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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Fulfillment Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Intake Costs asset
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items]
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT	$ 92,832	$ 89,057
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION	(44,830)	(43,783)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT	48,002	45,274
Commissions asset
Contract With Customer, Asset And Liabilities [Line Items]
GROSS CARRYING AMOUNT	212,688	200,149
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION	(83,943)	(78,955)
NET CARRYING AMOUNT	$ 128,745	$ 121,194

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