Reserves for Claims Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Realized claim recoveries	$ 790,000	$ 1,165,000	$ 1,324,000
Provision rate for title insurance claims	4.80%	(0.50%)	5.90%
Minimum
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Large claim threshold	$ 250,000