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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Commitment to purchase alternative investment |  |  | $ 50,000
Future Funding Commitments | $ 14,214 | $ 14,214 |
Unfunded Commitments | European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Funded commitment amount | 35,800 |  |
Future Funding Commitments | $ 14,200 |  |

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