EQUITY BASED COMPENSATION - Book Value Awards Activity (Details) - Book-Value Awards - GA Plan - Insurance $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding amount as of beginning of period	$ 138,595
Granted	31,240
Forfeited	(1,809)
Vested and issued	(61,593)
Outstanding amount as of end of period	$ 106,433

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Share-based Liabilities, Vested And Issued

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