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Financial Instruments - Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Total asset derivatives |  |
Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet | $ 16,225 | $ 10,166
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements | 0 | 0
Net amount | $ 16,225 | $ 10,166
Cash collateral for borrowed securities, percent | 20.00% |
Cash collateral for borrowed securities | $ 69,400 |

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