Fair Value - Quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
state and municipal obligations \| Level 3
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value	$ 1,180	$ 1,545
state and municipal obligations \| Minimum \| Discount rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Range of Inputs (percent)	0.0404	0.0373
state and municipal obligations \| Maximum \| Discount rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Range of Inputs (percent)	0.0444	0.0444
Collateralized debt obligations \| Discount rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Range of Inputs (percent)	0.0722	0.0534
Collateralized debt obligations \| Level 3
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value	$ 3,024	$ 2,986
Collateral dependent loans \| Level 3
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value	$ 1,812	$ 4,477
Collateral dependent loans \| Minimum \| Discount rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Range of Inputs (percent)	0.0000	0.0000
Collateral dependent loans \| Maximum \| Discount rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Range of Inputs (percent)	0.5000	0.5000

Fair value portion of probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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Value of input used to measure 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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