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Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Insurance [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Provision for title loss, percentage of title premiums and escrow fees | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00%
Ultimate loss rate | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00%
Estimated increase in loss reserve for prior policy years |  |  | $ 0 |

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