Investments, Fixed Maturities with Unrealized Losses (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Securities	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Securities, Fair Value and Unrealized Losses by Fixed Maturities [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value	$ 105,350,959	$ 794,301,631
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses	829,806	87,867,711
More than 12 months, fair value	955,943,135	238,020,946
More than 12 months, unrealized losses	$ 111,407,225	52,764,769
Number of fixed maturity securities classified as available for sale \| Securities	869
Impairment losses	$ 0	0	$ 0
Sales or transfers, held to maturity	0	0	0
Derivative instruments or hedging activities	0	0	$ 0
U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies [Member]
Debt Securities, Fair Value and Unrealized Losses by Fixed Maturities [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value	32,223,934	90,245,322
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses	217,164	5,326,954
More than 12 months, fair value	116,537,998	47,237,638
More than 12 months, unrealized losses	12,815,255	10,364,027
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions [Member]
Debt Securities, Fair Value and Unrealized Losses by Fixed Maturities [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value	13,097,410	261,464,427
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses	67,913	49,327,324
More than 12 months, fair value	307,429,319	47,945,038
More than 12 months, unrealized losses	50,630,424	16,493,177
Corporate Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Fair Value and Unrealized Losses by Fixed Maturities [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value	13,065,558	298,706,256
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses	324,293	22,272,711
More than 12 months, fair value	353,862,937	72,959,284
More than 12 months, unrealized losses	29,669,608	13,449,047
Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Fair Value and Unrealized Losses by Fixed Maturities [Abstract]
Less than 12 months, fair value	46,964,057	143,885,626
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses	220,436	10,940,722
More than 12 months, fair value	178,112,881	69,878,986
More than 12 months, unrealized losses	$ 18,291,938	$ 12,458,518

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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The number of securities classified as available for sale in unrealized loss position held by the entity.

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Amount of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), in continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months, without allowance for credit loss. Includes beneficial interest in securitized financial asset.

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Amount of accumulated unrealized loss on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale), in continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer, without allowance for credit loss. Includes beneficial interest in securitized financial asset.

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Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of investment in debt security measured at amortized cost (held-to-maturity) transferred to investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale) and net income (trading).

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the asset arising from derivative instruments and hedging activities, which are expected to be converted into cash or otherwise disposed of within a year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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