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Fair Value Option
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Fair Value Option [Abstract]  
Fair Value Option Fair Value Option
The Company applies the fair value option to all fixed maturity and equity investment securities, short-term investments, and notes receivable. The primary reasons for electing the fair value option were simplification and cost-benefit considerations as well as the expansion of the use of fair value measurement by the Company consistent with the long-term measurement objectives of the FASB for accounting for financial instruments.

Gains or losses due to changes in fair value of such financial instruments measured at fair value are included in net realized investment gains or losses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

The following table presents gains (losses) recognized due to changes in fair value of such financial instruments :
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2026202520262025
(Amounts in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities$21,393 $(8,423)$5,917 $8,984 
Equity securities31,347 19,253 28,955 (7,509)
Short-term investments(12)(7)(10)
       Total investment gains$52,728 $10,823 $34,877 $1,465 
Notes receivable(56)117 (123)600 
       Total gains $52,672 $10,940 $34,754 $2,065