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Reinsurance (List of Direct, Assumed, and Ceded Reinsurance Amounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Premiums earned: |  |  |  |
Net | $ 942,150 | $ 834,439 | $ 1,844,486 | $ 1,646,722
Loss and loss expenses incurred: |  |  |  |
Net | 646,130 | 524,868 | 1,213,568 | 1,019,104
Direct Assumed and Ceded Reinsurance Amounts [Member] |  |  |  |
Premiums written: |  |  |  |
Direct | 1,232,496 | 1,050,506 | 2,365,256 | 2,051,555
Assumed | 5,577 | 8,552 | 10,971 | 13,866
Ceded | (153,166) | (128,317) | (291,552) | (244,882)
Net | 1,084,907 | 930,741 | 2,084,675 | 1,820,539
Premiums earned: |  |  |  |
Direct | 1,073,498 | 955,651 | 2,105,726 | 1,887,027
Assumed | 5,968 | 7,481 | 12,258 | 13,009
Ceded | (137,316) | (128,693) | (273,498) | (253,314)
Net | 942,150 | 834,439 | 1,844,486 | 1,646,722
Loss and loss expenses incurred: |  |  |  |
Direct | 698,994 | 559,913 | 1,312,223 | 1,088,501
Assumed | 5,678 | 5,125 | 10,933 | 9,403
Ceded | (58,542) | (40,170) | (109,588) | (78,800)
Net | $ 646,130 | $ 524,868 | $ 1,213,568 | $ 1,019,104

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