GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) reporting_unit	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of reportable units (reporting unit) \| reporting_unit			7
Amortization expense for intangible assets \| $	$ 3.1	$ 1.1	$ 4.8	$ 2.2

Represents amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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