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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Municipal Bond Guarantee Insurance (Details) | Dec. 31, 2021
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Third Point Re | Ark |
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items] |
Annual crediting rate | 3.00%

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