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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Fulfillment Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Intake Costs asset |  |
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT | $ 63,856 | $ 71,336
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION | (40,045) | (42,678)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT | 23,811 | 28,658
Commissions asset |  |
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT | 124,081 | 114,791
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION | (54,948) | (50,553)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT | $ 69,133 | $ 64,238

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