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Reinsurance - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 09, 2023
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Series 2023-1, class A - catastrophe bonds |  | $ 325
Forecast |  |
Effects of Reinsurance [Line Items] |  |
Terrorism risk insurance program insurer retainer | 20.00% |
Terrorism risk insurance program annual cap | $ 100,000 |
Terrorism risk insurance program reimbursed percentage maximum | 80.00% |
Terrorism risk insurance program companys estimated deductible | $ 619 |

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- Definition Class-A Principal-at-Risk Variable Rates Notes secured with High-Point Re Ltd., an independent Bermuda special purpose insurer. This catastrophe bond meets the criteria to be accounted for as reinsurance. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The annual cap limiting the amount of aggregate subject losses for participating insurers under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The Company's estimated deductible for the year following the date of this report under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The percentage that the insured has to pay for losses under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, beginning the next calendar year. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The percentage of subject losses, after an insurer deductible, subject to an annual cap, reimbursed by the Federal Government under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, beginning the next calendar year. + References No definition available. + Details
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