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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Fulfillment Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Intake Costs asset
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items]
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT	$ 84,021	$ 76,150
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION	(40,865)	(39,617)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT	43,156	36,533
Commissions asset
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items]
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT	190,432	156,639
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION	(72,480)	(64,279)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT	$ 117,952	$ 92,360

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-Section 50
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