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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Number of RMBS Trustees Filing Suit 5ambc_NumberofInsurancePoliciesRelatedtoRMBSSecuritizations
Litigation Settlement, Expense $ 207us-gaap_LitigationSettlementExpense