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Fair Value Option (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Fair Value Option [Abstract]

Gains And Losses Due To Changes In Fair Value Of Investments

The following table presents gains (losses) recognized due to changes in fair value of financial instruments pursuant to application of the fair value option:

			Three Months Ended September 30,												Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2024						2023						2024						2023
			(Amounts in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities			$	63,178					$	(70,855)					$	52,162					$	(53,915)
Equity securities			23,835						(29,452)						39,640						(38,820)
Short-term investments			11						63						(27)						54
Total investment gains (losses)			$	87,024					$	(100,244)					$	91,775					$	(92,681)
Notes receivable			725						(37)						554						88
Total gains (losses)			$	87,749					$	(100,281)					$	92,329					$	(92,593)

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Tabular disclosure of unrealized gains and losses on investments.

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