Fair Value Measurements (Details)	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Percent of fixed maturities for which a pricing service estimates fair value	99.00%	99.00%

Percentage of fixed maturities for which a pricing service was used in determining fair value.

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Period Type:	instant