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Securities - Realized Gains and Losses in Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |  |
Gross realized gains from sales | $ 3,138 | $ 1,306 | $ 1,568
Impairment write-off | (10,000) | 0 | 0
Related tax (benefit) expense | (2,029) | $ 386 | $ 464
Available-for-sale, realized loss | 7,000 |  |
Available-for-sale, impairment write-off on subordinated debt | $ (10,000) |  |

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