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Nature of Business (Details) $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Nature of Business [Abstract] |
Direct domestic primary insurance in force | $ 182.0
Direct domestic primary risk in force | $ 47.2

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- Definition The principal balance in a Company's records of all mortgage loans it insures. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The insurance in force multiplied by the insurance coverage percentage. + References No definition available. + Details
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