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Loss Reserves (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Provision for title insurance losses	$ 52.2	$ 96.4
Percentage of title premiums and escrow fees	7.20%	13.90%
Current quarter rate, expected ultimate loss, percentage	7.20%
Ultimate loss rate	6.20%	5.20%
Approximate payment for unfavorable development in Canada	4.3
Reserve strengthening adjustment		45.3
Prior Policy Years [Member]
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Payment for unfavorable development	7.2
Additional provision reflecting adverse development		$ 14.6

Alternate concept name for 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 date; grouped amount of all the liabilities associated with the company's insurance policies.

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