CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common and Class B Common Stock ($1 par value)	Additional paid-in capital	Accumulated other comprehensive earnings	Retained earnings	Treasury stock	Noncontrolling interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 700,453	$ 24,358	$ 179,205	$ 12,555	$ 479,733	$ (2,666)	$ 7,268
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net loss attributable to Stewart	(12,448)				(12,448)
Stock bonuses and other	1,013	16	997
Stock repurchases	(1,393)	(38)	(1,355)
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on investments	2,759			2,759
Net realized gain reclassification	(651)			(651)
Foreign currency translation	(6,499)			(6,499)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,104						1,104
Subsidiary dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	(1,677)						(1,677)
Net effect of changes in ownership and other	98						98
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$ 682,759	$ 24,336	$ 178,847	$ 8,164	$ 467,285	$ (2,666)	$ 6,793