v3.19.2
Investments (Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Invesments, Excluding Other Than Temporary Impairments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended |
6 Months Ended |
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Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |
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Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses |
$ (3,832)
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$ (38,381)
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$ (4,395)
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$ (38,079)
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Fixed Maturity Securities |
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Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |
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Gross realized gains |
5,255
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958
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6,426
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2,340
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Gross realized losses |
(2,287)
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(39,633)
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(4,081)
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(41,735)
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Gross realized gains (losses), excluding other than temporary impairment |
2,968
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(38,675)
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2,345
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(39,395)
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Other Investments |
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Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |
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Gross realized gains |
7,296
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0
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7,296
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0
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Gross realized losses |
(14,446)
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0
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(14,446)
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0
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Gross realized gains (losses), excluding other than temporary impairment |
(7,150)
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0
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(7,150)
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0
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Mortgage Loans on Real Estate |
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Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items] |
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Decrease in allowance for credit losses |
350
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170
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410
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470
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Recovery of specific allowance |
0
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0
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0
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722
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Gain on sale of mortgage loans |
0
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124
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0
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124
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Change in allowance for credit losses and recoveries |
$ 350
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$ 294
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$ 410
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$ 1,316
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