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Investments - Realized Investment Gains (Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2019
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net investment gains (losses) | $ 153,340 | $ (12,543) | $ (3,406) |
Investment gain realized on transfer | 135,300 |  |  |
Reinsurance block of in-force fixed and variable annuity business | 2,900,000 |  |  | $ 2,900,000
Fixed maturity securities |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net investment gains (losses) | 141,448 | (5,713) | (8,867) |
Equity securities |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net investment gains (losses) | 15,975 | (10,649) | 4,003 |
Short-term and other investments |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net investment gains (losses) | $ (4,083) | $ 3,819 | $ 1,458 |

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