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Incentive Plans - Schedule of LFI and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Prepaid Compensation Asset |
Prepaid compensation asset, beginning balance | $ 112,124
Prepaid compensation asset, granted | 159,981
Prepaid compensation asset, settled | 0
Prepaid compensation asset, amortization and the impact of forfeitures | (156,254)
Prepaid compensation asset, change in fair value of underlying investments | 0
Prepaid compensation asset, other | 121
Prepaid compensation asset, ending balance | 115,972
LFI and other similar deferred compensation arrangements |
Compensation Liability |
Derivative liability, beginning balance | 326,282
Derivative liability, granted | 159,981
Derivative liability, settled | (171,738)
Derivative liability, amortization and the impact of forfeitures | 8,103
Derivative liability, change in fair value of underlying investments | 41,463
Derivative liability, other | 1,329
Derivative liability, ending balance | $ 365,420

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