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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
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