SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS (Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Available-for-sale fixed maturities	$ (132,579)	$ 15,816	$ 34,699
Equity securities	48,176	19,339	(4,675)
Deferred policy acquisition costs	42,102	(4,821)	3,402
Income tax effect	14,806	(10,614)	(11,699)
Total change in net unrealized investment appreciation, net of tax	$ (27,495)	$ 19,720	$ 21,727