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Securities - Gross Realized Gains and Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Gross realized gains from sales | $ 0 | $ 1,278
Impairment write-off | 10,000 | 0
Related tax (benefit) expense | $ (2,956) | $ 378

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