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Investments - Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Other investments | $ 7,041 | $ 13,060
% of Total fair value | 100.00% | 100.00%
Investments in limited partnerships [Member] |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Other investments | $ 5,541 | $ 5,474
% of Total fair value | 78.70% | 41.90%
Unfunded commitment on investments in limited partnerships | $ 319 | $ 463
Investment in quoted equity [Member] |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Other investments | $ 0 | $ 6,586
% of Total fair value | 0.00% | 50.40%
Other [Member] |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Other investments | $ 1,500 | $ 1,000
% of Total fair value | 21.30% | 7.70%

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