SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

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

Schedule of Compensation Costs

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

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017			2016		2017		2016
	(In Thousands)
Performance Shares	$	9,556		$	9,603	$	12,958	$	11,821
Stock Options	729			606		738		715
AB Restricted Units	13,600			4,000		21,300		5,200
Other compensation plans(1)	(37		)	7		28		(913		)
Total Compensation Expenses	$	23,848		$	14,216	$	35,024	$	16,823

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