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Investments (Schedule Of Restricted Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Restricted fixed maturity securities | $ 3,102,899 | $ 2,773,386
Restricted equity securities | 1,004,347 | 843,719
Restricted short-term investments | 807,138 | 543,737
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 584,974 | 1,084,081
Total | $ 5,499,358 | $ 5,244,923

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