Note 10 - Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserve for Losses and LAE by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2019		Dec. 31, 2018		Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense (Note 10)		$ 388,784		$ 401,361
Mortgage Insurance Segment
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense (Note 10)		385,361	[1]	397,891	[1]	$ 485,192	$ 507,588
Mortgage and Real Estate Services Segment
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense (Note 10)	[2]	$ 3,423		$ 3,470

[1] Includes ceded losses on reinsurance transactions, which are expected to be recovered and are included in the reinsurance recoverables reported in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 8.

[2] A majority of this amount is subject to reinsurance, with the related reinsurance recoverables reported in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, and relates to EnTitle Insurance. See Note 7 for information about our use of reinsurance in our title insurance business.