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Reinsurance - Home Re Entities Total Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Home Re 2018-1 |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total VIE Assets | $ 269,451 | $ 318,636
Home Re 2019-1 |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Total VIE Assets | $ 283,150 |

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