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Policyholder Liabilities - Reconciliation of Market Risk Benefits in an Asset Position and in a Liability Position (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Market Risk Benefit [Line Items] |  |
Asset | $ 640,681 | $ 250,046
Liability | 36,066 | 93,115
Net Asset | 604,615 | 156,931
Fixed Index Annuities |  |
Market Risk Benefit [Line Items] |  |
Asset | 629,611 | 250,046
Liability | 35,652 | 93,115
Net Asset | 593,959 | 156,931
Fixed Rate Annuities |  |
Market Risk Benefit [Line Items] |  |
Asset | 11,070 | 0
Liability | 414 | 0
Net Asset | $ 10,656 | $ 0

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