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Derivative Instruments (Notional and Fair Value of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative assets | $ 684,033 | $ 431,727 | [1]
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps | Fair Value Hedging |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount | 408,369 | 408,369 |
Derivative assets | 19,778 | 32,769 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount | 39,005,998 | 38,929,554 |
Derivative assets | 664,255 | 398,958 |
Derivative liabilities | 4,527,649 | 4,378,981 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Call Options |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount | 39,005,998 | 38,927,534 |
Derivative assets | 664,255 | 397,789 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Warrants |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount | 0 | 2,020 |
Derivative assets | 0 | 1,169 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fixed index annuities - embedded derivatives |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative liabilities | 4,905,133 | 4,820,845 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Reinsurance Related Embedded Derivative |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative liabilities | $ (377,484) | $ (441,864) |
[1] | Certain prior period amounts have been recast. See Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies for more information.

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