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Note 1 - Description of Business and Recent Developments Mortgage Insurance (Details) - Mortgage Insurance Segment $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Business Overview [Abstract] |
Private Mortgage Insurance Protects Lenders For Loans Made With Less Than This Maximum Down Payment Percentage | 20.00%
Private Mortgage Insurance Protects Lenders For Refinancings Made to Home Buyers With Less Than This Maximum Equity-Ownership Percentage | 20.00%
Insurance in Force | $ 240.6
Risk In Force | $ 60.9

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