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Capital Contribution From Parent, Contributed Amount

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Quota Share Agreement, Percentage

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Amount of written premiums ceded to other entities.

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Percentage investment held by members or limited partners of limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP).

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Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period.

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ceded written premiums	$ 68,643	$ 49,581	$ 179,710	$ 121,639
Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ceded written premiums	8,300	5,200	$ 20,200	12,500
Related Party \| BIHL
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited liability company or limited partnership, members or limited partners, ownership interest			0.20%
Related Party \| Ceding Fees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, amounts of transaction	$ 2,400	1,600	$ 6,200	4,100
Related Party \| AmFam
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Quota share agreement, percentage	100.00%		100.00%
Related Party \| BIHL
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Capital contribution from parent, accumulated contributions			$ 316,300
Capital contribution from parent, contributed amount	$ 0	22,300	4,500	53,600
Related Party \| AmFam
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ceded written premiums	$ 8,300	$ 5,200	$ 20,200	$ 12,500