REINSURANCE (Life Insurance Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reinsurance [Line Items]
Ceded insurance in-force	$ 1,165,868	$ 1,130,059	$ 1,112,688
Life Insurance [Member]
Reinsurance [Line Items]
Ceded insurance in-force	1,165,868	1,130,059	1,112,688
Ceded premiums earned	3,161	2,959	2,792
Loss and loss settlement expenses ceded	$ 2,113	$ 3,467	$ 1,971