Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Line Items CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlock Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Public Float Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Assets: Investments in securities Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities Available for sale securities, fixed maturity Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2012: $75,573,673; 2011: $78,783,968) $81,784,262) Fixed maturities Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities Available for sale securities, equity securities Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: 2012: $21,229,114; 2011: $17,652,745) Equity securities Other Short-term Investments Short-term Investments, Total Short-term investments Other Investments Other investments Other Investments, Total Other investments Investments Total investments Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Premiums and Other Receivables, Net Premium and fees receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts: 2012: $1,902,581; 2011: $1,218,000) $1,421,000) Premiums and fees receivable Accrued Investment Income Receivable Accrued interest and dividends Accrued Investment Income Receivable, Total Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property and equipment, net Property, net Assets Total Assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities: Liability for Title Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Ending balance Balance, beginning of period Total loss reserves Reserves for claims Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Total Accrued Income Taxes Current income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Total Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net Deferred income taxes, net Deferred income taxes, net Net deferred income tax liabilities Deferred income taxes, net Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments And Contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies Temporary Equity, Redemption Value Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Preferred stock (1,000,000 authorized shares; no shares issued) Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total Class A Junior Participating preferred stock Common Stock Value Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common stock - no par value (10,000,000 authorized shares; 2,043,359 and 2,107,681 shares issued and outstanding 2012 and 2011, respectively, excluding 291,676 shares for 2012 and 2011 of common stock held by the Company's subsidiary) shares issued and outstanding 2011 and 2010, respectively, excluding 291,676 shares for 2011 and 2010, respectively, of common stock held by the Company's subsidiary) for 2011 and 2010, respectively, of common stock held by the Company's subsidiary) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total Accumulated other comprehensive income Stockholders' Equity Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Total stockholders' equity Balance, Beginning Liabilities and Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Total Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Equity Securities, available-for-sale at fair value, Amortized Cost Equity securities, available-for-sale, cost Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Ending Balance Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Beginning Balance Premiums and fees receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares issued Common Stock, No Par Value Common stock, no par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares issued, Total Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock Held By Company's Subsidiary Common Stock Held By Companys Subsidiary Common stock, held by Company's subsidiary Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract] Revenues: Premiums Written, Net Net premiums written Net premiums written Premiums written Investment Income, Interest and Dividend Investment income Investment Income, Interest and Dividend, Total Investment income - interest and dividends Net realized gain on investments Net realized gain on investments Net realized gain (loss) on investments Net realized gain on investments Net realized (loss) gain on investments Gain (Loss) on Investments, Total Net realized loss (gain) on investments and other assets Other Income Other income Other Income, Total Other Revenues Total revenues Total Revenues Total Revenues Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract] Operating Expenses: Insurance Commissions Commissions to agents Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net Provision, charged to operations Provision, charged to operations Provision for claims Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net, Total Provision for claims Labor and Related Expense Salaries, employee benefits and payroll taxes Labor and Related Expense, Total Office Occupancy And Operations Office Occupancy And Operations Office occupancy and operations Business Development Business development Filing Fees, Franchise And Local Taxes Filing Fees,Franchise And Local Taxes Filing fees, franchise and local taxes Premium And Retaliatory Taxes Premium And Retaliatory Taxes Premium and retaliatory taxes Professional Fees Professional and contract labor fees Other Cost and Expense, Operating Other Cost and Expense, Operating, Total Other Benefits, Losses and Expenses Total Operating Expenses Total Operating Expenses Operating expenses Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest, Total Income before Income Taxes Income Before Income Taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision For Income Taxes Provision For Income Taxes Total income tax expense Provision for Income Taxes Net Income Net income Net Income Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net Income Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Net income attributable to the Company Net income Net Income Attributable to the Company Net income Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic earnings per common share Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total Basic Earnings per Common Share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted earnings per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total Diluted Earnings per Common Share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Dividends, per share Cash Dividends Paid per Common Share Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income, before tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Amortization related to prior year service cost Unrecognized prior service cost Amortization related to prior year service cost Unrecognized prior service cost Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Amortization of unrecognized loss Amortization of gain (loss), net Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss) Amortization of gain (loss), net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Actuarial loss (gain) Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation adjustment Actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Unrealized gains on investments arising during the year during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, before Tax Reclassification adjustment for sale of securities included in net income Reclassification adjustment for sale of securities included in net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Write-down of Securities Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustment for write-down of securities included in net income Amounts included in other comprehensive income which are not separately disclosed or provided elsewhere in the taxonomy Comprehensive Income Other Other Other Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Other comprehensive (loss) income Other comprehensive income, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Income tax benefit related to postretirement health benefits Income tax benefit related to postretirement health benefits Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Income tax expense related to unrealized gains on investments arising during the year Income tax expense related to unrealized gains on investments arising during the year Income tax expense related to unrealized gains on investments arising during the year Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax Income tax expense (benefit) related to reclassification adjustment for sale of securities included in net income included in net income Income tax benefit related to reclassification adjustment for sale of securities included in net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Write-down of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax Income tax expense related to reclassification adjustment for write-down of securities included in net income Income tax expense related to reclassification adjustment for write-down of securities included in net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Net income tax expense on other comprehensive income Net income tax expense on other comprehensive income Net income tax expense on other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income Other comprehensive income Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Shares, Issued Balance, shares Balance, shares Balance, Beginning shares Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Dividends Dividends ($.07 per share) Dividends, Common Stock, Total Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Shares of common stock repurchased and retired Repurchase of shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Shares of common stock repurchased and retired, shares Repurchase of shares (shares) Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised Stock options exercised Stock options exercised Stock options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Number Of Shares, Options exercised Number Of Shares, Options exercised Stock options exercised, shares Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Share-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Total The change in equity due to the amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized gains/losses relating to postretirement benefits, net of tax. Amortization Related to Postretirement Health Benefits Amortization related to postretirement health benefits Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Adjustment Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Adjustment Adjustments to postretirement benefits obligation, net of deferred tax provision of $(28,192) and $(39,130) for 2012 and 2011, respectively Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Non cash net unrealized gain on investments, net of deferred tax provision of $(730,555) and $(969,710) for 2012 and 2011, respectively Net unrealized gain on investments Stockholders' Equity, Other Other Other Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: provided by operating activities Depreciation Depreciation, Total Amortization Amortization, net Amortization, Total The amount of noncash expense charged against earnings in the period related to the amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized gains/losses for postretirement benefits. Cash Flow Amortization Related to Postretirement Health Benefits Amortization related to postretirement benefits obligation Share-based Compensation Share-based compensation expense related to stock options Share-based Compensation, Total Share based compensation expense Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts on premiums receivable Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Period Increase (Decrease), Total Net gain on disposals of property Net (gain) loss on disposals of property Net (gain) loss on disposals of property Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment, Total Net earnings from other investments Net earnings from other investments Net earnings from other investments Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes Total deferred income tax expense Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other Other Other Noncash Income (Expense), Total Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities: Decrease (increase) in receivables (Increase) decrease in receivables Decrease (increase) in receivables Increase (Decrease) in Receivables, Total Increase in other assets (Increase) decrease in other assets Decrease in receivables and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets, Total Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Total Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Increase (decrease) in current income taxes payable Cash outflow during the period to pay policyholder benefits, claims and claims settlement expenses, net of recoveries. Payments of Claims Net Recoveries Payments of claims, net of recoveries Payments of claims, net of recoveries Payments of claims, net of recoveries Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Investing Activities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Purchases of available-for-sale securities Purchases of available-for-sale securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Total Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Purchases of short-term securities Purchases of short-term securities Payments to Acquire Other Investments Purchases of other investments Purchases of other investments Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Purchase of subsidiary Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities, Total Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term securities Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term securities Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments, Total Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments Proceeds from sales and distributions of other investments Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets Proceeds from sale of other assets Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property Purchases of property Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposals of property Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Financing Activities Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchases of common stock Repurchases of common stock Repurchase of shares Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Stock options exercised Exercise of options Share-based Compensation, Total Stock options exercised Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Distributions to noncontrolling interests Distributions to noncontrolling interests Payments of dividends excluding minority interest Payments of dividends excluding minority interest Dividends paid Dividends paid Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net cash used in financing activities Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents Supplemental Disclosures: Cash Paid During The Year [Abstract] Cash Paid During The Year [Abstract] Cash Paid During the Year for Income Taxes Paid, Net Income taxes, payments, net Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Intangible Assets Acquired Non cash intangible assets acquired from purchase of subsidiary Non-cash intangible assets acquired from purchase of subsidiary Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed Non-cash contingent liability from purchase of subsidiary Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed, Total The amount of deferred tax provision resulting from unrealized gains and losses during the period. Deferred Tax Provision Related to Unrealized Gain Loss on Investments Non cash net unrealized gain on investments, deferred tax provision Adjustments To Postretirement Benefits Obligation, Net Of Deferred Tax Benefit Provision Adjustments To Postretirement Benefits Obligation, Net Of Deferred Tax Benefit Provision Adjustments to postretirement benefits obligation, net of deferred tax (provision) benefit Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Statutory Restrictions On Consolidated Stockholders' Equity And Investments [Abstract] Statutory Restrictions On Consolidated Stockholders' Equity And Investments [Abstract] Statutory Restrictions On Consolidated Stockholders' Equity And Investments [Text Block] Statutory Restrictions On Consolidated Stockholders' Equity And Investments [Text Block] Statutory Restrictions On Consolidated Stockholders' Equity And Investments Investments In Securities And Fair Value [Abstract] Investments In Securities and Fair Value [Text Block] Investments In Securities and Fair Value [Text Block] Investments In Securities And Fair Value Property And Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Property And Equipment Reinsurance [Abstract] Reinsurance [Text Block] Reinsurance Reserves For Claims [Abstract] Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block] Reserves For Claims Earnings Per Common Share And Stock Options [Abstract] Earnings Per Common Share And Share Award. Earnings Per Share And Share Awards [Text Block] Earnings Per Common Share And Stock Options Income Taxes [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Leases [Abstract] Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block] Leases Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Abstract] Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure Text Block Commitments And Contingencies Statutory accounting [abstract] Statutory Accounting [Abstract] Statutory Accounting [Text Block] Statutory Accounting [Text Block] Statutory Accounting Segment Information [Abstract] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Concentration Of Credit Risk [Abstract] Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Concentration Of Credit Risk