Fair value of non-compete agreement recorded in a business combination at the acquisition date.

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Fair value of intangible assets recorded in a business combination at the acquisition date.

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Fair value of title plant recorded in a business combination at the acquisition date.

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Amount of assets acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount of other assets expected to be realized or consumed after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Acquisition and Disposition Activity - Schedule of Assets Acquired under Business Acquisitions (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 17, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Feb. 24, 2014	May 01, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 517,526us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 8,600us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 401,872us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 401,872us-gaap_Goodwill
Title Company LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	221				200
Non-compete agreement	63
Title plant	14
Other intangible assets	75
Other assets	3
Total Assets	376
Louisiana Abstract and Title Llc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	155					200
Non-compete agreement	100
Title plant	9
Other intangible assets	130
Other assets	6
Total Assets	$ 400