Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Concentration revenue percentage	28.00%	32.00%	33.00%

Title premium and fee revenues stemming from direct operations

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