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Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($) counterparty | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of central counterparties | counterparty | 2 |
Notional value | $ 622,711 | $ 920,617
Derivative, fair value, amount offset against collateral, net | 3,000 | 5,000
Estimated accumulated gain (loss) to be reclassified in next 12 months | 16,000 |
Cash collateral held relative to derivative exposure | 0 | 0
Cash collateral pledged | 3,000 | $ 5,000
CME |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional value | $ 570,000 |
Percent of total notional derivative contracts | 91.60% |
Amount of variation margin included as settlement | $ (16,000) |
LCH |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Notional value | $ 53,000 |
Percent of total notional derivative contracts | 8.40% |
Amount of variation margin included as settlement | $ (1,000) |

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