Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity [Domain]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Legal Entity [Axis]
Document Type
Office and covered garage space leased (in square feet)
Area of Real Estate Property
Award Type [Axis]
Less than 12 months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses
12 months or longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
Accident and Health Insurance Segment [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Unrealized Gains on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Financial Instrument [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Other [Member]
Compensation expense related to share awards
Insurance premiums and other, allowance for doubtful accounts
Assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
ASSETS
ASSETS [Abstract]
Total assets
Total assets
Assumed premiums written
Assumed Premiums Written
Less than 12 months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Varying maturities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Amortized cost and carrying value of fixed maturities by contractual maturity [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Totals
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
12 months or longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gain (Losses)
Varying maturities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Carrying Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
Totals
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Schedule of investment securities with continuous unrealized loss position
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of investment securities with continuous unrealized loss position [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized cost of bonds on deposit with insurance regulatory authorities
Available-for-sale Securities, Restricted
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Benefits and expenses:
Total benefits and expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Bonds [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Intangibles
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Business acquired percentage of outstanding stock (in hundredths)
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Assets and liabilities acquired [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Total liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Total assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Receivables
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Acquisitions
Carrying Amount [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Acquisition of Bankers Fidelity Assurance, acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Dividends received from its subsidiaries
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company by Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net increase (decrease) in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Ceded Credit Risk, Reinsurer [Domain]
Reinsurance receivables due
Ceded Credit Risk, Claims Receivable
Ceded Credit Risk [Axis]
Ceded Credit Risk [Line Items]
Ceded premiums written
Ceded Premiums Written
Ceded Credit Risk [Table]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Class A common stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common stock, $1 par, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 22,400,894 shares issued; 21,117,874 and 21,216,542 shares outstanding in 2013 and 2012, respectively
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Benefit Plans
Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Components of income tax (benefit) expense [Abstract]
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities and assets [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Schedule II CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
Schedule II CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Corporate & Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate securities [Member]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Current - Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Issuance date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Debt Security [Axis]
Interest payable
Junior Subordinated Debentures
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Junior Subordinated Debentures [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Principal amount owed
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Coupon rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Regular federal net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Unearned stock grant compensation
Deferred Compensation Equity
Deferred - Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred acquisition costs
Acquisition costs deferred
Expenses deferred
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
Deferred income tax benefit
Deferred income tax benefit
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Capital loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Impaired assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Impairment Losses
Alternative minimum tax credit
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Deferred and uncollected premiums
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Regulatory Assets
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred tax liability, net
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Net unrealized investment gains
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Comprehensive Income
Deferred acquisition costs
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
Maximum percentage of compensation employees may defer (in hundredths)
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent
Total matching contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
401(k) Plan [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Derivative financial instrument [Member]
Derivative (Liability) [Member]
Derivative Financial Instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative financial instrument
Derivative Financial Instrument [Abstract]
Direct premiums written
Direct Premiums Written
Dividends on common stock
Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends on preferred stock
Dividends paid for Series D Preferred Stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Net income applicable to common shareholders, diluted (in dollars per share)
Per Share Amount [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Net income applicable to common shareholders, basic (in dollars per share)
Reconciliation of numerator and denominator used in earnings per common share calculations [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate (in hundredths)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Investments in unconsolidated trusts [Member]
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Investments in unconsolidated trusts
Equity Method Investments
Equity Component [Domain]
Investment in unconsolidated trusts
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Total unrealized gains included in comprehensive income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total unrealized gains (losses) included in comprehensive income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Roll-forward of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instruments carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Roll-forward of the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract]
Carrying amount, estimated fair value and level within the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Junior Subordinated Debentures
Subordinated Debt Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Liabilities [Abstract]
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Fixed maturities [Member]
Fixed Maturities [Member]
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and Administrative Expense
Intangibles
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Adjustments & Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income tax expense
Total tax expense on income
Income tax expense
INCOME TAX BENEFIT
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate of 35%
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Reconciliation of income tax (benefit) expense [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Small life insurance company deduction
Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Other
Income taxes receivable from subsidiaries
Income Taxes Receivable
Dividends received deduction
Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Dividends
Other
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash paid for income taxes
Adjustment for prior years' estimates to actual
Income Tax Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Increase in insurance reserves and policyholder funds
Decrease (increase) in receivables, net
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Insurance Reserves And Policyholder Funds [Abstract]
Intangibles
Intangibles
Intangibles
Interest expense
INTEREST EXPENSE
Cash paid for interest
Cash paid for interest
Less investment expenses, included in other expenses
Investment Income, Investment Expense
Net investment income
Investment Income, Net
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shares of Gray common stock owned (in shares)
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Investment income earned
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Investments
Carrying Value
Investments
Amortized cost and carrying value of fixed maturities by contractual maturity
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments [Abstract ]
Investments [Abstract]
JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES [Member]
Junior Subordinated Debt [Member]
Debt payable
Balance December 31, 2012
Balance December 31, 2013
Junior subordinated debentures
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Liabilities at fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities
Liabilities
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Benefit reserve changes
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Period Expense
Total paid
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Table]
Balance at January 1
Balance at December 31
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Gross
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Losses, claims and loss adjustment expenses
Losses and claims
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Paid related to [Abstract]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Total incurred
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Axis]
Prior years
Policy issue range for future benefits assumptions
Future policy benefits
Liability for future policy benefits
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Net balance at December 31
Net balance at January 1
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Domain]
Interest rates assumed for future policy benefits (in hundredths)
Incurred related to [Abstract]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year
Life Insurance Segment [Member]
Life and Health [Member]
Life Insurance in Force [Member]
Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Members of Management [Member]
Management [Member]
Schedule of investments aggregated by type and industry
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Summary of activity in liability for unpaid loss and claim reserves [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Net income applicable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net income applicable to common shareholders, diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Investment income earned [Abstract]
Net Investment Income [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Net income
Net income
Net income
Net income before preferred stock dividends
Investment income
Total investment income
Investment income
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum base lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Rental expense for operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Operating income (loss)
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Other assets
Other assets
Related income tax effect (2)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax
Tax expense (benefit) on components of shareholders equity: [Abstract]
Total tax expense (benefit) on shareholders equity
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Less: reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net income (1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, before Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross unrealized holding gain (loss) arising in the period
Other expense
Amortization and depreciation expense
Other Depreciation and Amortization
Other income
Other income
Other
Related income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Fair value adjustment to derivative financial instrument
Related income tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Other payables
Other Liabilities
Other policy liabilities
Other Policyholder Funds
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Available-for-sale securities:
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Derivative financial instrument:
Net effect on other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net effect on other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Investment in subsidiaries
Other Investments
Parent Company [Member]
Proceeds from sales of investments [Abstract]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments [Abstract]
Redemption of Series D preferred stock
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Preferred Stock
Purchase of shares for treasury
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Additions to property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investments purchased
Payments to Acquire Investments
Payment of dividends on Series D Preferred Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Acquisition of Bankers Fidelity Assurance, net of $1,317 acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payment of dividends on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Axis]
Policy loans [Member]
Policy Loans [Member]
Provision for benefits and losses incurred
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Gross
Total insurance benefits and losses incurred
Insurance benefits and losses incurred
Insurance benefits and losses incurred
Reconciliation of total incurred claims to total insurance benefits and losses incurred [Abstract]
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $1 par, 4,000,000 shares authorized; Series D preferred, 65,000 and 70,000 shares issued and outstanding in 2013 and 2012, respectively; $6,500 and $7,000 redemption value in 2013 and 2012, respectively
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Text Block]
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Accrued annual dividends rate (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per-Dollar-Amount
Preferred stock, redemption value
Preferred stock dividends
Less preferred stock dividends
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Dividends accrued but unpaid
Preferred Stock, Amount of Preferred Dividends in Arrears
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Series D Preferred Stock, outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock [Member]
Net premiums written
Premiums Written, Net
Receivables:
Net premiums earned
Insurance premiums
Insurance premiums
Summary reconciliation of premiums written and premiums earned [Abstract]
Insurance premiums and other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $339 and $379 in 2013 and 2012, respectively
Proceeds from investments matured, called or redeemed
Proceeds from investments sold, called or matured
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Proceeds from shares issued under stock plans
Proceeds from shares issued under stock plans
Property and Casualty [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Real estate [Member]
Real Estate Investment [Member]
Summary of realized investment gains (losses) [Abstract]
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Summary of realized investment gains (losses)
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Realized investment gains, net
Realized investment gains, net
Realized investment gains (losses), net
Net realized gains
Redeemable preferred stocks [Member]
Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Net Amounts
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment, Net Amount
Assumed From Other Companies
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment, Amount Assumed from Other Companies
Percentage of Amount Assumed to Net (in hundredths)
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment, Percentage of Amount Assumed to Net
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Ceded to Other Companies
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment, Amount Ceded to Other Companies
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Table]
Components of reinsurance receivables [Abstract]
Reinsurance Receivables [Abstract]
Reinsurance
Reinsurance [Abstract]
Receivable on paid losses
Reinsurance Receivables
Insurance Policy [Axis]
Direct Amount
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment, Gross Amount
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Domain]
Total reinsurance receivables
Reinsurance
Reinsurance Recoverables
Receivable on unpaid losses
Reinsurance Receivables, Incurred but Not Reported Claims
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party [Axis]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Fee income from subsidiaries
Revenue from Related Parties
Premium Revenue and Cost Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Premiums Earned, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total revenue
Total revenues
Revenues
Revenue:
REVENUE [Abstract]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Assets and liabilities acquired
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Components of income tax expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Financial instruments carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of status of the stock options
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Reconciliation of numerator and denominator used in earnings per common share calculations
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of income tax expense
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Operating lease commitments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Deferred tax liabilities and assets
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of investments aggregated by type and industry [Abstract]
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Changes in balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Summary of activity in liabilities for unpaid loss and claim reserved
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Reserves for life, accident, health and property and casualty losses, including loss adjustment expenses
Schedule of Liability for Future Policy Benefits, by Product Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule VI SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONCERNING PROPERTY-CASUALTY INSURANCE OPERATIONS
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Revenue and income (loss) before tax for each business unit
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Revenue and income (loss) before tax for each business unit [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment [Domain]
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options canceled or expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options available for future grant (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Summary of stock options' status, in shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of shares authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Options canceled or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options outstanding, beginning of year (in dollars per share)
Options outstanding, end of year (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, beginning of year (in shares)
Options outstanding, end of year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Award Type [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Statutory Accounting Practices [Table]
Reported statutory net income and surplus for the Parent's insurance subsidiaries
Statutory Accounting Practices Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Jurisdiction [Axis]
Statutory net income
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory surplus
Statutory Accounting Practices, Jurisdiction [Domain]
Company redeemed shares (in shares)
Stock Redeemed or Called During Period, Shares
Unearned Stock Grant Compensation [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Restricted shares issued (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock grants
Preferred stock redeemed (Note 10)
Redemption of preferred stock
Issuance of shares under stock plans
Options exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Shares issued under stock plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Shareholders' equity:
Total shareholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Summary of Investments, by Type [Domain]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, by Type [Axis]
Net Investment Income
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Net Investment Income
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Earned Premiums
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Earned Premiums
Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses Incurred Related To Prior Years
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Unearned Premiums
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Unearned Premiums
Schedule VI SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONCERNING PROPERTY-CASUALTY INSURANCE OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Schedule IV REINSURANCE
Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses Incurred Related To Current Year
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Paid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Paid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Reserves
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Reserves for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Schedule IV REINSURANCE [Abstract]
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental disclosure [Abstract]
Premiums Written
Supplemental Information for Property, Casualty Insurance Underwriters, Premiums Written
Unearned Premiums
Supplementary Insurance Information, Unearned Premiums
Schedule III SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]
Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Reserves
Supplementary Insurance Information, Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Expense Reserves
Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable
Net Investment Income
Supplementary Insurance Information, Net Investment Income
Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expenses
Supplementary Insurance Information, Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expense
Casualty Premiums Written
Supplementary Insurance Information, Premiums Written
Deferred Acquisition Costs
Supplementary Insurance Information, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Other Operating Expenses
Supplementary Insurance Information, Other Operating Expense
Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Supplementary Insurance Information, Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Table]
Premium Revenue
Supplementary Insurance Information, Premium Revenue
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,283,020 shares in 2013 and 1,184,352 shares in 2012
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury shares purchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock [Member]
Purchase of shares for treasury
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES [Member]
Trust Preferred Securities Subject to Mandatory Redemption [Member]
Unearned premiums
Unearned Premiums
Mass market [Member]
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities [Member]
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member]
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Change in asset valuation allowance due to change in judgment relating to realizability of deferred tax assets
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Asset valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Amount
Individual annuities [Member]
Ordinary [Member]
Shares [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Reclassifications
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net Of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Changes in balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes [Roll Forward]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Disclosure of information about components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
The share based compensation plan authorized by the Board of Directors.
Plan 2012 [Member]
prescribed and permitted accounting treatment allowed by insurance regulatory authorities.
Statutory accounting practices [Member]
The maximum allowable dividend payment by the insurance subsidiaries without prior approval of the applicable state's insurance commissioner.
Maximum Dividend Paid By Insurance Subsidiaries
Maximum dividend payments by insurance subsidiaries without requiring prior approval
Element refers to effect of series D preferred stock, shares.
Effect of Series D preferred stock (in shares)
Effect of Series D preferred stock (in shares)
Element refers to effect of series D preferred stock.
Effect of Series D preferred stock
Number of board of directors.
Number of board of directors
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all investments in related party.
Investments in related party
Aggregate carrying value of investments in Gray
The maximum number of common shares that may be issued from the conversion of nonredeemable preferred shares without obtaining prior shareholder approval.
Common Stock Shares Authorized Without Shareholder Approval
Maximum number of common stock issuable from conversion of preference shares, without obtaining prior shareholder approval (in shares)
The aggregate number of shares of common stock that the shares of preferred stock could be converted into, subject to certain adjustments.
Convertible Preferred Stock, Aggregate Shares Issued upon Conversion
Number of preferred stock shares convertible to common shares (in shares)
Equity impact of aggregate cash, stock, and paid-in-kind dividends in arrears from prior year and paid for preferred shareholders during the period.
Preferred stock dividends in arrears paid
Amount of equity securities at fair value categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor as trading.
Available For Sale Securities Equity Securities Fair Value Disclosure
Equity securities
Amount of real estate investments at fair value, net of accumulated depreciation, which may include the following: (1) land available-for-sale; (2) land available-for-development; (3) investments in building and building improvements; (4) tenant allowances; (5) developments in-process; (6) rental properties; (7) other real estate investments; (8) real estate joint ventures; and (9) unconsolidated real estate and other joint ventures not separately presented.
Real Estate Investments Fair Value Disclosure
Real estate
Amount of debt securities at fair value categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading.
Available for Sale Securities Debt Securities Fair Value Disclosure
Fixed maturities
Amount of loans made to policy and contract holders at fair value using their life insurance contracts' cash value or separate accounts as collateral.
Loans Insurance Policy Fair Value Disclosure
Policy loans
Fair value of other investments not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.
Other Investments Fair Value Disclosure
Other invested assets
Financial Instruments Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Carrying amount, estimated fair value and level within the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments [Abstract]
This element represents capital contributed by the Parent to its subsidiaries.
Contributed Capital By Parent To Subsidiaries
Capital contribution to subsidiaries
This element represents the income or loss after income taxes but before equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries.
Income Loss After Income Taxes But Before Equity In Undistributed Earnings
Earnings after tax but before equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries
The amount of cash received during the period from subsidiaries for taxes.
Intercompany tax settlement from subsidiaries
Intercompany tax settlement from subsidiaries
The increase in intercompany taxes between related companies.
Increase in intercompany taxes
(Increase) decrease in intercompany taxes
The total amount of dividends paid to the Parent by its wholly owned subsidiaries during the period.
Dividends Paid To Parent
Distributed earnings from subsidiaries
This element represents the income or loss before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries.
Income Loss Before Income Taxes And Equity In Undistributed Earnings
Earnings before tax and equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries
This element represents equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries.
Equity In Undistributed Earning Of Subsidiaries
EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES, NET
Equity in undistributed earnings of consolidated subsidiaries
The entire disclosure of how the entity's reporting under GAAP as of the balance sheet date differs from the results based on prescribed and permitted accounting practices of the state or country of domicile in which a relevant statutory filing is made, or differences in results based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) prescribed practices, or a combination thereof.
Statutory Reporting [Text Block]
Statutory Reporting
Statutory Reporting [Abstract]
Tabular disclosure of financial structure of statutory business trust.
Schedule of Financial Structure of Statutory Business Trusts [Table Text Block]
Financial structure of statutory business trusts
Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether a debt instrument is redeemable by issuer.
Debt Instrument, Redeemable by Issuer
Redeemable by issuer
Refers to statutory trust which exist for the exclusive purpose of issuing trust preferred securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the trusts and investing the gross proceeds of the trust preferred securities in junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures ("Junior Subordinated Debentures").
Atlantic American Statutory Trust I [Member]
Atlantic American Statutory Trust I [Member]
An interest rate at which banks can borrow funds, in marketable size, from other banks in the London interbank market. The LIBOR is fixed on a daily basis by the British Bankers' Association. The LIBOR is derived from a filtered average of the world's most creditworthy banks' interbank deposit rates for larger loans with maturities between overnight and one full year.
London Interbank Offered Rate [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
This line item represents number of consecutive quarters for which interest payments can be deferred during the reporting period.
Number of Consecutive Quarters Interest Payments Can be Deferred
Number of consecutive quarters for which interest payments can be deferred
The number of trust preferred securities issued.
Trust Preferred Securities Issued
Securities issued (in shares)
This line item represents number of Connecticut statutory business trusts.
Number of Statutory Business Trusts
Number of Connecticut statutory business trusts
Description of the entity which guarantees trust preferred securities.
Trust Preferred Securities, Distribution Guaranteed by
Distribution guaranteed by (3)
The aggregate liquidation value of trust preferred securities.
Liquidation Value Trust Preferred Securities
Liquidation value
The per share liquidation preference of trust preferred securities.
Liquidation Preference Per Trust Preferred Security
Liquidation preference per security (in dollars per share)
Description of the frequency of periodic payments (monthly, quarterly, annual) on trust preferred securities.
Trust Preferred Securities, Distribution Payable
Distribution payable
Financial Structure of Statutory Business Trusts [Abstract]
Financial structure of statutory business trusts [Abstract]
Refers to statutory trust which exist for the exclusive purpose of issuing trust preferred securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the trusts and investing the gross proceeds of the trust preferred securities in junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures ("Junior Subordinated Debentures").
Atlantic American Statutory Trust I I [Member]
Atlantic American Statutory Trust II [Member]
Type of reference rate not limited to, but including, LIBOR, Prime rate, etc.
Reference Rate Type [Domain]
Information by type of reference rate.
Reference Rate [Axis]
supplemental subsidiary information.
Bankers Fidelity and American Southern [Member]
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from premium revenues.
Underwriting Income (Loss) For Period
Underwriting income (loss)
This element represents a sum total of expenses not separately reflected on the income statement for the period.
Other operating expenses during period
Other expenses
The percentage maximum contribution as a percentage of fifty percent of the first four percent of each participant's contributions by the employer to the defined contribution plan.
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Maximum Percent
Employer maximum contribution to plan (in hundredths)
The percentage safe harbor non-elective contribution.
Safe harbor non elective contribution
Safe harbor non-elective contribution (in hundredths)
The safe harbor non-elective contribution during the period.
Safe harbor non elective contribution expense
Safe harbor non-elective contribution
Refers to an operating business unit subsidiary, American Southern Insurance Company and American Safety Insurance Company (together known as "American Southern) within the property and casualty insurance industry.
American Southern [Member]
American Southern [Member]
Refers to an operating business unit subsidiary, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company ("Bankers Fidelity") within the life and health industry.
Bankers Fidelity [Member]
Bankers Fidelity [Member]
Schedule III SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION [Abstract]
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and accrued expenses of the acquired entity.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
The amount of investments acquired in a business combination.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Investments
Investments
The entity acquired during the period.
Direct Life Insurance Company [Member]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Schedule of information required and determined to be provided for purposes of reconciling beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (level 3). Separately presenting changes during the period, attributable to: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized) and location reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); (3) transfers in and/or out of Level 3.
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Provides general categories of investments for which information is required or determined to be disclosed.
Major Types of Equity Securities [Domain]
Information by types of equity securities.
Equity Security [Axis]
Refers to other invested assets made as of balance sheet date.
Other Invested Assets [Member]
Other invested assets [Member]
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the insurance reserves.
Deferred Tax Assets Insurance Reserves
Insurance reserves
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to pretax Income or Loss from continuing operations; Also includes tax expense or benefit related to other comprehensive income or (loss).
Total Tax Expense
Total tax expense (benefit)
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the allowance for doubtful accounts and other deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed.
Deferred Tax Assets Bad Debt And Other
Bad debts and other
This line item represents the percentage of reduction in small life insurance company deduction ("SLD") based on the amount of the tentative life insurance company taxable income ("LICTI") during the reporting period.
Percentage of Reduction in Small Life Insurance Deduction
Percentage of reduction in SLD (in hundredths)
Tax effect of the gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges arising during the period.
Tax Effect Derivative Instruments Qualifying As Cash Flow Hedge
Fair value adjustment to derivative financial instrument
Tax effect of the unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities arising during the period.
Tax Effect Unrealized Gain Loss Available For Sale Securities
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities
The maximum tentative amount of life insurance company taxable income ("LICTI") at which the SLD is totally phased out.
Tentative Amount Of Taxable Income Phase Out, Maximum
Maximum tentative amount of LICTI
The minimum tentative amount of life insurance company taxable income ("LICTI") at which SLD begins to phase out.
Tentative Amount of Taxable Income Phase Out, Minimum
Minimum tentative amount of LICTI
The small life insurance company deduction ("SLD") as a percentage of tentative life insurance company taxable income during the reporting period, subject to limitations.
Small Life Insurance Deduction as Percentage of Life Insurance Company Taxable Income
SLD as percentage of life insurance company taxable income (in hundredths)
Allocation of total income taxes [Abstract]
Allocation of total income taxes [Abstract]
Represents the equity impact recognized during the period arising from the amortization of unearned stock grant compensation.
Amortization of Restricted Stock
Amortization of unearned compensation
Tabular disclosure of investments aggregated by industry based on carrying value, amortized cost and net unrealized gains or losses related to available for sale securities.
Schedule of Investments Aggregated By Industry [Table Text Block]
Schedule of investments aggregated by industry
A tabular disclosure of cash proceeds from investments during the income statement period.
Proceeds from the sale of investments [Table Text Block]
Proceeds from sales of investments
The cash inflow associated with the aggregate amount received by the entity through the sale of marketable securities and other investments during the period
Proceeds From Sale Of Marketable Securities And Other Investments
Proceeds from investments sold
Total proceeds
Gains realized on investments.
Realized gain on investment
Gains
Losses realized on investments.
Realized losses on investments
Losses
The percentage of holdings in the bond portfolio that are deemed investment grade securities as of the balance sheet date.
Investment grade securities in bond portfolio
Percentage of investment grade securities in bond portfolio (in hundredths)
Tabular disclosure of the allocation of income tax expense (benefit) on income and unrealized gains and losses on investments in debt and equity securities as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as a cash flow hedge.
Schedule Of Allocation Of Income Tax Expense Benefit [Table Text Block]
Allocation of total income taxes
A tabular disclosure of the components of reinsurance receivables.
Components of reinsurance receivables [Table Text Block]
Components of reinsurance receivables
A tabular disclosure of the effects of reinsurance on premiums written, premiums earned and insurance benefits and losses incurred.
Effects of Reinsurance [Table Text Block]
Effects of reinsurance on premiums written, premiums earned and insurance benefits and losses incurred
Refers to investments in utilities and telecom companies as of balance sheet date.
Utilities and Telecom [Member]
Utilities and telecom [Member]
This category includes common shares that represent an ownership interest in the company. Also includes preferred shares that are not redeemable before liquidation of the entity. Preferred shares may provide a preferential dividend to the dividend on common stock and may take precedence over common stock in the event of a liquidation. Preferred shares typically represent an ownership interest in the company.
Common And Nonredeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Common and non-redeemable preferred stocks [Member]
Refers to the investment in other consumer diversified companies as of balance sheet date.
Other Consumer Diversified [Member]
Other consumer - diversified [Member]
Financial services are the economic services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of organizations that manage money, including credit unions, banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, consumer finance companies, stock brokerages, investment funds and some government sponsored enterprises.
Financial Services [Member]
Financial services [Member]
Refers to the investment in other business diversified companies as of balance sheet date.
Other Business Diversified [Member]
Other business - diversified [Member]
Refers to other investments as of balance sheet date.
Other Investment [Member]
Other investments [Member]
Schedule of Investments Aggregated By Industry [Abstract]
Schedule of investments aggregated by industry [Abstract]
This item represents the carrying value of certain debt securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are categorized as available for sale.
Available For Sale Debt Securities Valued Using Significant Unobserverable Inputs
Estimated fair value
The number of insurance subsidiaries owned by the parent.
Number of insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent
Number of insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent
The number of non-insurance subsidiaries owned by the parent.
Number of non insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent
Number of non-insurance subsidiaries owned by the Parent
Principles of Consolidation [Abstract]
Provision for benefits, claims and claims settlement expenses incurred before adjustments during the period net of the effects of contracts assumed and ceded.
Policyholder Benefits And Claims Incurred Before Adjustments
Total incurred claims
Year of policy issuance.
Prior to 1977 [Member]
Year of policy issuance.
Range 5 [Member]
2010 and 2013 [Member]
Year of policy issuance.
Range 2 [Member]
1977 to 1979 [Member]
Year of policy issuance.
Range 3 [Member]
1980 to 1987 [Member]
Year of policy issuance.
Range 4 [Member]
1988 to 2009 [Member]
Describes the period of policy issuances.
Year of issue [Domain]
Reflects the ranges of issuance dates for the assumptions on returns.
Year of issue [Axis]
The known and estimated amount that is recoverable on unpaid claims through reinsurance as of the end of the year.
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Reinsurance Recoverables Addition
Plus: Reinsurance receivable on unpaid losses
The known and estimated amount that is recoverable on unpaid claims through reinsurance as of the beginning of the year.
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Reinsurance Recoverables Beginning of year
Less: Reinsurance receivable on unpaid losses
Annualized premiums or (APE) is the industry standard for measuring new business income and represents all annual premiums and a tenth of single premiums.
Annualized premium for health insurance policies
Annualized premiums for accident and health insurance policies
Future policy benefits [Abstract]
Future policy benefits [Abstract]
Insurance benefits and losses incurred under long-duration contracts with respect to cash it must pay to policyholders upon their terminating, or surrendering, their insurance contracts.
Change In Cash Surrender Value And Matured Endowments
Cash surrender value and matured endowments
Reserves For Life Accident And Health [Abstract]
Reserves for life, accident and health [Abstract]
Segment in which the financial information pertaining to insurance policies providing death benefits is reflected. Segment in which the financial information pertaining to insurance coverage's for medical (hospitalization and doctors), dental, disability, workmen's compensation and long-term care is reflected.
Life, accident and health insurance [Member]
This element includes the aggregate amount of policy reserves (provided for future obligations including unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses) and policy benefits (liability for future policy benefits) as of the balance sheet dates; and unearned premiums and other policy liabilities.
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense and Other Policyholder Funds
Insurance reserves and policyholder funds
Total insurance reserves and policyholder funds
This element represents the direct and indirect costs incurred during the period related to the acquisition or renewal of insurance contracts and other operating costs and expense items associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation.
Commissions And Underwriting Expenses
Commissions and underwriting expenses
Amount, before premiums ceded to other entities and premiums assumed by the entity, of premiums earned.
Direct premiums earned
Amount of earned premiums assumed from other entities.
Assumed premiums earned
Amount of earned premiums ceded to other entities.
Ceded premiums earned
Ceded premiums earned
The percentage of reinsurance receivable due from reinsurers.
Reinsurance receivables due from reinsurers
Reinsurance receivables due from reinsurers (in hundredths)
Ceded risk on reinsurance receivable.
General Reinsurance [Member]
General Reinsurance Corporation [Member]
Ceded risk on reinsurance receivable.
Swiss Reinsurance Corporation [Member]
The number of reinsurers in reinsurance receivables.
Number of reinsurers
Number of reinsurers
This element consists of reinsurance loss recoveries.
Reinsurance Recoveries On Paid Losses
Reinsurance loss recoveries
A tabular disclosure of a reconciliation of total claims to total insurance benefits and losses.
Reconciliation of total incurred claims to total insurance benefits and losses [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of total incurred claims to total insurance benefits and losses
The entire disclosure pertaining to reserves and policyholder funds for life, accident, health and property and casualty.
Insurance Reserves And Policyholder Funds [Text Block]
Insurance Reserves and Policyholder Funds