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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Percent of Portfolio Level 3 Securities |  |  |  | 1.00% |  |
Depreciation expense |  |  |  | $ 18.7 | $ 19.5 | $ 17.8
Investment yields before tax assumed in premium deficiency assessment | 3.50% | 3.30% | 2.90% |  |  |

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