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Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - states | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Number of states in which entity is licensed to sell insurance products | 50 |  |
Minimum |  |  |
Number of days past due, non-accrual status | 90 days |  |
Interest crediting rate, range for fixed index annuities and other deferred annuity products | 1.45% | 1.45% | 1.45%
Minimum | Fixed Maturity Securities, Available For Sale |  |  |
Investment maturity period | 1 year |  |
Minimum | Other Invested Assets |  |  |
Investment maturity period | 3 months |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Interest crediting rate, range for fixed index annuities and other deferred annuity products | 5.65% | 5.65% | 5.65%
Maximum | Other Invested Assets |  |  |
Investment maturity period | 12 months |  |
Maximum | Cash and Cash Equivalents |  |  |
Investment maturity period | 3 months |  |

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