v3.19.3
Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Oct. 23, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000008177  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   20,479,501
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Address, State or Province GA