REINSURANCE (Life Insurance Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reinsurance [Line Items]
Ceded insurance in-force	$ 1,023,197	$ 1,165,868	$ 1,130,059
Life Insurance
Reinsurance [Line Items]
Ceded insurance in-force	1,023,197	1,165,868	1,130,059
Ceded premiums earned	2,768	3,161	2,959
Loss and loss settlement expenses ceded	$ 3,359	$ 2,113	$ 3,467