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Legal Proceedings | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021
Disclosure Legal Proceedings [Abstract] |
Legal Proceedings | Legal ProceedingsThe Company, in common with the insurance industry in general, is subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of its business. As of September 30, 2021, the Company was not a party to any litigation or arbitration which is expected by management to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition and liquidity.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for legal proceedings, legal contingencies, litigation, regulatory and environmental matters and other contingencies. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 450 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/topic&trid=2127136 + Details
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