Investments Contractual maturity periods (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Fixed Maturities [Member]  
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]  
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
The table below summarizes the Company's fixed maturities at December 31, 2015 by contractual maturity periods. Actual results may differ as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without penalties, prior to the contractual maturity of these obligations.
(in thousands)
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
Amortized Cost

 
Estimated Fair Value

Due in one year or less
 
$
9,995

 
$
10,078

Due after one year through five years
 
36,091

 
35,999

Due after five years through ten years
 
1,429

 
1,425

Due after ten years
 
8,091

 
8,057

Total
 
$
55,606

 
$
55,559