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Common and Preferred Shares (Details 1) - Series D Preferred Stock $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) shares
Preferred Shares [Line Items] |
Securities issued (in shares) | shares | 1,600
Depositary shares issued (in shares) | shares | 1,600,000
Fixed dividend rate per annum (as a percent) | 3.55%
Floating dividend rate per annum (as a percent) | 2.854%
Aggregate liquidation preference | $ | $ 1,600
Carrying value | $ | $ 1,584

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