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Investments in Tax Credits Structures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2041	Dec. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Investment Program, Proportional Amortization Method, Elected [Line Items]
Carrying values of investments	$ 187,200	$ 207,300
Carrying values of investments, location	Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Proportional amortization	$ 20,000	$ 16,500	$ 10,900
Proportional amortization, statements of income location	Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Proportional amortization, statements of cash flows, location not disclosed	proportional amortization
Unfunded contingent commitment	$ 81,200	107,900
Impairment losses on LIHTC investments	0
Investment in Solar Tax Credit, Amortization Expense	$ 101	$ 21
Subsequent Event
Investment Program, Proportional Amortization Method, Elected [Line Items]
LIHTC commitments				$ 10,400	$ 5,500	$ 65,300