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Statutory Financial Information and Dividend Restrictions (Narrative and Statutory Accounting Practices Tables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |  |  |  |
American Equity Life, statutory net income (loss) |  | $ (93,007) | $ 151,857 | $ (863,818)
American Equity Life, statutory capital and surplus balance |  | 3,730,940 | 3,692,602 |
Statutory accounting practices, permitted practice, amount |  | $ (140,000) | $ 83,000 |
Dividend restriction, percentage policyholders surplus |  | 10.00% |  |
Statutory amount available for dividend payments without regulatory approval |  | $ 373,100 |  |
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Dividend paid by insurance subsidiaries | $ 320,000 |  |  |

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