COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

The Company leases office facilities and office equipment under various non-cancelable operating leases. The leases contain various renewal options. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, was approximately $29 million, $26 million and $22 million, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2018 are as follows (in thousands):



2019	$	30,485
2020	29,255
2021	27,421
2022	25,634
2023	24,515
Thereafter	31,768
Total future minimum lease payments	$	169,078

Currently, and from time to time, the Company is involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business. In accordance with GAAP, the Company records a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. While it is reasonably possible that an unfavorable outcome may occur as a result of one or more of the Company’s current litigation matters, at this time management has concluded that the resolutions of these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, future results of operations or liquidity. Legal defense costs are expensed as incurred.