Investors Title (ITIC) 10-Q 8 Aug 18 2018 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jul. 19, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Entity Registrant Name	INVESTORS TITLE CO
Entity Central Index Key	720,858
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,886,630

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 29,289	$ 20,214
Investments in securities:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: June 30, 2018: $93,469; December 31, 2017: $100,314)	94,578	103,341
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: June 30, 2018: $26,956; December 31, 2017: $26,003)	48,026	47,367
Short-term investments	24,950	23,780
Other investments	11,622	12,032
Total investments	179,176	186,520
Premium and fees receivable	11,008	10,031
Accrued interest and dividends	1,015	1,100
Prepaid expenses and other receivables	7,974	7,730
Property, net	10,820	10,173
Goodwill and other intangible assets	11,032	11,357
Other assets	1,457	1,403
Current income taxes receivable	1,427	385
Total Assets	253,198	248,913
Liabilities:
Reserve for claims	32,484	34,801
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	25,140	27,565
Deferred income taxes, net	9,461	8,626
Total liabilities	67,085	70,992
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock (1,000 authorized shares; no shares issued)	0	0
Common stock – no par value (10,000 authorized shares; 1,887 and 1,886 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, excluding in each period 292 shares of common stock held by the Company)	0	0
Retained earnings	185,252	161,891
Accumulated other comprehensive income	806	15,945
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to the Company	186,058	177,836
Noncontrolling interests	55	85
Total stockholders' equity	186,113	177,921
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$ 253,198	$ 248,913

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 93,469	$ 100,314
Equity securities, cost	$ 26,956	$ 26,003
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, no par value
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,887	1,886
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,887	1,886
Common stock, held by Company's subsidiary	292	292

Consolidated Statements Of Inco

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Revenues:
Net premiums written	$ 35,142	$ 34,672	$ 64,701	$ 67,410
Escrow and other title-related fees	2,149	1,942	3,653	3,957
Non-title services	1,696	1,515	3,288	2,878
Interest and dividends	1,125	1,114	2,243	2,211
Other investment income	1,181	766	1,450	995
Net realized investment gains	288	83	441	186
Net unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments	348	0	(294)	0
Other	7	33	230	281
Total Revenues	41,936	40,125	75,712	77,918
Operating Expenses:
Commissions to agents	16,427	16,598	30,452	32,929
Provision (benefit) for claims	564	140	(842)	860
Personnel expenses	10,798	9,942	22,138	19,900
Office and technology expenses	2,326	1,984	4,395	3,923
Other expenses	3,007	3,115	5,530	5,509
Total Operating Expenses	33,122	31,779	61,673	63,121
Income before Income Taxes	8,814	8,346	14,039	14,797
Provision for Income Taxes	1,894	2,672	2,946	4,657
Net Income	6,920	5,674	11,093	10,140
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	27	1	30	11
Net Income Attributable to the Company	$ 6,947	$ 5,675	$ 11,123	$ 10,151
Basic Earnings per Common Share	$ 3.68	$ 3.01	$ 5.90	$ 5.38
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic	1,887	1,887	1,886	1,886
Diluted Earnings per Common Share	$ 3.66	$ 2.99	$ 5.87	$ 5.35
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted	1,897	1,897	1,896	1,896
Cash Dividends Paid per Common Share	$ 0.40	$ 0.35	$ 0.80	$ 0.55

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 6,920	$ 5,674	$ 11,093	$ 10,140
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Amortization of unrecognized loss	0	2	0	4
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments arising during the period	(258)	1,396	(1,918)	3,062
Reclassification adjustment for sales of securities included in net income	0	(83)	0	(173)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax	(258)	1,315	(1,918)	2,893
Income tax expense related to postretirement health benefits	0	0	0	1
Income tax (benefit) expense related to unrealized (losses) gains on investments arising during the period	(55)	476	(406)	1,045
Income tax benefit related to reclassification adjustment for sales of securities included in net income	0	(28)	0	(60)
Net income tax (benefit) expense on other comprehensive (loss) income	(55)	448	(406)	986
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(203)	867	(1,512)	1,907
Comprehensive Income	6,717	6,541	9,581	12,047
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	27	1	30	11
Comprehensive Income Attributable to the Company	$ 6,744	$ 6,542	$ 9,611	$ 12,058

Consolidated Statements Of Stoc

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance, beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 155,136	$ 0	$ 143,284	$ 11,761	$ 91
Balance, beginning of year, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		1,884
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to the Company	10,151		10,151
Dividends paid	(1,038)		(1,038)
Shares of common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)		0
Shares of common stock repurchased and retired	(9)		(9)
Stock options and stock appreciation rights exercised (in shares)		3
Stock options and stock appreciation rights exercised	(1)		(1)
Share-based compensation expense related to stock appreciation rights	95		95
Amortization related to postretirement health benefits	3			3
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments	1,904			1,904
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(11)				(11)
Balance, end of year at Jun. 30, 2017	166,230	$ 0	152,482	13,668	80
Balance, end of year, shares at Jun. 30, 2017		1,887
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards	0		13,627	(13,627)
Balance, beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2017	177,921	$ 0	161,891	15,945	85
Balance, beginning of year, shares at Dec. 31, 2017		1,886
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to the Company	11,123		11,123
Dividends paid	(1,509)		(1,509)
Shares of common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)		0
Shares of common stock repurchased and retired	(29)		(29)
Stock options and stock appreciation rights exercised (in shares)		1
Stock options and stock appreciation rights exercised	(1)		(1)
Share-based compensation expense related to stock appreciation rights	150		150
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments	(1,512)			(1,512)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(30)				(30)
Balance, end of year at Jun. 30, 2018	$ 186,113	$ 0	$ 185,252	$ 806	$ 55
Balance, end of year, shares at Jun. 30, 2018		1,887

Consolidated Statements Of Sto7

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$ 0.40	$ 0.35	$ 0.80	$ 0.55

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Operating Activities
Net income	$ 11,093	$ 10,140
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	825	690
Amortization of investments, net	451	387
Amortization related to postretirement benefits obligation	0	4
Amortization of other intangible assets, net	325	467
Share-based compensation expense related to stock appreciation rights	150	95
Net loss (gain) on disposals of property	16	(13)
Net realized investment gains	(441)	(186)
Net unrealized loss on equity investments	294	0
Net earnings from other investments	(890)	(784)
(Benefit) provision for claims	(842)	860
Provision for deferred income taxes	1,241	1,155
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in premium and fees receivables	(977)	(1,047)
(Increase) decrease in other assets	(213)	90
Increase in current income taxes receivable	(1,042)	(1,089)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(2,425)	(1,823)
Decrease in current income taxes payable	0	(1,232)
Payments of claims, net of recoveries	(1,475)	(2,024)
Net cash provided by operating activities	6,090	5,690
Investing Activities
Purchases of fixed maturity securities	0	0
Purchases of equity securities	(1,658)	(1,414)
Purchases of short-term investments	(13,488)	(15,218)
Purchases of other investments	(610)	(987)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of fixed maturity securities	6,280	9,490
Proceeds from sales of equity securities	1,141	1,100
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments	12,431	3,931
Proceeds from sales and distributions of other investments	1,913	1,525
Proceeds from sales of other assets	3	13
Purchases of property	(1,538)	(1,964)
Proceeds from the sale of property	50	22
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	4,524	(3,502)
Financing Activities
Repurchases of common stock	(29)	(9)
Exercise of stock appreciation rights	(1)	(1)
Dividends paid	(1,509)	(1,038)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,539)	(1,048)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	9,075	1,140
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	20,214	27,928
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	29,289	29,068
Cash Paid During the Year for:
Income tax payments, net	2,746	5,834
Non cash net unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net of deferred tax benefit (provision) of $406 and $(985) for June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively	$ 1,512	$ (1,904)

Consolidated Statements Of Cas9

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non cash net unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net of deferred tax benefit (provision)	$ 406	$ (985)

Basis Of Presentation And Signi

Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Reference should be made to the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 of Investors Title Company (the “Company”) for a complete description of the Company’s significant accounting policies. Principles of Consolidation – The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and operations of Investors Title Company and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information, with the instructions to Form 10-Q and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in majority-owned title insurance agencies are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Noncontrolling interests representing the portion of equity not related to the Company's ownership interests are recorded in separate sections of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018 . Reclassifications – Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. The primary change was the presentation of revenue and operating expenses. Revenue other than title premiums are now presented in more detail than previously provided. Presentation of operating expenses has also been modified. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations. Use of Estimates and Assumptions – The preparation of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions used. Subsequent Events – The Company has evaluated and concluded that there were no material subsequent events requiring adjustment or disclosure to its Consolidated Financial Statements. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income . ASU 2018-02 is intended to help organizations reclassify certain stranded income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). Under the ASU, entities have the option to reclassify tax effects from the TCJA within other comprehensive income to retained earnings in each period in which the effect of the change in the federal corporate tax rate under the TCJA is recorded. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2018 by means of a $3.1 million cumulative effect reclassification between retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income. The update had no material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715). This update requires entities to (1) disaggregate the current service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost (the "other components") and present it with other current compensation costs for related employees in the income statement and (2) present the other components elsewhere in the income statement and outside of income from operations if that subtotal is presented. In addition, the ASU requires entities to disclose the income statement lines that contain the other components if they are not presented on appropriately described separate lines. The update was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2018 with no material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities . ASU 2016-01 updated guidance to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments. Among the main principles of the guidance applicable to the Company are provisions to: (1) require equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, noting that when a qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, an entity is required to measure the investment at fair value; (3) eliminate the requirement to disclose methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost; (4) require entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (5) require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measuring category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (6) clarify that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The update was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2018 by means of a $16.8 million cumulative effect reclassification of the net unrealized gain related to equity securities from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values were applied prospectively to equity investments that existed as of the date of adoption. As a result, the Company recognized a $294 thousand net unrealized loss on equity investments in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 . In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 updated guidance to improve the comparability of revenue recognition practices for entities that either enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enter into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards such as insurance contracts or lease standards. As the ASU does not apply to the Company's core title insurance business, its potential effect is limited to the Company's other lines of business. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. For public entities, this update originally became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date . ASU 2015-14 updated guidance to defer the effective date of the standard by one year. The Company adopted this update using the modified retrospective transition approach on January 1, 2018 with no impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. Refer to Note 11 for further information regarding the Company's revenue from contracts with customers. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU 2017-08 is intended to enhance the accounting for the amortization of premiums for purchased callable debt securities. Specifically, the ASU shortens the amortization period for certain investments in callable debt securities purchased at a premium by requiring that the premium be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the recently issued accounting standard will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations, but does not expect it to have a material impact. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). This update removes the requirement to compare the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount as part of step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. As a result, under the ASU, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, the ASU clarifies that an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. The update is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. None of these amendments are expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) . ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The update broadens the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimates, and is meant to better reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses. In addition, this update amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted as of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the recently issued accounting standard will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations, but does not expect it to have a material impact. Currently, the Company's potential credit losses under this accounting standard relate to fixed maturity securities. The Company does not believe that the risk of credit losses, based on current fixed maturity holdings, is material to the Company's financial statements as a whole. Refer to Note 6 for further information about the Company's investments. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . ASU 2016-02 updated guidance to improve financial reporting for leasing transactions. The core principle of the guidance is that lessees will be required to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms of more than twelve months. A lessee would recognize a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from current GAAP, with some targeted improvements. Disclosures will be required by lessees and lessors to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. In transition, both lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption was permitted for all entities upon issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the recently issued accounting standard will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations, but does not expect it to have a material impact. As of December 31, 2017, future minimum lease payments with terms of more than twelve months were approximately $3.6 million . Significant Accounting Policies – The Company has updated the following accounting policies due to the adoption of ASU 2016-01. Investments in Fixed Maturity Securitie s – Fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax and adjusted for other-than-temporary declines in fair value, and reported as accumulated other comprehensive income. Securities are regularly reviewed for differences between the cost and estimated fair value of each security for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary. Some factors considered in evaluating whether or not a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary include the duration and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost and the Company’s ability and intent to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery in value. Such reviews are inherently uncertain and the value of the investment may not fully recover or may decline in future periods resulting in a realized loss. Realized gains and losses are determined on the specific identification method (refer to Note 6 for further information regarding the Company's investments). Investments in Equity Securities – Equity securities represent ownership interests held by the Company in entities for investment purposes. Prior to January 1, 2018, these equity securities were classified as available-for-sale and were carried at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized holding gains and losses from changes in the fair values of available-for-sale equity securities were reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Effective January 1, 2018, unrealized holding gains and losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a net unrealized gain or loss on equity securities. As a result, other-than-temporary impairments will no longer be considered for equity securities. Realized investment gains and losses from sales are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method (refer to Note 6 for further information regarding the Company's investments). Other Investments – Other investments consist of investments in unconsolidated affiliated entities, typically structured as limited liability companies ("LLC's"), without readily determinable fair values. Other investments are accounted for under either the equity method or the measurement alternative method. The measurement alternative method is used when an investment does not qualify for the equity method or the practical expedient in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, which estimates fair value using the net asset value per share. Under the measurement alternative method, investments are recorded at cost, less any impairment and plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The Company monitors any events or changes in circumstances that may have had a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these investments and makes any necessary adjustments.

Reserves For Claims

Reserves For Claims	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]
Reserves For Claims	Reserve for Claims Activity in the reserve for claims for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 are summarized as follows: (in thousands) June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ 34,801 $ 35,305 (Benefit) provision, charged to operations (842 ) 3,311 Payments of claims, net of recoveries (1,475 ) (3,815 ) Balance, end of period $ 32,484 $ 34,801 The total reserve for all reported and unreported losses the Company incurred through June 30, 2018 is represented by the reserve for claims. The Company's reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are established using estimated amounts required to settle claims for which notice has been received (reported) and the amount estimated to be required to satisfy claims that have been incurred but not yet reported (“IBNR”). Despite the variability of such estimates, management believes that the total reserve is adequate to cover claim losses which might result from pending and future claims under title insurance policies issued through June 30, 2018 . Management continually reviews and adjusts its reserve estimates to reflect its loss experience and any new information that becomes available. Adjustments resulting from such reviews may be significant. A summary of the Company’s loss reserve, broken down into its components of known title claims and IBNR, follows: (in thousands, except percentages) June 30, 2018 % December 31, 2017 % Known title claims $ 3,927 12.1 $ 4,646 13.4 IBNR 28,557 87.9 30,155 86.6 Total loss reserves $ 32,484 100.0 $ 34,801 100.0 Claims and losses paid are charged to the reserve for claims. Although claims losses are typically paid in cash, occasionally claims are settled by purchasing the interest of the insured or the claimant in the real property. When this event occurs, the Company carries assets at the lower of cost or estimated realizable value, net of any indebtedness on the property.

Earnings Per Common Share And S

Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards	Earnings Per Common Share and Share Awards Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the combination of dilutive potential common stock, comprised of shares issuable under the Company’s share-based compensation plans and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Dilutive common share equivalents include the dilutive effect of in-the-money share-based awards, which are calculated based on the average share price for each period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, when share-based awards are exercised, (a) the exercise price of a share-based award; and (b) the amount of compensation cost, if any, for future services that the Company has not yet recognized, are assumed to be used to repurchase shares in the current period. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income attributable to the Company $ 6,947 $ 5,675 $ 11,123 $ 10,151 Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic 1,887 1,887 1,886 1,886 Incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive SARs (share-settled) 10 10 10 10 Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted 1,897 1,897 1,896 1,896 Basic earnings per common share $ 3.68 $ 3.01 $ 5.90 $ 5.38 Diluted earnings per common share $ 3.66 $ 2.99 $ 5.87 $ 5.35 There were 9 thousand and 4 thousand potential shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. There were 4 thousand potential shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 . The Company historically has adopted employee stock award plans under which restricted stock, and options or stock appreciation rights ("SARs") exercisable for the Company's stock, may be granted to key employees or directors of the Company. There is currently one active plan from which the Company may grant share-based awards. The awards eligible to be granted under the active plan are limited to SARs, and the maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock of the Company available pursuant to the plan for the grant of SARs is 250 thousand shares. As of June 30, 2018 , the only outstanding awards under the plans were SARs, which expire in seven years from the date of grant, and all of which vest and are exercisable within one year of the date of grant. All SARs issued to date have been share-settled only. There have been no stock options or SARs granted where the exercise price was less than the market price on the date of grant. There was approximately $151 thousand and $95 thousand of compensation expense relating to SARs vesting on or before June 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, included in salaries, employee benefits and payroll taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of June 30, 2018 , there was $265 thousand of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Company’s stock award plans. A summary of share-based award transactions for all share-based award plans follows: (in thousands, except weighted average exercise price and average remaining contractual term) Number Of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of January 1, 2017 25 $ 65.85 3.85 $ 837 SARs granted 4 192.71 SARs exercised (4 ) 36.38 Outstanding as of December 31, 2017 25 $ 93.40 3.98 $ 837 SARs granted 4 188.71 SARs exercised (1 ) 41.50 Outstanding as of June 30, 2018 28 $ 110.27 4.15 $ 2,175 Exercisable as of June 30, 2018 25 $ 99.73 3.78 $ 2,175 Unvested as of June 30, 2018 3 $ 188.71 6.88 $ — During the second quarters of both 2018 and 2017 , the Company issued 4 thousand share-settled SARs to the directors of the Company. SARs give the holder the right to receive stock equal to the appreciation in the value of shares of stock from the grant date for a specified period of time, and as a result, are accounted for as equity instruments. The fair value of each award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the weighted average assumptions noted in the table shown below. Expected volatilities are based on both the implied and historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to project SAR exercises and pre-exercise forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term of awards represents the period of time that SARs granted are expected to be outstanding. The interest rate assumed for the expected life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The weighted average fair values for the SARs issued during 2018 and 2017 were $78.61 and $55.40 , respectively, and were estimated using the weighted average assumptions shown in the table below. 2018 2017 Expected Life in Years 7.0 7.0 Volatility 39.0% 26.2% Interest Rate 3.1% 2.0% Yield Rate 0.8% 0.8%

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company has one reportable segment, title insurance services. The remaining immaterial segments have been combined into a group called “All Other.” The title insurance segment primarily issues title insurance policies through approved attorneys from underwriting offices and through independent issuing agents. Title insurance policies insure titles to real estate. Provided below is selected financial information about the Company's operations by segment for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 38,680 $ 1,996 $ (1,682 ) $ 38,994 Investment income 2,125 529 — 2,654 Net realized gain on investments 264 24 — 288 Total revenues $ 41,069 $ 2,549 $ (1,682 ) $ 41,936 Operating expenses 32,424 2,246 (1,548 ) 33,122 Income before income taxes $ 8,645 $ 303 $ (134 ) $ 8,814 Total assets $ 199,132 $ 54,066 $ — $ 253,198 Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 37,922 $ 1,799 $ (1,559 ) $ 38,162 Investment income 1,715 165 — 1,880 Net realized gain on investments 81 2 — 83 Total revenues $ 39,718 $ 1,966 $ (1,559 ) $ 40,125 Operating expenses 31,176 2,043 (1,440 ) 31,779 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 8,542 $ (77 ) $ (119 ) $ 8,346 Total assets $ 191,182 $ 46,772 $ — $ 237,954 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 71,101 $ 3,886 $ (3,115 ) $ 71,872 Investment income 2,739 660 — 3,399 Net realized gain on investments 407 34 — 441 Total revenues $ 74,247 $ 4,580 $ (3,115 ) $ 75,712 Operating expenses 60,216 4,304 (2,847 ) 61,673 Income before income taxes $ 14,031 $ 276 $ (268 ) $ 14,039 Total assets $ 199,132 $ 54,066 $ — $ 253,198 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 73,686 $ 3,451 $ (2,611 ) $ 74,526 Investment income 2,877 329 — 3,206 Net realized gain on investments 144 42 — 186 Total revenues $ 76,707 $ 3,822 $ (2,611 ) $ 77,918 Operating expenses 61,677 3,860 (2,416 ) 63,121 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 15,030 $ (38 ) $ (195 ) $ 14,797 Total assets $ 191,182 $ 46,772 $ — $ 237,954

Retirement Agreements And Other

Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefits	Retirement Agreements and Other Postretirement Benefits The Company’s subsidiary, Investors Title Insurance Company ("ITIC"), is a party to employment agreements with key executives that provide for the continuation of certain employee benefits and other payments due under the agreements upon retirement, estimated to total $10.9 million and $9.5 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. The executive employee benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance and are unfunded. These amounts are classified as accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following sets forth the net periodic benefits cost for the executive benefits for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost – benefits earned during the year $ — $ — $ — $ — Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation 8 9 16 19 Amortization of unrecognized losses — 2 — 4 Net periodic benefits costs $ 8 $ 11 $ 16 $ 23

Investments In Securities

Investments In Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments In Securities and Fair Value [Text Block]	Investments and Estimated Fair Value Investments in Fixed Maturity Securities The estimated fair value, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses and amortized cost for fixed maturities by major classification are as follows: As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value: Government Obligations $ 1,033 $ — $ 10 $ 1,023 General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 21,248 242 232 21,258 Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 58,694 1,247 389 59,552 Corporate debt securities 12,494 327 76 12,745 Total $ 93,469 $ 1,816 $ 707 $ 94,578 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value: Government obligations $ 1,043 $ — $ 1 $ 1,042 General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 24,189 505 50 24,644 Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 62,592 2,218 165 64,645 Corporate debt securities 12,490 527 7 13,010 Total $ 100,314 $ 3,250 $ 223 $ 103,341 The special revenue category for both periods presented includes approximately 60 individual fixed maturities with revenue sources from a variety of industry sectors. The scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2018 were as follows: Available-for-Sale (in thousands) Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Due in one year or less $ 9,394 $ 9,387 Due one year through five years 38,648 39,474 Due five years through ten years 43,289 43,184 Due after ten years 2,138 2,533 Total $ 93,469 $ 94,578 Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties. The following table presents the gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the estimated fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Government obligations $ 1,023 $ (10 ) $ — $ — $ 1,023 $ (10 ) General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 8,062 (96 ) 3,402 (136 ) 11,464 (232 ) Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 18,139 (190 ) 3,899 (199 ) 22,038 (389 ) Corporate debt securities 10,696 (76 ) — — 10,696 (76 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 37,920 $ (372 ) $ 7,301 $ (335 ) $ 45,221 $ (707 ) Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Government obligations $ 1,042 $ (1 ) $ — $ — $ 1,042 $ (1 ) General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 4,560 (27 ) 3,535 (23 ) 8,095 (50 ) Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 13,551 (61 ) 4,023 (104 ) 17,574 (165 ) Corporate debt securities 3,744 (7 ) — — 3,744 (7 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 22,897 $ (96 ) $ 7,558 $ (127 ) $ 30,455 $ (223 ) The decline in estimated fair value of the fixed maturity securities can be attributed primarily to changes in market interest rates and changes in credit spreads over Treasury securities. Because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and will likely not be compelled to sell them before it can recover its cost basis, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and prospects of the issuer (including credit ratings and analyst reports) and macro-economic changes. A total of 52 and 32 securities had unrealized losses at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. Reviews of the values of securities are inherently uncertain and the value of the investment may not fully recover, or may decline in future periods resulting in a realized loss. The Company recorded no other-than-temporary impairment charges for fixed maturities for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. Other-than-temporary impairment charges are included in net realized investment gains in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Investments in Equity Securities The estimated fair value, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses and cost for equity securities are as follows: As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks $ 26,956 $ 21,283 $ 213 $ 48,026 Total $ 26,956 $ 21,283 $ 213 $ 48,026 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks $ 26,003 $ 21,376 $ 12 $ 47,367 Total $ 26,003 $ 21,376 $ 12 $ 47,367 Effective January 1, 2018, unrealized holding gains and losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income as net unrealized gain or loss on equity securities. As a result, other-than-temporary impairments will no longer be considered for equity securities. The Company did not record any other-than-temporary charges for equity securities for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017. Realized Gains from the Sale of Investment Securities Gross realized gains and losses on sales of investments for the six-month periods ended June 30 are summarized as follows: (in thousands) 2018 2017 Gross realized gains from securities: Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions $ — $ — Corporate debt securities — — Common stocks 484 298 Total $ 484 $ 298 Gross realized losses from securities: General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions $ — $ — Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions — — Common stocks (47 ) (125 ) Other-than-temporary impairment of securities — — Total $ (47 ) $ (125 ) Net realized gain from securities $ 437 $ 173 Net realized gain on other investments: Gains on other investments $ 4 $ 13 Total $ 4 $ 13 Net realized investment gains $ 441 $ 186 Realized gains and losses are determined on the specific identification method. Variable Interest Entities The Company holds investments in variable interest entities ("VIEs") that are not consolidated in the Company's financial statements as the Company is not the primary beneficiary. These entities are considered VIEs as the equity investors at risk, including the Company, do not have the power over the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entities; this power resides with a third-party general partner or managing member that cannot be removed except for cause. The following table sets forth details about the Company's variable interest investments in VIEs, which are structured either as limited partnerships ("LPs") or limited liability companies ("LLCs"), as of June 30, 2018 : Type of Investment (in thousands) Balance Sheet Classification Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Maximum Potential Loss (a) Tax credit LPs Other investments $ 628 $ 628 $ 1,325 Real estate LLCs or LPs Other investments 4,893 5,141 7,950 Small business investment LPs Other investments 4,142 4,261 9,400 Total $ 9,663 $ 10,030 $ 18,675 (a) Maximum potential loss is calculated as the total investment in the LLC or LP, including any capital commitments that may have not yet been called. The Company is not exposed to any loss beyond the total commitment of its investment. Valuation of Financial Assets The FASB has established a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs used to measure estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities, such as securities. This hierarchy categorizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial instrument’s classification within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement – consequently, if there are multiple significant valuation inputs that are categorized in different levels of the hierarchy, the instrument’s hierarchy level is the lowest level (with Level 3 being the lowest level) within which any significant input falls. The Level 1 category includes equity securities that are measured at estimated fair value using quoted active market prices. The Level 2 category includes fixed maturity investments such as corporate debt securities, U.S. government and agency obligations, and municipal obligations. Estimated fair value is principally based on market values obtained from a third-party pricing service. Factors that are used in determining estimated fair market value include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. The Company receives one quote per security from a third-party pricing service, although as discussed below, the Company does consult other pricing resources when confirming that the prices it obtains reflect the fair values of the instruments in accordance with ASC 820 , Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures . Generally, quotes obtained from the pricing service for instruments classified as Level 2 are not adjusted and are not binding. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company did not adjust any Level 2 fair values. A number of the Company’s investment grade corporate debt securities are frequently traded in active markets, and trading prices are consequently available for these securities. However, these securities are classified as Level 2 because the pricing service from which the Company has obtained estimated fair values for these instruments uses valuation models that use observable market inputs in addition to trading prices. Substantially all of the input assumptions used in the service’s model are observable in the marketplace or can be derived or supported by observable market data. In the measurement of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments, other valuation techniques were utilized if quoted market prices were not available. These derived fair value estimates are significantly affected by the assumptions used. Additionally, ASC 820 excludes from its scope certain financial instruments, including those related to insurance contracts, pension and other postretirement benefits, and equity method investments. In estimating the fair value of the financial instruments presented, the Company used the following methods and assumptions: Cash and cash equivalents The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the short-term maturity of these investments. Measurement alternative equity investments The measurement alternative method requires investments without readily determinable fair values to be recorded at cost, less impairments plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes. The Company monitors any events or changes in circumstances that may have had a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these investments and makes any necessary adjustments. Accrued dividends and interest The carrying amount for accrued dividends and interest is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the short-term maturity of these assets. The following table presents, by level, fixed maturities carried at estimated fair value measured as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed maturities: Obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions* $ — $ 81,833 $ — $ 81,833 Corporate debt securities* — 12,745 — 12,745 Total $ — $ 94,578 $ — $ 94,578 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed maturities: Obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions* $ — $ 90,331 $ — $ 90,331 Corporate debt securities* — 13,010 — 13,010 Total $ — $ 103,341 $ — $ 103,341 *Denotes fair market value obtained from pricing services. The estimated fair values of equity investments and other financial instruments as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are presented in the following table: As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets: Cash $ 29,289 $ — $ — $ 29,289 Accrued interest and dividends 1,015 — — 1,015 Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks 48,026 — — 48,026 Short-term investments: Commercial paper and money market funds 24,950 — — 24,950 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method — — 5,871 5,871 Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative — — 5,751 5,751 Total $ 103,280 $ — $ 11,622 $ 114,902 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets: Cash $ 20,214 $ — $ — $ 20,214 Accrued interest and dividends 1,100 — — 1,100 Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks 47,367 — — 47,367 Short-term investments: Commercial paper, money market funds and certificates of deposit 23,780 — — 23,780 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method — — 6,593 6,593 Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative — — 5,439 5,439 Total $ 92,461 $ — $ 12,032 $ 104,493 The Company did not hold any Level 3 category debt or marketable equity investment securities as of June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017. There were no transfers into or out of Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the period. To help ensure that estimated fair value determinations are consistent with ASC 820, prices from our pricing services go through multiple review processes to ensure appropriate pricing. Pricing procedures and inputs used to price each security include, but are not limited to, the following: unadjusted quoted market prices for identical securities such as stock market closing prices; non-binding quoted prices for identical securities in markets that are not active; interest rates; yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals; volatility; prepayment speeds; loss severity; credit risks; and default rates. The Company reviews the procedures and inputs used by its pricing services, and verifies a sample of the services’ quotes by comparing them to values obtained from other pricing resources. In the event the Company disagrees with a price provided by its pricing services, the respective service reevaluates the price to corroborate the market information and then reviews inputs to the evaluation in light of potentially new market data. The Company believes that these processes and inputs result in appropriate classifications and estimated fair values consistent with ASC 820. Certain equity investments under the measurement alternative are measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis and are reviewed for impairment quarterly. If any such investment is determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired, an impairment charge is recorded against such investment and reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income. There were no impairments of such investments made during the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 or the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2017 . The following table presents a rollforward of equity investments under the measurement alternative as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 2018 Amounts Impaired Observable Changes Purchases and Additional Commitments Paid Sales, Returns of Capital and Other Reductions Balance, June 30, 2018 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative $ 5,439 $ — $ — $ 552 $ (240 ) $ 5,751 Total $ 5,439 $ — $ — $ 552 $ (240 ) $ 5,751 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 2017 Amounts Impaired Observable Changes Purchases and Additional Commitments Paid Sales, Returns of Capital and Other Reductions Balance, December 31, 2017 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative $ 4,744 $ — $ — $ 1,082 $ (387 ) $ 5,439 Total $ 4,744 $ — $ — $ 1,082 $ (387 ) $ 5,439

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings – The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to their business. In the Company’s opinion, based on the present status of these proceedings, any potential liability of the Company or its subsidiaries with respect to these legal proceedings, will not, in the aggregate, be material to the Company’s consolidated financial condition or operations. Regulation – The Company’s title insurance and trust subsidiaries are regulated by various federal, state and local governmental agencies and are subject to various audits and inquiries. It is the opinion of management based on its present expectations that these audits and inquiries will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or operations. Escrow and Trust Deposits – As a service to its customers, the Company, through ITIC, administers escrow and trust deposits representing earnest money received under real estate contracts, undisbursed amounts received for settlement of mortgage loans and indemnities against specific title risks. These amounts are not considered assets of the Company and, therefore, are excluded from the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, the Company remains contingently liable for the disposition of these deposits. Like-Kind Exchanges Proceeds – In administering tax-deferred property exchanges, the Company’s subsidiary, Investors Title Exchange Corporation (“ITEC”), serves as a qualified intermediary for exchanges, holding the net sales proceeds from relinquished property to be used for purchase of replacement property. Another Company subsidiary, Investors Title Accommodation Corporation (“ITAC”), serves as exchange accommodation titleholder and, through limited liability companies that are wholly owned subsidiaries of ITAC, holds property for exchangers in reverse exchange transactions. Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property totaled approximately $135.8 million and $185.0 million as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. These amounts are not considered assets of the Company and, therefore, are excluded from the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets; however, the Company remains contingently liable for transfers of property, disbursements of proceeds and the return on the proceeds at the agreed upon rate. Exchange services revenues include earnings on these deposits; therefore, investment income is shown as non-title services rather than investment income. These like-kind exchange funds are primarily invested in money market and other short-term investments.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions The Company does business with, and has investments in, unconsolidated limited liability companies that are primarily title insurance agencies. The Company utilizes the equity method to account for its investment in these limited liability companies. The following table sets forth the approximate values by year found within each financial statement classification: Financial Statement Classification, Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) As of June 30, 2018 As of December 31, 2017 Other investments $ 5,871 $ 6,594 Premiums and fees receivable $ 721 $ 720 Financial Statement Classification, Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net premiums written $ 3,628 $ 3,855 $ 6,819 $ 7,475 Non-title services and other investment income $ 892 $ 775 $ 1,135 $ 1,047 Commissions to agents $ 2,415 $ 2,552 $ 4,530 $ 4,956

Business Combinations, Intangib

Business Combinations, Intangible Assets and Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Note 9 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill Intangible Assets The fair values of intangible assets recognized as the result of title insurance agency acquisitions, all Level 3 inputs, are principally based on values obtained from a third-party valuation service. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other , management determined that no events or changes in circumstances occurred during 2018 that would indicate the carrying amounts may not be recoverable, and therefore determined that no identifiable intangible assets were impaired during the six-months ended June 30, 2018 . Net identifiable intangible assets of $154 thousand were impaired during 2017. Identifiable intangible assets consist of the following as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : (in thousands) 2018 2017 Referral relationships $ 6,416 $ 6,416 Non-compete agreements 1,406 1,406 Tradename 560 560 Total 8,382 8,382 Accumulated amortization (1,700 ) (1,375 ) Identifiable intangible assets, net $ 6,682 $ 7,007 The following table provides the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years: Year Ended (in thousands) 2018 $ 252 2019 569 2020 569 2021 562 2022 525 Thereafter 4,205 Total $ 6,682 Goodwill and Title Plant As of June 30, 2018 , the Company recognized $4.4 million in goodwill and $690 thousand in a title plant, net of impairments, as the result of title insurance agency acquisitions. The title plant is included with other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair values of goodwill and the title plant, both Level 3 inputs, are principally based on values obtained from a third-party valuation service. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other , management determined that no events or changes in circumstances occurred during 2018 that would indicate the carrying amounts may not be recoverable, and therefore determined that neither goodwill nor the title plant were impaired during the six-months ended June 30, 2018 . Goodwill of $29 thousand was impaired during 2017.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following tables provide changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses Postretirement Total Beginning balance at April 1 $ 1,078 $ (69 ) $ 1,009 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (203 ) — (203 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — — — Net current-period other comprehensive loss (203 ) — (203 ) Ending balance $ 875 $ (69 ) $ 806 Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses Postretirement Total Beginning balance at April 1 $ 12,910 $ (109 ) $ 12,801 Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications 920 — 920 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (55 ) 2 (53 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income 865 2 867 Ending balance $ 13,775 $ (107 ) $ 13,668 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses Postretirement Total Beginning balance at January 1 $ 16,003 $ (58 ) $ 15,945 Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards (13,616 ) (11 ) (13,627 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,512 ) — (1,512 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — — — Net current-period other comprehensive loss (1,512 ) — (1,512 ) Ending balance $ 875 $ (69 ) $ 806 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses On Available-for-Sale Securities Postretirement Benefits Plans Total Beginning balance at January 1 $ 11,871 $ (110 ) $ 11,761 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 2,017 — 2,017 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (113 ) 3 (110 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income 1,904 3 1,907 Ending balance $ 13,775 $ (107 ) $ 13,668 The following tables provide significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ — Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ — Net realized investment gains Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss — Total $ — (a) Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Reclassifications for the period $ — Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Amount Reclassified from Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ 83 Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ 83 Net realized investment gains Tax (28 ) Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ 55 Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss (2 ) Total $ (2 ) (a) Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ (2 ) Reclassifications for the period $ 53 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ — Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ — Net realized investment gains Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss — Total $ — (a) Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Reclassifications for the period $ — Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Amount Reclassified from Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ 173 Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ 173 Net realized investment gains Tax (60 ) Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ 113 Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss (4 ) Total $ (4 ) (a) Tax 1 Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ (3 ) Reclassifications for the period $ 110 (a) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period. The amounts are presented within personnel costs on the Consolidated Statements of Income as amortized. Amortization and accretion related to postretirement benefit plans is included in the computation of net periodic pension costs, as discussed in Note 5.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Note 11 – Revenue Recognition In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 updated guidance to improve the comparability of revenue recognition practices for entities that either enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enter into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards such as insurance contracts or lease standards. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2018 with no impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. The new revenue guidance does not apply to revenue associated with insurance contracts (including title insurance policies), financial instruments and lease contracts. The new revenue standard therefore is primarily applicable to the following Company revenue categories. Escrow and other title-related fees : The Company’s title segment recognizes commission revenue and fees related to items such as searches, settlements, commitments and other work. Escrow and other title-related fees are recognized as revenue at the time of the related transactions as the earnings process is then considered to be complete. Non-title services : Through various subsidiaries, the Company offers management services, tax-deferred real property exchange services, investment management and trust services. Nonrefundable exchange fees are recognized as revenue upon receipt of the funds, which is at the time of closing of the initial sale of property. All other non-title service fees are recognized as revenue as performance obligations are completed. Other : The Company occasionally recognizes revenue from other miscellaneous contracts. These revenue streams are deemed immaterial to the operations of the Company, and revenue is recognized when, or as, performance obligations are completed. The following table provides a breakdown of the Company’s revenue by major business activity: (in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Revenue from contracts with customers: Escrow and other title-related fees $ 2,149 $ 3,653 Non-title services 1,696 3,288 Total revenue from contracts with customers 3,845 6,941 Other sources of revenue: Net premiums written 35,142 64,701 Investment related revenue 2,942 3,840 Other 7 230 Total Revenues $ 41,936 $ 75,712

Basis Of Presentation And Sig21

Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation – The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and operations of Investors Title Company and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information, with the instructions to Form 10-Q and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in majority-owned title insurance agencies are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Noncontrolling interests representing the portion of equity not related to the Company's ownership interests are recorded in separate sections of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018 .
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections	Reclassifications – Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. The primary change was the presentation of revenue and operating expenses. Revenue other than title premiums are now presented in more detail than previously provided. Presentation of operating expenses has also been modified. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations.
Use Of Estimates And Assumptions	Use of Estimates and Assumptions – The preparation of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions used.
Subsequent Events, Policy	Subsequent Events – The Company has evaluated and concluded that there were no material subsequent events requiring adjustment or disclosure to its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income . ASU 2018-02 is intended to help organizations reclassify certain stranded income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). Under the ASU, entities have the option to reclassify tax effects from the TCJA within other comprehensive income to retained earnings in each period in which the effect of the change in the federal corporate tax rate under the TCJA is recorded. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2018 by means of a $3.1 million cumulative effect reclassification between retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income. The update had no material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715). This update requires entities to (1) disaggregate the current service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost (the "other components") and present it with other current compensation costs for related employees in the income statement and (2) present the other components elsewhere in the income statement and outside of income from operations if that subtotal is presented. In addition, the ASU requires entities to disclose the income statement lines that contain the other components if they are not presented on appropriately described separate lines. The update was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2018 with no material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities . ASU 2016-01 updated guidance to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments. Among the main principles of the guidance applicable to the Company are provisions to: (1) require equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, noting that when a qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, an entity is required to measure the investment at fair value; (3) eliminate the requirement to disclose methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost; (4) require entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (5) require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measuring category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or accompanying notes to the financial statements; and (6) clarify that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The update was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this update on January 1, 2018 by means of a $16.8 million cumulative effect reclassification of the net unrealized gain related to equity securities from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values were applied prospectively to equity investments that existed as of the date of adoption. As a result, the Company recognized a $294 thousand net unrealized loss on equity investments in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 . In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 updated guidance to improve the comparability of revenue recognition practices for entities that either enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enter into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards such as insurance contracts or lease standards. As the ASU does not apply to the Company's core title insurance business, its potential effect is limited to the Company's other lines of business. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. For public entities, this update originally became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date . ASU 2015-14 updated guidance to defer the effective date of the standard by one year. The Company adopted this update using the modified retrospective transition approach on January 1, 2018 with no impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. Refer to Note 11 for further information regarding the Company's revenue from contracts with customers. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. ASU 2017-08 is intended to enhance the accounting for the amortization of premiums for purchased callable debt securities. Specifically, the ASU shortens the amortization period for certain investments in callable debt securities purchased at a premium by requiring that the premium be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the recently issued accounting standard will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations, but does not expect it to have a material impact. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). This update removes the requirement to compare the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount as part of step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. As a result, under the ASU, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, the ASU clarifies that an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. The update is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. None of these amendments are expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) . ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The update broadens the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimates, and is meant to better reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses. In addition, this update amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted as of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the recently issued accounting standard will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations, but does not expect it to have a material impact. Currently, the Company's potential credit losses under this accounting standard relate to fixed maturity securities. The Company does not believe that the risk of credit losses, based on current fixed maturity holdings, is material to the Company's financial statements as a whole. Refer to Note 6 for further information about the Company's investments. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . ASU 2016-02 updated guidance to improve financial reporting for leasing transactions. The core principle of the guidance is that lessees will be required to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms of more than twelve months. A lessee would recognize a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from current GAAP, with some targeted improvements. Disclosures will be required by lessees and lessors to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. In transition, both lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption was permitted for all entities upon issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the recently issued accounting standard will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations, but does not expect it to have a material impact. As of December 31, 2017, future minimum lease payments with terms of more than twelve months were approximately $3.6 million . Significant Accounting Policies – The Company has updated the following accounting policies due to the adoption of ASU 2016-01. Investments in Fixed Maturity Securitie s – Fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax and adjusted for other-than-temporary declines in fair value, and reported as accumulated other comprehensive income. Securities are regularly reviewed for differences between the cost and estimated fair value of each security for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary. Some factors considered in evaluating whether or not a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary include the duration and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost and the Company’s ability and intent to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery in value. Such reviews are inherently uncertain and the value of the investment may not fully recover or may decline in future periods resulting in a realized loss. Realized gains and losses are determined on the specific identification method (refer to Note 6 for further information regarding the Company's investments). Investments in Equity Securities – Equity securities represent ownership interests held by the Company in entities for investment purposes. Prior to January 1, 2018, these equity securities were classified as available-for-sale and were carried at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized holding gains and losses from changes in the fair values of available-for-sale equity securities were reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Effective January 1, 2018, unrealized holding gains and losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a net unrealized gain or loss on equity securities. As a result, other-than-temporary impairments will no longer be considered for equity securities. Realized investment gains and losses from sales are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method (refer to Note 6 for further information regarding the Company's investments). Other Investments – Other investments consist of investments in unconsolidated affiliated entities, typically structured as limited liability companies ("LLC's"), without readily determinable fair values. Other investments are accounted for under either the equity method or the measurement alternative method. The measurement alternative method is used when an investment does not qualify for the equity method or the practical expedient in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, which estimates fair value using the net asset value per share. Under the measurement alternative method, investments are recorded at cost, less any impairment and plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The Company monitors any events or changes in circumstances that may have had a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these investments and makes any necessary adjustments.

Reserves For Claims (Tables)

Reserves For Claims (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]
Summary Of Transactions In Reserves For Claims	Activity in the reserve for claims for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 are summarized as follows: (in thousands) June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ 34,801 $ 35,305 (Benefit) provision, charged to operations (842 ) 3,311 Payments of claims, net of recoveries (1,475 ) (3,815 ) Balance, end of period $ 32,484 $ 34,801
Schedule Of Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense Reported And Incurred But Not Reported Claims	A summary of the Company’s loss reserve, broken down into its components of known title claims and IBNR, follows: (in thousands, except percentages) June 30, 2018 % December 31, 2017 % Known title claims $ 3,927 12.1 $ 4,646 13.4 IBNR 28,557 87.9 30,155 86.6 Total loss reserves $ 32,484 100.0 $ 34,801 100.0

Earnings Per Common Share And23

Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income attributable to the Company $ 6,947 $ 5,675 $ 11,123 $ 10,151 Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic 1,887 1,887 1,886 1,886 Incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive SARs (share-settled) 10 10 10 10 Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted 1,897 1,897 1,896 1,896 Basic earnings per common share $ 3.68 $ 3.01 $ 5.90 $ 5.38 Diluted earnings per common share $ 3.66 $ 2.99 $ 5.87 $ 5.35
Summary Of Share-Based Award Transactions	A summary of share-based award transactions for all share-based award plans follows: (in thousands, except weighted average exercise price and average remaining contractual term) Number Of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of January 1, 2017 25 $ 65.85 3.85 $ 837 SARs granted 4 192.71 SARs exercised (4 ) 36.38 Outstanding as of December 31, 2017 25 $ 93.40 3.98 $ 837 SARs granted 4 188.71 SARs exercised (1 ) 41.50 Outstanding as of June 30, 2018 28 $ 110.27 4.15 $ 2,175 Exercisable as of June 30, 2018 25 $ 99.73 3.78 $ 2,175 Unvested as of June 30, 2018 3 $ 188.71 6.88 $ —
Share-Based Valuation Assumptions	The weighted average fair values for the SARs issued during 2018 and 2017 were $78.61 and $55.40 , respectively, and were estimated using the weighted average assumptions shown in the table below. 2018 2017 Expected Life in Years 7.0 7.0 Volatility 39.0% 26.2% Interest Rate 3.1% 2.0% Yield Rate 0.8% 0.8%

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Selected Financial Information About The Company's Operations By Segment	Provided below is selected financial information about the Company's operations by segment for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 38,680 $ 1,996 $ (1,682 ) $ 38,994 Investment income 2,125 529 — 2,654 Net realized gain on investments 264 24 — 288 Total revenues $ 41,069 $ 2,549 $ (1,682 ) $ 41,936 Operating expenses 32,424 2,246 (1,548 ) 33,122 Income before income taxes $ 8,645 $ 303 $ (134 ) $ 8,814 Total assets $ 199,132 $ 54,066 $ — $ 253,198 Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 37,922 $ 1,799 $ (1,559 ) $ 38,162 Investment income 1,715 165 — 1,880 Net realized gain on investments 81 2 — 83 Total revenues $ 39,718 $ 1,966 $ (1,559 ) $ 40,125 Operating expenses 31,176 2,043 (1,440 ) 31,779 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 8,542 $ (77 ) $ (119 ) $ 8,346 Total assets $ 191,182 $ 46,772 $ — $ 237,954 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 71,101 $ 3,886 $ (3,115 ) $ 71,872 Investment income 2,739 660 — 3,399 Net realized gain on investments 407 34 — 441 Total revenues $ 74,247 $ 4,580 $ (3,115 ) $ 75,712 Operating expenses 60,216 4,304 (2,847 ) 61,673 Income before income taxes $ 14,031 $ 276 $ (268 ) $ 14,039 Total assets $ 199,132 $ 54,066 $ — $ 253,198 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Title All Intersegment Total Insurance and other services revenues $ 73,686 $ 3,451 $ (2,611 ) $ 74,526 Investment income 2,877 329 — 3,206 Net realized gain on investments 144 42 — 186 Total revenues $ 76,707 $ 3,822 $ (2,611 ) $ 77,918 Operating expenses 61,677 3,860 (2,416 ) 63,121 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 15,030 $ (38 ) $ (195 ) $ 14,797 Total assets $ 191,182 $ 46,772 $ — $ 237,954

Retirement Agreements And Oth25

Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components Of Net Periodic Benefits Cost	The following sets forth the net periodic benefits cost for the executive benefits for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost – benefits earned during the year $ — $ — $ — $ — Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation 8 9 16 19 Amortization of unrecognized losses — 2 — 4 Net periodic benefits costs $ 8 $ 11 $ 16 $ 23

Investments In Securities (Tabl

Investments In Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Gross Unrealized Gains And Losses For Securities	The estimated fair value, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses and cost for equity securities are as follows: As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks $ 26,956 $ 21,283 $ 213 $ 48,026 Total $ 26,956 $ 21,283 $ 213 $ 48,026 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks $ 26,003 $ 21,376 $ 12 $ 47,367 Total $ 26,003 $ 21,376 $ 12 $ 47,367 The estimated fair value, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses and amortized cost for fixed maturities by major classification are as follows: As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value: Government Obligations $ 1,033 $ — $ 10 $ 1,023 General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 21,248 242 232 21,258 Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 58,694 1,247 389 59,552 Corporate debt securities 12,494 327 76 12,745 Total $ 93,469 $ 1,816 $ 707 $ 94,578 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value: Government obligations $ 1,043 $ — $ 1 $ 1,042 General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 24,189 505 50 24,644 Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 62,592 2,218 165 64,645 Corporate debt securities 12,490 527 7 13,010 Total $ 100,314 $ 3,250 $ 223 $ 103,341
Schedule Of Fixed Maturity Securities	The scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2018 were as follows: Available-for-Sale (in thousands) Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Due in one year or less $ 9,394 $ 9,387 Due one year through five years 38,648 39,474 Due five years through ten years 43,289 43,184 Due after ten years 2,138 2,533 Total $ 93,469 $ 94,578
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments	The following table presents the gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the estimated fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Government obligations $ 1,023 $ (10 ) $ — $ — $ 1,023 $ (10 ) General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 8,062 (96 ) 3,402 (136 ) 11,464 (232 ) Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 18,139 (190 ) 3,899 (199 ) 22,038 (389 ) Corporate debt securities 10,696 (76 ) — — 10,696 (76 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 37,920 $ (372 ) $ 7,301 $ (335 ) $ 45,221 $ (707 ) Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Estimated Fair Value Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Unrealized Losses Government obligations $ 1,042 $ (1 ) $ — $ — $ 1,042 $ (1 ) General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 4,560 (27 ) 3,535 (23 ) 8,095 (50 ) Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions 13,551 (61 ) 4,023 (104 ) 17,574 (165 ) Corporate debt securities 3,744 (7 ) — — 3,744 (7 ) Total temporarily impaired securities $ 22,897 $ (96 ) $ 7,558 $ (127 ) $ 30,455 $ (223 )
Schedule Of Gross Realized Gains And Losses On Securities	(in thousands) 2018 2017 Gross realized gains from securities: Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions $ — $ — Corporate debt securities — — Common stocks 484 298 Total $ 484 $ 298 Gross realized losses from securities: General obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions $ — $ — Special revenue issuer obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions — — Common stocks (47 ) (125 ) Other-than-temporary impairment of securities — — Total $ (47 ) $ (125 ) Net realized gain from securities $ 437 $ 173 Net realized gain on other investments: Gains on other investments $ 4 $ 13 Total $ 4 $ 13 Net realized investment gains $ 441 $ 186
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities	The following table sets forth details about the Company's variable interest investments in VIEs, which are structured either as limited partnerships ("LPs") or limited liability companies ("LLCs"), as of June 30, 2018 : Type of Investment (in thousands) Balance Sheet Classification Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Maximum Potential Loss (a) Tax credit LPs Other investments $ 628 $ 628 $ 1,325 Real estate LLCs or LPs Other investments 4,893 5,141 7,950 Small business investment LPs Other investments 4,142 4,261 9,400 Total $ 9,663 $ 10,030 $ 18,675 (a) Maximum potential loss is calculated as the total investment in the LLC or LP, including any capital commitments that may have not yet been called. The Company is not exposed to any loss beyond the total commitment of its investment.
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis	The following table presents, by level, fixed maturities carried at estimated fair value measured as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed maturities: Obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions* $ — $ 81,833 $ — $ 81,833 Corporate debt securities* — 12,745 — 12,745 Total $ — $ 94,578 $ — $ 94,578 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed maturities: Obligations of U.S. states, territories and political subdivisions* $ — $ 90,331 $ — $ 90,331 Corporate debt securities* — 13,010 — 13,010 Total $ — $ 103,341 $ — $ 103,341
Schedule Of Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Financial Assets Disclosed	The estimated fair values of equity investments and other financial instruments as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are presented in the following table: As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets: Cash $ 29,289 $ — $ — $ 29,289 Accrued interest and dividends 1,015 — — 1,015 Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks 48,026 — — 48,026 Short-term investments: Commercial paper and money market funds 24,950 — — 24,950 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method — — 5,871 5,871 Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative — — 5,751 5,751 Total $ 103,280 $ — $ 11,622 $ 114,902 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets: Cash $ 20,214 $ — $ — $ 20,214 Accrued interest and dividends 1,100 — — 1,100 Equity securities, at fair value: Common stocks 47,367 — — 47,367 Short-term investments: Commercial paper, money market funds and certificates of deposit 23,780 — — 23,780 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method — — 6,593 6,593 Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative — — 5,439 5,439 Total $ 92,461 $ — $ 12,032 $ 104,493
Schedule of Cost Method Investments	The following table presents a rollforward of equity investments under the measurement alternative as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : As of June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 2018 Amounts Impaired Observable Changes Purchases and Additional Commitments Paid Sales, Returns of Capital and Other Reductions Balance, June 30, 2018 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative $ 5,439 $ — $ — $ 552 $ (240 ) $ 5,751 Total $ 5,439 $ — $ — $ 552 $ (240 ) $ 5,751 As of December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Balance, January 1, 2017 Amounts Impaired Observable Changes Purchases and Additional Commitments Paid Sales, Returns of Capital and Other Reductions Balance, December 31, 2017 Other investments: Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative $ 4,744 $ — $ — $ 1,082 $ (387 ) $ 5,439 Total $ 4,744 $ — $ — $ 1,082 $ (387 ) $ 5,439

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Balance Sheets	The following table sets forth the approximate values by year found within each financial statement classification: Financial Statement Classification, Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) As of June 30, 2018 As of December 31, 2017 Other investments $ 5,871 $ 6,594 Premiums and fees receivable $ 721 $ 720
Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Statements Of Income	Financial Statement Classification, Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net premiums written $ 3,628 $ 3,855 $ 6,819 $ 7,475 Non-title services and other investment income $ 892 $ 775 $ 1,135 $ 1,047 Commissions to agents $ 2,415 $ 2,552 $ 4,530 $ 4,956

Business Combinations, Intang28

Business Combinations, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	Identifiable intangible assets consist of the following as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : (in thousands) 2018 2017 Referral relationships $ 6,416 $ 6,416 Non-compete agreements 1,406 1,406 Tradename 560 560 Total 8,382 8,382 Accumulated amortization (1,700 ) (1,375 ) Identifiable intangible assets, net $ 6,682 $ 7,007
Schedule Of Aggregate Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	The following table provides the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years: Year Ended (in thousands) 2018 $ 252 2019 569 2020 569 2021 562 2022 525 Thereafter 4,205 Total $ 6,682

Accumulated Other Comprehensi29

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Balances Of Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Tax	The following tables provide changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses Postretirement Total Beginning balance at April 1 $ 1,078 $ (69 ) $ 1,009 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (203 ) — (203 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — — — Net current-period other comprehensive loss (203 ) — (203 ) Ending balance $ 875 $ (69 ) $ 806 Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses Postretirement Total Beginning balance at April 1 $ 12,910 $ (109 ) $ 12,801 Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications 920 — 920 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (55 ) 2 (53 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income 865 2 867 Ending balance $ 13,775 $ (107 ) $ 13,668 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses Postretirement Total Beginning balance at January 1 $ 16,003 $ (58 ) $ 15,945 Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards (13,616 ) (11 ) (13,627 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1,512 ) — (1,512 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — — — Net current-period other comprehensive loss (1,512 ) — (1,512 ) Ending balance $ 875 $ (69 ) $ 806 Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Unrealized Gains and Losses On Available-for-Sale Securities Postretirement Benefits Plans Total Beginning balance at January 1 $ 11,871 $ (110 ) $ 11,761 Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 2,017 — 2,017 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (113 ) 3 (110 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income 1,904 3 1,907 Ending balance $ 13,775 $ (107 ) $ 13,668
Schedule Of Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following tables provide significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income for the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ — Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ — Net realized investment gains Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss — Total $ — (a) Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Reclassifications for the period $ — Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Amount Reclassified from Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ 83 Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ 83 Net realized investment gains Tax (28 ) Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ 55 Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss (2 ) Total $ (2 ) (a) Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ (2 ) Reclassifications for the period $ 53 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ — Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ — Net realized investment gains Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss — Total $ — (a) Tax — Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ — Reclassifications for the period $ — Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (in thousands) Details about Accumulated Other Amount Reclassified from Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities: Net realized gain on investments $ 173 Other-than-temporary impairments — Total $ 173 Net realized investment gains Tax (60 ) Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ 113 Amortization related to postretirement benefit plans: Prior year service cost $ — Unrecognized loss (4 ) Total $ (4 ) (a) Tax 1 Provision for Income Taxes Net of Tax $ (3 ) Reclassifications for the period $ 110 (a) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are not reclassified to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period. The amounts are presented within personnel costs on the Consolidated Statements of Income as amortized. Amortization and accretion related to postretirement benefit plans is included in the computation of net periodic pension costs, as discussed in Note 5.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	(in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Revenue from contracts with customers: Escrow and other title-related fees $ 2,149 $ 3,653 Non-title services 1,696 3,288 Total revenue from contracts with customers 3,845 6,941 Other sources of revenue: Net premiums written 35,142 64,701 Investment related revenue 2,942 3,840 Other 7 230 Total Revenues $ 41,936 $ 75,712

Basis of Presentation and Sig31

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards						$ 0
Net unrealized loss on equity investments	$ (348)	$ 0	$ 294	$ 0
Future minimum lease payments						3,600
Retained Earnings
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards						$ 13,627
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2018-02
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards					$ 3,100
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards					$ 16,800

Reserves For Claims Summary Of

Reserves For Claims Summary Of Transactions In Reserves For Claims (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Title Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense	$ 32,484	$ 34,801	$ 35,305
(Benefit) provision, charged to operations	(842)	3,311
Payments of claims, net of recoveries	$ (1,475)	$ (3,815)

Reserves For Claims Summary O33

Reserves For Claims Summary Of The Company's Loss Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]
Known title claims	$ 3,927	$ 4,646
IBNR	28,557	30,155
Total loss reserves	$ 32,484	$ 34,801	$ 35,305
% of known title reserves	12.10%	13.40%
% of IBNR	87.90%	86.60%
% of total loss reserves	100.00%	100.00%

Earnings Per Common Share And34

Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	9,000	4,000	4,000	4,000
SARs expiration period			7 years
SARs vesting period			1 year
Number of SARs granted where exercise price was less than market price on date of grant			0	0
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 265,000		$ 265,000
Maximum
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Line Items]
Maximum shares of Company stock to be granted to key employees or directors			250,000
StockAppreciationRightsShareSettledSARS [Member]
Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures			4,000	4,000	4,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 78.61	$ 55.40

Computation Of Basic And Dilute

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to the Company	$ 6,947	$ 5,675	$ 11,123	$ 10,151
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic	1,887	1,887	1,886	1,886
Incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options and SARs (share settled)	10	10	10	10
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted	1,897	1,897	1,896	1,896
Basic Earnings per Common Share	$ 3.68	$ 3.01	$ 5.90	$ 5.38
Diluted Earnings per Common Share	$ 3.66	$ 2.99	$ 5.87	$ 5.35

Earnings Per Common Share And36

Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards Summary Of Share-Based Award Transactions (Details) - SARs - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number Of Shares, Outstanding Beginning Balance	25,000	25,000	25,000
Number Of Shares, SARs granted	4,000	4,000	4,000
Number Of Shares, SARS exercised	(1,000)		(4,000)
Number Of Shares, Outstanding Ending Balance	28,000		25,000	25,000
Number Of Shares, Exercisable as of June 30, 2018	25,000
Number Of Shares, Unvested as of June 30, 2018	3,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Beginning Balance	$ 93.40	$ 65.85	$ 65.85
Weighted Average Exercise Price, SARs granted	188.71		192.71
Weighted Average Exercise Price, SARS exercised	41.50		36.38
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Ending Balance	110.27		$ 93.40	$ 65.85
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable as of June 30, 2018	$ 99.73
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding Beginning Balance	4 years 1 month 24 days		3 years 11 months 23 days	3 years 10 months 6 days
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding Ending Balance	4 years 1 month 24 days		3 years 11 months 23 days	3 years 10 months 6 days
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable as of June 30, 2018	3 years 9 months 10 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding Beginning Balance	$ 837	$ 837	$ 837
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding Ending Balance	2,175		$ 837	$ 837
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable as of June 30, 2018	$ 2,175
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Unvested, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 188.71
Average Remaining Contractual Term, Unvested as of June 30, 2018	6 years 10 months 17 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unvested as of June 30, 2018	$ 0

Earnings Per Common Share And37

Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards Earnings Per Common Share And Share Awards Share-Based Assumptions (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	7 years	7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate	39.00%	26.20%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	3.10%	2.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate	0.80%	0.80%

Segment Information Selected Fi

Segment Information Selected Financial Information By Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)segment	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment			1
Insurance And Other Services Revenue	$ 38,994	$ 38,162	$ 71,872	$ 74,526
Investment income	2,654	1,880	3,399	3,206
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	288	83	441	186
Total Revenues	41,936	40,125	75,712	77,918
Operating expenses	33,122	31,779	61,673	63,121
Income (loss) before income taxes	8,814	8,346	14,039	14,797
Total assets	253,198	237,954	253,198	237,954	$ 248,913
Title Insurance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Insurance And Other Services Revenue	38,680	37,922	71,101	73,686
Investment income	2,125	1,715	2,739	2,877
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	264	81	407	144
Total Revenues	41,069	39,718	74,247	76,707
Operating expenses	32,424	31,176	60,216	61,677
Income (loss) before income taxes	8,645	8,542	14,031	15,030
Total assets	199,132	191,182	199,132	191,182
All Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Insurance And Other Services Revenue	1,996	1,799	3,886	3,451
Investment income	529	165	660	329
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	24	2	34	42
Total Revenues	2,549	1,966	4,580	3,822
Operating expenses	2,246	2,043	4,304	3,860
Income (loss) before income taxes	303	(77)	276	(38)
Total assets	54,066	46,772	54,066	46,772
Intersegment Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Insurance And Other Services Revenue	(1,682)	(1,559)	(3,115)	(2,611)
Investment income	0	0	0	0
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	0	0	0	0
Total Revenues	(1,682)	(1,559)	(3,115)	(2,611)
Operating expenses	(1,548)	(1,440)	(2,847)	(2,416)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(134)	(119)	(268)	(195)
Total assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement Agreements And Oth39

Retirement Agreements And Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost - benefits earned during the year	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation	8	9	16	19
Amortization of unrecognized losses	0	2	0	4
Net periodic benefits costs	8	$ 11	16	$ 23
Employee benefits and other payments	$ 10,900		$ 10,900		$ 9,500

Investments In Securities (Deta

Investments In Securities (Details)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)security	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)security
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Number of securities with unrealized losses | security	52	32
Impairment amount for cost-method investments | $	$ 0	$ 0

Investments In Securities (Sche

Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Gross Unrealized Gains And Losses And Amortized Cost For Securities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 93,469	$ 100,314
Government obligations
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	1,033	1,043
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses	10	1
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value	1,023	1,042
General Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	21,248	24,189
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains	242	505
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses	232	50
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value	21,258	24,644
Special Revenue Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	58,694	62,592
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,247	2,218
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses	389	165
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value	$ 59,552	$ 64,645
Number of Special Revenue Bonds	60	60
Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	$ 12,494	$ 12,490
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains	327	527
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses	76	7
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value	12,745	13,010
Total Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, amortized cost	93,469	100,314
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Gains	1,816	3,250
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Gross Unrealized Losses	707	223
Available-for-sale, at fair value, Estimated Fair Value	$ 94,578	$ 103,341

Investments In Securities (Sc42

Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Fixed Maturity Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost	$ 9,394
Due after one year through five years, Amortized Cost	38,648
Due five years through ten years, Amortized Cost	43,289
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost	2,138
Total, Amortized Cost	93,469
Due in one year or less, Fair Value	9,387
Due after one year through five years, Fair Value	39,474
Due five years through ten years, Fair Value	43,184
Due after ten years, Fair Value	2,533
Total, Fair Value	$ 94,578	$ 103,341

Investments In Securities (Sc43

Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Unrealized Losses On Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Government obligations
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 1,023	$ 1,042
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	(10)	(1)
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value	1,023	1,042
Total temporarily impaired securities, Unrealized Losses	(10)	(1)
General Obligations Us States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	8,062	4,560
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	(96)	(27)
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,402	3,535
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(136)	(23)
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value	11,464	8,095
Total temporarily impaired securities, Unrealized Losses	(232)	(50)
Issuer Obligations Us States And Political Subdivisions Debt Securities Special Revenues [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	18,139	13,551
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	(190)	(61)
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,899	4,023
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(199)	(104)
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value	22,038	17,574
Total temporarily impaired securities, Unrealized Losses	(389)	(165)
Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	10,696	3,744
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	(76)	(7)
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value	10,696	3,744
Total temporarily impaired securities, Unrealized Losses	(76)	(7)
Total Fixed Income Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Fair Value	37,920	22,897
Total temporarily impaired securities, Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses	(372)	(96)
Total temporarily impaired securities, 12 Months or Longer, Fair Value	7,301	7,558
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(335)	(127)
Total temporarily impaired securities, Total Fair Value	45,221	30,455
Total temporarily impaired securities, Unrealized Losses	$ (707)	$ (223)

Investments In Securities (Sc44

Investments In Securities (Schedule of Equity Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cost	$ 26,956	$ 26,003
Estimated Fair Value	48,026	47,367
Common Stock
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cost	26,956	26,003
Gross Unrealized Gains	21,283	21,376
Gross Unrealized Losses	213	12
Estimated Fair Value	$ 48,026	$ 47,367

Investments In Securities (Sc45

Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Gross Realized Gains And Losses On Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Gross realized gains			$ 484	$ 298
Total, Gross realized losses			(47)	(125)
Net realized gain from securities			437	173
Gain on other investments			4	13
Total			4	13
Net realized investment gains	$ 288	$ 83	441	186
Issuer Obligations Of U S States Territories And Political Subdivisions Special Revenue [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Gross realized gains			0	0
Total, Gross realized losses			0	0
Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Gross realized gains			0	0
Common Stocks And Nonredeemable Preferred Stocks
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Gross realized gains			484	298
Total, Gross realized losses			(47)	(125)
General Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Gross realized losses			0	0
Impairments of Debt And Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Gross realized losses			$ 0	$ 0

Investments In Securities Inves

Investments In Securities Investments In Securities (Schedule of Variable Interest Entities) (Details) - Other investments $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 9,663
Estimated Fair Value	10,030
Maximum Potential Loss	18,675
Tax credit LPs
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Carrying Value	628
Estimated Fair Value	628
Maximum Potential Loss	1,325
Real estate LLCs or LPs
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Carrying Value	4,893
Estimated Fair Value	5,141
Maximum Potential Loss	7,950
Small business investment LPs
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Carrying Value	4,142
Estimated Fair Value	4,261
Maximum Potential Loss	$ 9,400

Investments In Securities Inv47

Investments In Securities Investments In Securities (Schedule Of Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	$ 94,578	$ 103,341
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	0	0
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	94,578	103,341
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	0	0
General Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	81,833	90,331
General Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	0	0
General Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	81,833	90,331
General Obligations Of U.S. States, Territories And Political Subdivisions | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	12,745	13,010
Corporate Debt Securities | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	0	0
Corporate Debt Securities | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	12,745	13,010
Corporate Debt Securities | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities	$ 0	$ 0

Investments In Securities Inv48

Investments In Securities Investments in Securities (Schedule of Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Assets Disclosed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash	$ 29,289	$ 20,214
Accrued interest and dividends	1,015	1,100
Common stocks	48,026	47,367
Commercial paper, money market funds and certificates of deposit	24,950	23,780
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method	5,871	6,593
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative	5,751	5,439	$ 4,744
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	114,902	104,493
Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash	29,289	20,214
Accrued interest and dividends	1,015	1,100
Common stocks	48,026	47,367
Commercial paper, money market funds and certificates of deposit	24,950	23,780
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method	0	0
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	103,280	92,461
Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash	0	0
Accrued interest and dividends	0	0
Common stocks	0	0
Commercial paper, money market funds and certificates of deposit	0	0
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method	0	0
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash	0	0
Accrued interest and dividends	0	0
Common stocks	0	0
Commercial paper, money market funds and certificates of deposit	0	0
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, equity method	5,871	6,593
Equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates, measurement alternative	5,751	5,439
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 11,622	$ 12,032

Investments In Securities (Sc49

Investments In Securities (Schedule of Other Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Other Equity Investments
Beginning of period	$ 5,439	$ 4,744
Amounts Impaired	0	0
Observable Changes	0	0
Purchases and Additional Commitments Paid	552	1,082
Sales, Returns of Capital and Other Reductions	(240)	(387)
End of period	$ 5,751	$ 5,439

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Like-kind exchange deposits and reverse exchange property	$ 135.8	$ 185

Related Party Transactions Summ

Related Party Transactions Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other investments	$ 11,622	$ 12,032
Premiums and fees receivable	11,008	10,031
Title Insurance Agencies
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other investments	5,871	6,594
Premiums and fees receivable	$ 721	$ 720

Related Party Transactions Su52

Related Party Transactions Summary Of Approximate Values By Year Found Within Consolidated Statements Of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net premiums written	$ 35,142	$ 34,672	$ 64,701	$ 67,410
Other income	7	33	230	281
Commissions to agents	16,427	16,598	30,452	32,929
Title Insurance Agencies
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net premiums written	3,628	3,855	6,819	7,475
Other income	892	775	1,135	1,047
Commissions to agents	$ 2,415	$ 2,552	$ 4,530	$ 4,956

Business Combinations, Intang53

Business Combinations, Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 0	$ 154,000
Goodwill	4,400,000
Title Plants	690,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0	$ 29,000

Business Combinations, Intang54

Business Combinations, Intangible Assets and Goodwill Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Referral relationships	$ 6,416	$ 6,416
Non-compete agreements	1,406	1,406
Tradename	560	560
Identifiable intangible assets, gross	8,382	8,382
Accumulated amortization	(1,700)	(1,375)
Identifiable intangible assets, net	$ 6,682	$ 7,007

Business Combinations, Intang55

Business Combinations, Intangible Assets and Goodwill, Schedule of Aggregate Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
2,018	$ 252
2,019	569
2,020	569
2,021	562
2,022	525
Thereafter	4,205
Identifiable intangible assets, net	$ 6,682	$ 7,007

Accumulated Other Comprehensi56

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balances Of Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 15,945
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards					$ 0
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	$ (203)	$ 920	(1,512)	$ 2,017
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	(53)	0	(110)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(203)	867	(1,512)	1,907
Ending balance	806		806
Unrealized Gains and Losses On Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,078	12,910	16,003	11,871
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards					(13,616)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(203)	920	(1,512)	2,017
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	(55)	0	(113)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(203)	865	(1,512)	1,904
Ending balance	875	13,775	875	13,775
Postretirement Benefits Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(69)	(109)	(58)	(110)
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards					(11)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	2	0	3
Other comprehensive (loss) income	0	2	0	3
Ending balance	(69)	(107)	(69)	(107)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,009	12,801	15,945	11,761
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards					$ (13,627)
Ending balance	$ 806	$ 13,668	$ 806	$ 13,668

Accumulated Other Comprehensi57

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net realized gain on investment	$ 288	$ 83	$ 441	$ 186
Unrecognized loss	0	(2)	0	(4)
Income before Income Taxes	8,814	8,346	14,039	14,797
Tax	(1,894)	(2,672)	(2,946)	(4,657)
Net Income	6,920	5,674	11,093	10,140
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net Income	0	53	0	110
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Unrealized Gains and Losses On Available-for-Sale Securities
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net realized gain on investment	0	83	0	173
Other-than-temporary impairments	0	0	0	0
Income before Income Taxes	0	83	0	173
Tax	0	(28)	0	(60)
Net Income	0	55	0	113
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Postretirement Benefits Plans
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Prior year service cost	0	0	0	0
Unrecognized loss	0	(2)	0	(4)
Income before Income Taxes	0	(2)	0	(4)
Tax	0	0	0	1
Net Income	$ 0	$ (2)	$ 0	$ (3)

Revenue Recognition (Details)

Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	$ 3,845		$ 6,941
Total Revenues	41,936	$ 40,125	75,712	$ 77,918
Escrow and other title-related fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	2,149		3,653
Non-title services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	1,696		3,288
Net premiums written
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Other sources of revenue	35,142		64,701
Investment related revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Other sources of revenue	2,942		3,840
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Other sources of revenue	$ 7		$ 230