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Amount 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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Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), in continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer, without allowance for credit loss. Includes beneficial interest in securitized financial asset.

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Amount at par value of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), purchased with credit deterioration.

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Fair value of collateral permitted, by contact or custom, to be sold or re-pledged.

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Amount at par value of financing receivable purchased with credit deterioration.

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The cash outflow for the purchase of loan receivable arising from the financing of goods and services.

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Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Loans acquired	$ 1,344,000	$ 0
Loans sold	69,000	0
Fixed Maturity Purchased with Credit Deterioration	0	0
Accrued Investment Income Write Down	100	0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$ 0	$ 0
Commercial mortgage loans, Percentage	100.00%	100.00%
Commercial mortgage and other loans purchased with credit deterioration	$ 0	$ 0
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	13,278,166	7,012,631
Fair value of collateral that could be sold or repledged	0	0
Assets Deposited With Governmental Authorities	4,100	4,300
Carrying value of non-income producing assets
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	24,800
Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale	13,278,166	7,012,631
Gross Unrealized Losses	113,531	11,024
Gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more concentrated in various sectors	19,435	9,322
NAIC High or Highest Quality Rating \| Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized Losses	95,100	5,000
NAIC Other Than High or Highest Quality Rating \| Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 18,400	6,000
California
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loans, Percentage	25.00%
Texas
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loans, Percentage	10.00%
New York
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loans, Percentage	7.00%
Europe
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loans, Percentage	13.00%
Mexico
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loans, Percentage	3.00%
Australia
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Commercial mortgage loans, Percentage	3.00%
Other Income \| Fixed Maturities \| Trading
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	$ 156,100	9,100	$ 3,100
Other Income \| Equity securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	2,100	(1,200)	$ (1,000)
Fixed Maturities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses of twelve months or more concentrated in various sectors	$ 19,400	$ 9,300