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Organization (Details) (RenaissanceRe Upsilon Fund Ltd, Not Primary Beneficiary) | 0 Months Ended
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Nov. 13, 2014
RenaissanceRe Upsilon Fund Ltd | Not Primary Beneficiary |
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