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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Common Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Total | Parent | Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings (Deficit) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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Beginning Balance, at Dec. 31, 2013 |  | $ 939,645 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | $ 191 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | $ (892,807)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | $ 2,347,104 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | $ (552,226)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | $ 37,383 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income | 202,759 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 202,759 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 202,759 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Net foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax |  |  |  |  |  |
Net unrealized gain on investments, net of tax |  | 3,961 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 3,961 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Repurchases of common stock under incentive plans |  | (130)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | (130)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans |  | 458 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 458 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Issuance of common stock under incentive plans |  | 13 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 13 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments |  | (91,016)us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | (91,016)us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Dividends declared |  | (433)us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | (433)us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Ending Balance, at Mar. 31, 2014 |  | 1,055,567 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 191 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | (892,937)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 2,256,436 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | (349,467)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 41,344 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Beginning Balance, at Dec. 31, 2014 | 2,097,060 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 2,097,060 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 209 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | (892,961)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 2,531,513 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 406,814 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 51,485 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net income | 92,257 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss | 92,257 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 92,257 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Net foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | (126)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax | (126)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | (126)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Net unrealized gain on investments, net of tax |  | 8,315 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 8,315 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
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Issuance of common stock under benefit plans |  | 452 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 452 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 rdn_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedEmployeeBenefitPlans / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Issuance of common stock under incentive plans |  | 789 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 789 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_StockGrantedDuringPeriodValueSharebasedCompensation / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Stock-based compensation expense, net |  | 3,123 rdn_AdjustmentstoAdditionalPaidinCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionNetofIncomeTaxEffect / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 rdn_AdjustmentstoAdditionalPaidinCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionNetofIncomeTaxEffect / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 rdn_AdjustmentstoAdditionalPaidinCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionNetofIncomeTaxEffect / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 3,123 rdn_AdjustmentstoAdditionalPaidinCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionNetofIncomeTaxEffect / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 rdn_AdjustmentstoAdditionalPaidinCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionNetofIncomeTaxEffect / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 rdn_AdjustmentstoAdditionalPaidinCapitalSharebasedCompensationOtherLongtermIncentivePlansRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionNetofIncomeTaxEffect / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments |  | 5,708 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 5,708 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalEquityComponentOfConvertibleDebtSubsequentAdjustments / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Dividends declared |  |  | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | 0 us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalDividendsInExcessOfRetainedEarnings / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember |  |
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash |  | (478)us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember |  |  |  | (478)us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | 0 us-gaap_DividendsCommonStockCash / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember
Ending Balance, at Mar. 31, 2015 | $ 2,206,912 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | $ 2,206,912 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_ParentMember | $ 209 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_CommonStockMember | $ (893,149)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_TreasuryStockMember | $ 2,541,585 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember | $ 498,593 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember | $ 59,674 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis = us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember

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