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Reinsurance Reinsurance - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
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Reinsurance |
Reinsurance recoverables | $ 9,360
Scottish Re |
Reinsurance |
Reinsurance recoverables | 64
Life contract benefits |
Reinsurance |
Reinsurance recoverables | $ 781

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- Definition Amount before valuation allowance recoverable under reinsurance contracts. Examples include, but are not limited to, settled and unsettled claims, incurred but not reported losses, loss adjustment expense, premium paid, policy benefits and policy reserves. + References No definition available. + Details
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