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Investments - Changes in Allowance for Credit Losses by Major Security Type of Investments Classified as Held-to-Maturity (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ 357 | $ 301
Provision for credit loss benefit | (69) | (13)
Balance | 288 | 288
States and Political Subdivisions [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 49 | 45
Provision for credit loss benefit | (11) | (7)
Balance | 38 | 38
Corporate Bonds [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 299 | 245
Provision for credit loss benefit | (57) | (3)
Balance | 242 | 242
Asset-Backed Securities [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 9 | 11
Provision for credit loss benefit | (1) | (3)
Balance | $ 8 | $ 8

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