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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Fulfillment Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Intake Costs asset |  |
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT | $ 77,937 | $ 68,345
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION | (47,081) | (42,132)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT | 30,856 | 26,213
Commissions asset |  |
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT | 154,425 | 133,145
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION | (66,777) | (58,949)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT | $ 87,648 | $ 74,196

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