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Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 item state | Dec. 31, 2011
Number of title insurance subsidiaries | 2 |
Number of states in which entity issues insurance | 22 |
Aggregated cost of investment under cost method | $ 1,778,115 | $ 1,210,687
Premium collection period before reserved | 6 months |
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities | 8,920,883 | 7,563,541
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax | $ 102,453 | $ 54,376
Potential claim payment period after policy issuance | 20 years |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Remaining original maturities of short-term investments | 3 months |
Property and equipment useful lives | 3 years |
Lag time period | 30 days |
Transaction reporting period | 60 days |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Remaining original maturities of cash equivalents | 3 months |
Remaining original maturities of short-term investments | 12 months |
Property and equipment useful lives | 25 years |
Lag time period | 120 days |
Transaction reporting period | 90 days |

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