Stockholders equity note.

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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Costs incurred during the period, such as those relating to general administration and policy maintenance that do not vary with and are not primarily related to the acquisition or renewal of insurance contracts.

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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.

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Per share or per unit amount of equity securities issued.

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Stockholders' Equity - Equity Offerings and Placements - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 09, 2020
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)		7,906,728	5,996,101
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock		$ 2,458
Canaccord Genuity L L C And Roth Capital Partner L L C
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,679,031
Shares issued, price per share				$ 13.25
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 22,247
Underwriting discount, commission and estimated offering expenses	$ 1,860