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Investments - Schedule of Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) Recognized in NI on Equity Securities Still Held at Period-End (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Realized Investment Gains Losses [Abstract] |
Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities | $ (2,456)
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold | (48)
Net gains (losses) recognized in net income on equity securities still held as of period-end | $ (2,408)

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