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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Property casualty insurance deductible per incident | $ 5.0
Pacific Western Insurance LLC |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Cash and marketable securities | $ 107.6

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