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Derivatives - Net Gains (Losses) with Respect to Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) on derivatives instruments | $ (22,654) | $ 26,327
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Other | Other
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $ 94 | $ 1,906
LFI and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | (16,453) | 14,323
LGAC Warrants [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | 115 | 3,910
Total Return Swaps and Other [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $ (6,410) | $ 6,188

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