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SCHEDULE II - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT (Balance Sheets) (Additional Information) (Details) - shares | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Stockholders' Equity Parenthetical Information |  |
Preferred stock - shares authorized (in shares) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000
Common stock - shares authorized (in shares) | 800,000,000 | 800,000,000
Parent Company [Member] |  |
Stockholders' Equity Parenthetical Information |  |
Preferred stock - shares authorized (in shares) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000
Common stock - shares authorized (in shares) | 800,000,000 | 800,000,000

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