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Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - Greysbridge | Jul. 01, 2021
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Percentage ownership after merger transaction | 40.00%
Kelso And Company |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 30.00%
Warburg Pincus LLC |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 30.00%

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