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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Summary Of Location And Amounts Of Derivative Fair Values In The Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following tables present the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the consolidated balance sheets and derivative gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations:

			Derivatives
			June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
			(Amount in thousands)
Options sold - Other liabilities			$	167					$	—
Total			$	167					$	—

Schedule Of Derivative Gains And Losses In The Consolidated Statements Of Operations

			Gains Recognized in Net Income
			Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
			2021						2020						2021						2020
			(Amounts in thousands)
Options sold - Net realized investment gains (losses)			$	323					$	8,944					783						10,656
Total			$	323					$	8,944					$	783					$	10,656

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Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments (and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) reported in the statement of financial position.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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