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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2011
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Amortization of the value of business acquired asset   $ 0 $ 1,673 $ 25,763
Mercer Insurance Group [Member]
       
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Value of Business Acquired (VOBA), Amortization Period   12 months    
Amortization of the value of business acquired asset     1,673 25,763
Percentage of outstanding common stock acquired 100.00%      
Total consideration of business combination 191,475      
Short-term debt used for acquisition funding $ 79,900