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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
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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