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Basis of Presentation (Details) - Maiden Reinsurance North America, Inc.	Mar. 16, 2020
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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