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Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023
Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Summary of Amortization Basis and Expected Amortization Period by Reportable Segment |
Reportable Segment | Amortization Basis | Expected Amortization Period
Life Insurance | Policy count of policies in force | On average 60 years
Annuities | Total deposits paid to date on policies in force | Between 30 to 40 years
Group Protection | Group certificate contracts in force | 4 years
Retirement Plan Services | Lives in force | Between 40 to 50 years

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