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Consolidated 50% Owned Subsidiaries - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 entity
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consolidated ownership percentage | 50.00% |  |  | 50.00%
Consolidated 50% owned subsidiaries, number of entities | entity |  |  |  | 2
Members’ interest subject to mandatory redemption | $ 40,000 | $ 40,000 |  |
Death and permanent total disability insurance policies, per policy | 20,000 |  |  |
Myers |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Earnings from consolidated 50% owned subsidiaries | 11,100 | $ 9,800 | $ 15,100 |
Myers | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Members’ interest subject to mandatory redemption | $ 20,000 |  |  |

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