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Contingencies and Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Oct. 05, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 08, 2024 | Jun. 14, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Loss contingency accrual |  |  | $ 147,500 |
Loss contingency accrual, provision |  | $ 110,000 |  |
Loss contingency, estimate | $ 109,960 | $ 150,000 |  | $ 117,750
Loss contingency, insurance rate freeze, term | 5 years |  |  |
Loss contingency, percentage of policyholder claim amounts | 0.14% |  |  |

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