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Life and Annuity Benefits (Schedule of Liability for Future Policyholder Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Liability for Future Policy Benefit, Activity [Line Items]
Liability for future policy holder benefits	$ 491,370	$ 557,763	$ 554,366	$ 821,632
Deferred profit liability	51,482	52,287
Other	40,421	39,004
Life and annuity benefits	$ 583,273	$ 649,054

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