Investments in fixed maturity securities - Narrative (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2022
Foreign governments [Member] \| AA or Higher Credit Rating [Member]
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Percentage of fixed maturity investments by credit rating	93.00%

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