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Commitments And Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Commitment to purchase alternative investment | $ 50,000 |
Funded commitment amount | 26,500 |
Future Funding Commitments | 25,955 | $ 22,500
Unfunded Commitments | Equity Fund, LP |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Future Funding Commitments | 2,400 |
Unfunded Commitments | European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Future Funding Commitments | $ 23,600 |

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