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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Adjustments to Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Increase (decrease) to DAC amortization expense: |  |  |
Total | $ 4,231 | $ 881 | $ (707)
Retirement |  |  |
Increase (decrease) to DAC amortization expense: |  |  |
Total | 3,948 | 1,081 | (313)
Life |  |  |
Increase (decrease) to DAC amortization expense: |  |  |
Total | $ 283 | $ (200) | $ (394)

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