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Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Information about Described Model Inputs Used to Determine Fair Value of Each Class of Credit Derivatives (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Notional outstanding $ 1,594,571invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount $ 1,529,759invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
Other Contracts [Member]    
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Notional outstanding 58,801invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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58,800invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Weighted average life (WAL) in years 0 years 11 months 1 year 2 months 12 days
Weighted average quotes 1.00%ambc_FairValueInputWeightedAverageCreditDerivativeQuoteAsPercentageOfNotional
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1.00%ambc_FairValueInputWeightedAverageCreditDerivativeQuoteAsPercentageOfNotional
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CVA percentage 2.02%ambc_PercentageOfCreditValueAdjustment
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2.21%ambc_PercentageOfCreditValueAdjustment
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Weighted average credit rating A A
Fair value of derivative liabilities $ 50us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral
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$ 328us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral
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