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Regulatory Requirements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract] |
Minimum period required for financial resources to cover operating costs | 1 year
Minimum period required for cash or highly liquid securities to cover operating costs | 6 months
Net assets held by regulated subsidiaries | $ 683.8
Amount of capital in excess of aggregate regulatory requirements | $ 395.5

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