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Investment Activity (Impairments of Long-Lived Assets Narrative) (Details) - Investments $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) property
Real Estate [Line Items] |
Impairment of real estate | $ | $ 0.7
Number of real estate properties, impaired, sold or classified as held for sale | property | 1

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