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Derivatives - Summary of Gains and (Losses) on Derivative Contracts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss), net on derivative contract | $ 11,266 | $ 10,871 | $ 14,629
FX/commodities options |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss), net on derivative contract | 225 | 293 | 252
FX swaps |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss), net on derivative contract | 182 | 381 | 2,340
Equity options |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss), net on derivative contract | 0 | 0 | 318
Futures |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss), net on derivative contract | 10,902 | 10,100 | 15,316
Forwards |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss), net on derivative contract | $ (43) | $ 97 | $ (3,597)

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