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Commitments And Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
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Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Commitment to purchase alternative investment | $ 50.0
Funded commitment amount | 28.7
Unfunded Commitments | European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Future Funding Commitments | 21.3
Unfunded Commitments | Equity Fund, LP |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |
Future Funding Commitments | $ 2.4

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