Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information Document | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | 14-May-14 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'NATIONAL SECURITY GROUP INC | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0000865058 | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Smaller Reporting Company | ' |
Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
Document Period End Date | 31-Mar-14 | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2014 | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q1 | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 2,494,480 |
CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Investments | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value: 2014 - $821; 2013 - $853) | $772 | $812 |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (cost: 2014 - $79,452; 2013 - $79,074) | 81,322 | 79,434 |
Equity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (cost: 2014 - $2,420; 2013 - $2,420) | 4,490 | 4,374 |
Trading securities | 19 | 19 |
Mortgage loans on real estate, at cost | 331 | 333 |
Investment real estate, at book value | 4,217 | 4,218 |
Policy loans | 1,452 | 1,443 |
Company owned life insurance | 5,888 | 5,858 |
Other invested assets | 3,459 | 3,559 |
Total Investments | 101,950 | 100,050 |
Cash | 6,739 | 4,987 |
Accrued investment income | 836 | 817 |
Policy receivables and agents' balances, net | 11,081 | 10,276 |
Reinsurance recoverable | 1,278 | 1,501 |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 8,734 | 8,776 |
Property and equipment, net | 1,990 | 2,077 |
Accrued income tax recoverable | 0 | 6 |
Deferred income tax asset, net | 3,945 | 4,654 |
Other assets | 925 | 836 |
Total Assets | 137,478 | 133,980 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ' | ' |
Property and casualty benefit and loss reserves | 9,419 | 8,734 |
Accident and health benefit and loss reserves | 2,577 | 2,651 |
Life and annuity benefit and loss reserves | 30,847 | 30,696 |
Unearned premiums | 28,424 | 27,301 |
Policy and contract claims | 833 | 842 |
Other policyholder funds | 1,466 | 1,447 |
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt | 1,166 | 1,866 |
Long-term debt | 21,164 | 20,889 |
Accrued income taxes | 32 | 0 |
Other liabilities | 6,157 | 6,082 |
Total Liabilities | 102,085 | 100,508 |
Contingencies | ' | ' |
Shareholders' equity | ' | ' |
Common stock | 2,495 | 2,495 |
Additional paid-in capital | 5,147 | 5,147 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,933 | 936 |
Retained earnings | 25,818 | 24,894 |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 35,393 | 33,472 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $137,478 | $133,980 |
CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Investments | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities held-to-maturity, at estimated fair value | $821 | $853 |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale, at cost | 79,452 | 79,074 |
Equity securities available-for-sale, at cost | $2,420 | $2,420 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
REVENUES | ' | ' |
Net premiums earned | $13,824 | $12,934 |
Net investment income | 948 | 1,045 |
Net realized investment gains | 88 | 27 |
Other income | 154 | 172 |
Total Revenues | 15,014 | 14,178 |
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES | ' | ' |
Policyholder benefits and settlement expenses | 7,864 | 9,551 |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 898 | 942 |
Commissions | 2,027 | 1,982 |
General and administrative expenses | 2,026 | 1,803 |
Taxes, licenses and fees | 530 | 486 |
Interest expense | 386 | 442 |
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses | 13,731 | 15,206 |
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 1,283 | -1,028 |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Current | 88 | 132 |
Deferred | 196 | -751 |
Total income tax expense (benefit) | 284 | -619 |
Net income (loss) | $999 | ($409) |
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED | $0.40 | ($0.17) |
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE | $0.03 | $0.03 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | $999 | ($409) |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | ' | ' |
Unrealized gains on securities, net of reclassification adjustment of $58 and $18 for 2014 and 2013, respectively | 1,073 | 526 |
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap | -76 | 52 |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 997 | 578 |
Comprehensive income | $1,996 | $169 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Reclassification adjustment | $59 | $18 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (USD $) | Total | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] |
In Thousands | |||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | $33,472 | $24,894 | $936 | $2,495 | $5,147 |
Net income | 999 | 999 | ' | ' | ' |
Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 997 | ' | 997 | ' | ' |
Cash dividends | -75 | -75 | ' | ' | ' |
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014 | $35,393 | $25,818 | $1,933 | $2,495 | $5,147 |
CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | $999 | ($409) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ' | ' |
Depreciation expense and amortization/accretion, net | 134 | 202 |
Increase in cash surrender value of company owned life insurance | -30 | -50 |
Net realized gains on investments | -88 | -27 |
Deferred income taxes | 196 | -751 |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 898 | 942 |
Change in accrued investment income | -19 | -80 |
Change in reinsurance recoverable | 223 | -23 |
Policy acquisition costs deferred | -856 | -814 |
Change in accrued income taxes | 38 | 32 |
Change in net policy liabilities and claims | 1,066 | -661 |
Changes in other assets/liabilities, net | -71 | 386 |
Other, net | 8 | 9 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 2,498 | -1,244 |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale securities | -2,707 | -6,678 |
Property and equipment | -4 | -36 |
Held-to-maturity securities | 39 | 188 |
Available-for-sale securities | 2,370 | 3,236 |
Real estate held for investment | 0 | 207 |
Property and equipment | 3 | 36 |
Other invested assets, net | 34 | 4 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | -265 | -3,043 |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ' | ' |
Change in other policyholder funds | 19 | -5 |
Change in long-term debt | 275 | 300 |
Change in short-term notes payable | -700 | 0 |
Dividends paid | -75 | -62 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -481 | 233 |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,752 | -4,054 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 4,987 | 6,779 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $6,739 | $2,725 |
Significant_Accounting_Policie
Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Significant Accounting Policies | ' |
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation | |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The National Security Group, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: National Security Insurance Company (NSIC), National Security Fire and Casualty Company (NSFC) and NATSCO, Inc. (NATSCO). NSFC includes a wholly-owned subsidiary, Omega One Insurance Company (Omega). The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring items, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The financial information presented herein should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which includes information and disclosures not presented herein. | |
Use of Estimates | |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Among the more significant estimates included in these consolidated financial statements are reserves for future life insurance policy benefits, liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance recoverable associated with loss and loss adjustment expense liabilities, deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred income tax assets and liabilities, assessments of other-than-temporary impairments on investments and accruals for contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates. | |
Earnings Per Share | |
Earnings per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. The adjusted weighted average shares outstanding were 2,494,480 in 2014 and 2,466,600 in 2013. | |
Reclassifications | |
Certain 2013 amounts have been reclassified from the prior year consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2014 presentation. | |
Concentration of Credit Risk | |
The Company maintains cash balances which are generally held in non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts. Through December 31, 2012, these balances were insured by the FDIC with no balance limits. On January 1, 2013, $250,000 per entity account balance limits were reinstated. At March 31, 2014, the net amount exceeding FDIC insured limits was $2,913,000 at one financial institution. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Management of the Company reviews financial information of the financial institution on a quarterly basis and believes the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. | |
Policy receivables are reported at unpaid balances. Policy receivables are generally offset by associated unearned premium liabilities and are not subject to significant credit risk. Receivables from agents, less provision for credit losses, are composed of balances due from independent agents. At March 31, 2014, the single largest balance due from one agent totaled $953,000. | |
Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company of its obligations to policyholders. A failure of a reinsurer to meet their obligation could result in losses to the insurance subsidiaries. Allowances for losses are established if amounts are believed to be uncollectible. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, no amounts were deemed uncollectible. The Company, at least annually, evaluates the financial condition of all reinsurers and evaluates any potential concentrations of credit risk. At March 31, 2014, management does not believe the Company is exposed to any significant credit risk related to its reinsurance program. | |
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards | |
Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists | |
In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This guidance applies to all entities with unrecognized tax benefits that also have tax loss or tax credit carryforwards in the same tax jurisdiction as of the reporting date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2014. This guidance did not have a material effect on results of operations or financial position. |
Variable_Interest_Entities
Variable Interest Entities | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] | ' |
Variable Interest Entities | ' |
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES | |
The Company holds a passive interest in a limited partnership that is considered to be a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) under the provisions of ASC 810 Consolidation. The Company is not the primary beneficiary of the entity and is not required to consolidate under ASC 810. The entity is a private placement investment fund formed for the purpose of investing in private equity investments. The Company owns less than 1% of the limited partnership. The carrying value of the investment totals $325,000 and is included as a component of Other Invested Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. | |
In December 2005, the Company formed National Security Capital Trust I, a statutory trust created under the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, for the sole purpose of issuing, in private placement transactions, $9,000,000 of trust preferred securities (TPS) and using the proceeds thereof, together with the equity proceeds received from the Company in the initial formation of the Trust, to purchase $9,279,000 of variable rate subordinated debentures issued by the Company. The Company owns all voting securities of the Trust and the subordinated debentures are the sole assets of the Trust. The Trust will meet the obligations of the TPS with the interest and principal paid on the subordinated debentures. The Company received net proceeds from the TPS transactions, after commissions and other costs of issuance, of $9,005,000. The Company also holds all the voting securities issued by the Trust and such trusts are considered to be VIE's. The Trust is not consolidated because the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the trust. The Subordinated Debentures, disclosed in Note 7, are reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as a component of long-term debt. The Company's equity investments in the Trust total $279,000 and are included in Other Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. | |
In June 2007, the Company formed National Security Capital Trust II for the sole purpose of issuing, in private placement transactions, $3,000,000 of trust preferred securities (TPS) and using the proceeds thereof, together with the equity proceeds received from the Company in the initial formation of the Trust, to purchase $3,093,000 unsecured junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures. The Company owns all voting securities of the Trust and the subordinated debentures are the sole assets of the Trust. The Trust will meet the obligations of the TPS with the interest and principal paid on the subordinated debentures. The Company received net proceeds from the TPS transactions, after commissions and other costs of issuance, of $2,995,000. The Company also holds all the voting securities issued by the Trust and such trusts are considered to be VIE's. The Trust is not consolidated because the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the Trust. The Subordinated Debentures, disclosed in Note 7, are reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as a component of long-term debt. The Company's equity investments in the Trust total $93,000 and are included in Other Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. |
Investments
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INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in available-for-sale securities as of March 31, 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 35,794 | $ | 1,980 | $ | 289 | $ | 37,485 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 538 | 48 | — | 586 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 8,546 | 90 | 388 | 8,248 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 1,921 | 43 | 7 | 1,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 15,209 | 664 | 95 | 15,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 17,444 | 284 | 460 | 17,268 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total fixed maturities | 79,452 | 3,109 | 1,239 | 81,322 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 2,420 | 2,452 | 382 | 4,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 81,872 | $ | 5,561 | $ | 1,621 | $ | 85,812 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in held-to-maturity securities as of March 31, 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | $ | 676 | $ | 43 | $ | — | $ | 719 | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 96 | 6 | — | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 772 | $ | 49 | $ | — | $ | 821 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 35,831 | $ | 1,698 | $ | 713 | $ | 36,816 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 538 | 33 | — | 571 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 7,622 | 75 | 557 | 7,140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 2,152 | 38 | 4 | 2,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 16,412 | 524 | 195 | 16,741 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 16,519 | 169 | 708 | 15,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total fixed maturities | 79,074 | 2,537 | 2,177 | 79,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 2,420 | 2,365 | 411 | 4,374 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 81,494 | $ | 4,902 | $ | 2,588 | $ | 83,808 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | $ | 706 | $ | 34 | $ | — | $ | 740 | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 106 | 7 | — | 113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 812 | $ | 41 | $ | — | $ | 853 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2014, by contractual maturity, are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Fair | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due in one year or less | $ | 1,782 | $ | 1,821 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after one year through five years | 15,258 | 16,462 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after five years through ten years | 27,505 | 28,023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after ten years | 34,907 | 35,016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 79,452 | $ | 81,322 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due in one year or less | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after one year through five years | 225 | 237 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after five years through ten years | 165 | 177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after ten years | 382 | 407 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 772 | $ | 821 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of securities available-for-sale with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2014, along with the related fair value, aggregated by the length of time that investments have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, is as | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 12 months | 12 months or longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2014 | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Securities in a Loss Position | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | Losses | Losses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 5,215 | $ | 181 | $ | 2,881 | $ | 108 | $ | 8,096 | $ | 289 | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 2,785 | 211 | 2,471 | 177 | 5,256 | 388 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 462 | 7 | — | — | 462 | 7 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of state and political subdivisions | 1,113 | 40 | 887 | 55 | 2,000 | 95 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 9,027 | 317 | 1,060 | 143 | 10,087 | 460 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | — | — | 904 | 382 | 904 | 382 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 18,602 | $ | 756 | $ | 8,203 | $ | 865 | $ | 26,805 | $ | 1,621 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||
A summary of securities available-for-sale with unrealized losses as of December 31, 2013, along with the related fair value, aggregated by the length of time that investments have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, is as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 12 months | 12 months or longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Securities in a Loss Position | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | Losses | Losses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 10,589 | $ | 600 | $ | 1,548 | $ | 113 | $ | 12,137 | $ | 713 | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 3,215 | 427 | 1,796 | 130 | 5,011 | 557 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 472 | 4 | — | — | 472 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of state and political subdivisions | 3,545 | 165 | 325 | 30 | 3,870 | 195 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 11,534 | 600 | 390 | 108 | 11,924 | 708 | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | — | — | 875 | 411 | 875 | 411 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 29,355 | $ | 1,796 | $ | 4,934 | $ | 792 | $ | 34,289 | $ | 2,588 | 80 | ||||||||||||||||
There were no securities held-to-maturity with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company conducts periodic reviews to identify and evaluate securities in an unrealized loss position in order to identify other-than-temporary impairments. For securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company assesses whether the Company has the intent to sell the security or more-likely-than-not will be required to sell the security before the anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, the Company is required to recognize an other-than-temporary impairment with the entire unrealized loss reported in earnings. For securities in an unrealized loss position that do not meet these conditions, the Company assesses whether the impairment of a security is other-than-temporary. If the impairment is determined to be other-than-temporary, the Company is required to separate the other-than-temporary impairments into two components: the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The credit loss is the portion of the amortized book value in excess of the net present value of the projected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit in the debt security prior to impairment. The credit loss component of other-than-temporary impairments is reported in earnings, whereas the amount relating to factors other than credit losses are recorded in other comprehensive income, net of taxes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Management has evaluated each security in a significant unrealized loss position. The Company has no material exposure to sub-prime mortgage loans and less than 2.9% of the fixed income investment portfolio is rated below investment grade. In evaluating whether or not the equity loss positions were other-than-temporary impairments, Management evaluated financial information on each company and where available, reviewed analyst reports from at least two independent sources. Based on a review of the available financial information, the prospect for future earnings of each company and consideration of the Company’s intent and ability to hold the securities until market values recovered, it was determined that the securities in an accumulated loss position in the portfolio were temporary impairments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company realized no additional other-than-temporary impairments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Major categories of investment income are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | $ | 859 | $ | 825 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 29 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage loans on real estate | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment real estate | 2 | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Policy loans | 27 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Company owned life insurance change in surrender value | 30 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, principally short-term investments | 54 | 119 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,005 | 1,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Investment expenses | 57 | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 948 | $ | 1,045 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Major categories of investment gains and losses are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | $ | 90 | $ | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trading securities | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, principally real estate | (2 | ) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairments | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains | $ | 88 | $ | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
An analysis of the net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Mar-14 | 31-Dec-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities before deferred tax | $ | 1,626 | $ | (4,243 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax | (553 | ) | 1,442 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities | $ | 1,073 | $ | (2,801 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities | ' | ||||||||||||||||
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | |||||||||||||||||
Our available-for-sale securities consists of fixed maturity and equity securities which are recorded at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The change in the fair value of these investments, unless deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. | |||||||||||||||||
We are permitted to elect to measure financial instruments and certain other items at fair value, with the change in fair value recorded in earnings. We elected not to measure any eligible items using the fair value option. | |||||||||||||||||
Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, and establishes a framework to make the measurement of fair value more consistent and comparable. In determining fair value, we primarily use prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company categorizes assets and liabilities carried at their fair value based upon a fair value hierarchy: | |||||||||||||||||
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. | |||||||||||||||||
Level 1 assets and liabilities consist of money market fund deposits and certain of our marketable debt and equity instruments, including equity instruments offsetting deferred compensation, that are traded in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency of transactions. | |||||||||||||||||
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. | |||||||||||||||||
Level 2 assets include certain of our marketable debt and equity instruments with quoted market prices that are traded in less active markets or priced using a quoted market price for similar instruments. Level 2 assets also include marketable equity instruments with security-specific restrictions that would transfer to the buyer, marketable debt instruments priced using indicator prices which represent non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated by observable market quotes, as well as derivative contracts and debt instruments priced using inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. Marketable debt instruments in this category generally include commercial paper, bank time deposits, repurchase agreements for fixed-income instruments, and a majority of floating-rate notes, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. | |||||||||||||||||
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities. | |||||||||||||||||
Level 3 assets and liabilities include marketable debt instruments, non-marketable equity investments, derivative contracts, and company issued debt whose values are determined using inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the values of the instruments being measured. Level 3 assets also include marketable debt instruments that are priced using indicator prices that we were unable to corroborate with observable market quotes. | |||||||||||||||||
Marketable debt instruments in this category generally include asset-backed securities and certain floating-rate notes, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. | |||||||||||||||||
Assets/Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | |||||||||||||||||
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 are summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements (unaudited) (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | |||||||||||||||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
Financial Assets | |||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 37,485 | $ | — | $ | 37,485 | $ | — | |||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 586 | — | 586 | — | |||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 8,248 | — | 8,248 | — | |||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 1,957 | — | 1,957 | — | |||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 15,778 | — | 15,778 | — | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. | 17,268 | 17,268 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Government corporations and agencies | |||||||||||||||||
Trading securities | 19 | 19 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Equity securities available-for-sale | 4,490 | 3,586 | — | 904 | |||||||||||||
Total Financial Assets | $ | 85,831 | $ | 20,873 | $ | 64,054 | $ | 904 | |||||||||
Financial Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | $ | 1,012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,012 | |||||||||
Total Financial Liabilities | $ | 1,012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,012 | |||||||||
The methods and assumptions the Company uses to estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below. | |||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities available-for-sale — The fair values of the Company’s public fixed maturity securities are generally based on prices obtained from independent pricing services. Consistent with the fair value hierarchy described above, securities with validated quotes from pricing services are generally reflected within Level 2, as they are primarily based on observable pricing for similar assets and/or other market observable inputs. | |||||||||||||||||
Trading securities — Trading securities consist primarily of mutual funds whose fair values are determined consistent with similar instruments described above under “Fixed Maturities” and below under “Equity Securities.” | |||||||||||||||||
Equity securities — Equity securities consist principally of investments in common and preferred stock of publicly traded companies and privately traded securities. The fair values of our publicly traded equity securities are based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. | |||||||||||||||||
Estimated fair values for our privately traded equity securities require a substantial level of judgment. Privately traded equity securities are classified within Level 3. | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps — Interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value either as assets, within other assets or as liabilities, within other liabilities. The fair values of our interest rate swaps are provided by a third-party broker and are classified within Level 3. | |||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2014, Level 3 fair value measurements of assets include $904,000 of equity securities in a local community bank whose value is based on an evaluation of the financial statements of the entity. The Company does not develop the unobservable inputs used in measuring fair value. | |||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2014, Level 3 fair value measurements of liabilities include $1,012,000 net fair value of various interest rate swap agreements whose value is based on analysis provided by a third party broker who utilizes financial modeling tools and assumptions on interest and other factors. The Company does not develop the unobservable inputs used in measuring fair value. Additional information regarding the interest rate swap agreements is provided in Note 7. | |||||||||||||||||
The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 | Equity Securities Available-for-Sale | Interest Rate Swap | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 875 | $ | (897 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized): | |||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Included in other comprehensive income | 29 | (115 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Purchases: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Sales: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Issuances: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Settlements: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Transfers in/(out) of Level 3 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 904 | $ | (1,012 | ) | ||||||||||||
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held as of March 31, 2014: | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no assets or liabilities measured at fair values on a nonrecurring basis. | |||||||||||||||||
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 are summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | |||||||||||||||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
Financial Assets | |||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 36,816 | $ | — | $ | 36,816 | $ | — | |||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 571 | — | 571 | — | |||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 7,140 | — | 7,140 | — | |||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 2,186 | — | 2,186 | — | |||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 16,741 | — | 16,741 | — | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. | 15,980 | 15,980 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Government corporations and agencies | |||||||||||||||||
Trading securities | 19 | 19 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Equity securities available-for-sale | 4,374 | 3,499 | — | 875 | |||||||||||||
Total Financial Assets | $ | 83,827 | $ | 19,498 | $ | 63,454 | $ | 875 | |||||||||
Financial Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | $ | 897 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 897 | |||||||||
Total Financial Liabilities | $ | 897 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 897 | |||||||||
The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
For the year ended December 31, 2013 | Equity Securities Available-for-Sale | Interest Rate Swap | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 829 | $ | (1,521 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized): | |||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Included in other comprehensive income | 46 | 624 | |||||||||||||||
Purchases: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Sales: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Issuances: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Settlements: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Transfers in/(out) of Level 3 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 875 | $ | (897 | ) | ||||||||||||
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held as of December 31, 2013: | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||
For the year ended December 31, 2013, there were no assets or liabilities measured at fair values on a nonrecurring basis. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company is exposed to certain risks in the normal course of its business operations. The primary risk that is managed through the use of derivatives is interest rate risk on floating rate borrowings. This risk is managed through the use of interest rate swap agreements which are designated as cash flow hedges. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the interest rate swap is included as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments. See Note 7 for additional information about the interest rate swap agreements. | |||||||||||||||||
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practical to estimate that value: | |||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |||||||||||||||||
Mortgage loans — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the restrictive nature and limited marketability of the mortgage notes. | |||||||||||||||||
Policy loans — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |||||||||||||||||
Company owned life insurance — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |||||||||||||||||
Other invested assets — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |||||||||||||||||
Other policyholder funds — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |||||||||||||||||
Debt — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |||||||||||||||||
The carrying amount and estimate fair value of the Company’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Carrying | Estimated | ||||||||||||||
Value | Fair Value | Value | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||
Assets and related instruments | |||||||||||||||||
Mortgage loans | $ | 331 | $ | 331 | $ | 333 | $ | 333 | |||||||||
Policy loans | 1,452 | 1,452 | 1,443 | 1,443 | |||||||||||||
Company owned life insurance | 5,888 | 5,888 | 5,858 | 5,858 | |||||||||||||
Other invested assets | 3,459 | 3,459 | 3,559 | 3,559 | |||||||||||||
Liabilities and related instruments | |||||||||||||||||
Other policyholder funds | 1,466 | 1,466 | 1,447 | 1,447 | |||||||||||||
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt | 1,166 | 1,166 | 1,866 | 1,866 | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt | 21,164 | 21,164 | 20,889 | 20,889 | |||||||||||||
Property_and_Equipment
Property and Equipment | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Property and Equipment | ' | |||||||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | ||||||||
Major categories of property and equipment are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||
March 31, 2014 | 31-Dec-13 | |||||||
Building and improvements | $ | 3,185 | $ | 3,185 | ||||
Electronic data processing equipment | 1,826 | 1,822 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 845 | 874 | ||||||
5,856 | 5,881 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | 3,866 | 3,804 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 1,990 | $ | 2,077 | ||||
Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $85,000 ($386,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013). |
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Income Taxes | ' | ||||||||
INCOME TAXES | |||||||||
The Company recognizes tax-related interest and penalties as a component of tax expense. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. The Company is not subject to examinations by authorities related to its U.S. federal or state income tax filings for years prior to 2010. Tax returns have been filed through the year 2012. Extensions have been filed for 2013. | |||||||||
Net deferred tax liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. Management believes that, based on its historical pattern of taxable income, the Company will produce sufficient income in the future to realize its deferred tax assets. The Company recognized net deferred tax asset positions of $3,945,000 at March 31, 2014 and $4,654,000 at December 31, 2013. | |||||||||
The tax effect of significant differences representing deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
As of | As of | ||||||||
31-Mar-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
General expenses | $ | 1,331 | $ | 1,326 | |||||
Unearned premiums | 1,931 | 1,855 | |||||||
Claims liabilities | 742 | 700 | |||||||
Litigation settlement | 3,173 | 3,173 | |||||||
AMT credit | 335 | 335 | |||||||
NOL carryforward | 474 | 849 | |||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps | 345 | 305 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 8,331 | 8,543 | |||||||
Depreciation | (77 | ) | (119 | ) | |||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | (2,970 | ) | (2,984 | ) | |||||
Unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale | (1,339 | ) | (786 | ) | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities | (4,386 | ) | (3,889 | ) | |||||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | 3,945 | $ | 4,654 | |||||
The appropriate income tax effects of changes in temporary differences are as follows (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | $ | (14 | ) | $ | (43 | ) | |||
Trading securities | — | (1 | ) | ||||||
Unearned premiums | (76 | ) | (26 | ) | |||||
General expenses | (5 | ) | (57 | ) | |||||
Depreciation | (42 | ) | (11 | ) | |||||
Claim liabilities | (42 | ) | (109 | ) | |||||
NOL carryforward | 375 | (504 | ) | ||||||
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 196 | $ | (751 | ) | ||||
Total income tax expense (benefit) varies from amounts computed by applying current federal income tax rates to income or loss before income taxes. The reasons for these differences and the approximate tax effects are as follows: | |||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Federal income tax rate applied to pre-tax income/loss | 34 | % | (34.0 | )% | |||||
Dividends received deduction and tax-exempt interest | (2.4 | )% | (3.2 | )% | |||||
Company owned life insurance | (0.8 | )% | (1.6 | )% | |||||
Small life deduction | (11.4 | )% | (15.4 | )% | |||||
AMT | 1.9 | % | — | % | |||||
Other, net | 0.8 | % | (6.0 | )% | |||||
Effective federal income tax rate | 22.1 | % | (60.2 | )% | |||||
At March 31, 2014, the Company has approximately $1,396,000 of net operating loss carryforwards available ($474,000 tax benefit) to be applied to future periods. These carryforwards expire in 2031 and 2032. |
Notes_Payable_and_LongTerm_Deb
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt | ' | ||||||||
NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT | |||||||||
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Line of credit with variable interest rate equal to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) prime rate, subject to a 5.0% floor; maturity February 2014. Interest payments due quarterly. Unsecured. | $ | — | $ | 700 | |||||
Current portion of installment note payable due November 2014 with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate plus 1%; Unsecured | 1,166 | 1,166 | |||||||
$ | 1,166 | $ | 1,866 | ||||||
Long-term debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Line of credit with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate, subject to a 5.0% floor; maturity February 2016. Interest payments due quarterly. Unsecured. | $ | 275 | $ | — | |||||
Line of credit with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate, subject to a 4.5% floor; maturity September 2017. Interest payments due monthly. Secured. | 350 | 350 | |||||||
Long term portion of installment note with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate plus 1% and adjustable each November; maturity November 2021. Interest payable annually with principal payable in equal annual installments. Next principal installment on long term portion due November 2015. Unsecured. | 8,167 | 8,167 | |||||||
Subordinated debentures issued on December 15, 2005 with fixed interest rate of 8.83% each distribution period thereafter until December 15, 2015 when the coupon rate shall equal the 3-Month LIBOR plus 3.75% applied to the outstanding principal; maturity December 2035. Interest payments due quarterly. All may be redeemed at any time following the tenth anniversary of issuance. Unsecured. | 9,279 | 9,279 | |||||||
Subordinated debentures issued on June 21, 2007 with a floating interest rate equal to the 3-Month LIBOR plus 3.40% applied to the outstanding principal; maturity June 15, 2037. Interest payments due quarterly. All may be redeemed at any time following the fifth anniversary of issuance. Unsecured. | 3,093 | 3,093 | |||||||
$ | 21,164 | $ | 20,889 | ||||||
On May 26, 2010, the Company entered into a forward swap with a notional amount of $9,000,000 effective December 15, 2015, which will hedge against changes in cash flows following the termination of the fixed rate period. Quarterly, commencing March 16, 2016 under the terms of the forward swap, the Company will pay interest at a fixed rate of 8.49% until March 15, 2020. | |||||||||
The swaps entered into in 2009 and 2010 have fair values of $278,000 (liability) and $734,000 (liability), respectively, for a total liability of $1,012,000 at March 31, 2014 ($897,000 at December 31, 2013). The swap liability is reported as a component of other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. A net valuation loss of $76,000 (net of tax) is included in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the swap agreements for the current period. A net valuation gain of $412,000 (net of tax) was included in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the swap at December 31, 2013. | |||||||||
We use dollar offset at the hedge's inception and for each reporting period thereafter to assess whether the derivative used in a hedging transaction is expected to be, and has been, effective in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Since inception, no portion of the hedged item has been deemed ineffective. For all hedges, we discontinue hedge accounting if it is determined that a derivative is not expected to be, or has ceased to be, effective as a hedge. | |||||||||
The Company’s interest rate swaps include provisions requiring the Company to post collateral when the derivative is in a net liability position. At March 31, 2014, the Company has securities on deposit with fair market values of $1,450,000 (all of which is posted as collateral). At December 31, 2013, the Company had securities on deposit with fair market values of $1,422,000 (all of which is posted as collateral). See Note 4 for additional information about the interest rate swaps. |
Reinsurance
Reinsurance | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | ||
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |
Reinsurance | ' | |
REINSURANCE | ||
The Company's insurance operations utilize reinsurance in order to limit losses, minimize exposure to large risks, provide additional capacity for future growth and effect business-sharing arrangements. Life reinsurance is accomplished through yearly renewable term coverage. Property and casualty reinsurance is placed on both a quota-share and excess of loss basis. Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not discharge the insurance subsidiaries as the primary insurer, except for cases involving a novation. Failure of re-insurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the insurance subsidiaries. The insurance subsidiaries evaluate the financial conditions of their reinsurance companies and monitor concentrations of credit risk arising from similar geographic regions, activities, or economic characteristics of the companies to minimize their exposure to significant losses from reinsurance insolvencies. | ||
In the normal course of business, NSFC seeks to reduce the loss that may arise from catastrophes or other individually significant large loss events that cause unfavorable underwriting results by re-insuring certain levels of risk in various areas of exposure with reinsurance companies. NSFC maintains a catastrophe reinsurance agreement to cover losses from catastrophic events, primarily hurricanes. | ||
Under the catastrophe reinsurance program, the Company retains the first $4,000,000 in losses from each catastrophe event. Catastrophe reinsurance coverage is maintained in four layers as follows: | ||
Layer | Reinsurers' Limits of Liability | |
First Layer | 100% of $6,000,000 in excess of $4,000,000 | |
Second Layer | 100% of $7,500,000 in excess of $10,000,000 | |
Third Layer | 100% of $25,000,000 in excess of $17,500,000 | |
Fourth Layer | 100% of $30,000,000 in excess of $42,500,000 | |
Each reinsurance layer covers events occurring from January 1 through December 31 of the contract year. All significant reinsurance companies under the program carry A.M. Best ratings of A- (Excellent) or higher, or equivalent ratings. | ||
The Company's catastrophe reinsurance contract allows for one reinstatement. The Company maintains reinstatement premium protection (RPP) to cover reinstatement premiums incurred. The RPP further reduces risk from a major catastrophe and serves to strengthen the Company's capital position by reducing the modeled 100 year event net cost. | ||
Amounts recoverable from re-insurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the underlying insurance policies. Amounts paid for prospective reinsurance contracts are reported as prepaid reinsurance premiums and amortized over the remaining contract period. | ||
In the normal course of business, NSIC seeks to limit its exposure to loss on any single insured and to recover a portion of benefits paid by ceding reinsurance to reinsurance companies under excess coverage contracts. NSIC retains a maximum of $50,000 of coverage per individual life. The cost of reinsurance is amortized over the contract period of the reinsurance. | ||
At March 31, 2014, the largest reinsurance recoverable of a single reinsurer was $115,000 ($214,000 at December 31, 2013). Amounts reported as ceded incurred losses in both 2014 and 2013 were related to the development of losses from prior year catastrophes. |
Employee_Benefit_Plans
Employee Benefit Plans | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Employee Benefit Plans | ' |
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS | |
The Company and its subsidiaries have an established retirement savings plan (401K Plan). All full-time employees are eligible to participate, and all employer contributions are fully vested for employees who have completed 1,000 hours of service in the year of contribution. Company matching contributions for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 amounted to $46,000 and $48,000, respectively. The Company contributes dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to 5% of compensation subject to government limitations. | |
In January 2006, the Company established a non-qualified plan under which directors are allowed to defer all or a portion of directors' fees into various investment options. | |
The supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP) became effective March 1, 2008 and covers named executive officers with the Company contributing 15% of executive compensation to the plan. Contributions to the plan are fully vested upon the earlier of death, disability, change in control, or ten years of participation in the plan. Costs for amounts credited of the non-qualified deferred compensation plans for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 amounted to approximately $30,000 and $76,000, respectively. | |
The Company and its subsidiaries established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in January 2010, to enable its eligible employees to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company's common stock and to provide retirement and other benefits to such employees. There were $50,000 in costs incurred during the first three months of 2014 and no costs incurred for the first three months of 2013 related to the ESOP. All contributions were made in cash for purchase of Company shares in the open market. The Company has not allocated shares directly to the plan and the plan has no debt. |
Shareholders_Equity
Shareholders' Equity | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Stockholders' Equity | ' | ||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, and year ended December 31, 2013, changes in shareholders' equity consisted of net income of $999,000 and net income of $5,658,000, respectively; dividends paid of $75,000 in 2014 and $248,000 in 2013; changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, of $997,000 in 2014 and other comprehensive loss, net of applicable taxes, of $2,389,000 in 2013. Other comprehensive loss consists of accumulated unrealized gains and losses on securities and unrealized gains and losses on interest rate swaps. | |||||||||
The table below provides information regarding the Company's preferred and common stock as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013: | |||||||||
Authorized | Issued | Outstanding | |||||||
Preferred Stock, $1 par value | 500,000 | — | — | ||||||
Class A Common Stock, $1 par value | 2,000,000 | — | — | ||||||
Common Stock, $1 par value | 3,000,000 | 2,494,480 | 2,494,480 | ||||||
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Equity [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ' | ||||||||
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") includes certain items that are reported directly within a separate component of shareholders' equity. The following table presents changes in AOCI balances (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges | |||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | (591 | ) | $ | (1,003 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for period: | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (76 | ) | 52 | ||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | — | — | |||||||
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | (76 | ) | 52 | ||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | (667 | ) | $ | (951 | ) | |||
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities | |||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 1,527 | $ | 4,328 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for period: | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 1,132 | 544 | |||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | (59 | ) | (18 | ) | |||||
Net current period other comprehensive income | 1,073 | 526 | |||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | 2,600 | $ | 4,854 | |||||
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) at end of period | $ | 1,933 | $ | 3,903 | |||||
The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented | |||||||
Unrealized Gains and Losses on | $ | 88 | Net realized investment gains | ||||||
Available-for-Sale Securities | |||||||||
88 | Total before tax | ||||||||
(29 | ) | Tax (expense) or benefit | |||||||
$ | 59 | Net of Tax | |||||||
The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented | |||||||
Unrealized Gains and Losses on | $ | 27 | Net realized investment gains | ||||||
Available-for-Sale Securities | |||||||||
27 | Total before tax | ||||||||
(9 | ) | Tax (expense) or benefit | |||||||
$ | 18 | Net of Tax | |||||||
Segments
Segments | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Segments | ' | ||||||||||||||||
SEGMENTS | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s property and casualty insurance operations comprise one business segment. The property and casualty insurance segment primarily underwrites home insurance coverage with primary lines of business consisting of: dwelling fire and extended coverage, homeowners (including mobile homeowners) and other liability. The Company has ceased writing ocean marine, private passenger auto liability, commercial auto liability and auto physical damage coverages over the past two years with no policies remaining in-force at December 31, 2013 in the lines of business. | |||||||||||||||||
Management organizes the business utilizing a niche strategy focusing on lower valued dwellings. Our chief decision makers (Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and President) review results and operating plans making decisions on resource allocations on a company-wide basis. The Company’s products are primarily produced through agents within the states in which we operate. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s life and accident and health operations comprise the second business segment. The life and accident and health insurance segment consists of two lines of business: traditional life insurance and accident and health insurance. | |||||||||||||||||
Total assets by industry segment at March 31, 2014 and at December 31, 2013 are summarized below (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Total | P&C Insurance Operations | Life Insurance Operations | Non-Insurance Operations | ||||||||||||||
31-Mar-14 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 137,478 | $ | 75,439 | $ | 54,926 | $ | 7,113 | ||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 133,980 | $ | 71,003 | $ | 53,831 | $ | 9,146 | ||||||||||
Premium revenues and operating income by business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized below (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | Total | P&C Insurance Operations | Life Insurance Operations | Non-Insurance Operations | |||||||||||||
REVENUE | |||||||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 13,824 | $ | 12,173 | $ | 1,651 | $ | — | |||||||||
Net investment income | 948 | 455 | 474 | 19 | |||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains | 88 | 48 | 40 | — | |||||||||||||
Other income | 154 | 153 | 1 | — | |||||||||||||
15,014 | 12,829 | 2,166 | 19 | ||||||||||||||
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||||
Policyholder benefits paid | 7,864 | 6,664 | 1,200 | — | |||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 898 | 641 | 257 | — | |||||||||||||
Commissions | 2,027 | 1,945 | 82 | — | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,026 | 1,457 | 460 | 109 | |||||||||||||
Taxes, licenses and fees | 530 | 464 | 66 | — | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | 386 | — | 17 | 369 | |||||||||||||
13,731 | 11,171 | 2,082 | 478 | ||||||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | $ | 1,283 | $ | 1,658 | $ | 84 | $ | (459 | ) | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2013 | Total | P&C Insurance Operations | Life Insurance Operations | Non-Insurance Operations | |||||||||||||
REVENUE | |||||||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 12,934 | $ | 11,188 | $ | 1,746 | $ | — | |||||||||
Net investment income | 1,045 | 477 | 549 | 19 | |||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains | 27 | 2 | 25 | — | |||||||||||||
Other income | 172 | 170 | 2 | — | |||||||||||||
14,178 | 11,837 | 2,322 | 19 | ||||||||||||||
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||||
Policyholder benefits paid | 9,551 | 8,553 | 998 | — | |||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 942 | 661 | 281 | — | |||||||||||||
Commissions | 1,982 | 1,886 | 96 | — | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,803 | 1,245 | 402 | 156 | |||||||||||||
Taxes, licenses and fees | 486 | 412 | 74 | — | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | 442 | — | 21 | 421 | |||||||||||||
15,206 | 12,757 | 1,872 | 577 | ||||||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | $ | (1,028 | ) | $ | (920 | ) | $ | 450 | $ | (558 | ) | ||||||
The following table presents the Company’s gross and net premiums written for the property and casualty segment and the life and accident and health segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively: | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Life, accident and health operations premiums written: | |||||||||||||||||
Traditional life insurance | $ | 1,179 | $ | 1,218 | |||||||||||||
Accident and health insurance | 444 | 444 | |||||||||||||||
Gross life, accident and health | 1,623 | 1,662 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (23 | ) | (19 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net life, accident and health premiums written | $ | 1,600 | $ | 1,643 | |||||||||||||
Property and Casualty operations premiums written: | |||||||||||||||||
Dwelling fire & extended coverage | $ | 8,329 | $ | 7,559 | |||||||||||||
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners) | 5,749 | 5,421 | |||||||||||||||
Ocean marine | — | 92 | |||||||||||||||
Other liability | 469 | 408 | |||||||||||||||
Private passenger auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Commercial auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Auto physical damage | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Gross property and casualty | 14,547 | 13,480 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,755 | ) | (2,132 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net property and casualty written | $ | 12,792 | $ | 11,348 | |||||||||||||
Gross premiums written | $ | 16,170 | $ | 15,142 | |||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,778 | ) | (2,151 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net premiums written | $ | 14,392 | $ | 12,991 | |||||||||||||
The following table presents the Company’s gross and net premiums earned for the property and casualty segment and the life and accident and health segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively: | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Life, accident and health operations premiums earned: | |||||||||||||||||
Traditional life insurance | $ | 1,243 | $ | 1,316 | |||||||||||||
Accident and health insurance | 431 | 449 | |||||||||||||||
Gross life, accident and health | 1,674 | 1,765 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (23 | ) | (19 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net life, accident and health premiums earned | $ | 1,651 | $ | 1,746 | |||||||||||||
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned: | |||||||||||||||||
Dwelling fire & extended coverage | $ | 7,670 | $ | 7,018 | |||||||||||||
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners) | 5,831 | 5,681 | |||||||||||||||
Ocean marine | — | 256 | |||||||||||||||
Other liability | 427 | 373 | |||||||||||||||
Private passenger auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Commercial auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Auto physical damage | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Gross property and casualty | 13,928 | 13,328 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,755 | ) | (2,140 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net property and casualty earned | $ | 12,173 | $ | 11,188 | |||||||||||||
Gross premiums earned | $ | 15,602 | $ | 15,093 | |||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,778 | ) | (2,159 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 13,824 | $ | 12,934 | |||||||||||||
Contingencies
Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Contingencies | ' |
CONTINGENCIES | |
The Company and its subsidiaries continue to be named individually as parties to litigation related to the conduct of their insurance operations. These suits involve alleged breaches of contracts, torts, including bad faith and fraud claims based on alleged wrongful or fraudulent acts of the Company's subsidiaries, and other miscellaneous causes of action. | |
The Company's property & casualty subsidiaries are defending a limited number of matters filed in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana as well as Gustav and Ike in Texas. These actions include individual lawsuits with allegations of underpayment of hurricane-related claims. | |
The various suits seek a variety of remedies, including actual and/or punitive damages in unspecified amounts and/or declaratory relief. The Company has reserves set up on litigated claims and the reserves are included in benefit and loss reserves. |
Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ' |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ' |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |
Cash paid for interest during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $289,000 ($323,000 in 2013). Cash paid for income taxes during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $50,000 ($100,000 in 2013). |
Subsequent_Events
Subsequent Events | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | ' |
Subsequent Events | ' |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | |
Management has evaluated subsequent events and their potential effects on these consolidated financial statements through the filing date of this Form 10-Q. |
Significant_Accounting_Policie1
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation | ' |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The National Security Group, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: National Security Insurance Company (NSIC), National Security Fire and Casualty Company (NSFC) and NATSCO, Inc. (NATSCO). NSFC includes a wholly-owned subsidiary, Omega One Insurance Company (Omega). The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring items, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The financial information presented herein should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which includes information and disclosures not presented herein. | |
Use of Estimates | ' |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Among the more significant estimates included in these consolidated financial statements are reserves for future life insurance policy benefits, liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance recoverable associated with loss and loss adjustment expense liabilities, deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred income tax assets and liabilities, assessments of other-than-temporary impairments on investments and accruals for contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates. | |
Earnings Per Share | ' |
Earnings per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. The adjusted weighted average shares outstanding were 2,494,480 in 2014 and 2,466,600 in 2013. | |
Reclassifications | ' |
Certain 2013 amounts have been reclassified from the prior year consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2014 presentation. | |
Concentration of Credit Risk | ' |
The Company maintains cash balances which are generally held in non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts. Through December 31, 2012, these balances were insured by the FDIC with no balance limits. On January 1, 2013, $250,000 per entity account balance limits were reinstated. At March 31, 2014, the net amount exceeding FDIC insured limits was $2,913,000 at one financial institution. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Management of the Company reviews financial information of the financial institution on a quarterly basis and believes the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. | |
Policy receivables are reported at unpaid balances. Policy receivables are generally offset by associated unearned premium liabilities and are not subject to significant credit risk. Receivables from agents, less provision for credit losses, are composed of balances due from independent agents. At March 31, 2014, the single largest balance due from one agent totaled $953,000. | |
Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company of its obligations to policyholders. A failure of a reinsurer to meet their obligation could result in losses to the insurance subsidiaries. Allowances for losses are established if amounts are believed to be uncollectible. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, no amounts were deemed uncollectible. The Company, at least annually, evaluates the financial condition of all reinsurers and evaluates any potential concentrations of credit risk. At March 31, 2014, management does not believe the Company is exposed to any significant credit risk related to its reinsurance program. | |
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards | 'Recently Adopted Accounting StandardsPresentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward ExistsIn July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. This guidance applies to all entities with unrecognized tax benefits that also have tax loss or tax credit carryforwards in the same tax jurisdiction as of the reporting date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2014. This guidance did not have a material effect on results of operations or financial position. |
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
The Company holds a passive interest in a limited partnership that is considered to be a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) under the provisions of ASC 810 Consolidation. The Company is not the primary beneficiary of the entity and is not required to consolidate under ASC 810. The entity is a private placement investment fund formed for the purpose of investing in private equity investments. The Company owns less than 1% of the limited partnership. The carrying value of the investment totals $325,000 and is included as a component of Other Invested Assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. | |
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
In evaluating whether or not the equity loss positions were other-than-temporary impairments, Management evaluated financial information on each company and where available, reviewed analyst reports from at least two independent sources. | |
For securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company assesses whether the Company has the intent to sell the security or more-likely-than-not will be required to sell the security before the anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, the Company is required to recognize an other-than-temporary impairment with the entire unrealized loss reported in earnings. For securities in an unrealized loss position that do not meet these conditions, the Company assesses whether the impairment of a security is other-than-temporary. If the impairment is determined to be other-than-temporary, the Company is required to separate the other-than-temporary impairments into two components: the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The credit loss is the portion of the amortized book value in excess of the net present value of the projected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit in the debt security prior to impairment. The credit loss component of other-than-temporary impairments is reported in earnings, whereas the amount relating to factors other than credit losses are recorded in other comprehensive income, net of taxes. | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practical to estimate that value: | |
Cash and cash equivalents — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |
Mortgage loans — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the restrictive nature and limited marketability of the mortgage notes. | |
Policy loans — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |
Company owned life insurance — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |
Other invested assets — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |
Other policyholder funds — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |
Debt — the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. | |
Our available-for-sale securities consists of fixed maturity and equity securities which are recorded at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The change in the fair value of these investments, unless deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. | |
We are permitted to elect to measure financial instruments and certain other items at fair value, with the change in fair value recorded in earnings. We elected not to measure any eligible items using the fair value option. | |
Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, and establishes a framework to make the measurement of fair value more consistent and comparable. In determining fair value, we primarily use prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. | |
The Company categorizes assets and liabilities carried at their fair value based upon a fair value hierarchy: | |
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. | |
Level 1 assets and liabilities consist of money market fund deposits and certain of our marketable debt and equity instruments, including equity instruments offsetting deferred compensation, that are traded in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency of transactions. | |
Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. | |
Level 2 assets include certain of our marketable debt and equity instruments with quoted market prices that are traded in less active markets or priced using a quoted market price for similar instruments. Level 2 assets also include marketable equity instruments with security-specific restrictions that would transfer to the buyer, marketable debt instruments priced using indicator prices which represent non-binding market consensus prices that can be corroborated by observable market quotes, as well as derivative contracts and debt instruments priced using inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. Marketable debt instruments in this category generally include commercial paper, bank time deposits, repurchase agreements for fixed-income instruments, and a majority of floating-rate notes, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. | |
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities. | |
Level 3 assets and liabilities include marketable debt instruments, non-marketable equity investments, derivative contracts, and company issued debt whose values are determined using inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the values of the instruments being measured. Level 3 assets also include marketable debt instruments that are priced using indicator prices that we were unable to corroborate with observable market quotes. | |
Marketable debt instruments in this category generally include asset-backed securities and certain floating-rate notes, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds. | |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale — The fair values of the Company’s public fixed maturity securities are generally based on prices obtained from independent pricing services. Consistent with the fair value hierarchy described above, securities with validated quotes from pricing services are generally reflected within Level 2, as they are primarily based on observable pricing for similar assets and/or other market observable inputs. | |
Trading securities — Trading securities consist primarily of mutual funds whose fair values are determined consistent with similar instruments described above under “Fixed Maturities” and below under “Equity Securities.” | |
Equity securities — Equity securities consist principally of investments in common and preferred stock of publicly traded companies and privately traded securities. The fair values of our publicly traded equity securities are based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. | |
Estimated fair values for our privately traded equity securities require a substantial level of judgment. Privately traded equity securities are classified within Level 3. | |
Interest rate swaps — Interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value either as assets, within other assets or as liabilities, within other liabilities. The fair values of our interest rate swaps are provided by a third-party broker and are classified within Level 3. | |
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
The Company is exposed to certain risks in the normal course of its business operations. The primary risk that is managed through the use of derivatives is interest rate risk on floating rate borrowings. This risk is managed through the use of interest rate swap agreements which are designated as cash flow hedges. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the interest rate swap is included as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. The Company does not hold or issue derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments. | |
The swap liability is reported as a component of other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. | |
We use dollar offset at the hedge's inception and for each reporting period thereafter to assess whether the derivative used in a hedging transaction is expected to be, and has been, effective in offsetting changes in the fair value of the hedged item. Since inception, no portion of the hedged item has been deemed ineffective. For all hedges, we discontinue hedge accounting if it is determined that a derivative is not expected to be, or has ceased to be, effective as a hedge. | |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
The Company recognizes tax-related interest and penalties as a component of tax expense. | |
Net deferred tax liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. | |
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
The Company's insurance operations utilize reinsurance in order to limit losses, minimize exposure to large risks, provide additional capacity for future growth and effect business-sharing arrangements. Life reinsurance is accomplished through yearly renewable term coverage. Property and casualty reinsurance is placed on both a quota-share and excess of loss basis. Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not discharge the insurance subsidiaries as the primary insurer, except for cases involving a novation. Failure of re-insurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the insurance subsidiaries. The insurance subsidiaries evaluate the financial conditions of their reinsurance companies and monitor concentrations of credit risk arising from similar geographic regions, activities, or economic characteristics of the companies to minimize their exposure to significant losses from reinsurance insolvencies. | |
In the normal course of business, NSFC seeks to reduce the loss that may arise from catastrophes or other individually significant large loss events that cause unfavorable underwriting results by re-insuring certain levels of risk in various areas of exposure with reinsurance companies. NSFC maintains a catastrophe reinsurance agreement to cover losses from catastrophic events, primarily hurricanes. | |
Amounts recoverable from re-insurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the underlying insurance policies. Amounts paid for prospective reinsurance contracts are reported as prepaid reinsurance premiums and amortized over the remaining contract period. | |
In the normal course of business, NSIC seeks to limit its exposure to loss on any single insured and to recover a portion of benefits paid by ceding reinsurance to reinsurance companies under excess coverage contracts. NSIC retains a maximum of $50,000 of coverage per individual life. The cost of reinsurance is amortized over the contract period of the reinsurance. | |
Segments | ' |
The Company’s property and casualty insurance operations comprise one business segment. The property and casualty insurance segment primarily underwrites home insurance coverage with primary lines of business consisting of: dwelling fire and extended coverage, homeowners (including mobile homeowners) and other liability. The Company has ceased writing ocean marine, private passenger auto liability, commercial auto liability and auto physical damage coverages over the past two years with no policies remaining in-force at December 31, 2013 in the lines of business. | |
The Company’s life and accident and health operations comprise the second business segment. The life and accident and health insurance segment consists of two lines of business: traditional life insurance and accident and health insurance. |
Investments_Tables
Investments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Aggregate Fair Values of Investments in Available-for-Sale Securities | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 35,831 | $ | 1,698 | $ | 713 | $ | 36,816 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 538 | 33 | — | 571 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 7,622 | 75 | 557 | 7,140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 2,152 | 38 | 4 | 2,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 16,412 | 524 | 195 | 16,741 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 16,519 | 169 | 708 | 15,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total fixed maturities | 79,074 | 2,537 | 2,177 | 79,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 2,420 | 2,365 | 411 | 4,374 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 81,494 | $ | 4,902 | $ | 2,588 | $ | 83,808 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in available-for-sale securities as of March 31, 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 35,794 | $ | 1,980 | $ | 289 | $ | 37,485 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 538 | 48 | — | 586 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 8,546 | 90 | 388 | 8,248 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 1,921 | 43 | 7 | 1,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 15,209 | 664 | 95 | 15,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 17,444 | 284 | 460 | 17,268 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total fixed maturities | 79,452 | 3,109 | 1,239 | 81,322 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 2,420 | 2,452 | 382 | 4,490 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 81,872 | $ | 5,561 | $ | 1,621 | $ | 85,812 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Aggregate Fair Values of Investments in Held-to-Maturity Securities | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in held-to-maturity securities as of March 31, 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | $ | 676 | $ | 43 | $ | — | $ | 719 | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 96 | 6 | — | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 772 | $ | 49 | $ | — | $ | 821 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair values of investments in held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity securities: | Amortized | Gross | Gross | Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Unrealized | Unrealized | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains | Losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | $ | 706 | $ | 34 | $ | — | $ | 740 | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 106 | 7 | — | 113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 812 | $ | 41 | $ | — | $ | 853 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Aggregate Fair Value of Debt Securities, by Contractual Maturity | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The amortized cost and aggregate fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2014, by contractual maturity, are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized | Fair | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due in one year or less | $ | 1,782 | $ | 1,821 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after one year through five years | 15,258 | 16,462 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after five years through ten years | 27,505 | 28,023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after ten years | 34,907 | 35,016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 79,452 | $ | 81,322 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due in one year or less | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after one year through five years | 225 | 237 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after five years through ten years | 165 | 177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due after ten years | 382 | 407 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 772 | $ | 821 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Securities Available-for-Sale with Unrealized Losses | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of securities available-for-sale with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2014, along with the related fair value, aggregated by the length of time that investments have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, is as | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 12 months | 12 months or longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2014 | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Securities in a Loss Position | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | Losses | Losses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 5,215 | $ | 181 | $ | 2,881 | $ | 108 | $ | 8,096 | $ | 289 | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 2,785 | 211 | 2,471 | 177 | 5,256 | 388 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 462 | 7 | — | — | 462 | 7 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of state and political subdivisions | 1,113 | 40 | 887 | 55 | 2,000 | 95 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 9,027 | 317 | 1,060 | 143 | 10,087 | 460 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | — | — | 904 | 382 | 904 | 382 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 18,602 | $ | 756 | $ | 8,203 | $ | 865 | $ | 26,805 | $ | 1,621 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||
A summary of securities available-for-sale with unrealized losses as of December 31, 2013, along with the related fair value, aggregated by the length of time that investments have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, is as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less than 12 months | 12 months or longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Fair | Gross | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Value | Unrealized | Securities in a Loss Position | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | Losses | Losses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 10,589 | $ | 600 | $ | 1,548 | $ | 113 | $ | 12,137 | $ | 713 | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 3,215 | 427 | 1,796 | 130 | 5,011 | 557 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 472 | 4 | — | — | 472 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Obligations of state and political subdivisions | 3,545 | 165 | 325 | 30 | 3,870 | 195 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies | 11,534 | 600 | 390 | 108 | 11,924 | 708 | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | — | — | 875 | 411 | 875 | 411 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 29,355 | $ | 1,796 | $ | 4,934 | $ | 792 | $ | 34,289 | $ | 2,588 | 80 | ||||||||||||||||
Summary of Major Categories of Investment Income | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Major categories of investment income are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | $ | 859 | $ | 825 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | 29 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage loans on real estate | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment real estate | 2 | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Policy loans | 27 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Company owned life insurance change in surrender value | 30 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, principally short-term investments | 54 | 119 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,005 | 1,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Investment expenses | 57 | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 948 | $ | 1,045 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Realized Investments Gains (Losses) | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Major categories of investment gains and losses are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities | $ | 90 | $ | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trading securities | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, principally real estate | (2 | ) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairments | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains | $ | 88 | $ | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An analysis of the net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Mar-14 | 31-Dec-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities before deferred tax | $ | 1,626 | $ | (4,243 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax | (553 | ) | 1,442 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities | $ | 1,073 | $ | (2,801 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets1
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 are summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements (unaudited) (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | |||||||||||||||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
Financial Assets | |||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 37,485 | $ | — | $ | 37,485 | $ | — | |||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 586 | — | 586 | — | |||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 8,248 | — | 8,248 | — | |||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 1,957 | — | 1,957 | — | |||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 15,778 | — | 15,778 | — | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. | 17,268 | 17,268 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Government corporations and agencies | |||||||||||||||||
Trading securities | 19 | 19 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Equity securities available-for-sale | 4,490 | 3,586 | — | 904 | |||||||||||||
Total Financial Assets | $ | 85,831 | $ | 20,873 | $ | 64,054 | $ | 904 | |||||||||
Financial Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | $ | 1,012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,012 | |||||||||
Total Financial Liabilities | $ | 1,012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,012 | |||||||||
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 are summarized in the following table by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | |||||||||||||||||
Description | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||
Financial Assets | |||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | |||||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities | $ | 36,816 | $ | — | $ | 36,816 | $ | — | |||||||||
Trust preferred securities | 571 | — | 571 | — | |||||||||||||
Mortgage backed securities | 7,140 | — | 7,140 | — | |||||||||||||
Private label mortgage backed securities | 2,186 | — | 2,186 | — | |||||||||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | 16,741 | — | 16,741 | — | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. | 15,980 | 15,980 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Government corporations and agencies | |||||||||||||||||
Trading securities | 19 | 19 | — | — | |||||||||||||
Equity securities available-for-sale | 4,374 | 3,499 | — | 875 | |||||||||||||
Total Financial Assets | $ | 83,827 | $ | 19,498 | $ | 63,454 | $ | 875 | |||||||||
Financial Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | $ | 897 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 897 | |||||||||
Total Financial Liabilities | $ | 897 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 897 | |||||||||
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
For the year ended December 31, 2013 | Equity Securities Available-for-Sale | Interest Rate Swap | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 829 | $ | (1,521 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized): | |||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Included in other comprehensive income | 46 | 624 | |||||||||||||||
Purchases: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Sales: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Issuances: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Settlements: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Transfers in/(out) of Level 3 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 875 | $ | (897 | ) | ||||||||||||
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held as of December 31, 2013: | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||
The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 | Equity Securities Available-for-Sale | Interest Rate Swap | |||||||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 875 | $ | (897 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized): | |||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Included in other comprehensive income | 29 | (115 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Purchases: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Sales: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Issuances: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Settlements: | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Transfers in/(out) of Level 3 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 904 | $ | (1,012 | ) | ||||||||||||
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held as of March 31, 2014: | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||
Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The carrying amount and estimate fair value of the Company’s financial instruments as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Carrying | Estimated | ||||||||||||||
Value | Fair Value | Value | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||
Assets and related instruments | |||||||||||||||||
Mortgage loans | $ | 331 | $ | 331 | $ | 333 | $ | 333 | |||||||||
Policy loans | 1,452 | 1,452 | 1,443 | 1,443 | |||||||||||||
Company owned life insurance | 5,888 | 5,888 | 5,858 | 5,858 | |||||||||||||
Other invested assets | 3,459 | 3,459 | 3,559 | 3,559 | |||||||||||||
Liabilities and related instruments | |||||||||||||||||
Other policyholder funds | 1,466 | 1,466 | 1,447 | 1,447 | |||||||||||||
Short-term notes payable and current portion of long-term debt | 1,166 | 1,166 | 1,866 | 1,866 | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt | 21,164 | 21,164 | 20,889 | 20,889 | |||||||||||||
Property_and_Equipment_Tables
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | ||||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Property and Equipment | ' | |||||||
Major categories of property and equipment are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands): | ||||||||
March 31, 2014 | 31-Dec-13 | |||||||
Building and improvements | $ | 3,185 | $ | 3,185 | ||||
Electronic data processing equipment | 1,826 | 1,822 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 845 | 874 | ||||||
5,856 | 5,881 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | 3,866 | 3,804 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 1,990 | $ | 2,077 | ||||
Income_Taxes_Tables
Income Taxes (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | ' | ||||||||
The tax effect of significant differences representing deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
As of | As of | ||||||||
31-Mar-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
General expenses | $ | 1,331 | $ | 1,326 | |||||
Unearned premiums | 1,931 | 1,855 | |||||||
Claims liabilities | 742 | 700 | |||||||
Litigation settlement | 3,173 | 3,173 | |||||||
AMT credit | 335 | 335 | |||||||
NOL carryforward | 474 | 849 | |||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps | 345 | 305 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets | 8,331 | 8,543 | |||||||
Depreciation | (77 | ) | (119 | ) | |||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | (2,970 | ) | (2,984 | ) | |||||
Unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale | (1,339 | ) | (786 | ) | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities | (4,386 | ) | (3,889 | ) | |||||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | 3,945 | $ | 4,654 | |||||
Changes in Temporary Differences in Federal Income Tax | ' | ||||||||
The appropriate income tax effects of changes in temporary differences are as follows (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | $ | (14 | ) | $ | (43 | ) | |||
Trading securities | — | (1 | ) | ||||||
Unearned premiums | (76 | ) | (26 | ) | |||||
General expenses | (5 | ) | (57 | ) | |||||
Depreciation | (42 | ) | (11 | ) | |||||
Claim liabilities | (42 | ) | (109 | ) | |||||
NOL carryforward | 375 | (504 | ) | ||||||
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 196 | $ | (751 | ) | ||||
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | ' | ||||||||
Total income tax expense (benefit) varies from amounts computed by applying current federal income tax rates to income or loss before income taxes. The reasons for these differences and the approximate tax effects are as follows: | |||||||||
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Federal income tax rate applied to pre-tax income/loss | 34 | % | (34.0 | )% | |||||
Dividends received deduction and tax-exempt interest | (2.4 | )% | (3.2 | )% | |||||
Company owned life insurance | (0.8 | )% | (1.6 | )% | |||||
Small life deduction | (11.4 | )% | (15.4 | )% | |||||
AMT | 1.9 | % | — | % | |||||
Other, net | 0.8 | % | (6.0 | )% | |||||
Effective federal income tax rate | 22.1 | % | (60.2 | )% |
Notes_Payable_and_LongTerm_Deb1
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Short-term Debt | ' | ||||||||
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Line of credit with variable interest rate equal to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) prime rate, subject to a 5.0% floor; maturity February 2014. Interest payments due quarterly. Unsecured. | $ | — | $ | 700 | |||||
Current portion of installment note payable due November 2014 with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate plus 1%; Unsecured | 1,166 | 1,166 | |||||||
$ | 1,166 | $ | 1,866 | ||||||
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments | ' | ||||||||
Long-term debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Line of credit with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate, subject to a 5.0% floor; maturity February 2016. Interest payments due quarterly. Unsecured. | $ | 275 | $ | — | |||||
Line of credit with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate, subject to a 4.5% floor; maturity September 2017. Interest payments due monthly. Secured. | 350 | 350 | |||||||
Long term portion of installment note with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate plus 1% and adjustable each November; maturity November 2021. Interest payable annually with principal payable in equal annual installments. Next principal installment on long term portion due November 2015. Unsecured. | 8,167 | 8,167 | |||||||
Subordinated debentures issued on December 15, 2005 with fixed interest rate of 8.83% each distribution period thereafter until December 15, 2015 when the coupon rate shall equal the 3-Month LIBOR plus 3.75% applied to the outstanding principal; maturity December 2035. Interest payments due quarterly. All may be redeemed at any time following the tenth anniversary of issuance. Unsecured. | 9,279 | 9,279 | |||||||
Subordinated debentures issued on June 21, 2007 with a floating interest rate equal to the 3-Month LIBOR plus 3.40% applied to the outstanding principal; maturity June 15, 2037. Interest payments due quarterly. All may be redeemed at any time following the fifth anniversary of issuance. Unsecured. | 3,093 | 3,093 | |||||||
$ | 21,164 | $ | 20,889 | ||||||
Reinsurance_Tables
Reinsurance (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | ||
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | |
Schedule of Reinsurance | ' | |
Catastrophe reinsurance coverage is maintained in four layers as follows: | ||
Layer | Reinsurers' Limits of Liability | |
First Layer | 100% of $6,000,000 in excess of $4,000,000 | |
Second Layer | 100% of $7,500,000 in excess of $10,000,000 | |
Third Layer | 100% of $25,000,000 in excess of $17,500,000 | |
Fourth Layer | 100% of $30,000,000 in excess of $42,500,000 |
Shareholders_Equity_Tables
Shareholders' Equity (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Stock by Class | ' | ||||||||
The table below provides information regarding the Company's preferred and common stock as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013: | |||||||||
Authorized | Issued | Outstanding | |||||||
Preferred Stock, $1 par value | 500,000 | — | — | ||||||
Class A Common Stock, $1 par value | 2,000,000 | — | — | ||||||
Common Stock, $1 par value | 3,000,000 | 2,494,480 | 2,494,480 | ||||||
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Equity [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ' | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges | |||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | (591 | ) | $ | (1,003 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for period: | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (76 | ) | 52 | ||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | — | — | |||||||
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | (76 | ) | 52 | ||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | (667 | ) | $ | (951 | ) | |||
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities | |||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 1,527 | $ | 4,328 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) for period: | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 1,132 | 544 | |||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | (59 | ) | (18 | ) | |||||
Net current period other comprehensive income | 1,073 | 526 | |||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | 2,600 | $ | 4,854 | |||||
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) at end of period | $ | 1,933 | $ | 3,903 | |||||
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ' | ||||||||
The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented | |||||||
Unrealized Gains and Losses on | $ | 88 | Net realized investment gains | ||||||
Available-for-Sale Securities | |||||||||
88 | Total before tax | ||||||||
(29 | ) | Tax (expense) or benefit | |||||||
$ | 59 | Net of Tax | |||||||
The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented | |||||||
Unrealized Gains and Losses on | $ | 27 | Net realized investment gains | ||||||
Available-for-Sale Securities | |||||||||
27 | Total before tax | ||||||||
(9 | ) | Tax (expense) or benefit | |||||||
$ | 18 | Net of Tax | |||||||
Segments_Tables
Segments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets by industry segment at March 31, 2014 and at December 31, 2013 are summarized below (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Total | P&C Insurance Operations | Life Insurance Operations | Non-Insurance Operations | ||||||||||||||
31-Mar-14 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 137,478 | $ | 75,439 | $ | 54,926 | $ | 7,113 | ||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 133,980 | $ | 71,003 | $ | 53,831 | $ | 9,146 | ||||||||||
Premium revenues and operating income by business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized below (dollars in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | Total | P&C Insurance Operations | Life Insurance Operations | Non-Insurance Operations | |||||||||||||
REVENUE | |||||||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 13,824 | $ | 12,173 | $ | 1,651 | $ | — | |||||||||
Net investment income | 948 | 455 | 474 | 19 | |||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains | 88 | 48 | 40 | — | |||||||||||||
Other income | 154 | 153 | 1 | — | |||||||||||||
15,014 | 12,829 | 2,166 | 19 | ||||||||||||||
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||||
Policyholder benefits paid | 7,864 | 6,664 | 1,200 | — | |||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 898 | 641 | 257 | — | |||||||||||||
Commissions | 2,027 | 1,945 | 82 | — | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 2,026 | 1,457 | 460 | 109 | |||||||||||||
Taxes, licenses and fees | 530 | 464 | 66 | — | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | 386 | — | 17 | 369 | |||||||||||||
13,731 | 11,171 | 2,082 | 478 | ||||||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | $ | 1,283 | $ | 1,658 | $ | 84 | $ | (459 | ) | ||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2013 | Total | P&C Insurance Operations | Life Insurance Operations | Non-Insurance Operations | |||||||||||||
REVENUE | |||||||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 12,934 | $ | 11,188 | $ | 1,746 | $ | — | |||||||||
Net investment income | 1,045 | 477 | 549 | 19 | |||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains | 27 | 2 | 25 | — | |||||||||||||
Other income | 172 | 170 | 2 | — | |||||||||||||
14,178 | 11,837 | 2,322 | 19 | ||||||||||||||
BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||||
Policyholder benefits paid | 9,551 | 8,553 | 998 | — | |||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 942 | 661 | 281 | — | |||||||||||||
Commissions | 1,982 | 1,886 | 96 | — | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,803 | 1,245 | 402 | 156 | |||||||||||||
Taxes, licenses and fees | 486 | 412 | 74 | — | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | 442 | — | 21 | 421 | |||||||||||||
15,206 | 12,757 | 1,872 | 577 | ||||||||||||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | $ | (1,028 | ) | $ | (920 | ) | $ | 450 | $ | (558 | ) | ||||||
Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Written | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The following table presents the Company’s gross and net premiums written for the property and casualty segment and the life and accident and health segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively: | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Life, accident and health operations premiums written: | |||||||||||||||||
Traditional life insurance | $ | 1,179 | $ | 1,218 | |||||||||||||
Accident and health insurance | 444 | 444 | |||||||||||||||
Gross life, accident and health | 1,623 | 1,662 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (23 | ) | (19 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net life, accident and health premiums written | $ | 1,600 | $ | 1,643 | |||||||||||||
Property and Casualty operations premiums written: | |||||||||||||||||
Dwelling fire & extended coverage | $ | 8,329 | $ | 7,559 | |||||||||||||
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners) | 5,749 | 5,421 | |||||||||||||||
Ocean marine | — | 92 | |||||||||||||||
Other liability | 469 | 408 | |||||||||||||||
Private passenger auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Commercial auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Auto physical damage | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Gross property and casualty | 14,547 | 13,480 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,755 | ) | (2,132 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net property and casualty written | $ | 12,792 | $ | 11,348 | |||||||||||||
Gross premiums written | $ | 16,170 | $ | 15,142 | |||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,778 | ) | (2,151 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net premiums written | $ | 14,392 | $ | 12,991 | |||||||||||||
Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Earned | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The following table presents the Company’s gross and net premiums earned for the property and casualty segment and the life and accident and health segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively: | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Life, accident and health operations premiums earned: | |||||||||||||||||
Traditional life insurance | $ | 1,243 | $ | 1,316 | |||||||||||||
Accident and health insurance | 431 | 449 | |||||||||||||||
Gross life, accident and health | 1,674 | 1,765 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (23 | ) | (19 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net life, accident and health premiums earned | $ | 1,651 | $ | 1,746 | |||||||||||||
Property and Casualty operations premiums earned: | |||||||||||||||||
Dwelling fire & extended coverage | $ | 7,670 | $ | 7,018 | |||||||||||||
Homeowners (Including mobile homeowners) | 5,831 | 5,681 | |||||||||||||||
Ocean marine | — | 256 | |||||||||||||||
Other liability | 427 | 373 | |||||||||||||||
Private passenger auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Commercial auto liability | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Auto physical damage | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Gross property and casualty | 13,928 | 13,328 | |||||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,755 | ) | (2,140 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net property and casualty earned | $ | 12,173 | $ | 11,188 | |||||||||||||
Gross premiums earned | $ | 15,602 | $ | 15,093 | |||||||||||||
Reinsurance premium ceded | (1,778 | ) | (2,159 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 13,824 | $ | 12,934 | |||||||||||||
Significant_Accounting_Policie2
Significant Accounting Policies (Earnings Per Share) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 2,494,480 | 2,466,600 |
Significant_Accounting_Policie3
Significant Accounting Policies (Concentration of Credit Risk) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash | $6,739,000 | $4,987,000 | $2,725,000 | $6,779,000 |
Policy receivables and agents' balances, net | 11,081,000 | 10,276,000 | ' | ' |
Uninsured Deposit Risk [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash | 2,913,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Single Largest Agent Balance Due [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Policy receivables and agents' balances, net | $953,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Variable_Interest_Entities_Det
Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2005 | Jun. 30, 2007 | Jun. 30, 2007 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2005 [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2007 [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2007 [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Unsecured Debt [Member] | |||||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Limited partnership, percent owned | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.00% |
Carrying amount of investments | $325,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments to acquire trust preferred securities | ' | 9,000,000 | 3,000,000 | ' | ' |
Subordinated debt | ' | 9,279,000 | ' | 3,093,000 | ' |
Proceeds from issuance of trust preferred securities | ' | 9,005,000 | 2,995,000 | ' | ' |
Equity investment | ' | $279,000 | $93,000 | ' | ' |
Investments_Narrative_Details
Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Held-to-maturity securities, unrealized losses | $0 | ' | $0 |
Other-than-temporary impairments, available-for-sale securities | $0 | $0 | ' |
Maximum [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Percent of investment portfolio below investment grade | 2.90% | ' | ' |
Investments_AvailableforSale_S
Investments (Available-for-Sale Securities) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | $865 | $792 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 756 | 1,796 |
Amortized Cost | 81,872 | 81,494 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 5,561 | 4,902 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 1,621 | 2,588 |
Fair Value | 85,812 | 83,808 |
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 108 | 113 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 181 | 600 |
Amortized Cost | 35,794 | 35,831 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 1,980 | 1,698 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 289 | 713 |
Fair Value | 37,485 | 36,816 |
Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Amortized Cost | 538 | 538 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 48 | 33 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | 586 | 571 |
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 177 | 130 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 211 | 427 |
Amortized Cost | 8,546 | 7,622 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 90 | 75 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 388 | 557 |
Fair Value | 8,248 | 7,140 |
Private Label Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 7 | 4 |
Amortized Cost | 1,921 | 2,152 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 43 | 38 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 7 | 4 |
Fair Value | 1,957 | 2,186 |
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 55 | 30 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 40 | 165 |
Amortized Cost | 15,209 | 16,412 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 664 | 524 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 95 | 195 |
Fair Value | 15,778 | 16,741 |
US Treasury Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 143 | 108 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 317 | 600 |
Amortized Cost | 17,444 | 16,519 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 284 | 169 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 460 | 708 |
Fair Value | 17,268 | 15,980 |
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Amortized Cost | 79,452 | 79,074 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 3,109 | 2,537 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 1,239 | 2,177 |
Fair Value | 81,322 | 79,434 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 382 | 411 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Amortized Cost | 2,420 | 2,420 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 2,452 | 2,365 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 382 | 411 |
Fair Value | $4,490 | $4,374 |
Investments_HeldtoMaturity_Sec
Investments (Held-to-Maturity Securities) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Amortized Cost | $772 | $812 |
Held-to-maturity securities, unrealized gains | 49 | 41 |
Held-to-maturity securities, unrealized losses | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | 821 | 853 |
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Amortized Cost | 676 | 706 |
Held-to-maturity securities, unrealized gains | 43 | 34 |
Held-to-maturity securities, unrealized losses | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | 719 | 740 |
US Treasury Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Amortized Cost | 96 | 106 |
Held-to-maturity securities, unrealized gains | 6 | 7 |
Held-to-maturity securities, unrealized losses | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value | $102 | $113 |
Investments_Amortized_Cost_and
Investments (Amortized Cost and Aggregate Fair Value of Debt Securities, by Contractual Maturity) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Investments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost | $1,782 | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due in one year or less, Fair Value | 1,821 | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost | 15,258 | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due after one year through five years, Fair Value | 16,462 | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due after five years through ten years, Amortized Cost | 27,505 | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due after five years through ten years, Fair Value | 28,023 | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due after ten years, Amortized Cost | 34,907 | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities, Due after ten years, Fair Value | 35,016 | ' |
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost | 79,452 | 79,074 |
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value | 81,322 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost | 0 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due in one year or less, Fair Value | 0 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost | 225 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due after one year through five years, Fair Value | 237 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due after five years through ten years, Amortized Cost | 165 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due after five years through ten years, Fair Value | 177 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due after ten years, Amortized Cost | 382 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Due after ten years, Fair Value | 407 | ' |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized Cost | 772 | 812 |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value | $821 | $853 |
Investments_Schedule_of_Contin
Investments (Schedule of Continuous Losses) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | $18,602 | $29,355 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 756 | 1,796 |
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 8,203 | 4,934 |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 865 | 792 |
Total Fair Value | 26,805 | 34,289 |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses | 1,621 | 2,588 |
Total Securities in a Loss Position | 62 | 80 |
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 5,215 | 10,589 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 181 | 600 |
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 2,881 | 1,548 |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 108 | 113 |
Total Fair Value | 8,096 | 12,137 |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses | 289 | 713 |
Total Securities in a Loss Position | 17 | 26 |
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 2,785 | 3,215 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 211 | 427 |
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 2,471 | 1,796 |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 177 | 130 |
Total Fair Value | 5,256 | 5,011 |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses | 388 | 557 |
Total Securities in a Loss Position | 18 | 18 |
Private Label Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 462 | 472 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 7 | 4 |
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
Total Fair Value | 462 | 472 |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses | 7 | 4 |
Total Securities in a Loss Position | 3 | 3 |
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 1,113 | 3,545 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 40 | 165 |
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 887 | 325 |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 55 | 30 |
Total Fair Value | 2,000 | 3,870 |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses | 95 | 195 |
Total Securities in a Loss Position | 5 | 11 |
US Treasury Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 9,027 | 11,534 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 317 | 600 |
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 1,060 | 390 |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 143 | 108 |
Total Fair Value | 10,087 | 11,924 |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses | 460 | 708 |
Total Securities in a Loss Position | 18 | 21 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value | 0 | 0 |
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | 0 |
12 Months or Longer, Fair Value | 904 | 875 |
12 Months or Longer, Gross Unrealized Losses | 382 | 411 |
Total Fair Value | 904 | 875 |
Total Gross Unrealized Losses | $382 | $411 |
Total Securities in a Loss Position | 1 | 1 |
Investments_Major_Categories_o
Investments (Major Categories of Investment Income) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | $1,005 | $1,093 |
Less: Investment expenses | 57 | 48 |
Net investment income | 948 | 1,045 |
Fixed Maturities [Member] | ' | ' |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | 859 | 825 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | 29 | 28 |
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member] | ' | ' |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | 4 | 7 |
Investment Real Estate [Member] | ' | ' |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | 2 | 40 |
Policy Loans [Member] | ' | ' |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | 27 | 24 |
Company Owned Life Insurance [Member] | ' | ' |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | 30 | 50 |
Other, Principally Short-term Investments [Member] | ' | ' |
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross investment income | $54 | $119 |
Investments_Major_Categories_o1
Investments (Major Categories of Investment Gains and Losses) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net realized investment gains | $88 | $27 |
Fixed Maturities [Member] | ' | ' |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 90 | 23 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 0 | 0 |
Trading Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 0 | 0 |
Other, Principally Real Estate [Member] | ' | ' |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net realized investment gains | -2 | 4 |
Other-than-Temporary Impairment [Member] | ' | ' |
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net realized investment gains | $0 | $0 |
Investments_Schedule_of_Unreal
Investments (Schedule of Unrealized Appreciation) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Investments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities before deferred tax | $1,626 | ($4,243) |
Deferred income tax | -553 | 1,442 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities | $1,073 | ($2,801) |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets2
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Fair value measurements of assets | $904 | ' |
Fair value measurements of liabilities | 1,012 | ' |
Assets or liabilities measured at fair values on a nonrecurring basis | $0 | $0 |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets3
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Assets/Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | $85,812 | $83,808 |
Trading securities | 19 | 19 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Assets | 85,831 | 83,827 |
Total Financial Liabilities | 1,012 | 897 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Liabilities | 1,012 | 897 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 37,485 | 36,816 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 586 | 571 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 8,248 | 7,140 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 1,957 | 2,186 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 15,778 | 16,741 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Government Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 17,268 | 15,980 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Trading Account Assets [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Trading securities | 19 | 19 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 4,490 | 4,374 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Assets | 20,873 | 19,498 |
Total Financial Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Government Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 17,268 | 15,980 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Trading Account Assets [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Trading securities | 19 | 19 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 3,586 | 3,499 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Assets | 64,054 | 63,454 |
Total Financial Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 37,485 | 36,816 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 586 | 571 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 8,248 | 7,140 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 1,957 | 2,186 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 15,778 | 16,741 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Government Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Trading Account Assets [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Trading securities | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Assets | 904 | 875 |
Total Financial Liabilities | 1,012 | 897 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Financial Liabilities | 1,012 | 897 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trust Preferred Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | US Government Debt Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Account Assets [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Trading securities | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Fixed maturities available-for-sale | $904 | $875 |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets4
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Level 3 Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Ending balance | $904 | ' |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Ending balance | -1,012 | ' |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | -897 | -1,521 |
Included in earnings | 0 | 0 |
Included in other comprehensive income | -115 | 624 |
Purchases: | 0 | 0 |
Sales: | 0 | 0 |
Issuances: | 0 | 0 |
Settlements: | 0 | 0 |
Transfers in/(out) of Level 3 | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance | -1,012 | -897 |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held as of March 31, 2014: | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ' | ' |
Beginning balance: | 875 | 829 |
Included in earnings | 0 | 0 |
Included in other comprehensive income | 29 | 46 |
Purchases: | 0 | 0 |
Sales: | 0 | 0 |
Issuances: | 0 | 0 |
Settlements: | 0 | 0 |
Transfers in/(out) of Level 3 | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance | 904 | 875 |
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held as of March 31, 2014: | $0 | $0 |
Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets5
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets and Related Instruments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Carrying Value, Assets | $331 | $333 |
Estimated Fair Value, Assets | 331 | 333 |
Policy Loans [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets and Related Instruments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Carrying Value, Assets | 1,452 | 1,443 |
Estimated Fair Value, Assets | 1,452 | 1,443 |
Cash Surrender Value [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets and Related Instruments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Carrying Value, Assets | 5,888 | 5,858 |
Estimated Fair Value, Assets | 5,888 | 5,858 |
Other Long-term Investments [Member] | ' | ' |
Assets and Related Instruments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Carrying Value, Assets | 3,459 | 3,559 |
Estimated Fair Value, Assets | 3,459 | 3,559 |
Insurance Claims [Member] | ' | ' |
Liabilities and Related Instruments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Carrying Value, Liabilities | 1,466 | 1,447 |
Estimated Fair Value, Liabilities | 1,466 | 1,447 |
Short-term Debt [Member] | ' | ' |
Liabilities and Related Instruments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Carrying Value, Liabilities | 1,166 | 1,866 |
Estimated Fair Value, Liabilities | 1,166 | 1,866 |
Long-term Debt [Member] | ' | ' |
Liabilities and Related Instruments [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Carrying Value, Liabilities | 21,164 | 20,889 |
Estimated Fair Value, Liabilities | $21,164 | $20,889 |
Property_and_Equipment_Details
Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | $5,856,000 | $5,881,000 |
Less accumulated depreciation | 3,866,000 | 3,804,000 |
Property and equipment, net | 1,990,000 | 2,077,000 |
Depreciation expense | 85,000 | 386,000 |
Building and improvements [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | 3,185,000 | 3,185,000 |
Electronic Data Processing Equipment [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | 1,826,000 | 1,822,000 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | $845,000 | $874,000 |
Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $1,396,000 | ' |
Net deferred tax asset position | 3,945,000 | 4,654,000 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards | $474,000 | $849,000 |
Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse
Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
General expenses | $1,331 | $1,326 |
Unearned premiums | 1,931 | 1,855 |
Claims liabilities | 742 | 700 |
Litigation settlement | 3,173 | 3,173 |
AMT Credit | 335 | 335 |
NOL carryforward | 474 | 849 |
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps | 345 | 305 |
Deferred tax assets | 8,331 | 8,543 |
Depreciation | -77 | -119 |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | -2,970 | -2,984 |
Unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale | -1,339 | -786 |
Deferred tax liabilities | -4,386 | -3,889 |
Net deferred tax asset | $3,945 | $4,654 |
Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom
Income Taxes (Schedule of Income Tax Effects of Changes in Temporary Differences) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | ($14) | ($43) |
Trading securities | 0 | -1 |
Unearned premiums | -76 | -26 |
General expenses | -5 | -57 |
Depreciation | -42 | -11 |
Claim liabilities | -42 | -109 |
NOL carryforward | 375 | -504 |
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense | $196 | ($751) |
Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Effec
Income Taxes (Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Federal income tax rate applied to pre-tax income/loss | 34.00% | -34.00% |
Dividends received deduction and tax-exempt interest | -2.40% | -3.20% |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, COLI | -0.80% | -1.60% |
Small life deduction | -11.40% | -15.40% |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation AMT | 1.90% | 0.00% |
Other, net | 0.80% | -6.00% |
Effective federal income tax rate | 22.10% | -60.20% |
Notes_Payable_and_LongTerm_Deb2
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | 26-May-10 | Dec. 31, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2010 | 26-May-10 | |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2005 [Member] | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, Notional Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $9,000,000 |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | ' | ' | ' | 8.49% | ' | ' | ' |
Cash flow hedge, liability at fair value | ' | ' | ' | ' | 278,000 | 734,000 | ' |
Cash flow hedge, derivative instrument liabilities at fair value | 1,012,000 | ' | 897,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap | -76,000 | 52,000 | 412,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale securities pledged as collateral | $1,450,000 | ' | $1,422,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notes_Payable_and_LongTerm_Deb3
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Short-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Short-term notes payable | $1,166 | $1,866 |
Unsecured Debt [Member] | ' | ' |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Line of credit with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate, subject to a 5.0% floor; Maturity January 2013. Interest payments due quarterly. Unsecured. | 0 | 700 |
Current portion of installment note payable November 2013 with variable interest rate equal to the WSJ prime rate plus 1%; Unsecured | 1,166 | 1,166 |
Short-term notes payable | $1,166 | $1,866 |
Interest rate description | 'WSJ | 'WSJ |
Interest rate at period end | 5.00% | 5.00% |
Payment terms | 'Interest payments due quarterly | 'Interest payments due quarterly |
Description of variable rate basis | 'WSJ | 'WSJ |
Basis spread on variable rate | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Notes_Payable_and_LongTerm_Deb4
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 15, 2005 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 15, 2005 | Dec. 15, 2005 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Promissory Note [Member] | Promissory Note [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2005 [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2005 [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2005 [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2007 [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2007 [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Prime Rate [Member] | Prime Rate [Member] | Prime Rate [Member] | Three-month LIBOR [Member] | Three-month LIBOR [Member] | ||
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Promissory Note [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2005 [Member] | Trust Preferred Security Offering, 2007 [Member] | |||
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term debt | $21,164 | $20,889 | $8,167 | $8,167 | $9,279 | $9,279 | ' | $3,093 | $3,093 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage bearing variable interest, percentage rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5.00% | 4.50% | ' | ' |
Fixed interest rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8.83% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basis spread on variable rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.00% | ' | ' | 3.75% | 3.40% |
Payment terms | ' | ' | 'Annual installment payments. | ' | 'Interest payments due quarterly. | ' | ' | 'Interest payments due quarterly. | ' | 'Interest payment | ' | 'B Interest payments due monthly. | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amount outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $275 | $0 | $350 | $350 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reinsurance_Reinsurers_Limits_
Reinsurance (Reinsurers' Limits of Liability) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Reinsurance Maintained by Layers [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Catastrophe reinsurance retention | $4,000,000 | ' |
Life insurance policy reinsurance limit | 50,000 | ' |
Reinsurance recoverable | 1,278,000 | 1,501,000 |
Single Reinsurer [Member] | ' | ' |
Reinsurance Maintained by Layers [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Reinsurance recoverable | 115,000 | 214,000 |
First Layer [Member] | ' | ' |
Reinsurance Maintained by Layers [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Percent of reinsured losses covered by layer | 100.00% | ' |
Covered losses | 6,000,000 | ' |
Reinsurer's limit of liability | 4,000,000 | ' |
Second Layer [Member] | ' | ' |
Reinsurance Maintained by Layers [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Percent of reinsured losses covered by layer | 100.00% | ' |
Covered losses | 7,500,000 | ' |
Reinsurer's limit of liability | 10,000,000 | ' |
Third Layer [Member] | ' | ' |
Reinsurance Maintained by Layers [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Percent of reinsured losses covered by layer | 100.00% | ' |
Covered losses | 25,000,000 | ' |
Reinsurer's limit of liability | 17,500,000 | ' |
Fourth Layer [Member] | ' | ' |
Reinsurance Maintained by Layers [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Percent of reinsured losses covered by layer | 100.00% | ' |
Covered losses | 30,000,000 | ' |
Reinsurer's limit of liability | $42,500,000 | ' |
Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 61 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | |
hours | Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans [Member] | Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans [Member] | Executive Officers [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Minimum hours of service completed in year of contribution | 1,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Matching contribution | $46,000 | $48,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Employer matching contribution, percent | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | 15.00% |
Deferred compensation arrangement | ' | ' | 30,000 | 76,000 | ' |
Cash contributions to ESOP | 50,000 | 0 | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Debt Structure, Indirect Loan, Amount | $0 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Shareholders_Equity_Narrative_
Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | $999 | ($409) | $5,658 |
Dividends paid | 75 | ' | 248 |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | ($997) | ($578) | $2,389 |
Shareholders_Equity_Preferred_
Shareholders' Equity (Preferred and Common Stock) (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, par value | $1 | $1 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $1 | $1 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 2,494,480 | 2,494,480 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 2,494,480 | 2,494,480 |
Common Class A [Member] | ' | ' |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Common stock, par value | $1 | $1 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Changes in AOCI) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | $936 | ' | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | 997 | 578 | -2,389 |
Ending balance | 1,933 | 3,903 | 936 |
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | -591 | -1,003 | -1,003 |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | -76 | 52 | ' |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | -76 | 52 | ' |
Ending balance | -667 | -951 | ' |
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | 1,527 | 4,328 | 4,328 |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 1,132 | 544 | ' |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | -59 | -18 | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,073 | 526 | ' |
Ending balance | $2,600 | $4,854 | ' |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Amounts reclassified out of AOCI) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic | $1,283 | ($1,028) | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 88 | 27 | ' |
Tax (expense) or benefit | -284 | 619 | ' |
Net income (loss) | 999 | -409 | 5,658 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 88 | 27 | ' |
Total before tax | 88 | 27 | ' |
Tax (expense) or benefit | -29 | -9 | ' |
Net income (loss) | $59 | $18 | ' |
Segments_Narrative_Details
Segments (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Segments | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ' |
Number of operating segments | 1 |
Segments_Schedule_of_Segment_R
Segments (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | $137,478 | ' | $133,980 |
Net premiums earned | 13,824 | 12,934 | ' |
Net investment income | 948 | 1,045 | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 88 | 27 | ' |
Other income | 154 | 172 | ' |
Total Revenues | 15,014 | 14,178 | ' |
Policyholder benefits paid | 7,864 | 9,551 | ' |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 898 | 942 | ' |
Commissions | 2,027 | 1,982 | ' |
General and administrative expenses | 2,026 | 1,803 | ' |
Taxes, licenses and fees | 530 | 486 | ' |
Interest expense | 386 | 442 | ' |
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses | 13,731 | 15,206 | ' |
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 1,283 | -1,028 | ' |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | 75,439 | ' | 71,003 |
Net premiums earned | 12,173 | 11,188 | ' |
Net investment income | 455 | 477 | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 48 | 2 | ' |
Other income | 153 | 170 | ' |
Total Revenues | 12,829 | 11,837 | ' |
Policyholder benefits paid | 6,664 | 8,553 | ' |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 641 | 661 | ' |
Commissions | 1,945 | 1,886 | ' |
General and administrative expenses | 1,457 | 1,245 | ' |
Taxes, licenses and fees | 464 | 412 | ' |
Interest expense | 0 | 0 | ' |
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses | 11,171 | 12,757 | ' |
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 1,658 | -920 | ' |
Life Insurance Operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | 54,926 | ' | 53,831 |
Net premiums earned | 1,651 | 1,746 | ' |
Net investment income | 474 | 549 | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 40 | 25 | ' |
Other income | 1 | 2 | ' |
Total Revenues | 2,166 | 2,322 | ' |
Policyholder benefits paid | 1,200 | 998 | ' |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 257 | 281 | ' |
Commissions | 82 | 96 | ' |
General and administrative expenses | 460 | 402 | ' |
Taxes, licenses and fees | 66 | 74 | ' |
Interest expense | 17 | 21 | ' |
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses | 2,082 | 1,872 | ' |
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 84 | 450 | ' |
Non-Insurance Operations [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | 7,113 | ' | 9,146 |
Net premiums earned | 0 | 0 | ' |
Net investment income | 19 | 19 | ' |
Net realized investment gains | 0 | 0 | ' |
Other income | 0 | 0 | ' |
Total Revenues | 19 | 19 | ' |
Policyholder benefits paid | 0 | 0 | ' |
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 0 | 0 | ' |
Commissions | 0 | 0 | ' |
General and administrative expenses | 109 | 156 | ' |
Taxes, licenses and fees | 0 | 0 | ' |
Interest expense | 369 | 421 | ' |
Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses | 478 | 577 | ' |
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | ($459) | ($558) | ' |
Segments_Schedule_of_Gross_and
Segments (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Written) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | $16,170 | $15,142 |
Reinsurance premium ceded | -1,778 | -2,151 |
Net premiums written | 14,392 | 12,991 |
Life Insurance Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 1,623 | 1,662 |
Reinsurance premium ceded | -23 | -19 |
Net premiums written | 1,600 | 1,643 |
Life Insurance Operations [Member] | Traditional Life Insurance [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 1,179 | 1,218 |
Life Insurance Operations [Member] | Accident and Health Insurance [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 444 | 444 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 14,547 | 13,480 |
Reinsurance premium ceded | -1,755 | -2,132 |
Net premiums written | 12,792 | 11,348 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Dwelling Fire & Extended Coverage [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 8,329 | 7,559 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Homeowners (Including Mobile Homeowners) [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 5,749 | 5,421 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Ocean Marine [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 0 | 92 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Other Liability [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 469 | 408 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Private Passenger Auto Liability [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 0 | 0 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Commercial auto Liability [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | 0 | 0 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Auto Physical Damage [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums written | $0 | $0 |
Segments_Schedule_of_Gross_and1
Segments (Schedule of Gross and Net Premiums Earned) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | $15,602 | $15,093 |
Reinsurance premium ceded | -1,778 | -2,159 |
Net premiums earned | 13,824 | 12,934 |
Life Insurance Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 1,674 | 1,765 |
Reinsurance premium ceded | -23 | -19 |
Net premiums earned | 1,651 | 1,746 |
Life Insurance Operations [Member] | Traditional Life Insurance [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 1,243 | 1,316 |
Life Insurance Operations [Member] | Accident and Health Insurance [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 431 | 449 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 13,928 | 13,328 |
Reinsurance premium ceded | -1,755 | -2,140 |
Net premiums earned | 12,173 | 11,188 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Dwelling Fire & Extended Coverage [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 7,670 | 7,018 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Homeowners (Including Mobile Homeowners) [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 5,831 | 5,681 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Ocean Marine [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 0 | 256 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Other Liability [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 427 | 373 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Private Passenger Auto Liability [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 0 | 0 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Commercial auto Liability [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | 0 | 0 |
P&C Insurance Operations [Member] | Auto Physical Damage [Member] | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross premiums earned | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Interest paid | $289,000 | $323,000 |
Income taxes paid | $50,000 | $100,000 |