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Investments (Fair Value Below Amortized Cost of Gross Unrealized Losses for Fixed Maturity Securities) (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022
Gross unrealized losses with number of securities [Line Items] |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2022

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