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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Premium revenue recognition period | 12 months
Investments, time lag for reporting - low end of range | 1 month
Investments, time lag for reporting - high end of range | 3 months
Vesting period, share-based awards | 3 years
Requisite service period, share-based awards | 3 years
Losses occurring |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Premium revenue recognition period | 12 months
Risks attaching |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Premium revenue recognition period | 24 months

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