Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - Etelequote Bermuda [Member]	Jul. 01, 2021
Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	Jul. 01, 2021
Percentage of interest acquired	80.00%

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