Current Expected Credit Losses (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) loan	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Accrued Interest, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other assets	Other assets
New Valley
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Number of loans | loan	2
Total amortized cost basis	$ 15,928
Interest receivable	6,428	$ 6,428
New Valley | Affiliated Entity
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Allowance for credit losses	$ 15,928	$ 15,928	$ 15,928