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Fair value measurement - Assets measured at fair value on nonrecurring basis - Parenthetical (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Hurricane |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
Other real estate owned - Write down | $ 2.7

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