Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Attributable to the Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted Average 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
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Aggregate Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Table]
Investment Income [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Fixed maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Invested cash and other short-term investments
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Miscellaneous interest
Miscellaneous Interest [Member]
Miscellaneous Interest [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Investment income
Investment Income, Net
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Abstract]
Summary of Investments - Other than Investments in Related Parties
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
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]
Net premiums written
Premiums Written, Net
Other income
Other Income
Insurance Commissions
Insurance Commissions
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Common Share and Share Awards
Earnings Per Share And Share Awards [Text Block]
EarningsPerShareAndShareAwardsTextBlock
Acquisition
Business Combination 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]
University Title Company [Domain]
University Title Company [Domain]
University Title Company [Domain]
United Title Agency [Member]
United Title Agency [Member]
United Title Agency [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of total consideration to be transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination Consideration Transferred for Net Cash Position
Business Combination Consideration Transferred for Net Cash Position
Additional business combination consideration transferred as the result of the net cash position of the acquiree
Notes Payable
Notes Payable
Ownership percentage acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition Majority Purchase Price
Business Acquisition Majority Purchase Price
Business Acquisition Majority Purchase Price
Goodwill
Goodwill
Title Plants
Title Plants
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of title plants
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Table]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Table]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, by Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Summary of Investments, by Type [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
States, municipalities and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
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]
Issuer Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions Special Revenue [Member]
Public Utility, Bonds [Member]
Public Utility, Bonds [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Auction rate securities
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Public utilities
Public Utility, Equities [Member]
Banks, trusts and insurance companies
Banks, Trust and Insurance, Equities [Member]
Industrial, miscellaneous and all other
Industrial, Miscellaneous, and All Others [Member]
Technology [Member]
Technology [Member]
This item represents investments by the reporting entity in equity securities issued by technology companies. [Member]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Total other investments
Other Investments [Member]
Total Other Investments [Member]
Total Other Investments [Member]
Total Other Investments [Member]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Cost
Market Value
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Fair Value
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Carrying Amount
Investments in related party accounted for under the cost and equity method
Related Party, Investments, Cost and Equity Method
Related Party, Investments, Cost and Equity Method
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Abstract]
Reinsurance
Supplemental Schedule of Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
DefinedContributionPlanMinimumNumberOfMonthsEmployedEligibility
DefinedContributionPlanMinimumNumberOfMonthsEmployedEligibility
Defined Contribution Plan, Minimum Number Of Months Employed For Eligibility
Minimum number of years employed in order to participate in the 401(k) plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Minimum Number Of Years Employed Employer Contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Minimum Number Of Years Employed For Employer Contributions
Minimum number of hours worked annually in order to participate in the 401(k) plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Minimum Number Of Hours Worked Annually Employer Contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Minimum Number Of Hours Worked Annually For Employer Contributions
Defined contribution plan contribution percent
Defined Contribution Plan, Contribution Percent
Defined contribution plan contribution percent
Expenses related to the 401(k) plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Noncompete period following employment
Deferred Compensation Arrangement Noncompete Period Following Employment
Deferred compensation arrangement noncompete period following employment
Amount accrued for all deferred compensation plan agreements
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Tax Credit Lp [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Tax Credit Lp [Member]
VIEs that are tax credit LP investments.
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Real Estate LLC or LP [Member] [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Real Estate LLC or LP [Member] [Member]
VIEs that are real estate LLC or LP investments.
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Small Business Investment LP [Member] [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Small Business Investment LP [Member] [Member]
VIE’s that are small business investment LP investments.
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Investments [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Fair Value, Amount, Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Fair Value, Amount, Assets
Estimated fair value amount of the assets in the reporting entity's statement of financial position that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the Variable Interest Entity (VIE), where the reporting entity is not the VIE's primary beneficiary.
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Available-for-sale, fixed maturity
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Available for sale securities, equity securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Short-term investments
Other Short-term Investments
Investments in affiliated companies
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Other investments
Other Investments
Premiums and fees receivable
Premiums and Other Receivables, Net
Other receivables
Other Receivables
Current income taxes recoverable
Income Taxes Receivable
Accrued interest and dividends
Accrued Investment Income Receivable
Property, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total Assets
Assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Preferred stock (1,000,000 authorized shares; no shares issued)
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock – no par value (10,000,000 authorized shares; 1,884,283 and 1,949,797 shares issued and outstanding 2016 and 2015, respectively, excluding 291,676 shares for 2016 and 2015 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 attributable to the Company
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
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
Investors Title Insurance Company, net
Investors Title Insurance Company [Member]
Investors Title Insurance Company [Member]
Investors Title Exchange Corporation
Investors Title Exchange Corporation [Member]
Investors Title Exchange Corporation [Member]
Investors Title Accommodation Corporation
Investors Title Accommodation Corporation [Member]
Investors Title Accommodation Corporation [Member]
Investors Capital Management Company
Investors Title Capital Management Corporation [Member]
Investors Title Capital Management Corporation [Member]
Investors Trust Company
Investors Trust Company [Member]
Investors Trust Company [Member]
Investors Title Commercial Agency, LLC
Investors Title Commercial Agency [Member]
Investors Title Commercial Agency [Member]
National Investors Holdings [Member]
National Investors Holdings [Member]
National Investors Holdings [Member]
Cash dividends paid (received) to (from) Parent Company
Cash Dividends Paid (Received) to (from) Parent Company
Cash Dividends Paid (Received) to (from) Parent Company
Cash dividends paid to parent by wholly owned subsidiaries
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company
Dividend received from parent company
Proceeds from Dividends Received
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments in Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Short-term Investments
Short-Term Investments [Policy Text Block]
Short-Term Investments [Policy Text Block]
Other Investments
Equity and Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property Acquired in Settlement of Claims
Property Acquired Settlement Of Claims [Policy Text Block]
Property Acquired Settlement Of Claims [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reserves for Claims
Unpaid Policy Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Premiums Written and Commissions to Agents
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Estimation Methodology, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Exchange Services Revenue
Exchange Services Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Exchange Services Revenue.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Title Plant
Title Plant [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for title plant.
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use Of Estimates and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Threshold of not insured deposits by FDIC
Threshold of not insured deposits by FDIC
Threshold of not insured deposits by FDIC
Cash and cash equivalents uninsured amount
Cash and cash equivalents uninsured amount
Cash and cash equivalents uninsured amount
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]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Income Tax
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Table]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Table]
Insurance Policy [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Title Insurance
Title Insurance Product Line [Member]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Reinsurance Premiums for Insurance Companies, by Product Segment [Line Items]
Direct Premiums Earned
Direct Premiums Earned
Ceded Premiums Earned
Ceded Premiums Earned
Assumed Premiums Earned
Assumed Premiums Earned
Net Amount
Premiums Earned, Net
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net
Premiums, Percentage Assumed to Net
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non cash net unrealized loss (gain) on investments, deferred tax benefit (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.
Adjustments to postretirement benefits obligation, net of deferred tax benefit (provision)
Adjustments To Postretirement Benefits Obligation, Net Of Deferred Tax Benefit Provision
Adjustments To Postretirement Benefits Obligation, Net Of Deferred Tax Benefit Provision
Other investments
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of unrecognized loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net periodic benefit cost at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Business Concentration
Business Concentration [Text Block]
Business Concentration [Text Block]
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported Claims, Amount
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported Claims, Amount
IBNR
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims, Amount
Total loss reserves
Liability for Title Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
% 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.
Basis Of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Special revenue issuer obligations of U S states, territories and political subdivisions
Corporate debt securities
Common stocks and nonredeemable preferred stocks
Common Stocks And Nonredeemable Preferred Stocks [Member]
Common stocks and nonredeemable preferred stocks [Member]
Auction rate securities
General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions
General Obligations Us States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
General Obligations, US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Special revenue issuer obligations of U S states, territories and political subdivisions
Issuer Obligations Us States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities Special Revenues [Member]
Issuer Obligations, US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities Special Revenues [Member]
Other than temporary impairment of securities
Other Than Temporary Impairment Of Securities [Member]
Other Than Temporary Impairment Of Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gross realized gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Gross realized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Net realized gain (loss)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Impairments of other assets and investments
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Net gain on other assets and investments
Gains on Other Assets and Investments
Gains on Other Assets and Investments
Net loss on other assets and investments
Realized Losses on Other Assets and Investments
Realized Losses on Other Assets and Investments
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Statutory Restrictions on Consolidated Stockholders' Equity and Investments [Abstract]
Statutory Restrictions on Consolidated Stockholders' Equity and Investments [Abstract]
Combined capital and surplus on statutory basis
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance
Net income statutory basis
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount
Statutory accounting statutory premium and supplemental reserves
Statutory accounting statutory premium and supplemental reserves
Statutory accounting statutory premium and supplemental reserves
Amount available for dividend distribution with approval from regulatory agencies
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments with Regulatory Approval
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments
Investments on deposit with state insurance departments
Investments on deposit with state insurance departments
Investments on deposit with state insurance departments
Anticipated income tax expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Tax-exempt interest income (net of amortization)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Provision
Allowance for Uncollectible Premiums Receivable [Member]
Reserves for Claims
Reserve for Claims [Member]
Reserve for Claims [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Additions Charge to Other Accounts – Describe
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts
Deductions – Describe
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
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, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value
Cost-basis investments, carrying value
Cost Method Investments
Accrued dividends and interest, carrying value
Accrued dividends and interest carrying value
Accrued dividends and interest carrying value
Financial assets disclosed, carrying value
Financial assets disclosed carrying value
Financial assets disclosed carrying value
Cash and cash equivalents, estimated fair value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cost-basis investments, estimated fair value
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Accrued dividends and interest, estimated fair value
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated fair value
Accrued dividends and interest, Estimated fair value
Financial assets disclosed, estimated fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Table]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
All Other
Other Segments [Member]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]
Supplementary Insurance Information, by Segment [Line Items]
Supplementary Insurance Information, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Supplementary Insurance Information, Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Expenses
Supplementary Insurance Information, Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Losses, Claims and Loss Expense Reserves
Unearned Premiums
Supplementary Insurance Information, Unearned Premiums
Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable
Supplementary Insurance Information, Other Policy Claims and Benefits Payable
Premium Revenue
Supplementary Insurance Information, Premium Revenue
Net Investment Income
Supplementary Insurance Information, Net Investment Income
Benefits, Claims. Losses and Settlement Expenses
Supplementary Insurance Information, Benefits, Claims, Losses and Settlement Expense
Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Supplementary Insurance Information, Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Other Operating Expenses
Supplementary Insurance Information, Other Operating Expense
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization of investments, net
Amortization
Share-based compensation expense related to stock appreciation rights and options
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Excluding Stock Options
Net (gain) loss on disposals of property
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Net realized loss (gain) on investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Net (earnings) loss from other investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Investments
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes
Decrease (increase) in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Decrease (increase) in income taxes recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Decrease (increase) in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchase of subsidiary
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Dividends received from subsidiaries
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Dividends or Interest
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 and net earnings from 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
Proceeds from disposals of property
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash provided by (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
Exercise of stock appreciation rights and options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from note payable
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Payments on note payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Excess tax benefit
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net Increase 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 Elements [Abstract]
Income tax payments, net
Income Taxes Paid
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due in one year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Due five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis
Total
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due after one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Total
Available-For-Sale Debt Securities Estimated Fair Value
Available-For-Sale Debt Securities Estimated Fair Value
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Selected Financial Information About The Company's Operations By Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Investment income – interest and dividends
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
Rental income
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Other
Total Revenues
Revenues
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
Taxes – other than payroll and income
Taxes, Other
Professional and contract labor fees
Professional Fees
Other expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Equity in Net Income of Affiliated Companies
Income Tax Benefit
Net Income
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Basic Earnings per Common Share
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]
Reinsurance
Reinsurance [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
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]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Referral relationships
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross
Tradename
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross
Identifiable intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Identifiable intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Deferred income tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Accrued benefits and retirement services
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Other-than-temporary impairment of assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Impairment Losses
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Postretirement benefit obligation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Net operating loss carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Reinsurance and commission payable
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain on investments
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments
Recorded reserve for claims, net of statutory premium reserves
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Excess of tax over book depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred income tax liabilities
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
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, Outstanding Ending Balance
Number Of Shares, Exercisable as of December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Number Of Shares, Unvested as of December 31, 2016
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Unvested, Number
share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, options, unvested, 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, Outstanding Ending Balance
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable as of December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Unvested as of December 31, 2016
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Unvested, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, options, unvested, 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, Exercisable as of December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Unvested as of December 31, 2016
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Unvested, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, options, unvested, 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 December 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unvested as of December 31, 2016
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Options, Unvested, Intrinsic Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, options, unvested, intrinsic value
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Investments in securities:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2016: $100,162,357; 2015: $102,015,826)
Equity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (cost: 2016: $24,836,032; 2015: $23,855,873)
Short-term investments
Total investments
Investments
Premium and fees receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, net
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Reserve for claims
Current income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock – no par value (10,000,000 authorized shares; 1,884,283 and 1,949,797 shares issued and outstanding 2016 and 2015, respectively, excluding 291,676 shares for 2016 and 2015 of common stock held by the Company’s subsidiary)
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to the Company
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Retirement Agreements and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Statutory Restrictions on Consolidated Stockholders' Equity and Investments
Statutory Restrictions On Consolidated Stockholders' Equity And Investments [Text Block]
Statutory Restrictions On Consolidated Stockholders' Equity And Investments [Text Block]
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
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [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
Balance, beginning of year, shares
Shares, Issued
Net income attributable to the Company
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.
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation adjustment
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Adjustment
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Adjustment
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Net effect of changes in ownership
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Additional paid-in capital from purchase of noncontrolling interest of subsidiary
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent
Subsidiary return of capital
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Temporary Equity, Interest Resulting From Subsidiary Purchase
Temporary Equity, Interest Resulting From Subsidiary Purchase
Temporary Equity, Interest Resulting From Subsidiary Purchase
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
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]
Amortization of other intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
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 appreciation rights and options
Share-based Compensation
Net (gain) loss on disposals of property
Net realized (gain) loss on investments
Net earnings from other investments
Provision for claims
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Provision for deferred income taxes
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
(Increase) decrease in receivables
Decrease (increase) in other assets
Decrease in current income taxes recoverable
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase 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.
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Purchases of short-term securities
Purchases of other investments
Investment in subsidiary
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Purchase of subsidiary, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest of subsidiary
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Purchases of property, equipment and software
Repurchases of common stock
Distribution to noncontrolling interest
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Subsidiary return of capital
Excess tax benefits related to exercise of stock options and SARs
Dividends paid
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
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) loss on investments, net of deferred tax (provision) benefit of $(133,892), $708,564 and $(805,779) for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively
Adjustments to postretirement benefits obligation, net of deferred tax benefit of $192, $21,612 and $16,021 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively
Changes in Financial Statement Amounts Related to Purchase of Subsidiaries, Net of Cash Received
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) [Abstract]
Goodwill and other intangibles acquired
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Acquired
Goodwill and intangible assets acquired due to purchase of subsidiary
Title plant acquired (in prepaid expenses and other assets)
Title Plant Acquired
Title plant acquired due to purchase of subsidiary
Fixed assets acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Prepaid and other assets acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Other Assets Acquired
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities assumed
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Other Liabilities Assumed
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes Acquired
Deferred income taxes acquired due to purchase of subsidiary
Purchase of subsidiary, net of cash received
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
Cash held for escrow and trust deposits
Cash held for escrow and trust deposits
Cash held for escrow and trust deposits
Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property
Like-Kind Exchange Deposits And Reverse Exchange Property
Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property
Net Premiums Written Percentage
Net Premiums Written Percentage
The percentage of total net premiums written originated
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]
Summary of Information of Fixed Stock Options
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Share-Based Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Dividend declared per share
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Common stocks
Common Stock And Nonredeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock And Nonredeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions
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]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Amendment [Member]
Plan Amendment [Member]
Plan Amendment [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Preferred Class A
Preferred Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of votes
Number of Votes
Number of Votes
Threshold of common stock percentage for common stock diluted
Threshold of Common Stock Percentage for Common Stock Diluted
Threshold of Common Stock Percentage for Common Stock Diluted
Shares of Class A Preferred Stock Available Per Right
Shares of Class A Preferred Stock Available Per Right
Shares of Class A Preferred Stock available for purchase form the Company for each Right held.
Threshold of days following requirements for exercise rights
Threshold of Days Following Requirements for Exercise Rights
Threshold of days following requirements for exercise Rights
Ownership percentage of common stock
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Threshold of beneficial ownership of outstanding common stock for the Rights exchanging
Threshold of Beneficial Ownership of Outstanding Common Stock for the Rights Exchanging
Threshold of beneficial ownership of outstanding common stock for the Rights exchanging
Threshold of percentage of assets or earning power sold or transferred for merger
Threshold of Percentage of Assets or Earning Power Sold or Transferred for Merger
Threshold of percentage of assets or earning power sold or transferred for merger
Threshold of prior acquisition common stock percentage for the Right exchanging
Threshold of prior acquisition common stock percentage for the Right exchanging
Threshold of prior acquisition common stock percentage for the Right exchanging
Redemption price per right
Redemption Price per Right
Redemption price per right
Purchase price of preferred stock per Unit
Purchase price of preferred stock per Unit
Purchase price of preferred stock per Unit
Schedule of Gross Unrealized Gains (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 Earnings on Investments
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Gross Realized Gain (Loss) on Securities
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [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
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Assets Measured at Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Assets 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]
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]
Unrealized Gains And Losses On Available-For-Sale Securities
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Postretirement Benefits Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [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
Impairments of other assets and investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Unrecognized prior service credit (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
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Table]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Table]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Table]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
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
Intrinsic values of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Options and SARs vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payments Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payments Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Fair value of options and SARs vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payments Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payments Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period, Fair Value
Weighted-average fair values for SARs issued (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Compensation expense relating to SARs or options vesting
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under stock award plans
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period of unrecognized compensation cost recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
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.
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplementary Insurance Information
Supplementary Insurance Information, for Insurance Companies Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Investment income – interest and dividends
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
Operating Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Commissions to agents
Office occupancy and operations
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
Other
Total Operating Expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Provision for Income Taxes
Net Income
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
One-Percent Point Increase: Effect on the service cost component
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service Cost Component
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service Cost Component
One-Percent Point Increase: Effect on interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Interest Cost Component
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Interest Cost Component
One-Percent Point Increase: Total effect on the net periodic postretirement benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
One-Percent Point Decrease: Effect on the service cost component
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service Cost Components
One-Percent Point Decrease: Effect on interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Interest Cost Components
One-Percent Point Decrease: Total effect on the net periodic postretirement benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
One-Percent Point Increase: Effect on those currently receiving benefits (retirees and spouses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Currently Receiving Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Currently Receiving Benefits
One-Percent Point Increase: Effect on active fully eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Active Fully Eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Active Fully Eligible
One-Percent Point Increase: Effect on actives not yet eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Actives Not Yet Eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Actives Not Yet Eligible
One-Percent Point Increase: Total effect on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
One-Percent Point Decrease: Effect on those currently receiving benefits (retirees and spouses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Currently Receiving Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Currently Receiving Benefits
One-Percent Point Decrease: Effect on active fully eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Active Fully Eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Active Fully Eligible
One-Percent Point Decrease: Effect on actives not yet eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Actives Not Yet Eligible
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation, Actives Not Yet Eligible
One-Percent Point Decrease: Total effect on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
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
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Unrecognized prior service cost
Amortization of loss, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax
Actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Balance at end of year
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions
Total fixed maturity securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Total Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Total Aggregate Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
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 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 (loss) on investments
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Gain Included In Earnings
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Gain Included In Earnings
Unrealized (loss) gain – included in other comprehensive income (loss)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Ending balance at December 31
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Table]
Trading Securities [Table]
Common stocks
Money market funds and certificates of deposit
Certificates Of Deposit And Other [Member]
Certificates Of Deposit And Other [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Number of Special Revenue Bonds
Number of Special Revenue Bonds
Number of Special Revenue Bonds
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
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.
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.
Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available For Sale Equity Securities Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Gross Unrealized Losses
Estimated Fair Value
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Estimated Fair Value
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Estimated Fair Value
Short Term Investments Amortized Cost Basis
Short Term Investments Amortized Cost Basis
Short Term Investments Amortized Cost Basis
Short Term Investments Gross Unrealized Gains
Short Term Investments Gross Unrealized Gains
Short Term Investments Gross Unrealized Gains
Short Term Investments Gross Unrealized Losses
Short Term Investments Gross Unrealized Losses
Short Term Investments Gross Unrealized Losses
Short Term Investments Estimated Fair Value
Short Term Investments Estimated Fair Value
Short Term Investments Estimated Fair Value
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.
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 [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, Category [Domain]
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
Number of securities with unrealized losses
Number of securities with unrealized losses
Number of securities with unrealized losses.
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net, Available-for-sale Securities
Securities par value
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Percent of securities par value guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education
Debt Instrument, Par Value, Percent Guaranteed
Debt Instrument, Par Value, Percent Guaranteed
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Office buildings and improvements (25 years)
Building [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and equipment (3 to 10 years)
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Automobiles (3 years)
Automobiles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
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]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Accrued postretirement benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost – benefits earned during the year
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Accrued postretirement benefit obligation at end of year
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Table]
Number of title insurance subsidiaries
Number of title insurance subsidiaries
Number of title insurance subsidiaries
Number of States in which Entity operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Cost method investment, aggregate cost
Cost method investment, aggregate cost
This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the cost method of accounting.
Premium collection period before reserved
Premium collection period before reserved
Premium collection period before reserved
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrecognized prior service cost and unrecognized actuarial losses associated with postretirement benefit liabilities
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Potential claim payment period after policy issuance
Potential claim payment period after policy issuance
Potential claim payment period after policy issuance
Lag time between Policy effective dates and transaction reporting dates
Lag time between Policy effective dates and transaction reporting dates
Lag time between Policy effective dates and transaction reporting dates
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Other comprehensive income (loss) 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 (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Ending balance
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Reserves for Claims
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims Disclosure [Text Block]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, cost
Equity securities, available-for-sale, cost
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Insurance [Abstract]
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table]
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table]
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Realized claim recoveries
Realized Claim Recoveries
Realized claim recoveries
Provision rate for title insurance claims
Provision Rate for Title Insurance Claims
Provision rate for title insurance claims
Large claim threshold
Large Claim Threshold
Large Claim Threshold
Investments In Securities and Fair Value
Investments In Securities and Fair Value [Text Block]
Investments In Securities and Fair Value [Text Block]
Expected Life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Yield Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Components Of Net Periodic Benefits Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Funded Status On The Balance Sheet
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Development Of The Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Changes in Amounts Related to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Pre-Tax
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Pre-Tax, to be Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Effect of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost and Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
TEXAS
TEXAS
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Net Premiums Written
Net Premiums Written [Member]
Net Premiums Written [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
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
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Title Insurance
Operating Segments [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Insurance And Other Services Revenue
Insurance And Other Services Revenue
Revenue from net title insurance premiums written and other services.
Total Revenues
Operating expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Total assets
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Provisions related to: Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Provisions related to: Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total provision charged to operations
Claims paid, net of recoveries, related to: Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Claims paid, net of recoveries, related to: Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total claims paid, net of recoveries
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Balance, end of year
Weighted-average market price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Weighted-Average Market Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Weighted-Average Market Price
Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Amortization related to prior year service cost
Amortization of unrecognized loss
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation adjustment
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for sale of securities included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment for write-down of securities included in net income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Write-down of Securities, before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Income tax expense (benefit) related to postretirement health benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Income tax expense (benefit) related to unrealized gains (losses) 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 sale 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-down of securities included in net income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Write-down of Securities, Tax
Net income tax expense (benefit) on other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
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
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Assumed premiums written
Assumed Premiums Written
Ceded premiums written
Ceded Premiums Written
Fully eligible active employee
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Fully Eligible Active Employees
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Fully Eligible Active Employees
Non-eligible active employees
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Non-Eligible Active Employees
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Non-Eligible Active Employees
Plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits
Funded status of accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, recognized in other liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities
Investments by Category [Axis]
Investments by Category [Axis]
Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain]
Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain]
Cost-basis investments
Cost-method Investments [Member]
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 at Estimated Fair Value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Impairment Losses
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale, Amount of Impairment Loss
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
$30.00 - $39.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range1 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
$40.00 - $49.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range2 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
$50.00 - $59.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range3 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
$60.00 - $69.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range4 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
$70.00 - $79.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range5 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 5 [Member]
$80.00 - $89.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range6 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 6 [Member]
$90.00 - $99.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range7 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 7 [Member]
$30.00 - $99.99
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range8 [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercise Price Range 8 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options Outstanding - Number Outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
SARs exercise price, lower limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
SARs exercise price, upper limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Shares
SARs Outstanding - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
SARs - Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Awards, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price
SARs Exercisable - Number Exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Shares
SARs Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Appreciation Rights Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Shares, Weighted Average Exercise Price