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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies FX gain (loss) (Details) - Successor [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax | $ 6,465 | $ (6,241)
Loss and Loss Reserves [Member] |  |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax | 5,827 | (10,081)
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Member] |  |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax | 1,916 | 2,783
Premiums Receivable [Member] |  |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax | (560) | 2,709
Unrealized Gains Or (Losses) On Credit Derivative Contracts [Member] |  |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax | (706) | (1,024)
Cash Equivalents [Member] |  |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax | $ (12) | $ (628)

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