	3,450
	Foreign governments	—			135		—	135
	Total fixed maturities	12,980			694,016		231	707,227
	Equity securities:
	Stock mutual funds	17,596			—		—	17,596
	Bond mutual funds	50,240			—		—	50,240
	Common stock	51			—		—	51
	Preferred stock	1,992			—		—	1,992
	Total equity securities	69,879			—		—	69,879
	Total financial assets	$	82,859		694,016		231	777,106
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.
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
		(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of period	$	231		309
	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
	Included in net income	—			—
	Included in other comprehensive income	—			(1	)
	Principal paydowns	(20		)	(77	)
	Transfer in and (out) of Level 3	—			—
	Balance at end of period	$	211		231
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:
		March 31, 2015					December 31, 2014
		Carrying Value			Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	Financial assets:
	Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity	$	233,662		242,791		224,932	232,891
	Mortgage loans	619			642		628	652
	Policy loans	55,288			55,288		54,032	54,032
	Cash and cash equivalents	41,430			41,430		50,708	50,708
	Financial liabilities:
	Annuity - investment contracts	43,728			40,218		42,837	37,978

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
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	$44,566	$43,013
Net investment income	11,069	9,906
Realized investment gains (losses), net	-71	-56
Other income	296	169
Total revenue	55,860	53,032
Claims and surrenders	19,403	16,457
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	17,298	17,698
Policyholders' dividends	2,309	2,102
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	39,010	36,257
Commissions	9,859	9,910
Other general expenses	7,551	6,502
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-6,856	-7,068
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	5,299	5,209
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	647	531
Total benefits and expenses	55,510	51,341
Income (loss) before income tax expense	350	1,691
Life Insurance Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Premiums	32,979	31,811
Net investment income	7,231	6,283
Realized investment gains (losses), net	-56	-64
Other income	214	143
Total revenue	40,368	38,173
Claims and surrenders	13,560	10,815
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	16,137	16,976
Policyholders' dividends	2,295	2,086
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	31,992	29,877
Commissions	6,026	6,238
Other general expenses	3,159	2,840
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-5,343	-5,659
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	4,549	4,407
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	200	171
Total benefits and expenses	40,583	37,874
Income (loss) before income tax expense	-215	299
Home Service Insurance Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Premiums	11,587	11,202
Net investment income	3,464	3,287
Realized investment gains (losses), net	-15	8
Other income	48	1
Total revenue	15,084	14,498
Claims and surrenders	5,843	5,642
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	1,161	722
Policyholders' dividends	14	16
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	7,018	6,380
Commissions	3,833	3,672
Other general expenses	3,830	3,169
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	-1,513	-1,409
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	750	802
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	447	360
Total benefits and expenses	14,365	12,974
Income (loss) before income tax expense	719	1,524
Other Non-Insurance Enterprise Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Premiums	0	0
Net investment income	374	336
Realized investment gains (losses), net	0	0
Other income	34	25
Total revenue	408	361
Claims and surrenders	0	0
Increase in future policy benefit reserves	0	0
Policyholders' dividends	0	0
Total insurance benefits paid or provided	0	0
Commissions	0	0
Other general expenses	562	493
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs	0	0
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	0	0
Amortization of cost of customer relationships acquired	0	0
Total benefits and expenses	562	493
Income (loss) before income tax expense	($154)	($132)

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income	$425	$1,197
Net Income Allocated to Class A Common Stock	421	1,185
Net Income Allocated to Class B Common Stock	$4	$12
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
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Diluted	49,080	49,080
Basic earnings per share	$0.01	$0.02
Diluted earnings per share	$0.01	$0.02
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
Basic earnings per share	$0	$0.01
Diluted earnings per share	$0	$0.01

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments Including Short Term And Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities	$965,249,000		$932,159,000
Fixed maturity securities percent	84.60%		83.60%
Equity securities	70,165,000		69,879,000
Equity securities percent	6.10%		6.30%
Mortgage loans	619,000		628,000
Mortgage loans percent	0.10%		0.10%
Policy loans	55,288,000		54,032,000
Policy loans percent	4.80%		4.80%
Real estate and other long-term investments	8,164,000		8,266,000
Real estate and other long-term investments percent	0.70%		0.70%
Cash and cash equivalents	41,430,000	52,307,000	50,708,000	54,593,000
Cash and cash equivalents percent	3.70%		4.50%
Total cash, cash equivalents and investments	1,140,915,000		1,115,672,000
Total cash, cash equivalents and investments percent	100.00%		100.00%
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	687,694,000		667,966,000
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	68,641,000		68,787,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	801,752,000		777,106,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	687,694,000		667,966,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains, Total	45,901,000		41,736,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Total	2,008,000		2,475,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Fair Value	731,587,000		707,227,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	233,662,000		224,932,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	10,225,000		8,907,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	1,096,000		948,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	242,791,000		232,891,000
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost	921,356,000
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Fair Value	974,378,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	61		103
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Less Than 12 Months Fair Value	89,617,000		25,099,000
Debt Securities Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months Unrealized Losses	1,649,000		359,000
Number of Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Less Than 12 Months	67		20
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer, Fair Value	36,519,000		18,175,000
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months Or Longer, Unrealized Losses	1,455,000		589,000
Number of Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Longer	23		23
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position, Aggregate Fair Value	126,136,000		43,274,000
Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position, Aggregate Unrealized Losses	3,104,000		948,000
Number of Debt Securities In Continuous Loss Position, Aggregate	90		43
Schedule of Fixed Maturities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Amortized Cost Basis	26,030,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Fair Value	26,244,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Amortized Cost Basis	130,179,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Fair Value	137,207,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	97,362,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Fair Value	104,197,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	434,123,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Fair Value	463,939,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Amortized Cost Basis	13,943,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due in One Year or Less, Fair Value	14,047,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Amortized Cost Basis	22,176,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After One Year Through Five Years, Fair Value	23,102,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	54,648,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Five Years Through Ten Years, Fair Value	57,543,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis	142,895,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Due After Ten Years, Fair Value	148,099,000
Sale of bonds, number of securities sold at a loss		0
Sale of bonds, number of held-to-maturity bonds sold	0	0
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	300,000	0
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	10,041,000		10,056,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	3,126,000		2,924,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	13,167,000		12,980,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	10,041,000		10,056,000
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	38,085,000		38,312,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,919,000		1,937,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	40,004,000		40,249,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	38,085,000		38,312,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	2,015,000		2,017,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	173,000		178,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	0		0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	2,188,000		2,195,000
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	423,372,000		404,657,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	22,039,000		19,146,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	1,146,000		1,448,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	444,265,000		422,355,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	423,372,000		404,657,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	201,716,000		192,875,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	9,117,000		7,782,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	426,000		388,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	210,407,000		200,269,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	34,614,000		43,776,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	189,000		318,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	34		47
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	23,089,000		33,716,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	957,000		1,130,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	12		24
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	57,703,000		77,492,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	1,146,000		1,448,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	46		71
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	29,230,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	242,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	17
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	7,949,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	184,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Greater	9
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	37,179,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	426,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	26
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	104,000		104,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	32,000		31,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	136,000		135,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	104,000		104,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	212,851,000		211,410,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	18,522,000		17,441,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	861,000		1,024,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	230,512,000		227,827,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	212,851,000		211,410,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Securities, Net Carrying Amount	29,931,000		30,040,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	935,000		947,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Loss	670,000		560,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value	30,196,000		30,427,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	20,716,000		26,671,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	727,000		780,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	11		24
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,640,000		2,530,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	134,000		244,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	1		2
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	23,356,000		29,201,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	861,000		1,024,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	12		26
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	4,942,000		21,233,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	490,000		74,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	2		16
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,841,000		15,429,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	180,000		314,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Greater	1		21
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	7,783,000		36,662,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	670,000		388,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	3		37
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	203,000		223,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	8,000		8,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	211,000		231,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	203,000		223,000
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	3,038,000		3,204,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	255,000		249,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	1,000		3,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	3,292,000		3,450,000
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, cost	3,038,000		3,204,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	115,000		159,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	1,000		2,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	3		5
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0		33,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	0		1,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	0		1
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	115,000		192,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	1,000		3,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	3		6
Debt Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Amortized Cost	921,356,000		892,898,000
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	56,126,000		50,643,000
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	3,104,000		3,423,000
Total Fixed Maturity Securities, Fair Value	974,378,000		940,118,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	55,445,000		70,606,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	917,000		1,100,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	48		76
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	25,729,000		36,279,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	1,091,000		1,375,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	13		27
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	81,174,000		106,885,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	2,008,000		2,475,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	34,172,000		3,866,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	732,000		285,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	19		4
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	10,790,000		2,746,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	364,000		275,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position 12 Months or Greater	10		2
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	44,962,000		6,612,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	1,096,000		560,000
Number of Held-to-maturity Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	29		6
Stock Mutual Funds [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	16,007,000		16,005,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,878,000		1,657,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	33,000		66,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	17,852,000		17,596,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	5,257,000		5,224,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	33,000		66,000
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Less than One Year	4		4
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		0
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Greater than or Equal to One Year	0		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	5,257,000		5,224,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	33,000		66,000
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions	4		4
Bond Mutual Funds [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	50,976,000		50,976,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	66,000		60,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	640,000		796,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	50,402,000		50,240,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	18,499,000		26,228,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	640,000		796,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	3		4
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		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	18,499,000		26,228,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	640,000		796,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	3		4
Common Stock [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	65,000		65,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,000		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	15,000		14,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	51,000		51,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	24,000		46,000
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	1		2
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	4,000		4,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	13,000		13,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	9		9
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	28,000		50,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	15,000		14,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	10		11
Preferred Stock [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1,593,000		1,741,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	267,000		253,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		2,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	1,860,000		1,992,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value			234,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses			2,000
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Less than One Year			4
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value			0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value			234,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses			2,000
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions			4
Equity Securities [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	68,641,000		68,787,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	2,212,000		1,970,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	688,000		878,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	70,165,000		69,879,000
Unrealized Continuous Losses on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	23,780,000		31,732,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	675,000		865,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Less Than 12 Months	8		14
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	4,000		4,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	13,000		13,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position For 12 months or Greater	9		9
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	23,784,000		31,736,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses	$688,000		$878,000
Number of Available-for-sale Securities In Continuous Loss Position Aggregate	17		23

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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	$801,752	$777,106
Percent of Level 2 Debt Maturity to Total Reported Fair Value of Financial Assets	89.60%
Number of Private Placement Mortgage Backed Debt Securities in Level 3	2
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	211	231	309
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	83,332	82,859
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	718,209	694,016
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	211	231
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	53,171	53,229
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	13,167	12,980
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	40,004	40,249
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	444,265	422,355
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	444,265	422,355
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	230,512	227,827
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	230,512	227,827
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	211	231
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	211	231
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	3,292	3,450
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	3,292	3,450
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	136	135
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	136	135
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	731,587	707,227
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	13,167	12,980
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	718,209	694,016
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	211	231
Stock Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure	17,852	17,596
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	17,852	17,596
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	50,402	50,240
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	50,402	50,240
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	51	51
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	51	51
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	1,860	1,992
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	1,860	1,992
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	70,165	69,879
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	70,165	69,879
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 $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$231	$309
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Included in net income	0	0
Included in other comprehensive income	0	-1
Principal paydowns	-20	-77
Transfers in and (out) of Level 3	0	0
Balance at end of period	$211	$231

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements Financial Instruments not Carried at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity	$242,791		$232,891
Mortgage loans	619		628
Policy loans	55,288		54,032
Cash and cash equivalents, at carrying value	41,430	52,307	50,708	54,593
Liability for future policy benefits individual and group annuities	60,828		59,727
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Interest Rate	6.30%	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	1.02%
Fair value maximum rate of investment contract	4.88%
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity	233,662		224,932
Mortgage loans	619		628
Policy loans	55,288		54,032
Cash and cash equivalents, at carrying value	41,430		50,708
Liability for future policy benefits individual and group annuities	43,728		42,837
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity	242,791		232,891
Mortgage loans	642		652
Policy loans	55,288		54,032
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	41,430		50,708
Liability for future policy benefits individual and group annuities	$40,218		$37,978

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Total costs to remediate IRC Section 7702 issue	$11.40
Toll charges and fees to remediate IRC Section 7702 issue	10.1
Cost of claim and reserve liabilities to remediate IRC Section 7702 issue	1.3
IRC Section 7702 remediation costs [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum		0.5
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum		0.8
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cost Range to Remediate IRC Section 7702 Issue		11.4
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cost Range to Remediate IRC Section 7702 Issue		$40

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate	-21.40%	29.20%
Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%