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Segment Information (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) State | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of states issues title insurance policies |  |  | 49 |
Number of states licensed to issues property and casualty insurance policies |  |  | 50 |
Number of states issues home warranty contracts |  |  | 35 |
Net realized investment gains | $ | $ 275,243 | $ 44,992 | $ 428,590 | $ 49,491
Corporate |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net realized investment gains | $ | $ 85,800 |  |  |

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