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Reinsurance - Excess of Loss Reinsurance (Details) - Reinsurance Contract [Axis]: Mortgage Insurance | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022
Other Reinsurance | Essent Guaranty |
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] |
Amortization period | 10 years
VIE | Mortgage Insurance Linked Notes | Radnor Re |
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] |
Reinsurance retention policy, debt issued to cover insurance, term | 10 years
VIE | Radnor Re |
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] |
Amortization period | 10 years

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