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Insurance - Summary of Percentage Ceded to Reinsurers and Reinsurance Recoverable and Rating Levels (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021
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Summary of Ceded Par and Net Unsecured Reinsurance Recoverable [Line Items] |  |  |
Reinsurance Recoverable, Allowance for Credit Loss | $ 49 | $ 10 |
Ceded Loss And Loss Expenses Paid Not Yet Recovered |  |  | $ 0

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