Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] | NOTE 4 – Investments Investments in available-for-sale securities are summarized as follows: Gross Gross June 30, 2015 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value Fixed maturity securities: U.S. government obligations $ 25,947,842 $ 707,620 $ 11,806 $ 26,643,656 States and political subdivisions 37,144,697 4,890,151 117,905 41,916,943 Corporate 221,610,206 12,943,910 1,049,438 233,504,678 Foreign 64,705,067 2,382,899 813,874 66,274,092 Asset-backed securities 1,298,636 6,594 - 1,305,230 Mortgage-backed securities (MBS): Commercial MBS 6,839,406 193,707 6,454 7,026,659 Residential MBS 40,646,974 1,985,821 87,483 42,545,312 Total fixed maturity securities 398,192,828 23,110,702 2,086,960 419,216,570 Equity securities: U.S. agencies 707,900 - - 707,900 Mutual funds 318,284 24,769 - 343,053 Corporate common stock 5,388,702 921,078 244,902 6,064,878 Total equity securities 6,414,886 945,847 244,902 7,115,831 Total $ 404,607,714 $ 24,056,549 $ 2,331,862 $ 426,332,401 Gross Gross December 31, 2014 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value Fixed maturity securities: U.S. government obligations $ 28,063,178 $ 820,997 $ 16,164 $ 28,868,011 States and political subdivisions 38,021,271 5,985,975 - 44,007,246 Corporate 224,299,411 15,669,733 930,632 239,038,512 Foreign 63,792,040 2,934,542 751,369 65,975,213 Asset-backed securities 1,432,996 33,501 - 1,466,497 Mortgage-backed securities (MBS): Commercial MBS 7,869,355 266,831 - 8,136,186 Residential MBS 40,118,010 2,507,809 6 42,625,813 Total fixed maturity securities 403,596,261 28,219,388 1,698,171 430,117,478 Equity securities: U.S. agencies 707,900 - - 707,900 Mutual funds 318,284 40,038 - 358,322 Corporate common stock 5,305,252 1,157,718 123,373 6,339,597 Total equity securities 6,331,436 1,197,756 123,373 7,405,819 Total $ 409,927,697 $ 29,417,144 $ 1,821,544 $ 437,523,297 The following table summarizes, for all securities in an unrealized loss position as of the balance sheet dates, the estimated fair value, pre-tax gross unrealized loss and number of securities by length of time that those securities have been continuously in an unrealized loss position. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Number Gross Number Estimated Unrealized of Estimated Unrealized of Fair Value Loss Securities Fair Value Loss Securities Fixed Maturities: Less than 12 months: U.S. government obligations $ 7,747,661 $ 11,806 2 $ - $ - - States and political subdivisions 1,632,095 117,905 2 - - - Corporate 33,895,276 751,463 24 12,473,068 508,818 7 Foreign 13,290,908 342,106 10 10,374,173 310,267 7 Commercial MBS 611,076 6,454 1 - - - Residential MBS 3,435,138 87,483 2 16,862 6 1 Greater than 12 months: U.S. government obligations - - - 7,736,774 16,164 1 Corporate 3,951,546 297,975 3 3,828,887 421,814 3 Foreign 4,681,370 471,768 2 4,724,455 441,102 2 Total fixed maturities 69,245,070 2,086,960 46 39,154,219 1,698,171 21 Equities: Less than 12 months: Corporate common stock 1,676,665 192,573 18 527,614 103,438 4 Greater than 12 months: Corporate common stock 126,942 52,329 3 525,865 19,935 4 Total equities 1,803,607 244,902 21 1,053,479 123,373 8 Total $ 71,048,677 $ 2,331,862 67 $ 40,207,698 $ 1,821,544 29 As of June 30, 2015, all of the above fixed maturity securities individually had a fair value to cost ratio equal to or greater than 86% and all of the above equity securities individually had a fair value to cost ratio equal to or exceeding 70%. As of December 31, 2014, all of the above fixed maturity securities had a fair value to cost ratio equal to or greater than 86% and the equity securities noted above had a fair value to cost ratio equal to or greater than 78%. The Company’s decision to record an impairment loss is primarily based on whether the security’s fair value is likely to remain significantly below its book value in light of all the factors considered. Factors that are considered include the length of time the security’s fair value has been below its carrying amount, the severity of the decline in value, the credit worthiness of the issuer, and the coupon and/or dividend payment history of the issuer. The Company also assesses whether it intends to sell or whether it is more likely than not that it may be required to sell the security prior to its recovery in value. For any fixed maturity securities that are other-than-temporarily impaired, the Company determines the portion of the other-than-temporary impairment that is credit-related and the portion that is related to other factors. The credit-related portion is the difference between the expected future cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity security, and that difference is charged to earnings. The non-credit-related portion representing the remaining difference to fair value is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). Only in the case of a credit-related impairment where management has the intent to sell the security, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, is a fixed maturity security adjusted to fair value and the resulting losses recognized in realized gains (losses) in the consolidated statements of income. Any other-than-temporary impairments on equity securities are recorded in the consolidated statements of income in the periods incurred as the difference between fair value and cost. Based on our review, the Company experienced no other-than-temporary impairments during the quarters or six months ended June 30, 2015 or 2014. Management believes that the Company will fully recover its cost basis in the securities held at June 30, 2015, and management does not have the intent to sell nor is it more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell such securities until they recover or mature. The temporary impairments shown herein are primarily the result of the current interest rate environment rather than credit factors that would imply other-than-temporary impairment. Net unrealized gains for investments classified as available-for-sale are presented below, net of the effect on deferred income taxes and deferred acquisition costs assuming that the appreciation (depreciation) had been realized. June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Net unrealized appreciation on available-for sale securities $ 21,724,687 $ 27,595,600 Adjustment to deferred acquisition costs (547,703 ) (711,650 ) Deferred income taxes (7,200,175 ) (9,140,543 ) Net unrealized appreciation on available-for sale securities $ 13,976,809 $ 17,743,407 The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2015, by contractual maturity, are presented below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Available-for-Sale Amortized Fair Cost Value Due in one year or less $ 10,686,728 $ 10,896,139 Due after one year through five years 84,634,015 92,398,807 Due after five years through ten years 182,711,352 188,051,317 Due after ten years 49,088,507 54,224,168 Due at multiple maturity dates 71,072,226 73,646,139 Total $ 398,192,828 $ 419,216,570 Proceeds for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 from sales and maturities of investments in available-for-sale securities, as well as gross gains and gross losses realized, are presented below. Quarter Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Proceeds from sales and maturities $ 3,545,600 $ 10,078,931 $ 16,365,620 $ 17,228,979 Gross realized gains 89,388 152,138 250,180 173,810 Gross realized losses (120,375 ) (79,473 ) (122,339 ) (104,951 ) The table below shows the change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) and the amount of realized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturities and equity securities in addition to realized investment gains on mortgage loans for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Quarter Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses): Securities available-for-sale: Fixed maturities $ (10,207,115 ) $ 7,041,196 $ (5,497,475 ) $ 13,901,393 Equity securities (504,522 ) 363,677 (373,438 ) 675,481 Net realized investment gains (losses): Securities available-for-sale: Fixed maturities $ - $ 68,188 $ 90,859 $ 68,188 Equity securities (30,987 ) 4,477 36,982 671 Mortgage loans on real estate 75,915 - 75,915 - The Company is required to hold assets on deposit for the benefit of policyholders in accordance with statutory rules and regulations. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, these required deposits had a total fair value of $23,372,348 and $23,951,372, respectively. The Company also engages in commercial and residential mortgage lending. As of June 30, 2015, investments in commercial and residential properties comprised 37.6% and 62.4%, respectively, of the Company’s mortgage portfolio. At December 31, 2014, investments in commercial and residential properties comprised 41.9% and 58.1%, respectively, of the Company’s mortgage portfolio. All commercial mortgage loans are either originated in-house or through two mortgage brokers, are secured by first mortgages on the real estate and generally carry personal guarantees by the borrowers. Loan-to-value ratios of 80% or less and debt service coverage from existing cash flows of 115% or higher are generally required. We minimize credit risk in our mortgage loan portfolio through various methods, including stringently underwriting the loan request, maintaining small average loan balances, and reviewing larger mortgage loans on an annual basis. The Company purchases residential mortgage loans through the secondary market. Each mortgage loan opportunity is reviewed individually, considering both the value of the underlying property and the credit worthiness of the borrower. We are utilizing a third party servicer to administer these loans. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no non-performing loans, loans on nonaccrual status, loans 90 days past due or more, loans in process of foreclosure, or restructured loans. The Company experienced no mortgage loan defaults during the quarters or six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. The Company’s investments in mortgage loans, by state, are as follows: June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Illinois $ 5,656,059 $ 3,392,446 California 4,432,115 4,806,451 Florida 4,151,813 6,047,236 Kentucky 3,372,238 3,492,854 Texas 3,051,693 2,290,700 Georgia 2,681,239 3,123,530 Ohio 1,749,643 1,805,093 Arizona 1,137,569 927,600 Tennessee 951,268 1,054,671 Indiana 768,979 95,434 West Virginia 426,710 440,725 Pennsylvania 379,202 - Nevada 375,351 - North Carolina 357,606 359,308 New Jersey 250,212 252,612 South Carolina 236,491 248,815 Colorado 223,848 225,772 Massachusetts 211,516 239,399 Missouri 206,375 267,996 Idaho 166,870 174,433 Kansas 135,897 136,442 Utah 77,668 77,919 Total $ 31,000,362 $ 29,459,436 The Company owns certain investments in state-guaranteed receivables. These investments represent an assignment of the future rights to cash flows from lottery winners purchased at a discounted price. Payments on these investments are made by state run lotteries and guaranteed by the states. The state-guaranteed receivables are carried at their amortized cost basis on the balance sheet. At June 30, 2015, the amortized cost and estimated fair value of state-guaranteed receivables, by contractual maturity, are summarized as follows: Amortized Fair Cost Value Due in one year or less $ 760,999 $ 770,559 Due after one year through five years 2,505,473 2,714,899 Due after five years through ten years 3,015,071 3,661,433 Due after ten years 1,483,091 2,034,011 Total $ 7,764,634 $ 9,180,902 The amortized cost of state-guaranteed receivables, by state, is summarized as follows: June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 New York $ 3,554,002 $ 3,694,805 Massachusetts 1,961,886 1,969,570 Georgia 1,476,166 1,467,774 Pennsylvania 310,436 299,851 Texas 235,794 227,649 California 174,203 188,131 Ohio 52,147 69,599 Total $ 7,764,634 $ 7,917,379 Major categories of net investment income are summarized as follows: Quarter Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Fixed maturities $ 4,558,942 $ 4,729,760 $ 9,196,750 $ 9,438,841 Equity securities 73,489 75,841 136,780 127,478 Mortgage loans on real estate 625,699 352,824 1,184,095 656,700 Policy loans 123,246 118,448 241,986 235,377 State-guaranteed receivables 137,600 140,719 278,275 284,514 Other 60,379 60,429 121,031 117,486 Gross investment income 5,579,355 5,478,021 11,158,917 10,860,396 Investment expenses 240,307 303,397 596,057 606,790 Net investment income $ 5,339,048 $ 5,174,624 $ 10,562,860 $ 10,253,606 |