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Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Other Investments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Nonrecurring - Fair Value Inputs, Level 2 - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
FHLB common stock (1) | $ 10,000 | $ 22,000
Short-term loans (2) | 0 | 316,417
Collateral loans (3) | 64,594 | 64,594
Company owned life insurance ("COLI") (4) | $ 404,598 | $ 397,683

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