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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022
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, 2022 |  | December 31, 2021
| (Amount in thousands)
Options sold - Other liabilities | $ | 122 |  |  | $ | 301 |
Total | $ | 122 |  |  | $ | 301 |
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,
| 2022 |  | 2021 |  | 2022 |  | 2021
| (Amounts in thousands)
Options sold - Net realized investment (losses) gains | $ | 1,404 |  |  | $ | 323 |  |  | 2,628 |  |  | 783 |
Total | $ | 1,404 |  |  | $ | 323 |  |  | $ | 2,628 |  |  | $ | 783 |

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