The amount of gains or losses included in earnings attributable to unrealized gains or losses on financial instruments measured on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs that are still held at the reporting date.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income from asset and liability measured at fair value on recurring basis using unobservable input (level 3).

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Gains and Losses (Realized and Unrealized) Relating to Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Included in Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Net Investment Income [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Total gains or losses included in earnings for the period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Fair Value Asset Or Liability Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gains Losses Still Held	0	0	0		$ 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value Asset Or Liability Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gains Losses Still Held			0		(108)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Total gains or losses included in earnings for the period	0	(61)	0	$ (108)
Fair Value Asset Or Liability Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gains Losses Still Held	0	(61)
Other Income or (Loss) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Total gains or losses included in earnings for the period	0	6,016	0		6,016
Fair Value Asset Or Liability Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gains Losses Still Held	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0