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Investments - Summary of Changes in Balance of Level 3 securities (Details) - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Summary of changes in Level 3 securities |
Beginning balance | $ 43,518
Net investment income | (506)
Net realized gains | (433)
Included in other comprehensive earnings (loss) | (6,623)
Total net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | (7,562)
Purchases | 21,701
Transfers out of Level 3 | (869)
Ending balance | 56,788
Net Realized Gains (Losses) |
Summary of changes in Level 3 securities |
Change in unrealized gains (losses) during the period for Level 3 assets held at period-end | (433)
Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) |
Summary of changes in Level 3 securities |
Change in unrealized gains (losses) during the period for Level 3 assets held at period-end | $ (6,623)

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