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Note 7 - Reinsurance Reinsurance Premiums Written and Earned (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Premiums Earned, Net [Abstract]
Net premiums earned-insurance	$ 237,437	$ 203,646	$ 462,032	$ 402,408
Mortgage Insurance Segment
Premiums Written, Net [Abstract]
Direct Premiums Written	258,198	238,590	513,446	467,859
Assumed Premiums Written	8	10	55	20
Ceded Premiums Written	(7,124)	(16,653)	(20,511)	(32,979)
Net premiums written	251,082	221,947	492,990	434,900
Premiums Earned, Net [Abstract]
Direct Premiums Earned	249,797	221,171	491,961	437,047
Assumed Premiums Earned	10	12	23	24
Ceded Premiums Earned	(12,370)	(17,537)	(29,952)	(34,663)
Net premiums earned-insurance	$ 237,437	$ 203,646	$ 462,032	$ 402,408

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