Legal Matters and Contingencies - Asbestos Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Liability for Asbestos and Environmental Claims, Net [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, January 1,	$ 99,350	$ 97,979	$ 87,985
Asbestos liability adjustments, net	3,919	8,462	12,949
Cash payment activity	(7,521)	(8,445)	(5,439)
Other, net	(1,505)	1,354	2,484
Ending balance, December 31,	$ 94,243	$ 99,350	$ 97,979

Liability For Asbestos And Environmental Claims, Net, Other Adjustments

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of reserves for the costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process attributable to asbestos and environmental claims, net of estimated reinsurance recoveries.

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Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of expense for claims incurred and costs incurred in the claim settlement process attributable to asbestos and environmental claims.

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Amount, after effects of reinsurance, of payments to settle insured claims and pay costs incurred in the claims settlement process attributable to asbestos and environmental claims.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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