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Derivatives - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Replacement cost of contracts in a gain position	$ 1,900,000	$ 2,000,000.0
Additional balance in gross amounts not offset	$ 0	$ 0

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- Definition

Derivative additional balance in gross amounts not offset.

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- Definition

The replacement cost of derivative contracts in a gain or asset position.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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