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Historical Loss and LAE Development - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Historical Loss And L A E Development Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Favorable development on prior years' loss reserves | $ 69,720 | $ 67,462

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- Definition Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of expense (reversal of expense) for claims incurred in prior reporting periods and related claims settlement costs. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 40 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=116884095&loc=d3e14764-158437 + Details
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