Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Estimated recoverable amount	$ 415,021	$ 415,021	$ 432,067
ASU 2016-13 [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses, before tax			15,000
Allowance for credit losses, net of tax			$ 11,850
Personnel Staffing Group d/b/a MVP Staffing [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Per claim deductible amount	500
Damages sought	$ 0
Percentage of required collateral	110.00%	110.00%
Deductible receivables	$ 14,680	$ 14,680
Average monthly deductible invoices		1,300
Estimated recoverable amount	44,600	44,600
Personnel Staffing Group d/b/a MVP Staffing [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss fund	$ 4,000	$ 4,000

Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable before tax.

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Deductible receivables for open case reserves.

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The percentage of open case reserves required as collateral.

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The amount of a loss fund held for the payment of claims.

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The per claim deductible amount required for workers compensation insurance.

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Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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Amount, after valuation allowance, recoverable under reinsurance contracts including premium paid under reinsurance contracts. Examples include, but are not limited to, settled and unsettled claims, incurred but not reported losses, loss adjustment expense, premium paid, policy benefits and policy reserves.

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