Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
Dec. 14, 2022 plaintiff	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) fund
Other [Abstract]
Number of participants that filed a class action complaint \| plaintiff	4
Real Estate Fund I & II
Other [Abstract]
Committed total required invest funding		$ 52.3
Number of real estate funds \| fund		2
Commitment agreement fundings		$ 44.1

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Number of plaintiffs that have filed claims pertaining to a loss contingency.

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-Topic 440
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