Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
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Commitments and Contingencies	Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies The following commitments and contingencies provide an update of those discussed in “Note 20: Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and should be read in conjunction with the complete descriptions provided in the aforementioned Form 10-K. Recovery Litigation MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., et al.; Index No. 602825/08 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County) In May of 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve MBIA's claims in this action. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the comprehensive settlement agreement. MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Bank of America Corp.; Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Securities Corp., and Countrywide Financial Corp. et al.; Case No. BC417572 (Ca. Super. Ct., County of Los Angeles) In May of 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve MBIA's claims in this action. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the comprehensive settlement agreement. MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (in its corporate capacity and as conservator and receiver for IndyMac Federal Bank, F.S.B.); Civil Action No. 09-01011 (ABJ) (D.D.C.) On March 8, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's ruling dismissing MBIA Corp.'s amended complaint. MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al.; Index No. 603751/2009 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County) On March 8, 2013, the defendants filed their answer to the amended complaint. On April 19, 2013, the court issued an order scheduling fact discovery to close by June 30, 2014. MBIA Insurance Corp. v. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (f/k/a Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.); Index No. 64676/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., County of Westchester) On October 9, 2013, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC filed its motion for summary judgment. MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Ally Financial Inc. (f/k/a GMAC, LLC) et al.; 12-cv-02563 SRN/TNL (D. Minn.) This case is currently stayed. MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Flagstar ABS, LLC, et al.; 13-cv-0262 (JSR) (S.D.N.Y.) The parties filed a Stipulation of Discontinuance and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice of this action on May 2, 2013. Under the terms of the settlement, MBIA Corp. dismissed the lawsuit against Flagstar Bank in exchange for $110 million in cash and other consideration. Transformation Litigation ABN AMRO Bank N.V. et al. v. Eric Dinallo et al.; Index no. 601846/09 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County) On March 4, 2013, the court issued a decision dismissing the Article 78 proceeding. On April 2, 2013, the remaining plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the Appellate Division, First Department. In May of 2013, following the Bank of America and Societe Generale settlements, all plaintiffs in this matter dismissed their claims. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the settlement agreements. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. et al. v. MBIA Inc. et al.; Index No. 601475/2009 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County) In May of 2013, following the Bank of America and Societe Generale settlements, all plaintiffs in this matter dismissed their claims. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the settlement agreements. Barclays Bank PLC., et al. v. Wrynn et al.; Index No. 651811/2010 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County) In May of 2013, following the Bank of America and Societe Generale settlements, all plaintiffs in this matter dismissed their claims. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the settlement agreements. CQS ABS Master Fund Ltd., CQS Select ABS Master Fund Ltd., and CQS ABS Alpha Master Fund Ltd. v. MBIA Inc. et al.; Civil Action No. 12-cv-6840 (R.S.) (S.D.N.Y.) On October 23, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to prospectively enjoin National from issuing dividends during the pendency of the litigation. Although the motion referenced the dividend that the Company previously had disclosed that National intended to pay in the fourth quarter of 2013, that dividend was paid prior to the filing of the motion and therefore is not subject to the relief requested by the motion. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” for information regarding this dividend. National filed its reply to the motion on November 1, 2013, and believes it is not meritorious and should be denied. The court has adjourned oral argument on the motion to November 14, 2013. The court entered a revised Management Plan and Scheduling Order setting a fact discovery deadline of April 4, 2014. Broadbill Partners LP, et al. v. MBIA Inc., et al.; Index No. 653865/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County) On June 6, 2013, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the litigation without prejudice. A Stipulation of Discontinuance was filed on June 7, 2013. Corporate Litigation Bank of America v. MBIA Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Indenture Trustee; Index No. 70444/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Westchester County) In May of 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve their respective claims in this action. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the comprehensive settlement agreement. MBIA Inc. v. Bank of America Corp. and Blue Ridge Investments, L.L.C.; Index No. 51664/2013 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Westchester County) In May of 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve their respective claims in this action. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the comprehensive settlement agreement. Mary Crescente v. Joseph Brown, et al.; Index No. 17595/2008 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Westchester County) On March 25, 2013, a Stipulation of Discontinuance was filed with the court resolving the litigation. Ambac Bond Insurance Coverage Cases, Coordinated Proceeding Case No. JCCP 4555 (Super. Ct. of Cal., County of San Francisco) The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the March 22, 2013 decision that granted the Bond Insurer defendants' motion to strike pursuant to California's Anti-SLAPP statute dismissing the plaintiffs' claims under California's Cartwright Act. On October 1, 2013, the Bond Insurer defendants' filed a notice of cross-appeal. Tri-City Healthcare District v. Citibank. et al.; Case No. 30-2010-00359692 (Super. Ct. of Cal., County of Orange) The parties reached an agreement to resolve Tri-City Healthcare District's claims in this matter. City of Phoenix v. AMBAC et al., Case No. 2:10-cv-00555-TMB (D. Ariz.) On June 4, 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve the City of Phoenix's claims in this matter. National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. et al. v City of Detroit, Michigan et al.; Adv. Pro. No 13-05309-swr (Bkcy. E.D. MI) On November 8, 2013, National (together with Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) commenced an adversary proceeding against the City of Detroit and certain individuals employees/managers in the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case titled In re: City of Detroit, Michigan; Case No. 13-53846, pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The complaint seeks, among other things, a declaration that the City of Detroit and its employees/managers must comply with Michigan state law in the collection, segregation and use of restricted ad valorem tax proceeds levied and pledged to repay the principal and interest on several series of Detroit's unlimited tax general obligation bonds. The Company is defending against the aforementioned actions in which it is a defendant and expects ultimately to prevail on the merits. There is no assurance, however, that the Company will prevail in these actions. Adverse rulings in these actions could have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to implement its strategy and on its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. At this stage of the litigation, there has not been a determination as to the amount, if any, of damages. Accordingly, the Company is not able to estimate any amount of loss or range of loss. There are no other material lawsuits pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened, to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party.

Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies

The following commitments and contingencies provide an update of those discussed in “Note 20: Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and should be read in conjunction with the complete descriptions provided in the aforementioned Form 10-K.

Recovery Litigation

MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., et al.; Index No. 602825/08 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County)

In May of 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve MBIA's claims in this action. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the comprehensive settlement agreement.

MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Bank of America Corp.; Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Countrywide Securities Corp., and Countrywide Financial Corp. et al.; Case No. BC417572 (Ca. Super. Ct., County of Los Angeles)

MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (in its corporate capacity and as conservator and receiver for IndyMac Federal Bank, F.S.B.); Civil Action No. 09-01011 (ABJ) (D.D.C.)

On March 8, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's ruling dismissing MBIA Corp.'s amended complaint.

MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al.; Index No. 603751/2009 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County)

On March 8, 2013, the defendants filed their answer to the amended complaint. On April 19, 2013, the court issued an order scheduling fact discovery to close by June 30, 2014.

MBIA Insurance Corp. v. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (f/k/a Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.); Index No. 64676/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., County of Westchester)

On October 9, 2013, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC filed its motion for summary judgment.

MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Ally Financial Inc. (f/k/a GMAC, LLC) et al.; 12-cv-02563 SRN/TNL (D. Minn.)

This case is currently stayed.

MBIA Insurance Corp. v. Flagstar ABS, LLC, et al.; 13-cv-0262 (JSR) (S.D.N.Y.)

The parties filed a Stipulation of Discontinuance and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice of this action on May 2, 2013. Under the terms of the settlement, MBIA Corp. dismissed the lawsuit against Flagstar Bank in exchange for $110 million in cash and other consideration.

Transformation Litigation

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. et al. v. Eric Dinallo et al.; Index no. 601846/09 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County)

On March 4, 2013, the court issued a decision dismissing the Article 78 proceeding. On April 2, 2013, the remaining plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the Appellate Division, First Department. In May of 2013, following the Bank of America and Societe Generale settlements, all plaintiffs in this matter dismissed their claims. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the settlement agreements.

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. et al. v. MBIA Inc. et al.; Index No. 601475/2009 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County)

In May of 2013, following the Bank of America and Societe Generale settlements, all plaintiffs in this matter dismissed their claims. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the settlement agreements.

Barclays Bank PLC., et al. v. Wrynn et al.; Index No. 651811/2010 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County)

CQS ABS Master Fund Ltd., CQS Select ABS Master Fund Ltd., and CQS ABS Alpha Master Fund Ltd. v. MBIA Inc. et al.; Civil Action No. 12-cv-6840 (R.S.) (S.D.N.Y.)

On October 23, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to prospectively enjoin National from issuing dividends during the pendency of the litigation. Although the motion referenced the dividend that the Company previously had disclosed that National intended to pay in the fourth quarter of 2013, that dividend was paid prior to the filing of the motion and therefore is not subject to the relief requested by the motion. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” for information regarding this dividend. National filed its reply to the motion on November 1, 2013, and believes it is not meritorious and should be denied. The court has adjourned oral argument on the motion to November 14, 2013. The court entered a revised Management Plan and Scheduling Order setting a fact discovery deadline of April 4, 2014.

Broadbill Partners LP, et al. v. MBIA Inc., et al.; Index No. 653865/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. County)

On June 6, 2013, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the litigation without prejudice. A Stipulation of Discontinuance was filed on June 7, 2013.

Corporate Litigation

Bank of America v. MBIA Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Indenture Trustee; Index No. 70444/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Westchester County)

In May of 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve their respective claims in this action. Refer to “Note 1: Business Developments and Risks and Uncertainties” included herein for a description of the comprehensive settlement agreement.

MBIA Inc. v. Bank of America Corp. and Blue Ridge Investments, L.L.C.; Index No. 51664/2013 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Westchester County)

Mary Crescente v. Joseph Brown, et al.; Index No. 17595/2008 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Westchester County)

On March 25, 2013, a Stipulation of Discontinuance was filed with the court resolving the litigation.

Ambac Bond Insurance Coverage Cases, Coordinated Proceeding Case No. JCCP 4555 (Super. Ct. of Cal., County of San Francisco)

The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the March 22, 2013 decision that granted the Bond Insurer defendants' motion to strike pursuant to California's Anti-SLAPP statute dismissing the plaintiffs' claims under California's Cartwright Act. On October 1, 2013, the Bond Insurer defendants' filed a notice of cross-appeal.

Tri-City Healthcare District v. Citibank. et al.; Case No. 30-2010-00359692 (Super. Ct. of Cal., County of Orange)

The parties reached an agreement to resolve Tri-City Healthcare District's claims in this matter.

City of Phoenix v. AMBAC et al., Case No. 2:10-cv-00555-TMB (D. Ariz.)

On June 4, 2013, the parties reached an agreement to resolve the City of Phoenix's claims in this matter.

National Public Finance Guarantee Corp. et al. v City of Detroit, Michigan et al.; Adv. Pro. No 13-05309-swr (Bkcy. E.D. MI)

On November 8, 2013, National (together with Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) commenced an adversary proceeding against the City of Detroit and certain individuals employees/managers in the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case titled In re: City of Detroit, Michigan; Case No. 13-53846, pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The complaint seeks, among other things, a declaration that the City of Detroit and its employees/managers must comply with Michigan state law in the collection, segregation and use of restricted ad valorem tax proceeds levied and pledged to repay the principal and interest on several series of Detroit's unlimited tax general obligation bonds.

The Company is defending against the aforementioned actions in which it is a defendant and expects ultimately to prevail on the merits. There is no assurance, however, that the Company will prevail in these actions. Adverse rulings in these actions could have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to implement its strategy and on its business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. At this stage of the litigation, there has not been a determination as to the amount, if any, of damages. Accordingly, the Company is not able to estimate any amount of loss or range of loss.

There are no other material lawsuits pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened, to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party.

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