Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property	$ 47,815,000	$ 55,580,000

Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property

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Name:	itic_LikeKindExchangeDepositsAndReverseExchangeProperty
Namespace Prefix:	itic_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant