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Consolidated 50% Owned Subsidiaries - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) entity | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership interest in subsidiaries | 50.00% |  |
Number of entities | entity | 2 |  |
Total disability insurance policies, per policy amount | $ 20,000 |  |
Members’ interest subject to mandatory redemption | 40,000 |  | $ 40,000
Myers |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Net accumulated earnings | 1,700 | $ 1,300 |
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary | Myers |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Members’ interest subject to mandatory redemption | $ 20,000 |  |

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