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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Fulfillment Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Intake Costs asset
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items]
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT	$ 67,334	$ 71,336
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION	(44,086)	(42,678)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT	23,248	28,658
Commissions asset
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items]
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT	130,277	114,791
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION	(55,952)	(50,553)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT	$ 74,325	$ 64,238

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