Fair Value Measurements, Reconciliation for Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 34,514,762
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	6,284,302
Unrealized gains (losses)	(6,659,884)
Purchases	3,213,257
Sales	(11,486,041)
Ending Balance	25,866,396
Beginning Balance	34,514,762
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Ending Balance	25,866,396
Fixed Maturities, Available for Sale [Member]
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	0
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	0
Unrealized gains (losses)	0
Purchases	0
Sales	0
Ending Balance	0
Equity Securities [Member]
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	10,274,810
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	6,284,302
Unrealized gains (losses)	(3,850,560)
Purchases	1,797,500
Sales	(11,454,177)
Ending Balance	3,051,875
Equity Securities at Net Asset Value [Member]
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	24,239,952
Total unrealized gain or (losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains (losses)	0
Unrealized gains (losses)	(2,809,324)
Purchases	1,415,757
Sales	(31,864)
Ending Balance	$ 22,814,521

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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