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Investments - Remaining Unfunded Commitments on Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value | $ 66,351 | $ 63,313
% of Total | 100.00% | 100.00%
Private equity investments |  |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value | $ 10,076 | $ 9,580
% of Total | 15.20% | 15.20%
Private credit lending investments |  |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value | $ 26,610 | $ 33,584
% of Total | 40.10% | 53.00%
Investments in direct lending entities |  |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value | $ 19,823 | $ 19,823
% of Total | 29.90% | 31.30%
Investment in limited partnerships |  |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value | $ 9,842 | $ 326
% of Total | 14.80% | 0.50%
Equity Method Investments |  |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value | $ 45,691 |

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