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Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Major Jurisdictions

The following are the major jurisdictions in which Ambac and its affiliates operate and the earliest tax years subject to examination:

Jurisdiction		Tax Year
United States			2010
New York State			2008
New York City			2011
United Kingdom			2006
Italy			2007

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