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Schedule II - Liabilities Subject to Compromise (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]    
Debt obligations and accrued interest payable $ 1,690,312 $ 1,690,312
Other 14,592 17,109
Payable to non-debtor subsidiaries 35 35
Debtor's Liabilities subject to compromise 1,704,904 1,707,421
AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC PARENT COMPANY ONLY [Member]
   
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]    
Debt obligations and accrued interest payable 1,690,312 1,690,312
Other 14,592 17,109
Payable to non-debtor subsidiaries 35 35
Debtor's Liabilities subject to compromise $ 1,704,939 $ 1,707,456