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Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary of DAC, VOBA,DEI and DFEL Expected Amortization period) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023
Life Insurance [Member] |
Expected Amortization period of DAC,VOBA,DSI and DFEL | 60 years
Group Protection [Member] |
Expected Amortization period of DAC,VOBA,DSI and DFEL | 4 years
Maximum [Member] | Annuities [Member] |
Expected Amortization period of DAC,VOBA,DSI and DFEL | 40 years
Maximum [Member] | Retirement Plan Services [Member] |
Expected Amortization period of DAC,VOBA,DSI and DFEL | 50 years
Minimum [Member] | Annuities [Member] |
Expected Amortization period of DAC,VOBA,DSI and DFEL | 30 years
Minimum [Member] | Retirement Plan Services [Member] |
Expected Amortization period of DAC,VOBA,DSI and DFEL | 40 years

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