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Schedule III - Supplementary Insurance Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
SEC Schedule, 12-16, Insurance Companies, Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | $ 2,773,643 | $ 3,062,204 | $ 2,225,199
Future policy benefits, losses, claims and loss expenses | 58,781,836 | 62,614,822 | 62,352,882
Unearned premiums | 0 | 0 | 0
Other policy claims and benefits payable | 512,790 | 226,844 | 240,904
Premium revenue | 250,093 | 300,833 | 290,609
Net investment income | 2,307,463 | 2,037,475 | 2,182,078
Benefits, claims, losses and settlement expenses | (1,582,537) | 2,139,045 | 744,389
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs | 284,011 | 306,370 | 649,554
Other operating expenses | $ 276,955 | $ 272,787 | $ 214,745

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