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Note 16 - Statutory Information EnTitle Insurance (Details) - EnTitle Insurance - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance | $ 26.1 |
Statutory Net Income (Loss) | (0.4) |
Amounts held in escrow | $ 2.4 | $ 4.7

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