The number of payments past due in order for such loans to be considered in default.

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The carrying amount for the estimate of premiums to be refunded on expected claim payments.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in liability to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date.

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Loss Reserves - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Loss Reserves - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) loan	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Minimum number of payments past due to be in default \| loan	2
Change in loss reserves (+/-)	$ (42,717)	$ (52,609)	$ (325,534)
Premium refund liability, expected claim payments	12,500	$ 21,100
$1,000 Increase/Decrease In Average Severity Reserve Factor
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Change in loss reserves (+/-)	7,000
One Percentage Point Increase/Decrease In Average Claim Rate Reserve Factor
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Change in loss reserves (+/-)	$ 18,000