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Derivatives (Details) - White Mountains Life Re ¥ in Billions, $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 JPY (¥)
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Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional amount | $ 0.4 | ¥ 50.7
Collective account values of underlying variable annuities as a percentage of the guarantee value | 109.00% | 109.00%

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