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Reinsurance - Quota Share Reinsurance (Details) - Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Quota Share Reinsurance - USD ($) $ in Billions |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
QSR-2019 |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on all other eligible policies written |  | 20.00% |
Ceding commission |  | 20.00% |
Profit commission, maximum | 60.00% | 63.00% | 63.00%
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on eligible single premium policies |  | 40.00% |
QSR-2022 |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on all other eligible policies written |  | 20.00% |
Ceding commission |  | 20.00% |
Profit commission, maximum |  | 62.00% |
RIF ceded |  | $ 7.3 |
QSR-2023 |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |  |
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on all other eligible policies written |  | 17.50% |
Ceding commission |  | 20.00% |
Profit commission, maximum |  | 58.00% |

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