UTG (UTGN) 10-Q 13 Nov 20 2020 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Oct. 31, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	UTG INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000832480
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		3,175,132
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2020
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Address, State or Province	KY

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Investments available for sale:
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost $156,998,638 and $159,959,855)	$ 176,720,947	$ 171,629,373	[1]
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $33,521,163 and $32,578,862)	65,588,029	78,661,793	[1]
Equity securities, at cost	14,417,247	10,919,247	[1]
Mortgage loans on real estate at amortized cost	20,392,053	8,223,286	[1]
Investment real estate	36,421,627	44,344,236	[1]
Notes receivable	19,298,398	19,487,458	[1]
Policy loans	8,727,991	8,803,876	[1]
Short-term investments	7,973,910	10,442,173
Total investments	349,540,202	352,511,442	[1]
Cash and cash equivalents	24,723,191	28,787,629	[1]
Accrued investment income	1,247,946	1,679,783	[1]
Reinsurance receivables:
Future policy benefits	25,412,611	25,655,161	[1]
Policy claims and other benefits	4,262,277	4,142,142	[1]
Cost of insurance acquired	4,287,682	4,846,321	[1]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	367,999	427,736	[1]
Income tax receivable	145,067	0	[1]
Other assets	764,344	695,517	[1]
Total assets	410,751,319	418,745,731	[1]
Policy liabilities and accruals:
Future policyholder benefits	245,084,324	249,264,308	[1]
Policy claims and benefits payable	3,811,781	3,631,666	[1]
Other policyholder funds	402,225	404,177	[1]
Dividend and endowment accumulations	14,764,957	14,626,475	[1]
Income taxes payable	0	313,662	[1]
Deferred income taxes	11,343,548	13,222,604	[1]
Trading securities, at fair value (proceeds $5,584 and $0)	4,003	0
Other liabilities	6,172,576	5,785,933	[1]
Total liabilities	281,583,414	287,248,825	[1]
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock - no par value, stated value $.001 per share. Authorized 7,000,000 shares - 3,176,672 and 3,277,830 shares outstanding	3,177	3,279	[1]
Additional paid-in capital	33,056,562	36,012,401	[1]
Retained earnings	80,266,031	85,979,678	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	15,218,666	8,977,914	[1]
Total UTG shareholders' equity	128,544,436	130,973,272	[1]
Noncontrolling interests	623,469	523,634	[1]
Total shareholders' equity	129,167,905	131,496,906	[1]
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 410,751,319	$ 418,745,731	[1]
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Investments available for sale:
Fixed maturities, amortized cost	$ 156,998,638	$ 159,959,855
Equity securities, cost	33,521,163	32,578,862
Liabilities:
Trading securities, proceeds	$ 5,584	$ 0
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, stated value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	7,000,000	7,000,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	3,176,672	3,277,830

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue:
Premiums and policy fees	$ 2,285,170	$ 2,385,113	$ 7,020,901	$ 7,319,807
Ceded reinsurance premiums and policy fees	(757,649)	(678,941)	(2,128,125)	(2,009,252)
Net investment income	2,231,360	2,818,669	8,083,200	8,632,402
Other income	111,775	95,141	264,589	254,898
Revenue before net investment gains (losses)	3,870,656	4,619,982	13,240,565	14,197,855
Net investment gains (losses):
Other realized investment gains, net	1,754,315	3,727,538	10,708,155	10,143,014
Change in fair value of equity securities	(2,277,902)	(4,046,457)	(14,016,065)	10,838,322
Total net investment gains (losses)	(523,587)	(318,919)	(3,307,910)	20,981,336
Total revenue	3,347,069	4,301,063	9,932,655	35,179,191
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses:
Life	4,460,762	4,029,261	11,423,300	12,047,346
Ceded reinsurance benefits and claims	(966,260)	(501,184)	(1,954,371)	(1,583,345)
Annuity	250,486	265,413	742,023	770,452
Dividends to policyholders	70,125	74,864	256,445	274,516
Commissions and amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs	(35,865)	(39,665)	(99,541)	(102,784)
Amortization of cost of insurance acquired	186,214	193,977	558,639	581,930
Operating expenses	2,559,653	1,940,795	6,249,951	5,875,135
Total benefits and other expenses	6,525,115	5,963,461	17,176,446	17,863,250
Income (loss) before income taxes	(3,178,046)	(1,662,398)	(7,243,791)	17,315,941
Income tax (benefit) expense	(765,421)	(578,549)	(1,629,979)	3,781,340
Net income (loss)	(2,412,625)	(1,083,849)	(5,613,812)	13,534,601
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(34,081)	(32,795)	(99,835)	(294,308)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ (2,446,706)	$ (1,116,644)	$ (5,713,647)	$ 13,240,293
Amounts attributable to common shareholders
Basic income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.76)	$ (0.34)	$ (1.75)	$ 4.03
Diluted income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.76)	$ (0.34)	$ (1.75)	$ 4.03
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	3,221,049	3,279,684	3,256,217	3,289,133
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	3,221,049	3,279,684	3,256,217	3,289,133

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (2,412,625)	$ (1,083,849)	$ (5,613,812)	$ 13,534,601
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, pre-tax	169,058	3,184,769	8,237,909	12,044,690
Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period	(35,502)	(668,802)	(1,729,961)	(2,529,385)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax	133,556	2,515,967	6,507,948	9,515,305
Less reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	0	30,793	(338,223)	25,564
Tax expense (benefit) for gains included in net income (loss)	0	(6,466)	71,027	(5,368)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax	0	24,327	(267,196)	20,196
Subtotal: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	133,556	2,540,294	6,240,752	9,535,501
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,279,069)	1,456,445	626,940	23,070,102
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(34,081)	(32,795)	(99,835)	(294,308)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to UTG, Inc.	$ (2,313,150)	$ 1,423,650	$ 527,105	$ 22,775,794

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 3,296	$ 36,567,865	$ 69,708,901	$ 62,495	$ 734,153	$ 107,076,710
Common stock issued during year	7	246,527	0	0	0	246,534
Treasury shares acquired	(26)	(849,239)	0	0	0	(849,265)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	0	0	13,240,293	0	0	13,240,293
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes	0	0	0	9,535,501	0	9,535,501
Contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Distributions	0	0	0	0	(535,662)	(535,662)
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0	294,308	294,308
Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	3,277	35,965,153	82,949,194	9,597,996	492,799	129,008,419
Balance at Jun. 30, 2019	3,286	36,253,067	84,065,838	7,057,702	749,916	128,129,809
Common stock issued during year	0	0	0	0	0	0
Treasury shares acquired	(9)	(287,914)	0	0	0	(287,923)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	0	0	(1,116,644)	0	0	(1,116,644)
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes	0	0	0	2,540,294	0	2,540,294
Contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Distributions	0	0	0	0	(289,912)	(289,912)
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0	32,795	32,795
Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	3,277	35,965,153	82,949,194	9,597,996	492,799	129,008,419
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	3,279	36,012,401	85,979,678	8,977,914	523,634	131,496,906	[1]
Common stock issued during year	7	218,282	0	0	0	218,289
Treasury shares acquired	(109)	(3,174,121)	0	0	0	(3,174,230)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	0	0	(5,713,647)	0	0	(5,713,647)
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes	0	0	0	6,240,752	0	6,240,752
Contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Distributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0	99,835	99,835
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	3,177	33,056,562	80,266,031	15,218,666	623,469	129,167,905
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	3,272	35,780,640	82,712,737	15,085,110	589,388	134,171,147
Common stock issued during year	0	0	0	0	0	0
Treasury shares acquired	(95)	(2,724,078)	0	0	0	(2,724,173)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	0	0	(2,446,706)	0	0	(2,446,706)
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes	0	0	0	133,556	0	133,556
Contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Distributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0	34,081	34,081
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 3,177	$ 33,056,562	$ 80,266,031	$ 15,218,666	$ 623,469	$ 129,167,905
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (5,613,812)	$ 13,534,601
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Amortization (accretion) of investments	(87,559)	28,936
Realized investment gains, net	(10,708,155)	(10,143,014)
Unrealized trading (gains) losses included in income	(1,581)	0
Change in fair value of equity securities	14,016,065	(10,838,322)
Amortization of cost of insurance acquired	558,639	581,930
Depreciation	338,550	868,630
Stock-based compensation	218,289	246,534
Charges for mortality and administration of universal life and annuity products	(4,759,240)	(4,839,551)
Interest credited to account balances	3,014,030	3,068,614
Change in accrued investment income	431,837	375,806
Change in reinsurance receivables	122,415	460,659
Change in policy liabilities and accruals	(2,463,865)	(2,458,575)
Change in income taxes receivable (payable)	(458,729)	78,738
Change in other assets and liabilities, net	(3,373,186)	3,749,194
Net cash used in operating activities	(8,766,302)	(5,285,820)
Proceeds from investments sold and matured:
Fixed maturities available for sale	12,253,350	8,563,966
Equity securities	17,071,364	10,219,197
Mortgage loans	554,787	4,824,430
Real estate	8,513,461	11,620,038
Notes receivable	3,689,060	4,296,998
Policy loans	914,651	1,324,183
Short-term investments	10,500,000	0
Total proceeds from investments sold and matured	53,496,673	40,848,812
Cost of investments acquired:
Fixed maturities available for sale	(9,038,928)	(11,655,148)
Equity securities	(12,011,489)	(1,323,310)
Trading securities	5,584	(132,518)
Mortgage loans	(12,692,488)	(4,216,644)
Real estate	0	(1,729,000)
Notes receivable	(3,500,000)	(8,532,796)
Policy loans	(838,766)	(973,594)
Short-term investments	(7,890,228)	0
Total cost of investments acquired	(45,966,315)	(28,563,010)
Net cash provided by investing activities	7,530,358	12,285,802
Cash flows from financing activities:
Policyholder contract deposits	3,386,396	3,542,562
Policyholder contract withdrawals	(3,040,660)	(3,578,980)
Purchase of treasury stock	(3,174,230)	(849,265)
Non controlling contributions (distributions) of consolidated subsidiary	0	(535,662)
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,828,494)	(1,421,345)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4,064,438)	5,578,637
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	28,787,629	20,150,162
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 24,723,191	$ 25,728,799

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 1 – Basis of Presentation The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 During March 2020, a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization related to the rapidly growing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic has significantly impacted the economic conditions in the U.S. and globally, accelerating during the first half of March, as federal, state, and local governments react to the public health crisis, creating significant uncertainties in the U.S. economy. The Company has not experienced a slow-down in activities, however government restrictions and client-imposed delays are evaluated daily and this could change. While the disruption is currently expected to be temporary, there is uncertainty around the duration. The Company cannot at this time predict the ultimate impact the pandemic will have on its results of operations, financial position, liquidity, or capital resources but such impact could be material. This document at times will refer to the Registrant’s largest shareholder, Mr. Jesse T. Correll and certain companies controlled by Mr. Correll. Mr. Correll holds a majority ownership of First Southern Funding, LLC (“FSF”), a Kentucky corporation, and First Southern Bancorp, Inc. (“FSBI”), a financial services holding company. FSBI operates through its 100% September 30, 2020 64.95% UTG’s life insurance subsidiary, Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company (“UG”), has several wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. The subsidiaries were formed to hold certain real estate investments. The real estate investments were placed into the limited liability companies and partnerships to provide additional protection to the policyholders and to UG. Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Note 2 – Recently Issued Accounting Standards During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 2019

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Note 3 – Investments Available for Sale Securities – Fixed Maturity Securities The Company’s insurance subsidiary is regulated by insurance statutes and regulations as to the type of investments they are permitted to make, and the amount of funds that may be used for any one type of investment. Investments in available for sale securities are summarized as follows: September 30, 2020 Original or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Investments available for sale: Fixed maturities U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 44,789,865 $ 1,418,625 $ 0 $ 46,208,490 U.S. special revenue and assessments 14,356,937 1,487,743 0 15,844,680 All other corporate bonds 97,851,836 16,815,941 0 114,667,777 $ 156,998,638 $ 19,722,309 $ 0 $ 176,720,947 December 31, 2019 Original or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Investments available for sale: Fixed maturities U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 35,761,440 $ 402,832 $ (35,529) $ 36,128,743 U.S. special revenue and assessments 14,371,263 832,100 0 15,203,363 All other corporate bonds 109,827,152 10,470,115 0 120,297,267 $ 159,959,855 $ 11,705,047 $ (35,529) $ 171,629,373 The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at September 30, 2020 Fixed Maturities Available for Sale September 30, 2020 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 26,793,810 $ 27,113,305 Due after one year through five years 46,406,659 49,706,585 Due after five years through ten years 32,831,635 37,877,774 Due after ten years 24,192,862 28,870,286 Fixed maturities with no single maturity date 26,773,672 33,152,997 Total $ 156,998,638 $ 176,720,947 The fair value of investments with sustained gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses All other corporate bonds $ 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 Total fixed maturities $ 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 December 31, 2019 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 6,059,380 (35,529) 0 0 6,059,380 $ (35,529) Total fixed maturities $ 6,059,380 (35,529) 0 0 6,059,380 $ (35,529) Additional information regarding investments in an unrealized loss position is as follows: Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total As of September 30, 2020 Fixed maturities 0 0 0 As of December 31, 2019 Fixed maturities 3 0 3 Substantially all of the unrealized losses on fixed maturities at December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Net Investment Gains (Losses) The following table presents net investment gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Realized gains: Sales of fixed maturities $ 0 $ 0 $ 403,215 $ 116,690 Sales of equity securities 884,559 3,738,333 9,500,176 6,504,246 Sales of real estate 869,756 20,000 869,756 3,796,850 Other 0 0 0 0 Total realized gains 1,754,315 3,758,333 10,773,147 10,417,786 Realized losses: Sales of fixed maturities 0 (30,795) (64,992) (142,254) Sales of equity securities 0 0 0 0 Sales of real estate 0 0 0 0 Other-than-temporary impairments 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 (132,518) Total realized losses 0 (30,795) (64,992) (274,772) Net realized investment gains (losses) 1,754,315 3,727,538 10,708,155 10,143,014 Change in fair value of equity securities: Change in fair value of equity securities held at the end of the period (2,277,902) (4,046,457) (14,016,065) 10,838,322 Change in fair value of equity securities (2,277,902) (4,046,457) (14,016,065) 10,838,322 Net investment gains (losses) $ (523,587) $ (318,919) $ (3,307,910) $ 20,981,336 Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income: Fixed maturities $ 169,058 $ 3,184,769 $ 8,237,909 $ 12,044,690 Net increase (decrease) $ 169,058 $ 3,184,769 $ 8,237,909 $ 12,044,690 The following table presents net gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities $ (1,393,343) $ (308,124) $ (4,515,889) $ 17,342,568 Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period 884,559 3,738,333 9,500,176 6,504,246 Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date $ (2,277,902) $ (4,046,457) $ (14,016,065) $ 10,838,322 Other-Than-Temporary Impairments The Company regularly reviews its investment securities for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value of an investment is other than temporary. The factors considered by Management in its regular review to identify and recognize other-than-temporary impairment losses on fixed maturities include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; the Company’s intent to sell, or be required to sell, the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; adverse changes in ratings announced by one or more rating agencies; subordinated credit support, whether the issuer of a debt security has remained current on principal and interest payments; current expected cash flows; whether the decline in fair value appears to be issuer specific or, alternatively, a reflection of general market or industry conditions, including the effect of changes in market interest rates. If the Company intends to sell a debt security, or it is more likely than not that it would be required to sell a debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the entire difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date would be recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Management regularly reviews its real estate portfolio in comparison to appraisal valuations and current market conditions for indications of other-than-temporary impairments. If a decline in value is judged by Management to be other-than-temporary, a loss is recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary impairment losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments during the nine September 30, 2020 2019 Cost Method Investments The Company held equity investments with an aggregate cost of $ 14,417,247 10,919,247 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020 Trading Securities Securities designated as trading securities are reported at fair value, with gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value recognized in net investment income on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Trading securities include exchange-traded equities and exchange-traded options. Trading securities carried as liabilities are securities sold short. A gain, limited to the price at which the security was sold short, or a loss, potentially unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of the short sale. The fair value of derivatives included in trading security assets and trading security liabilities as of September 30, 2020 0 (4,003) December 31, 2019 0 0 Trading revenue charged to net investment income from trading securities was: Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Net unrealized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0 Net realized gains (losses) 0 0 Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Net unrealized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0 Net realized gains (losses) 0 0 Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0 Mortgage Loans The Company, from time to time, acquires mortgage loans through participation agreements with FSNB. FSNB has been able to provide the Company with additional expertise and experience in underwriting commercial and residential mortgage loans, which provide more attractive yields than the traditional bond market. The Company is able to receive participations from FSNB for three primary reasons: 1) FSNB has already reached its maximum lending limit to a single borrower, but the borrower is still considered a suitable risk; 2) the interest rate on a particular loan may be fixed for a long period that is more suitable for UG given its asset-liability structure; and 3) FSNB’s loan growth might at times outpace its deposit growth, resulting in FSNB participating such excess loan growth rather than turning customers away. For originated loans, the Company’s Management is responsible for the final approval of such loans after evaluation. Before a new loan is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control. These criteria include, but are not limited to, a credit report, personal financial information such as outstanding debt, sources of income, and personal equity. Once the loan is approved, the Company directly funds the loan to the borrower. The Company bears all risk of loss associated with the terms of the mortgage with the borrower. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 2019 12,692,488 4,216,644 .25% .50% During 2020 2019 2020 2019 Maximum rate Minimum rate Maximum rate Minimum rate Farm Loans 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% Commercial Loans 7.50% 4.24% 7.50% 4.82% Residential Loans 5.50% 5.50% 5.50% 5.50% Most mortgage loans are first position loans. Loans issued are generally limited to no more than 80% The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans. Letters are sent to each mortgagee when the loan becomes 30 days or more delinquent. Management is provided with a monthly listing of loans that are 60 days or more past due along with a brief description of what steps are being taken to resolve the delinquency. All loans 90 days or more past due are placed on a non-performing status and classified as delinquent loans. Quarterly, coinciding with external financial reporting, the Company reviews each delinquent loan and determines how each delinquent loan should be classified. Management believes the current internal controls surrounding the mortgage loan selection process provide a quality portfolio with minimal risk of foreclosure and/or negative financial impact. Changes in the current economy could have a negative impact on the loans, including the financial stability of the borrowers, the borrowers’ ability to pay or to refinance, the value of the property held as collateral and the ability to find purchasers at favorable prices. Interest accruals are analyzed based on the likelihood of repayment. In no event will interest continue to accrue when accrued interest along with the outstanding principal exceeds the net realizable value of the property. The Company does not utilize a specified number of days delinquent to cause an automatic non-accrual status. A mortgage loan reserve is established and adjusted based on Management's quarterly analysis of the portfolio and any deterioration in value of the underlying property which would reduce the net realizable value of the property below its current carrying value. The mortgage loan reserve was $ 0 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 The following table summarizes the mortgage loan holdings of the Company for the periods ended: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 In good standing $ 18,319,413 $ 8,223,286 Overdue interest over 90 days 2,072,640 0 Total mortgage loans $ 20,392,053 $ 8,223,286 Investment Real Estate Real estate held-for-investment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis for financial reporting purposes using estimated useful lives of 3 30 years nine September 30, 2020 no Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides further information regarding the fair value of financial instruments that are not measured at fair value. The investment real estate owned by the Company is included in this portion of the Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements disclosure. The following table provides an allocation of the Company's investment real estate by type: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Raw land $ 9,915,856 $ 16,089,540 Commercial 5,414,238 4,908,028 Residential 2,235,678 2,251,772 Land, minerals and royalty interests 18,855,855 21,094,896 Total investment real estate $ 36,421,627 $ 44,344,236 The Company’s investment real estate portfolio includes ownership in oil and gas royalties. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, investments in oil and gas royalties represented 52% 44% Gains and losses recognized on the disposition of the properties are recorded as realized gains and losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the nine September 30, 2020 2019 0 1,729,000 Notes Receivable Notes receivable represent collateral loans and promissory notes issued by the Company and are reported at their unpaid principal balances, adjusted for valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are established for impaired loans when it is probable that contractual principal and interest will not be collected. The valuation allowance as of September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 0 nine months ended September 30, 2020 2019 3,500,000 8,532,796 Before a new note is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control. Once the note is approved, the Company directly funds the note to the borrower. Several of the notes have participation agreements in place, whereas the Company has reduced its investment in the note receivable by participating a portion of the note to a third party. Similar to the mortgage loans, FSNB services several of the notes receivable. The Company, and the participants in the notes, share in the risk of loss associated with the terms of the note with the borrower, based upon their ownership percentage in the note. The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans. Short-Term Investments Short-term investments have remaining maturities exceeding three months and under 12 months at the time of purchase and are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The short-term investments consist of United States Treasury securities. Dung the nine months ended September 30, 2020 2019 7,890,228 0

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 4 – Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are measured and classified in accordance with a fair value hierarchy consisting of three levels based on the observability of valuation inputs: Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 – Valuation methodologies include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or the Company may use various valuation techniques or pricing models that use observable inputs to measure fair value. Level 3 – Valuation is based upon unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The following table presents information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the level of the fair value measurement based on the observability of the inputs used: September 30, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Net Asset Value Total Financial assets: Fixed maturities available for sale: U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities $ 46,208,490 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 46,208,490 U.S. special revenue and assessments 0 15,844,680 0 0 15,844,680 Corporate securities 0 114,667,777 0 0 114,667,777 Total fixed maturities 46,208,490 130,512,457 0 0 176,720,947 Equity securities: Common stocks 22,790,516 16,908,050 3,051,875 22,814,521 65,564,962 Preferred stocks 0 23,066 0 0 23,066 Total equity securities 22,790,516 16,931,116 3,051,875 22,814,521 65,588,028 Total financial assets $ 68,999,006 $ 147,443,573 $ 3,051,875 $ 22,814,521 $ 242,308,975 Liabilities Trading Securities $ (4,003) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ (4,003) December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Net Asset Value Total Financial assets: Fixed maturities available for sale: U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities $ 36,128,743 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 36,128,743 U.S. special revenue and assessments 0 15,203,363 0 0 15,203,363 Corporate securities 0 120,297,267 0 0 120,297,267 Total fixed maturities 36,128,743 135,500,630 0 0 171,629,373 Equity securities: Common stocks 29,888,281 14,258,750 10,274,810 24,239,952 78,661,793 Total equity securities 29,888,281 14,258,750 10,274,810 24,239,952 78,661,793 Total financial assets $ 66,017,024 $ 149,759,380 $ 10,274,810 $ 24,239,952 $ 250,291,166 The following is a description of the valuation techniques used the by Company to measure assets reported at fair value on a recurring basis. There have been no Available for Sale Securities Securities classified as available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Securities classified as Level 1 2 1 2 3 3 Equity Securities at Fair Value Equity securities consist of common stocks mainly in private equity investments, financial institutions and publicly traded corporations. Equity securities for which there is sufficient market data are categorized as Level 1 or 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For the equity securities in which quoted market prices are not available, the Company uses industry standard pricing methodologies, including discounted cash flow models that may incorporate various inputs such as payment expectations, risk of the investment, market data, and health of the underlying company. The inputs are based upon Management's assumptions and available market information. When evidence is believed to support a change to the carrying value from the transaction price, adjustments are made to reflect the expected cash flows, material events and market data. These investments are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Equity Securities at Net Asset Value Certain equity securities carried at fair value, which do not have readily determinable fair values, use net asset value (“NAV”) and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy. These investments are generally not readily redeemable by the investee. See Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies for additional information regarding unfunded commitments. Trading Securities Trading securities are recorded at fair value. They are classified as Level 1 Change in Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and the realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to the Level 3 assets and liabilities. Fixed Maturities, Available for Sale Equity Securities at Fair Value Equity Securities at Net Asset Value Total Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 0 $ 10,274,810 $ 24,239,952 $ 34,514,762 Realized gains (losses) 0 6,284,302 0 6,284,302 Unrealized gains (losses) 0 (3,850,560) (2,809,324) (6,659,884) Purchases 0 1,797,500 1,415,757 3,213,257 Sales 0 (11,454,177) (31,864) (11,486,041) Balance at September 30, 2020 $ 0 $ 3,051,875 $ 22,814,521 $ 25,866,396 Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair values of positions classified in Level 3 in the tables above. As a result, the unrealized gains (losses) on instruments held at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs. Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements The following table presents information about the significant unobservable inputs used for recurring fair value measurements for certain Level 3 instruments, and include only those instrument for which information about the inputs is reasonably available to the Company, such as data from independent third-party valuation service providers and from internal valuation models. Financial Assets Fair Value at September 30, 2020 Fair Value at December 31, 2019 Valuation Technique Common stocks $ 22,814,521 $ 24,239,952 Net Asset Value Common stocks 3,051,875 10,274,810 Pricing Model Total $ 25,866,396 $ 34,514,762 Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements The significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of the fair value of assets classified as Level 3 have an inherent measurement uncertainty that if changed could result in higher or lower fair value measurements of these assets as of the reporting date. Equity Securities at Fair Value Fair market value for equity securities is derived based on unobservable inputs, such as projected normalized revenues and industry standard multiples of revenue for the equity securities valued using pricing model. Significant increases (decreases) in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share Investment Company Fair Value at September 30, 2020 Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency Redemption Notice Period Common Stocks Growth Equity Redeemable $ 18,482,622 $ 0 Quarterly 45 days Non-Reedemable 4,331,899 2,295,675 n/a n/a Total $ 22,814,521 $ 2,295,675 Investment Company Fair Value at September 30, 2019 Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency Redemption Notice Period Common Stocks Growth Equity Redeemable $ 21,270,734 $ 0 Quarterly 45 days Non-Reedemable 2,969,218 163,750 n/a n/a Total $ 24,239,952 $ 163,750 Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company did not recognize any re-measurements or impairments of financial instruments at September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019. Fair Value Information About Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value and indicates the level in the fair value hierarchy of the estimated fair value measurement based on the observability of the inputs used: Carrying Estimated September 30, 2020 Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Common stock, at cost $ 5,860,000 5,860,000 0 0 5,860,000 Preferred stock, at cost 8,557,247 8,557,247 0 0 8,557,247 Mortgage loans on real estate 20,392,053 20,614,085 0 0 20,614,085 Investment real estate 36,421,627 81,351,608 0 0 81,351,608 Notes receivable 19,298,398 22,380,946 0 0 22,380,946 Policy loans 8,727,991 8,727,991 0 0 8,727,991 Carrying Estimated December 31, 2019 Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Common stock, at cost $ 7,875,145 7,875,145 0 0 7,875,145 Preferred stock, at cost 3,044,102 3,044,102 0 0 3,044,102 Mortgage loans on real estate 8,223,286 7,531,094 0 0 7,531,094 Investment real estate 44,344,236 88,483,424 0 0 88,483,424 Notes receivable 19,487,458 19,332,472 0 0 19,332,472 Policy loans 8,803,876 8,803,876 0 0 8,803,876 The above estimated fair value amounts have been determined based upon the following valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment was required to interpret market data in order to develop these estimates. Accordingly, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts which could be realized in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the fair value amounts. The fair values of mortgage loans on real estate are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses and interest rates being offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings. The inputs used to measure the fair value of our mortgage loans on real estate are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. A portion of the mortgage loans balance consists of discounted mortgage loans. The Company has historically purchased non-performing discounted mortgage loans at a deep discount through an auction process led by the Federal Government. In general, the discounted loans are non-performing and there is a significant amount of uncertainty surrounding the timing and amount of cash flows to be received by the Company. Accordingly, the Company records its investment in the discounted loans at its original purchase price, which Management believes approximates fair value. The inputs used to measure the fair value of our discounted mortgage loans are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Investment real estate is recorded at the lower of the net investment in the real estate or the fair value of the real estate less costs to sell. The determination of fair value assessments are performed on a periodic, non-recurring basis by external appraisal and assessment of property values by Management. The inputs used to measure the fair value of our investment real estate are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of notes receivable are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses and interest rates being offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings. The inputs used to measure the fair value of the notes receivable are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy . Policy loans are carried at the aggregate unpaid principal balances in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets which approximate fair value, and earn interest at rates ranging from 4% 8%

Credit Arrangements

Credit Arrangements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Credit Arrangements [Abstract]
Credit Arrangements	Note 5 – Credit Arrangements Instrument Issue Date Maturity Date Revolving Credit Limit December 31, 2019 Borrowings Repayments September 30, 2020 Lines of Credit: UTG 11/20/2013 11/20/2020 $ 8,000,000 0 0 0 0 UG 6/2/2015 5/7/2021 10,000,000 0 0 0 0 The UTG line of credit carries interest at a fixed rate of 4.040% monthly 100% of the common voting stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company. During May of 2020, the Federal Home Loan Bank approved UG’s Cash Management Advance Application (“CMA”). The CMA gives the Company the option of selecting a variable rate of interest for up to 90 30 12,617,556

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 6 – Shareholders’ Equity Stock Repurchase Program – The Board of Directors of UTG has authorized the repurchase in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions of UTG's common stock. At a meeting of the Board of Directors in September of 2020, the Board of Directors of UTG authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1.5 million of UTG's common stock, for a total repurchase of up to $20 million of UTG's common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Company Management has broad authority to operate the program, including the discretion of whether to purchase shares and the ability to suspend or terminate the program. Open market purchases are made based on the last available market price but may be limited. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 107,822 shares through the stock repurchase program for $3,174,230. Through September 30, 2020, UTG has spent $17,947,326 in the acquisition of 1,277,180 shares under this program. During 2020, the Company issued 6,664 shares of stock to management and employees as compensation at a cost of $218,289. These awards are determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors. During the third quarter of 2020, the Company purchased 88,341 shares from Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc at a price of $29 per share for a total cost of $2,561,889. This single transaction represented a majority of the third quarter activity related to the share repurchase program. Earnings Per Share Calculations Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, diluted earnings per share were the same as basic earnings per share since the Company had no dilutive instruments outstanding.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies The insurance industry has experienced a number of civil jury verdicts which have been returned against life and health insurers in the jurisdictions in which the Company does business involving the insurers' sales practices, alleged agent misconduct, failure to properly supervise agents, and other matters. Some of the lawsuits have resulted in the award of substantial judgments against the insurer, including material amounts of punitive damages. In some states, juries have substantial discretion in awarding punitive damages in these circumstances. In the normal course of business, the Company is involved from time to time in various legal actions and other state and federal proceedings. Management is of the opinion that the ultimate disposition of the matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. Under the insurance guaranty fund laws in most states, insurance companies doing business in a participating state can be assessed up to prescribed limits for policyholder losses incurred by insolvent or failed insurance companies. Although the Company cannot predict the amount of any future assessments, most insurance guaranty fund laws currently provide that an assessment may be excused or deferred if it would threaten an insurer's financial strength. Mandatory assessments may be partially recovered through a reduction in future premium tax in some states. The Company does not believe such assessments will be materially different from amounts already provided for in the condensed consolidated financial statements, though the Company has no control over such assessments. The following table represents the total funding commitments and the unfunded commitment as of September 30, 2020 Total Funding Commitment Unfunded Commitment RLF III, LLC $ 4,000,000 $ 398,120 Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund I 500,000 20,000 Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund II 1,000,000 158,596 Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund III 3,000,000 2,137,079 Macritchie Storage II, LP 7,000,750 1,840,485 Garden City Companies, LLC 2,000,000 1,956,688 Carrizo Springs Music, LLC 2,500,000 1,115,000 Modern Distributors, Inc. 7,200,000 3,700,000 During 2006, the Company committed to invest in RLF III, LLC (“RLF”), which makes land-based investments in undervalued assets. RLF makes capital calls as funds are needed for continued land purchases. During 2012, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund I (“Sovereign’s”), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Sovereign’s makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed. During 2015, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund II (“Sovereign’s II”), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Sovereign’s II makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed. During 2018, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund III (“Sovereign’s III”), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Sovereign’s III makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed. During 2018, the Company committed to fund a mortgage loan for Macritchie Storage II, LP ("Macritchie"). Macritchie makes draw requests on the loan as funds are needed to fund the construction project. During 2020, the Company committed to invest in Garden City Companies, LLC (“Garden City”), which invests primarily in companies in the healthcare, inspection/testing services and maintenance service arena. Garden City makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed. During 2020, the Company committed to invest in Carrizo Springs Music, LLC (“Carrizo”), which invests in music royalties. Carrizo makes capital calls to its investors as funds are needed to acquire the royalty rights. During 2020, the Company committed to fund a collateral loan for Modern Distributors, Inc. (“Modern Distributors”). Modern Distributors makes draw requests on the loan as funds are needed to fund a construction project.

Other Cash Flow Disclosures

Other Cash Flow Disclosures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Other Cash Flow Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Cash Flow Disclosures	Note 8 – Other Cash Flow Disclosures On a cash basis, the Company paid the following expenses: Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Interest $ 0 $ 0 Federal income tax 419,000 0 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Interest $ 0 $ 0 Federal income tax 2,529,000 1,106,000

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Concentrations of Credit Risk	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Note 9 – Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company maintains cash balances in financial institutions that at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company maintains its primary operating cash accounts with First Southern National Bank, an affiliate of the largest shareholder of UTG, Mr. Jesse Correll, the Company’s CEO and Chairman. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. Because UTG serves primarily individuals located in four states, the ability of our customers to pay their insurance premiums is impacted by the economic conditions in these areas. As of September 30, 2020 and 2019 , approximately 55% and 56% , respectively, of the Company’s total direct premium was collected from Illinois, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia. Thus, results of operations are heavily dependent upon the strength of these economies. The Company reinsures that portion of insurance risk which is in excess of its retention limits. Retention limits range up to $ 125,000 per life. Life insurance ceded represented 20% of total life insurance in force at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 . Insurance ceded represented 37% of premium income nine September 30, 2020 2019 . The Company would be liable for the reinsured risks ceded to other companies to the extent that such reinsuring companies are unable to meet their obligations. The Company owns a variety of investments associated with the oil and gas industry. These investments represent approximately 17% 25% September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Land, mineral, and royalty interests $ 57,246,945 $ 80,182,100 Transportation 0 3,812,565 Exploration 1,258,750 2,824,810 Total $ 58,505,695 $ 86,819,475 The Company’s results of operations and financial condition have in the past been, and may in the future be, adversely affected by the degree of certain industry specific concentrations in the Company’s investment portfolio. The Company has significant exposure to investments associated with the oil and gas industry. Events or developments that have a negative effect on the oil and gas industry may adversely affect the valuation of our investments in this specific industry. The Company’s ability to sell its investments associated with the oil and gas industry may be limited.

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 three and nine months ended September 30, 2020

Recently Issued Accounting St_2

Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 2019

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Investments [Abstract]
Available for Sale Securities	Investments in available for sale securities are summarized as follows: September 30, 2020 Original or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Investments available for sale: Fixed maturities U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 44,789,865 $ 1,418,625 $ 0 $ 46,208,490 U.S. special revenue and assessments 14,356,937 1,487,743 0 15,844,680 All other corporate bonds 97,851,836 16,815,941 0 114,667,777 $ 156,998,638 $ 19,722,309 $ 0 $ 176,720,947 December 31, 2019 Original or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Investments available for sale: Fixed maturities U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 35,761,440 $ 402,832 $ (35,529) $ 36,128,743 U.S. special revenue and assessments 14,371,263 832,100 0 15,203,363 All other corporate bonds 109,827,152 10,470,115 0 120,297,267 $ 159,959,855 $ 11,705,047 $ (35,529) $ 171,629,373
Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity	The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at September 30, 2020 Fixed Maturities Available for Sale September 30, 2020 Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 26,793,810 $ 27,113,305 Due after one year through five years 46,406,659 49,706,585 Due after five years through ten years 32,831,635 37,877,774 Due after ten years 24,192,862 28,870,286 Fixed maturities with no single maturity date 26,773,672 33,152,997 Total $ 156,998,638 $ 176,720,947
Fair Value of Investments with Sustained Gross Unrealized Losses	The fair value of investments with sustained gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses All other corporate bonds $ 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 Total fixed maturities $ 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 December 31, 2019 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $ 6,059,380 (35,529) 0 0 6,059,380 $ (35,529) Total fixed maturities $ 6,059,380 (35,529) 0 0 6,059,380 $ (35,529)
Securities in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position	Additional information regarding investments in an unrealized loss position is as follows: Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total As of September 30, 2020 Fixed maturities 0 0 0 As of December 31, 2019 Fixed maturities 3 0 3
Net Investment Gains (Losses) and Change in Net Unrealized Gains on AFS Investments	The following table presents net investment gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Realized gains: Sales of fixed maturities $ 0 $ 0 $ 403,215 $ 116,690 Sales of equity securities 884,559 3,738,333 9,500,176 6,504,246 Sales of real estate 869,756 20,000 869,756 3,796,850 Other 0 0 0 0 Total realized gains 1,754,315 3,758,333 10,773,147 10,417,786 Realized losses: Sales of fixed maturities 0 (30,795) (64,992) (142,254) Sales of equity securities 0 0 0 0 Sales of real estate 0 0 0 0 Other-than-temporary impairments 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 (132,518) Total realized losses 0 (30,795) (64,992) (274,772) Net realized investment gains (losses) 1,754,315 3,727,538 10,708,155 10,143,014 Change in fair value of equity securities: Change in fair value of equity securities held at the end of the period (2,277,902) (4,046,457) (14,016,065) 10,838,322 Change in fair value of equity securities (2,277,902) (4,046,457) (14,016,065) 10,838,322 Net investment gains (losses) $ (523,587) $ (318,919) $ (3,307,910) $ 20,981,336 Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income: Fixed maturities $ 169,058 $ 3,184,769 $ 8,237,909 $ 12,044,690 Net increase (decrease) $ 169,058 $ 3,184,769 $ 8,237,909 $ 12,044,690 The following table presents net gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities $ (1,393,343) $ (308,124) $ (4,515,889) $ 17,342,568 Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period 884,559 3,738,333 9,500,176 6,504,246 Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date $ (2,277,902) $ (4,046,457) $ (14,016,065) $ 10,838,322
Trading Revenue Charged to Investment Income from Trading Securities	Trading revenue charged to net investment income from trading securities was: Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Net unrealized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0 Net realized gains (losses) 0 0 Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Net unrealized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0 Net realized gains (losses) 0 0 Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) $ 1,581 $ 0
Maximum and Minimum Lending Rates for Mortgage Loan	During 2020 2019 2020 2019 Maximum rate Minimum rate Maximum rate Minimum rate Farm Loans 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% Commercial Loans 7.50% 4.24% 7.50% 4.82% Residential Loans 5.50% 5.50% 5.50% 5.50%
Mortgage Loan Holdings	The following table summarizes the mortgage loan holdings of the Company for the periods ended: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 In good standing $ 18,319,413 $ 8,223,286 Overdue interest over 90 days 2,072,640 0 Total mortgage loans $ 20,392,053 $ 8,223,286
Investment Real Estate by Type	The following table provides an allocation of the Company's investment real estate by type: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Raw land $ 9,915,856 $ 16,089,540 Commercial 5,414,238 4,908,028 Residential 2,235,678 2,251,772 Land, minerals and royalty interests 18,855,855 21,094,896 Total investment real estate $ 36,421,627 $ 44,344,236

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	September 30, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Net Asset Value Total Financial assets: Fixed maturities available for sale: U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities $ 46,208,490 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 46,208,490 U.S. special revenue and assessments 0 15,844,680 0 0 15,844,680 Corporate securities 0 114,667,777 0 0 114,667,777 Total fixed maturities 46,208,490 130,512,457 0 0 176,720,947 Equity securities: Common stocks 22,790,516 16,908,050 3,051,875 22,814,521 65,564,962 Preferred stocks 0 23,066 0 0 23,066 Total equity securities 22,790,516 16,931,116 3,051,875 22,814,521 65,588,028 Total financial assets $ 68,999,006 $ 147,443,573 $ 3,051,875 $ 22,814,521 $ 242,308,975 Liabilities Trading Securities $ (4,003) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ (4,003) December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Net Asset Value Total Financial assets: Fixed maturities available for sale: U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities $ 36,128,743 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 36,128,743 U.S. special revenue and assessments 0 15,203,363 0 0 15,203,363 Corporate securities 0 120,297,267 0 0 120,297,267 Total fixed maturities 36,128,743 135,500,630 0 0 171,629,373 Equity securities: Common stocks 29,888,281 14,258,750 10,274,810 24,239,952 78,661,793 Total equity securities 29,888,281 14,258,750 10,274,810 24,239,952 78,661,793 Total financial assets $ 66,017,024 $ 149,759,380 $ 10,274,810 $ 24,239,952 $ 250,291,166
Reconciliation for Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	Change in Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and the realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to the Level 3 assets and liabilities. Fixed Maturities, Available for Sale Equity Securities at Fair Value Equity Securities at Net Asset Value Total Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 0 $ 10,274,810 $ 24,239,952 $ 34,514,762 Realized gains (losses) 0 6,284,302 0 6,284,302 Unrealized gains (losses) 0 (3,850,560) (2,809,324) (6,659,884) Purchases 0 1,797,500 1,415,757 3,213,257 Sales 0 (11,454,177) (31,864) (11,486,041) Balance at September 30, 2020 $ 0 $ 3,051,875 $ 22,814,521 $ 25,866,396 Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair values of positions classified in Level 3 in the tables above. As a result, the unrealized gains (losses) on instruments held at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements	Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements The following table presents information about the significant unobservable inputs used for recurring fair value measurements for certain Level 3 instruments, and include only those instrument for which information about the inputs is reasonably available to the Company, such as data from independent third-party valuation service providers and from internal valuation models. Financial Assets Fair Value at September 30, 2020 Fair Value at December 31, 2019 Valuation Technique Common stocks $ 22,814,521 $ 24,239,952 Net Asset Value Common stocks 3,051,875 10,274,810 Pricing Model Total $ 25,866,396 $ 34,514,762
Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share	Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share Investment Company Fair Value at September 30, 2020 Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency Redemption Notice Period Common Stocks Growth Equity Redeemable $ 18,482,622 $ 0 Quarterly 45 days Non-Reedemable 4,331,899 2,295,675 n/a n/a Total $ 22,814,521 $ 2,295,675 Investment Company Fair Value at September 30, 2019 Unfunded Commitments Redemption Frequency Redemption Notice Period Common Stocks Growth Equity Redeemable $ 21,270,734 $ 0 Quarterly 45 days Non-Reedemable 2,969,218 163,750 n/a n/a Total $ 24,239,952 $ 163,750
Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments not Recorded at Fair Value	The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value and indicates the level in the fair value hierarchy of the estimated fair value measurement based on the observability of the inputs used: Carrying Estimated September 30, 2020 Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Common stock, at cost $ 5,860,000 5,860,000 0 0 5,860,000 Preferred stock, at cost 8,557,247 8,557,247 0 0 8,557,247 Mortgage loans on real estate 20,392,053 20,614,085 0 0 20,614,085 Investment real estate 36,421,627 81,351,608 0 0 81,351,608 Notes receivable 19,298,398 22,380,946 0 0 22,380,946 Policy loans 8,727,991 8,727,991 0 0 8,727,991 Carrying Estimated December 31, 2019 Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Common stock, at cost $ 7,875,145 7,875,145 0 0 7,875,145 Preferred stock, at cost 3,044,102 3,044,102 0 0 3,044,102 Mortgage loans on real estate 8,223,286 7,531,094 0 0 7,531,094 Investment real estate 44,344,236 88,483,424 0 0 88,483,424 Notes receivable 19,487,458 19,332,472 0 0 19,332,472 Policy loans 8,803,876 8,803,876 0 0 8,803,876

Credit Arrangements (Tables)

Credit Arrangements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Credit Arrangements [Abstract]
Credit Arrangements	Instrument Issue Date Maturity Date Revolving Credit Limit December 31, 2019 Borrowings Repayments September 30, 2020 Lines of Credit: UTG 11/20/2013 11/20/2020 $ 8,000,000 0 0 0 0 UG 6/2/2015 5/7/2021 10,000,000 0 0 0 0

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment	The following table represents the total funding commitments and the unfunded commitment as of September 30, 2020 Total Funding Commitment Unfunded Commitment RLF III, LLC $ 4,000,000 $ 398,120 Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund I 500,000 20,000 Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund II 1,000,000 158,596 Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund III 3,000,000 2,137,079 Macritchie Storage II, LP 7,000,750 1,840,485 Garden City Companies, LLC 2,000,000 1,956,688 Carrizo Springs Music, LLC 2,500,000 1,115,000 Modern Distributors, Inc. 7,200,000 3,700,000

Other Cash Flow Disclosures (Ta

Other Cash Flow Disclosures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Other Cash Flow Disclosures [Abstract]
Expenses Paid on a Cash Basis	On a cash basis, the Company paid the following expenses: Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Interest $ 0 $ 0 Federal income tax 419,000 0 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Interest $ 0 $ 0 Federal income tax 2,529,000 1,106,000

Concentrations of Credit Risk (

Concentrations of Credit Risk (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Allocation of Oil and Gas Investments by Type	The Company owns a variety of investments associated with the oil and gas industry. These investments represent approximately 17% 25% September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Land, mineral, and royalty interests $ 57,246,945 $ 80,182,100 Transportation 0 3,812,565 Exploration 1,258,750 2,824,810 Total $ 58,505,695 $ 86,819,475 The Company’s results of operations and financial condition have in the past been, and may in the future be, adversely affected by the degree of certain industry specific concentrations in the Company’s investment portfolio. The Company has significant exposure to investments associated with the oil and gas industry. Events or developments that have a negative effect on the oil and gas industry may adversely affect the valuation of our investments in this specific industry. The Company’s ability to sell its investments associated with the oil and gas industry may be limited.

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details)	Sep. 30, 2020
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board [Member]
Ownership Interest [Abstract]
Ownership interest percentage	64.95%
FSBI [Member] | FSNB [Member]
Ownership Interest [Abstract]
Ownership in subsidiary bank	100.00%

Investments, Available for Sale

Investments, Available for Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
Original or amortized cost	$ 156,998,638	$ 159,959,855
Gross unrealized gains	19,722,309	11,705,047
Gross unrealized losses	0	(35,529)
Estimated fair value	176,720,947	171,629,373	[1]
Equity securities [Abstract]
Estimated fair value	65,588,029	78,661,793	[1]
U.S. Government and Govt. Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
Original or amortized cost	44,789,865	35,761,440
Gross unrealized gains	1,418,625	402,832
Gross unrealized losses	0	(35,529)
Estimated fair value	46,208,490	36,128,743
U.S. Special Revenue and Assessments [Member]
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
Original or amortized cost	14,356,937	14,371,263
Gross unrealized gains	1,487,743	832,100
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	15,844,680	15,203,363
All Other Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fixed maturities [Abstract]
Original or amortized cost	97,851,836	109,827,152
Gross unrealized gains	16,815,941	10,470,115
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	$ 114,667,777	$ 120,297,267
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Investments, Debt Securities by

Investments, Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Amortized cost [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 26,793,810
Due after one year through five years	46,406,659
Due after five years through ten years	32,831,635
Due after ten years	24,192,862
Fixed maturities with no single maturity date	26,773,672
Original or amortized cost	156,998,638	$ 159,959,855
Fair value [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	27,113,305
Due after one year through five years	49,706,585
Due after five years through ten years	37,877,774
Due after ten years	28,870,286
Fixed maturities with no single maturity date	33,152,997
Estimated fair value	$ 176,720,947	$ 171,629,373	[1]
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Investments, Securities in Cont

Investments, Securities in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
All Other Corporate Bonds [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value	$ 0
12 months or longer, fair value	0
Total fair value	0
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses	0
12 months or longer, unrealized losses	0
Total unrealized losses	0
U.S. Government and Govt. Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value		$ 6,059,380
12 months or longer, fair value		0
Total fair value		6,059,380
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses		(35,529)
12 months or longer, unrealized losses		0
Total unrealized losses		(35,529)
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value	0	6,059,380
12 months or longer, fair value	0	0
Total fair value	0	6,059,380
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses	0	(35,529)
12 months or longer, unrealized losses	0	0
Total unrealized losses	$ 0	$ (35,529)

Investments, Number of Securiti

Investments, Number of Securities in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - Security	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fixed Maturities [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, number of securities	0	3
12 months or longer, number of securities	0	0
Total number of securities	0	3

Investments, Net Investment Gai

Investments, Net Investment Gains (Losses) and Change in Net Unrealized Gains on Available-for-sale Investments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	$ 1,754,315	$ 3,758,333	$ 10,773,147	$ 10,417,786
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Other-than-temporary impairments	0	0	0	0
Total realized losses	0	(30,795)	(64,992)	(274,772)
Net realized investment gains (losses)	1,754,315	3,727,538	10,708,155	10,143,014
Change in fair value of equity securities [Abstract]
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities	(1,393,343)	(308,124)	(4,515,889)	17,342,568
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period	884,559	3,738,333	9,500,176	6,504,246
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	(2,277,902)	(4,046,457)	(14,016,065)	10,838,322
Change in fair value of equity securities	(2,277,902)	(4,046,457)	(14,016,065)	10,838,322
Total net investment gains (losses)	(523,587)	(318,919)	(3,307,910)	20,981,336
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income	169,058	3,184,769	8,237,909	12,044,690
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	0	0	403,215	116,690
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized losses	0	(30,795)	(64,992)	(142,254)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income	169,058	3,184,769	8,237,909	12,044,690
Equity Securities [Member]
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	884,559	3,738,333	9,500,176	6,504,246
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized losses	0	0	0	0
Real Estate [Member]
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	869,756	20,000	869,756	3,796,850
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized losses	0	0	0	0
Other [Member]
Realized gains on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized gains	0	0	0	0
Realized losses on available-for-sale investments [Abstract]
Total realized losses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (132,518)

Investments, Trading Securities

Investments, Trading Securities (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Trading Securities [Abstract]
Fair value, derivatives included in trading security assets	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Fair value, derivative included in trading security liabilities	(4,003)		(4,003)		$ 0
Trading Revenue Charged to Net Investment Income from Trading Securities [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains (losses)	1,581	$ 0	1,581	$ 0
Net realized gains (losses)	0	0	0	0
Net unrealized and realized gains (losses)	$ 1,581	$ 0	$ 1,581	$ 0

Investments, Mortgage Loans, In

Investments, Mortgage Loans, Investment Real Estate, Notes Receivable, and Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Cost Method Investments [Abstract]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	$ 14,417,247		$ 10,919,247	[1]
Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Mortgage loans acquired, including discounted mortgage loans	$ 12,692,488		4,216,644
Servicing fee on loan	0.25%
Loan origination	0.50%
Loan limit threshold for appraised property value	80.00%
Mortgage loans reserve	$ 0		0
Mortgage loan holdings [Abstract]
In good standing	18,319,413		8,223,286
Overdue interest over 90 days	2,072,640		0
Total mortgage loans	20,392,053		8,223,286	[1]
Investment Real Estate [Abstract]
Impairment on investment real estate	0
Total investment real estate	$ 36,421,627		$ 44,344,236	[1]
Investments in oil/gas royalties as a % of total investment real estate portfolio	52.00%		44.00%
Investment real estate acquired	$ 0	$ 1,729,000
Notes Receivable [Abstract]
Valuation allowance	0		$ 0
Notes receivable acquired	3,500,000	8,532,796
Short-Term Investments [Abstract]
Short-term investments acquired	7,890,228	$ 0
Raw Land [Member]
Investment Real Estate [Abstract]
Total investment real estate	9,915,856		16,089,540
Commercial [Member]
Investment Real Estate [Abstract]
Total investment real estate	5,414,238		4,908,028
Residential [Member]
Investment Real Estate [Abstract]
Total investment real estate	2,235,678		2,251,772
Land, Minerals and Royalty Interests [Member]
Investment Real Estate [Abstract]
Total investment real estate	$ 18,855,855		$ 21,094,896
Minimum [Member]
Investment Real Estate [Abstract]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Investment Real Estate [Abstract]
Estimated useful life	30 years
Farm Loans [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Interest rate on mortgage loans	5.00%		5.00%
Farm Loans [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Interest rate on mortgage loans	5.00%		5.00%
Commercial Loans [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Interest rate on mortgage loans	4.24%		4.82%
Commercial Loans [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Interest rate on mortgage loans	7.50%		7.50%
Residential Loans [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Interest rate on mortgage loans	5.50%		5.50%
Residential Loans [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Mortgage Loans [Abstract]
Interest rate on mortgage loans	5.50%		5.50%
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Fair Value Measurements, Assets

Fair Value Measurements, Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019		Sep. 30, 2019
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	$ 176,720,947	$ 171,629,373	[1]
Equity securities	65,588,029	78,661,793	[1]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Trading Securities	(4,003)	0
U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	46,208,490	36,128,743
Net Asset Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	22,814,521			$ 24,239,952
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	176,720,947	171,629,373
Equity securities	65,588,028	78,661,793
Total financial assets	242,308,975	250,291,166
Liabilities [Abstract]
Trading Securities	(4,003)
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	46,208,490	36,128,743
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | U.S. Special Revenue and Assessments [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	15,844,680	15,203,363
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	114,667,777	120,297,267
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	65,564,962	78,661,793
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	23,066
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Net Asset Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Equity securities	22,814,521	24,239,952
Total financial assets	22,814,521	24,239,952
Liabilities [Abstract]
Trading Securities	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Net Asset Value [Member] | U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Net Asset Value [Member] | U.S. Special Revenue and Assessments [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Net Asset Value [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Net Asset Value [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	22,814,521	24,239,952
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Net Asset Value [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	46,208,490	36,128,743
Equity securities	22,790,516	29,888,281
Total financial assets	68,999,006	66,017,024
Liabilities [Abstract]
Trading Securities	(4,003)
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	46,208,490	36,128,743
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Special Revenue and Assessments [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	22,790,516	29,888,281
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	130,512,457	135,500,630
Equity securities	16,931,116	14,258,750
Total financial assets	147,443,573	149,759,380
Liabilities [Abstract]
Trading Securities	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Special Revenue and Assessments [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	15,844,680	15,203,363
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	114,667,777	120,297,267
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	16,908,050	14,258,750
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	23,066
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Equity securities	3,051,875	10,274,810
Total financial assets	3,051,875	10,274,810
Liabilities [Abstract]
Trading Securities	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Government and Government Agencies and Authorities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Special Revenue and Assessments [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Securities [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale	0	0
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	3,051,875	$ 10,274,810
Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities	$ 0
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Fair Value Measurements, Reconc

Fair Value Measurements, Reconciliation for Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 34,514,762
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	6,284,302
Unrealized gains (losses)	(6,659,884)
Purchases	3,213,257
Sales	(11,486,041)
Ending Balance	25,866,396
Beginning Balance	34,514,762
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Ending Balance	25,866,396
Fixed Maturities, Available for Sale [Member]
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	0
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	0
Unrealized gains (losses)	0
Purchases	0
Sales	0
Ending Balance	0
Equity Securities [Member]
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	10,274,810
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	6,284,302
Unrealized gains (losses)	(3,850,560)
Purchases	1,797,500
Sales	(11,454,177)
Ending Balance	3,051,875
Equity Securities at Net Asset Value [Member]
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	24,239,952
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	0
Unrealized gains (losses)	(2,809,324)
Purchases	1,415,757
Sales	(31,864)
Ending Balance	$ 22,814,521

Fair Value Measurements, Quanti

Fair Value Measurements, Quantitative Information About Level 3 and Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used for Recurring Fair Value Measurements for Certain Level 3 Instruments [Abstract]
Financial assets, fair value	$ 25,866,396		$ 34,514,762
Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share [Abstract]
Equity securities	65,588,029		78,661,793	[1]
Unfunded commitments	2,295,675	$ 163,750
Growth Equity Redeemable [Member]
Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share [Abstract]
Unfunded commitments	$ 0	$ 0
Redemption frequency	Quarterly
Redemption notice period	45 days	45 days
Growth Equity Non-Redeemable [Member]
Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share [Abstract]
Unfunded commitments	$ 2,295,675	$ 163,750
Net Asset Value [Member]
Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share [Abstract]
Equity securities	22,814,521	24,239,952
Net Asset Value [Member] | Growth Equity Redeemable [Member]
Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share [Abstract]
Equity securities	18,482,622	21,270,734
Net Asset Value [Member] | Growth Equity Non-Redeemable [Member]
Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share [Abstract]
Equity securities	4,331,899	$ 2,969,218
Net Asset Value [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used for Recurring Fair Value Measurements for Certain Level 3 Instruments [Abstract]
Financial assets, fair value	22,814,521		24,239,952
Pricing Model [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Information about Significant Unobservable Inputs Used for Recurring Fair Value Measurements for Certain Level 3 Instruments [Abstract]
Financial assets, fair value	$ 3,051,875		$ 10,274,810
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Fair Value Measurements, Carryi

Fair Value Measurements, Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments not Recorded at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Carrying Amount [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	$ 20,392,053	$ 8,223,286
Investment real estate	36,421,627	44,344,236
Notes receivable	19,298,398	19,487,458
Policy loans	8,727,991	8,803,876
Carrying Amount [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	5,860,000	7,875,145
Carrying Amount [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	8,557,247	3,044,102
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	20,614,085	7,531,094
Investment real estate	81,351,608	88,483,424
Notes receivable	22,380,946	19,332,472
Policy loans	8,727,991	8,803,876
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	5,860,000	7,875,145
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	8,557,247	3,044,102
Equity securities, at cost	$ 14,417,247	10,919,247	[1]
Minimum [Member]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Policy loan interest rate	4.00%
Maximum [Member]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Policy loan interest rate	8.00%
Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	$ 0	0
Investment real estate	0	0
Notes receivable	0	0
Policy loans	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	0	0
Investment real estate	0	0
Notes receivable	0	0
Policy loans	0	0
Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Mortgage loans on real estate	20,614,085	7,531,094
Investment real estate	81,351,608	88,483,424
Notes receivable	22,380,946	19,332,472
Policy loans	8,727,991	8,803,876
Common Stock [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	0	0
Common Stock [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	0	0
Common Stock [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	5,860,000	7,875,145
Preferred Stock [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	0	0
Preferred Stock [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	0	0
Preferred Stock [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Equity securities, at cost	$ 8,557,247	$ 3,044,102
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.

Credit Arrangements (Details)

Credit Arrangements (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Pledged Bonds	$ 12,617,556
Variable Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Period of interest under CMA	90 days
Fixed Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Period of interest under CMA	30 days
UTG 2013-11-20 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Interest Rate	4.04%
Frequency of payments	monthly
Assets Pledged	common voting stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company.
UTG 2013-11-20 [Member] | UG [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Issue Date	Nov. 20, 2013
Maturity Date	Nov. 20, 2020
Revolving Credit Limit	$ 8,000,000
Outstanding Balance	0	$ 0
Borrowings	0
Repayments	$ 0
Percentage of common voting stock pledged	100.00%
UG Avalon 2015-06-02 [Member] | UG [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Issue Date	Jun. 2, 2015
Maturity Date	May 7, 2021
Revolving Credit Limit	$ 10,000,000
Outstanding Balance	0	$ 0
Borrowings	0
Repayments	$ 0

Shareholders' Equity (Details)

Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, additional amount authorized	$ 1,500,000
Stock repurchase program authorized amount	20,000,000	$ 20,000,000	$ 20,000,000
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)			107,822
Amount paid to repurchase shares during the year			$ 3,174,230	$ 849,265
Amount of common stock repurchased	$ 17,947,326	$ 17,947,326	$ 17,947,326
Number of common stock acquired (in shares)	1,277,180	1,277,180	1,277,180
Number of shares issued (in shares)			6,664
Cost of shares issued			$ 218,289
Earnings Per Share Calculations [Abstract]
Dilutive instruments outstanding (in shares)			0	0
Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)		88,341
Amount paid to repurchase shares during the year		$ 2,561,889
Stock purchase price (in dollars per share)		$ 29

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
RLF III, LLC [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	$ 4,000,000
Unfunded Commitment	398,120
Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund I [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	500,000
Unfunded Commitment	20,000
Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund II [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	1,000,000
Unfunded Commitment	158,596
Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund III [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	3,000,000
Unfunded Commitment	2,137,079
Macritchie Storage II, LP [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	7,000,750
Unfunded Commitment	1,840,485
Garden City Companies, LLC [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	2,000,000
Unfunded Commitment	1,956,688
Carrizo Springs Music, LLC [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	2,500,000
Unfunded Commitment	1,115,000
Modern Distributors, Inc [Member]
Total Funding Commitments and Unfunded Commitment [Abstract]
Total Funding Commitment	7,200,000
Unfunded Commitment	$ 3,700,000

Other Cash Flow Disclosures (De

Other Cash Flow Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Other Cash Flow Disclosures [Abstract]
Interest	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Federal income tax	$ 419,000	$ 0	$ 2,529,000	$ 1,106,000

Concentrations of Credit Risk_2

Concentrations of Credit Risk (Details)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)State	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Concentrations [Abstract]
Number of states by which entity primarily serves | State	4
Maximum retention limits per life	$ 125,000
Allocation of Oil and Gas Investments [Abstract]
Investment	349,540,202		$ 352,511,442	[1]
Oil and Gas Industry [Member]
Allocation of Oil and Gas Investments [Abstract]
Investment	58,505,695		86,819,475
Oil and Gas Industry [Member] | Land, Mineral, and Royalty Interests [Member]
Allocation of Oil and Gas Investments [Abstract]
Investment	57,246,945		80,182,100
Oil and Gas Industry [Member] | Transportation [Member]
Allocation of Oil and Gas Investments [Abstract]
Investment	0		3,812,565
Oil and Gas Industry [Member] | Exploration [Member]
Allocation of Oil and Gas Investments [Abstract]
Investment	$ 1,258,750		$ 2,824,810
Reinsurer Concentration Risk [Member] | Life Insurance Ceded [Member]
Concentrations [Abstract]
Percentage of gross insurance in force	20.00%		20.00%
Percentage of premium income	37.00%	37.00%
Direct Premium Collected [Member] | Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Illinois, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia [Member]
Concentrations [Abstract]
Concentration risk, percentage	55.00%	56.00%
Invested Assets [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Oil and Gas Industry [Member]
Concentrations [Abstract]
Concentration risk, percentage	17.00%		25.00%
[1]	Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2019.