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Quarterly Information (unaudited) Quarterly Information (unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 8 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gross Premiums Written | $ (34,081)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (223,358)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (13,700)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (45,486)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (5,766)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (11,848)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (34,380)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (80,309)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (288,310)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Premiums Earned, Net, Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts | 58,039 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 33,969 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 64,831 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 65,013 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 82,547 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 84,530 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 70,949 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 213,518 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 246,360 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Net Investment Income | 26,196 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 66,471 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 83,581 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 80,093 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 70,801 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 68,124 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 52,126 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 146,446 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 300,946 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Net Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses Recognized In Earnings | (2,002)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (1,637)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (5,011)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (8,754)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (10,392)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (6,725)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (38,037)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |  |  |
Net realized investment gains | 18,472 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 29,376 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 10,045 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 3,067 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 16,289 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (3,695)ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (10,310)ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 4,467 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 58,777 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax | 51,220 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 10,327 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 7,416 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (1,219)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 7,382 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 110,455 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 31,194 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 192,869 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 23,906 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net | 83,713 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (63,576)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (15,685)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (47,985)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (53,841)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 18,686 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 12,372 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 114,771 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (181,087)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Net realized losses on extinguishment of debt |  | (74,724)us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (74,724)us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Measure of Activity, Operating Income or Loss | 4,598 us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 2,362 us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 9,116 us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (38,148)us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (5,542)us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (108,330)us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 55,109 us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (48,623)us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (32,212)us-gaap_VariableInterestEntityActivityBetweenVIEAndEntityOperatingIncomeOrLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net, Financial Guarantee | (26,117)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (552,182)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (28,698)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 175,317 us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (140,011)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (4,731)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (154,290)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (185,138)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (545,574)us-gaap_IncurredClaimsFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Amortization of insurance intangible assets | 24,952 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 41,952 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 41,908 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 36,256 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 31,714 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 37,233 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 37,473 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 99,658 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 151,830 us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Other Underwriting Expense | 16,217 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 26,142 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 25,513 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 24,033 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 25,786 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 27,505 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 25,047 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 68,769 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 101,474 us-gaap_OtherUnderwritingExpense / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Interest Expense, Debt | 21,144 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 31,354 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 31,841 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 31,953 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 32,328 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 31,989 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 31,817 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 84,950 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 127,476 us-gaap_InterestExpenseDebt / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Reorganization items | 424 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 0 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 2 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 186 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 23 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 65 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 4 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 493 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 211 us-gaap_ReorganizationItems / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Pre-tax (loss) income from continuing operations | 205,795 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 459,594 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 84,773 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (210,412)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 159,298 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 74,920 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 231,601 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 512,316 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 493,253 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | 205,681 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 453,584 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 82,450 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | (207,905)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 155,942 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 68,563 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 230,975 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 505,219 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | 484,071 us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ 4.57 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 10.05 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 1.83 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (4.61)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 3.46 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 1.52 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 5.13 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 11.23 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 10.73 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ 4.42 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 9.73 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 1.77 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ (4.61)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 3.31 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 1.49 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 4.98 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 10.91 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember | $ 10.31 us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_SuccessorMember |  |  |  |
Predecessor [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gross Premiums Written |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (10,595)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (3,530)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (14,125)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (277,508)us-gaap_PremiumsWrittenGross / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember
Premiums Earned, Net, Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 29,744 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 100,256 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 130,000 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 414,604 us-gaap_PremiumsEarnedNetFinancialGuaranteeInsuranceContracts / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember
Net Investment Income |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 32,226 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 84,514 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 116,740 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 382,902 us-gaap_NetInvestmentIncome / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember
Net Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses Recognized In Earnings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (467)ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 0 ambc_NetOtherThanTemporaryImpairmentLossesRecognizedInEarnings / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember |  |
Net realized investment gains |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7,245 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 46,060 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 53,305 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 72,101 ambc_NetRealizedInvestmentGainsLosses / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (73,171)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | 12,787 us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (60,384)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (9,219)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (33,166)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (569)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (33,735)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember | (125,004)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsHeldForTradingPurposesNet / us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis = us-gaap_PredecessorMember
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