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Derivatives - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Replacement cost of contracts in a gain position | $ 1.2 | $ 1.9

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- Definition The replacement cost of derivative contracts in a gain or asset position. + References No definition available. + Details
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