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Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts - Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Insurance Intangible Asset (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013
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Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Abstract] |
2013 | $ 71,958
2014 | 127,898
2015 | 114,572
2016 | 105,052
2017 | 97,306
Thereafter | $ 1,104,826

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- Definition Amount of amortization expected to be recognized during the remaining current fiscal year for insurance intangible asset, excluding goodwill. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of amortization expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for insurance intangible asset, excluding goodwill. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of amortization expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for insurance intangible asset, excluding goodwill. + References No definition available. + Details
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