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Securities - Gross Realized Gains and Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Gross realized gains from sales | $ 0 | $ 28 | $ 0 | $ 1,306
Impairment write-off | 0 | 0 | 10,000 | 0
Related tax expense (benefit) | $ 0 | $ 8 | $ (2,956) | $ 386

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