Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Disclosures [Abstract]

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Deferred policy acquisition costs were as follows:

	December 31,
	2021		2020		2019
	(Amounts in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	246,994	$	233,166	$	215,131
Policy acquisition costs deferred	644,650		641,616		620,120
Amortization	(633,385)		(627,788)		(602,085)
Balance, end of year	$	258,259	$	246,994	$	233,166