SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of Compensation Costs

Compensation costs for the first quarters of 2017 and 2016 for share-based payment arrangements as further described herein are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016
	(In Thousands)
Performance Shares	$	3,402	$	2,218
Stock Options	9		109
AB Stock Options	—		—
AB Restricted Units	7,700		1,200
Other compensation plans(1)	65		(920		)
Total Compensation Expenses	$	11,176	$	2,607

(1) Other compensation plans include Restricted Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights and AXA Miles.