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Investments (Non-Income Producing Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |
Non-income producing investments | $ 12,191 | $ 4,118
Fixed Maturity Securities, Available For Sale |  |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |
Non-income producing investments | 10,708 | 4,118
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate |  |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] |  |
Non-income producing investments | $ 1,483 | $ 0

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