Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to the Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options and SARs (share settled)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Cost Method Investments
Cost-method Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Valuation Method
Fair value assets measured on non-recurring basis valuation method
Fair value assets measured on non-recurring basis valuation method.
Impaired
Fair Value Assets Measured On Non Recurring Basis Impaired Yes Or No
Fair Value Assets Measured On Non Recurring Basis Impaired Yes Or No.
Total cost method investments, Total at Estimated Fair Value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Total cost method investments, Impairment Losses
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Amount of Impairment Loss
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Balances Of Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Tax
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments In Securities
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]
Summary Of Transactions In Reserves For Claims
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary Of The Company's Loss Reserves
Schedule Of Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Reported And Incurred But Not Reported Claims [Table Text Block]
Schedule of liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense reported and incurred but not reported claims.
Components Of Net Periodic Benefits Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non cash net unrealized gain on investments, deferred tax provision
Deferred Tax Provision Related to Unrealized Gain Loss on Investments
The amount of deferred tax provision resulting from unrealized gains and losses during the period.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cost-basis investments
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Accrued dividends and interest
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated fair value
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated fair value
Total Financial Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Total Financial Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Auction rate security bond par value
Auction rate security bond par value
Auction rate security bond par value
Percentage of auction rate security guaranteed
Percentage of auction rate security guaranteed
Percentage of auction rate security guaranteed
Percentage of carrying value of auction rate securities
Percentage Of Carrying Value Of Auction Rate Securities
Percentage of carrying value of auction rate securities
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
StockOptionsAndStockAppreciationRightsSARS [Member]
StockOptionsAndStockAppreciationRightsSARS [Member]
Stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARS). Stock options represent a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. SARS represent the right to receive stock-based compensation equal to the appreciation of a predetermined number of the entity's shares, during a predetermined time period.
SARs
StockAppreciationRightsShareSettledSARS [Member]
Right to receive stock-based compensation equal to the appreciation of a predetermined number of the entity's shares, during a predetermined time period.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number Of Shares, Outstanding Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number Of Shares, SARs granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Number Of Shares, Options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number Of Shares, Options/SARs cancelled/forfeited/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Number Of Shares, Outstanding Ending Balance
Number Of Shares, Exercisable as of March 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, SARs granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options/SARs cancelled/forfeited/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Ending Balance
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable as of March 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding Ending Balance
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable as of March 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding Ending Balance
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable as of March 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Balance Sheets
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Balance Sheets [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Balance Sheets Table Text Block
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Statements Of Income
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Statements of Income [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Statements of Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Table]
Trading Securities [Table]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets, Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
General Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Special Revenue Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions
Issuer Obligations Of U S States Territories And Political Subdivisions Special Revenue [Member]
Issuer Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions Special Revenue [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Auction Rate Securities
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Total Fixed Maturities
Debt Securities [Member]
Common Stocks And Nonredeemable Preferred Stocks
Common Stocks And Nonredeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]
Common stocks and nonredeemable preferred stocks [Member]
Equity Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Certificates Of Deposit And Other
Certificates Of Deposit And Other [Member]
Certificates Of Deposit And Other [Member]
Short-Term Investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains
Available For Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gain Accumulated In Investments
Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized gains before deducting pre-tax unrealized losses on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments.
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses
Available For Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Loss Accumulated In Investments
Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized loss before deducting pre-tax unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments.
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance, beginning of year, shares
Shares, Issued
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Shares of common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares of common stock repurchased and retired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Stock options and stock appreciation rights exercised (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Stock options and stock appreciation rights exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Amortization related to postretirement health benefits
Amortization Related to Postretirement Health Benefits
The change in equity due to the amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized gains/losses relating to postretirement benefits, net of tax.
Net unrealized gain on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Income tax benefit from share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Balance, end of year
Balance, end of year, shares
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at January 1
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interest resulting from subsidiary purchase
Temporary Equity, Interest Resulting From Subsidiary Purchase
Temporary Equity, Interest Resulting From Subsidiary Purchase
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
Temporary Equity, Net Income
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Balance, net
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Net premiums written
Premiums Written, Net
Investment income - interest and dividends
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Net realized gain on investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Other
Other Income
Total Revenues
Revenues
Operating Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Commissions to agents
Insurance Commissions
Provision (benefit) for claims
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Salaries, employee benefits and payroll taxes
Labor and Related Expense
Office occupancy and operations
Office Occupancy And Operations
Office Occupancy And Operations
Business development
Business Development
Filing fees, franchise and local taxes
Filing Fees,Franchise And Local Taxes
Filing Fees, Franchise And Local Taxes
Premium and retaliatory taxes
Premium And Retaliatory Taxes
Premium And Retaliatory Taxes
Professional and contract labor fees
Professional Fees
Other
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Total Operating Expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Provision for Income Taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss (Income) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income Attributable to the Company
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted
Cash Dividends Paid per Common Share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Gross realized gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Common stocks and nonredeemable preferred stocks
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss), Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Other than temporary impairment of securities
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities
Total, Gross realized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Net realized gain from securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Impairments of other investments
Impairments Of Other Investments
Impairments of other investments.
Gain on other investments
Gain On Other Investments
Gain on other investments.
Loss On Other Investments
Loss On Other Investments
Loss On Other Investments
Total
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Net Realized Gain
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Investments in securities:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2014: $86,681,267; 2013: $87,980,160)
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: 2014: $23,045,751; 2013: $22,200,369)
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Short-term investments
Other Short-term Investments
Other investments
Other Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Premium and fees receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts: 2014: $3,000,909; 2013: $2,620,903)
Premiums and Other Receivables, Net
Accrued interest and dividends
Accrued Investment Income Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Current income taxes recoverable
Income Taxes Receivable
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Reserves for claims
Liability for Title Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Temporary Equity, Redemption Value
Stockholders' Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock (1,000,000 authorized shares; no shares issued)
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock - no par value (10,000,000 authorized shares; 2,036,831 and 2,037,135 shares issued and outstanding 2014 and 2013, respectively, excluding 291,676 shares for 2014 and 2013 of common stock held by the Company’s subsidiary)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders' equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Reserves For Claims
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]
Treasury stock shares acquired from Company officers
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired From Company Officers
Number of shares of Company common stock repurchased from officers of the Company
Treasury stock acquired from Company officers (dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired From Company Officers Cost Per Share
Cost per share of Company common stock repurchased from officers of the Company
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Common Stock And Nonredeemable Preferred Stock
Common Stock And Nonredeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock And Nonredeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Equity securities
Fixed maturities
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
United Title Agency [Member]
United Title Agency [Member]
United Title Agency [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Non-Compete Contract
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Referral Relationships
Referral Relationships [Member]
Referral Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition, By Interest Acquired [Axis]
Business Acquisition, By Interest Acquired [Axis]
Business Acquisition, By Interest Acquired [Axis]
Business Acquisition, By Interest Acquired [Domain]
Business Acquisition By Interest Acquired [Domain]
Business Acquisition, By Interest Acquired [Domain]
70%
Seventy Percent [Member]
Seventy percent [Member]
30%
Thirty Percentage [Member]
Thirty Percentage [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership percentage acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business acquisition, remaining ownership interest
Business acquisition, remaining ownership interest
Business acquisition, remaining ownership interest
Business acquisition, remaining purchase period
Business Acquisition Remaining Purchase Period
Business Acquisition Remaining Purchase Period
Fair value of total consideration to be transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Fair value of consideration paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payment period of purchase price
Payment Period Of Purchase Price
Payment Period Of Purchase Price
Business acquisition, purchase price payment calculation period
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Payment Calculation Period
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Payment Calculation Period
Business Acquisition Purchase Price
Business Acquisition Purchase Price
Total consideration to be transferred for a business acquisition
Purchase price of acquisition
Net income required to estimate fair value of purchase price
Business Acquisitions Purchase Price Allocation Net Income Required To Calculate Fair Value Estimate Of Purchase Price
Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation, Net Income Required To Calculate Fair Value Estimate Of Purchase Price
Fair value input discount rate
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Fair value of the noncontrolling interest amount
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Fair value of identifiable net assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Intangible assets amortized period
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Accumulated amortization of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Selected Financial Information About The Company's Operations By Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Table]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Table]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Table]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Line Items]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Line Items]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Line Items]
Incremental dilutive potential common shares, calculated using treasury stock method (in shares)
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Maximum shares of Company stock to be granted to key employees or directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award
SARs and options expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
SARs and options vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Annual rate at which stock appreciation rights and options are exercisable and vest
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Percentage Of Exercisable And Vesting Period
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, percentage of exercisable and vesting period
Compensation expense relating to SARs or options vesting
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Number of stock options or SARs granted where exercise price was less than market price on date of grant
Number Of Stock Options Or SARs Granted Where Exercise Price Was Less Than Market Price On Date Of Grant
Number of stock options or SARs granted where exercise price was less than market price on date of grant.
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Share-Based Award Transactions
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Total Fixed Income Securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Unrealized Gains And Losses On Available-For-Sale Securities
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Postretirement Benefits Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Ending balance
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use Of Estimates And Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net realized gain on investment
Other-than-temporary impairments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Prior year service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Unrecognized loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Tax
Net Income
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost
Equity securities, available-for-sale, cost
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Premiums and fees receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, no par value
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, held by Company's subsidiary
Common Stock Held By Companys Subsidiary
Common Stock Held By Company's Subsidiary
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Axis]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Axis]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment, Category [Domain]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment, Category [Domain]
Fixed Maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities
Unrealized losses
Available For Sale Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Aggregate Losses Accumulated In Investments
Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized loss on securities classified as available-for-sale impacting investments.
Number of securities with unrealized losses
Number of securities with unrealized losses
Number of securities with unrealized losses.
Other-than-temporary impairment charges
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Title Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Provision, charged to operations
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Payments of claims, net of recoveries
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Service cost - benefits earned during the year
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
(Accretion) amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of unrecognized losses
Net periodic benefits costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Employee benefits and other payments
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Title Insurance Agencies
Limited Liability Company [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other investments
Premiums and fees receivable
Cumulative probability of earning maximum rate until maturity
Percentage of cumulative probability of earning maximum rate until maturity
Percentage of cumulative probability of earning maximum rate until maturity
Cumulative probability of principle returned prior to maturity
Percentage of cumulative probability of principle returned prior to maturity
Percentage of cumulative probability of principle returned prior to maturity
Cumulative probability of default at some future point
Percentage of cumulative probability of default at some future point
Percentage of cumulative probability of default at some future point
Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Gross Unrealized Gains And Losses And Amortized Cost For Securities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Fixed Maturity Securities
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Gross Realized Gains And Losses On Securities
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Unrealized Losses On Investments
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at January 1
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Redemptions and sales
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, (Sales), Issuances, (Settlements)
Realized gain - included in net realized gain on investments
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Unrealized gain - included in other comprehensive income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Ending balance, net
Other income
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance at January 1
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Addition of contingent liability
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issuances
Reduction of contingent consideration
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Ending balance, net
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Amortization (accretion) related to prior year service cost
Amortization of unrecognized loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Unrealized gains on investments arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for sales of securities included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for write-downs of securities included in net income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Write-down of Securities, before Tax
Other comprehensive income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Income tax expense related to postretirement health benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Income tax expense related to unrealized gains on investments arising during the year
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Income tax benefit related to reclassification adjustment for sales of securities included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Income tax expense related to reclassification adjustment for write-downs of securities included in net income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Write-down of Securities, Tax
Net income tax expense on other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income Attributable to the Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property
Like-Kind Exchange Deposits And Reverse Exchange Property
Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property
Known title claims
Liability for Title Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Known Claims
IBNR
Liability for Title Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR)
Total loss reserves
% of Known title claims
Liability For Title Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Known Claims Percentage
Liability for title claims and claims adjustment expense known claims percentage.
% of IBNR
Liability For Title Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Incurred But Not Reported Percentage
Liability For Title Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) Percentage.
% of Total loss reserves
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Reported And Incurred But Not Reported Claims Percentage
Liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense reported and incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims percentage.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Title Insurance
Operating Segments [Member]
All Other
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Insurance And Other Services Revenue
Insurance And Other Services Revenue
Revenue from net title insurance premiums written and other services.
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Investment income
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
Total Revenues
Operating expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Total assets
Reconciliation Of Total Redeemable Equity
Temporary Equity [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards
Earnings Per Share And Share Awards [Text Block]
EarningsPerShareAndShareAwardsTextBlock
Schedule Of Assumptions Used To Determine Fair Value
Schedule of Assumptions for Fair Value as of Balance Sheet Date of Assets or Liabilities that relate to Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Financial Assets Disclosed
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets Measured At Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Hierarchy Of Investments And Related Impairments Recognized
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization, net
Amortization
Amortization related to postretirement benefits obligation
Cash Flow Amortization Related to Postretirement Health Benefits
The amount of noncash expense charged against earnings in the period related to the amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized gains/losses for postretirement benefits.
Share-based compensation expense related to stock options
Share-based Compensation
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts on premiums receivable
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Net realized gain on investments
Net earnings from other investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Investments
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Decrease in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Decrease in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Increase in current income taxes recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Decrease in current income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Payments of claims, net of recoveries
Payments of Claims Net Recoveries
Cash outflow during the period to pay policyholder benefits, claims and claims settlement expenses, net of recoveries.
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Purchases of short-term securities
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Purchases of other investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term securities
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments
Proceeds from sales and distributions of other investments
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
Proceeds from sales of other assets
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets
Purchases of property
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Exercises of stock options and SARs
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
Supplemental Disclosures:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash Paid During the Year for:
Cash Paid During The Year [Abstract]
Cash Paid During The Year [Abstract]
Income tax payments, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Non cash net unrealized gain on investments, net of deferred tax provision of $(7,267) and $(823,883) for 2014 and 2013, respectively
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Due five years through ten years, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis
Total, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Due in one year or less, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due five years through ten years, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Due after ten years, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Total, Fair Value
Available-For-Sale Debt Securities Estimated Fair Value
Available-For-Sale Debt Securities Estimated Fair Value