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Basis of Presentation (Details) - Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc. | Mar. 16, 2020
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Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] |
Ownership capital contributed | 65.00%
Maiden Holdings North America, Ltd. |
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage | 100.00%

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