Underwriting Fee, Percent Paid

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Underwriting Fee, Percent Stock Issuance Costs

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Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination.

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The amount of expense provided in the period for legal costs incurred on or before the balance sheet date pertaining to resolved, pending or threatened litigation, including arbitration and mediation proceedings.

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Amount of cash outflow, not made soon after acquisition date of business combination, to settle contingent consideration liability up to amount recognized at acquisition date, including, but not limited to, measurement period adjustment and less amount paid soon after acquisition date.

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Cash paid for expenses incurred during underwriting activities (the process to review insurance applications, evaluate risks, accept or reject applications, and determine the premiums to be charged) for insurance companies.

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Related-Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
Related-Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments on consideration payable	$ 4,650,000	$ 2,091,000
Percent of total underwriting fees	4.50%
Raine Group
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payment for underwriting expense	$ 200,000
Percent of total underwriting fees paid	5.50%
Consideration Payable to Previous Sellers in Business Acquisitions \| Fair Share Seller \| Director
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	$ 1,900,000		$ 2,000,000.0
Payments on consideration payable	600,000
Consideration Payable to Previous Sellers in Business Acquisitions \| G3 Seller \| Employee
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contingent consideration	400,000		$ 3,100,000
Payments on consideration payable	2,500,000	400,000
Legal Fees for General Legal and Business Matters \| Much Shelist \| Affiliated Entity
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Legal fees	$ 100,000	$ 400,000