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Note 7 - Reinsurance QSR Program (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Radian Guaranty | Reinsurer Concentration Risk | QSR Program |  |
Risk In Force | $ 800.0 | $ 1,100.0
Ceding Commissions Earned | 2.9 | 3.5
Ceded losses | 0.2 |
Mortgage Insurance Segment |  |
Risk In Force | $ 57,400.0 |
Radian Guaranty | Radian Guaranty | Reinsurer Concentration Risk | QSR Program |  |
Ceded losses |  | $ 0.2

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