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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Settlements with taxing authorities	$ 1,559	$ 0	$ 0
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	7,000
Uncertain tax position, accrued interest	8,700	$ 7,600	$ 6,100
Federal
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	56,000
Obligations of states and state agencies
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	86,200
Capital loss carryforward
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Capital loss carryforwards	$ 3,100