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Consolidated 50% Owned Subsidiaries, including Variable Interest Entities ("VIE") - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) entity | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Members’ interest subject to mandatory redemption | $ 40,000 | $ 40,000 |
Consolidated 50% owned subsidiaries, number of entities | entity | 2 |  |
Death and permanent total disability insurance policies, per policy | $ 20,000 |  |
Myers |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Earnings from consolidated 50% owned subsidiaries | $ 15,100 | $ 11,500 | $ 8,900

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