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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (DETAILS 2) - PartnerRe [Member] - Scenario, Forecast [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Jul. 15, 2015 | May. 03, 2015
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Special Dividend |  | $ 11.50
No Approval Fee |  | $ 55
Termination Fee |  | 280
Amalgamation Costs And Expenses Reimbursement |  | 35
Financial advisor amalgamation fee |  | $ 20
Subsequent Event [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Preferred Shares, Basis Points Increase | 1.00% |
Special Dividend | $ 17.50 |

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