Note 10 - Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserve for Losses and LAE by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2020		Dec. 31, 2019		Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense		$ 418,202		$ 404,765
Mortgage segment
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense		414,678	[1]	401,273	[1]	$ 385,361	$ 397,891
Real Estate segment
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense	[2]	3,524		3,492
First Lien Mortgage Insurance Products | Primary Case Reserves | Mortgage segment
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense		$ 353,200		$ 339,800

[1] Primarily comprises first lien primary case reserves of $353.2 million and $339.8 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

[2] A portion of this amount is subject to reinsurance, with the related reinsurance recoverables reported in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. For all periods presented, total incurred losses and paid claims for title insurance were not material.