Schedule of Proceeds From Sales and Redemptions of Available for Sale Securities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Fixed maturities	$ 642,049	$ 229,362
Equity securities	$ 206,212	$ 28,141

Amount of cash inflow from sale of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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