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HISTORY (DETAILS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Termination fee received | $ 280,000 | $ 0 | $ 0
PartnerRe [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain on contract termination | 315,000 |  |
Termination fee received | 280,000 |  |
Amalgamation costs and expenses reimbursement | $ 35,000 |  |

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